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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about internet speeds and VPN performance.
What is a good internet speed?
A good internet speed depends on your usage. For basic browsing and email, 10 Mbps is sufficient. For HD streaming, 25 Mbps is recommended. For 4K streaming or gaming, 50–100 Mbps is ideal. If multiple people share the connection, multiply accordingly. Speeds above 100 Mbps are considered excellent.
Does a VPN slow down your internet speed?
A VPN can reduce your internet speed slightly due to encryption overhead and the extra distance your traffic travels. However, a well-optimised VPN like NovaBridgeVPN typically reduces speed by only 5–15%. In some cases, a VPN can actually improve speeds by bypassing ISP throttling on streaming and gaming traffic.
How do I improve my internet speed?
To improve your internet speed: restart your router, connect via ethernet instead of Wi-Fi, close background apps consuming bandwidth, check for network congestion at peak hours, or contact your ISP if speeds are consistently below your plan. Using a VPN can also help bypass ISP throttling on specific services.
What internet speed do I need for 4K streaming?
Netflix recommends 25 Mbps for 4K Ultra HD streaming. YouTube recommends 20 Mbps for 4K. If multiple people in your household stream simultaneously, you will need to multiply these requirements. A 100 Mbps connection comfortably supports several 4K streams at once.
What internet speed do I need for gaming?
Online gaming requires relatively low bandwidth — typically 3–6 Mbps down and 1–3 Mbps up. However, low latency (ping) is far more important than raw speed. A ping below 50ms is good; below 20ms is excellent. A NovaBridgeVPN server close to the game server can sometimes reduce in-game latency.
Why is my internet speed slow?
Common causes include network congestion at peak hours, distance from your router or Wi-Fi interference, an overloaded router needing a restart, ISP throttling of streaming or torrents, outdated equipment, or exceeding your data cap. A speed test helps identify whether the issue is your local network or your ISP connection.
How accurate is this speed test?
This speed test uses LibreSpeed, an open-source testing engine, running against NovaBridgeVPN's own server infrastructure. For best accuracy, close other applications using the internet, connect via ethernet if possible, and run the test multiple times. Results may vary from your ISP's advertised speed due to network conditions.