Nationwide internet requirements for work-from-home jobs
Sourced from Nationwide's published postings and policies · Verified 2026-09-17
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Nationwide requires a wired connection over cable, fiber or DSL, but the speed floor swings widely by role — from 30 Mbps download and 3 upload on some postings to 100 down and 20 up on others. Check the listing you are applying to.
What Nationwide actually says
“Wired (cable, fiber or DSL service) high-speed internet connection with a minimum 100 Mbps download speed and 20 Mbps upload speed.”— Nationwide remote job postings (requirements vary by role) · source
Nationwide has the widest spread of any employer on this page: one posting sets 30 Mbps down and 3 up, another sets 100 down and 20 up for a different role. We show the range rather than pick a number, because picking one would be wrong for half the jobs. If you are ordering service before you know which program you are assigned to, the 100/20 end is the safe target.
What passes for Nationwide
A wired connection — fiber, cable, or DSL — with an Ethernet cable from your computer to the router. Fiber is the strongest fit: upload speed matches download, latency stays low and consistent, and weather doesn't affect it.
If you're on satellite, a cellular hotspot, or 5G home internet, no speed test will get you past Nationwide's rule — the connection type is what's being checked. The fix is a wired line, installed with the Ethernet connection in the room where you'll work.
Before your Nationwide tech check
- Confirm a wired provider reaches your address.
- Run Ethernet to your workspace — not just to the router's room.
- Turn off Wi-Fi and any VPN on the work computer.
- Run a speed test on the wired line (target: at least 30–100 Mbps down / 3–20 Mbps up) and screenshot it.
Full checklist: How to pass a work-from-home tech check →
Requirements are set by Nationwide and can change without notice. This page reflects published postings and policies as of 2026-09-17. Always confirm against the specific job listing you're applying to.
Nationwide internet questions, answered
No. Nationwide requires your work computer to be connected to the router with an Ethernet cable. A strong Wi-Fi signal does not satisfy the rule, because the check looks at how the computer is connected rather than how fast the line is.
30–100 Mbps download and 3–20 Mbps upload. The exact minimum can vary by client program, so confirm against the job listing you are applying to.
Nationwide does not publish a blanket exclusion on satellite, but the speed and latency minimums still apply and satellite often fails the latency test.
Nationwide does not name hotspots as prohibited, but cellular service shares tower capacity and is a common cause of a failed connectivity scan.
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