How much bandwidth does Skype need? And which satellite do I need?

How much bandwidth does Skype need? And which satellite do I need?

The table below provides the minimum download and upload speeds required, as well as the recommended speeds for best performance.



Call Type
Minimum download
/ upload speed
Recommended download
/ upload speed
Minimum Cellular Connection
Supported Satellite Connection
Audio Calling
30kbps / 30kbps
100kbps / 100kbps
2G
(ie: T-Mobile International Roaming)
Fleet One, BGAN, FBB, Certus, MiniVSAT, VSAT
Video calling /
Screen sharing
128kbps / 128kbps
300kbps / 300kbps
3G
BGAN, FBB, Certus, MiniVSAT, VSAT
Video calling
(high-quality)
400kbps / 400kbps
500kbps / 500kbps
3G
BGAN, MiniVSAT, VSAT
Video calling
(HD)
1.2Mbps / 1.2Mbps
1.5Mbps / 1.5Mbps
LTE
MiniVSAT, VSAT
Group video
(3 people)
512kbps / 128kbps
2Mbps / 512kbps
LTE
Certus, MiniVSAT, VSAT
Group video
(5 people)
2Mbps / 128kbps
4Mbps / 512kbps
LTE
MiniVSAT, VSAT
Group video
(7+ people)
4Mbps / 128kbps
8Mbps / 512kbps
LTE
VSAT

If you are signed in to Skype but not making any calls, Skype will use on average 0-4kbps. When you make a call, Skype will use on average between 24-128kbps.