What sort of internet speed would you need for streaming TV over the internet?

What sort of internet speed would you need for streaming TV over the internet?
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For normal quality video streaming, a 500 kbps or 1 Mbps internet speed connection would be enough. For high quality video streaming you require a 2–3 Mbps internet connection.
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