Can I see how much bandwidth a video call is using?  - This shows you how to check bandwidth usage during a call - for Windows based PC's/Laptops, etc.

How much bandwidth does Skype need? - This also shows you how to check bandwidth between two sites that are online in advance of a call. Here's a recap - for Windows based PC's/Laptops, etc.

1. In the Contacts list, select the contact you wish to call.

2. In the call window, click the Check settings button.

3. In the Connection tab, click Test Now.

4. Skype will test the internet connection between you and your contact and display the results.

How much upload and download bandwidth is available at your location with your device? Test it with these tools:

1. for Windows based PC's/Laptops,& also for Apple and Android devices, Macs etc. - www.speedtest.net

   •     You can also use this utility to test bandwidth between from your location to most other areas of the world.

How much bandwidth do you need for a Polycom videoconference call? It's roughly the same as for Skype. Here's information from the Polycom Network Planning Worksheet. "The bandwidth required at the bridge equals the aggregate bandwidth of all the endpoints served by the bridge at any given time. In other words, if a particular bridge serves five endpoints, you will need 5 x the bandwidth required by each endpoint at the bridge location. For example, if five endpoints called into the bridge at 1Mbps each, the total amount of bandwidth needed at the bridge location is 5Mbps. Remember that different types of calls require different amounts of bandwidth: "

04/06/2024