Italian Phrase
Per la maggior parte delle case, 100 Mbps basta.
Meaning
The sentence says that, for most homes, a download speed of 100 megabits per second is sufficient. It implies that higher speeds are not necessary for everyday activities like streaming, video calls, and browsing.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing internet plans, advising friends or family about the speed they really need, or writing a review of broadband providers. It works both in casual conversation and in short written recommendations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Perlamaggiorpartedellecase,100Mbpsbasta
Per + article
The preposition *per* introduces a purpose or a reference point and is followed by the definite article (la).
Maggior parte di
The expression *maggior parte di* means “the majority of”. It behaves like a noun phrase and does not change with gender.
Partitive article *delle*
When talking about a subset of a plural noun, Italian uses the partitive article *delle* (of the).
Impersonal verb *basta*
*Basta* is an impersonal verb meaning “is enough”. It stays in the third‑person singular regardless of the logical subject.
Numbers + unit
When a numeral is followed by an abbreviation (e.g., *Mbps*), it is treated as a single lexical item and does not affect verb agreement.
🗨In Conversation
Sto pensando di cambiare il mio piano internet. Che velocità mi consigli?
I’m thinking of changing my internet plan. What speed do you recommend?
Per la maggior parte delle case, 100 Mbps basta.
For most homes, 100 Mbps is enough.
✕Common Mistakes
Per la maggior parte delle case, 100 Mbps bastano.
The verb *bastare* is impersonal here, so it stays singular (*basta*) even though the logical subject is plural.
Per la maggior parte delle case, 100 Mbps è basta.
Do not combine the auxiliary *è* with *basta*; *basta* already contains the verb meaning “is enough”.
Per la maggior parte di case, 100 Mbps basta.
When using *parte* you need the partitive article *delle*, not the simple preposition *di*.
↔Alternatives
Per la maggior parte delle famiglie, 100 Mbps sono sufficienti.
For most families, 100 Mbps is sufficient.
Per la maggior parte delle abitazioni, 100 Mbps è sufficiente.
For most dwellings, 100 Mbps is sufficient.
La maggior parte delle case può stare bene con 100 Mbps.
Most houses can do fine with 100 Mbps.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, the average household uses about 2–3 devices simultaneously (smartphone, laptop, smart TV). A 100 Mbps connection comfortably supports HD streaming, video calls, and online gaming for that usage pattern. However, in larger apartments with many users, families often opt for 200 Mbps or more to avoid congestion during peak hours.