In the event of a sudden network speed drop during a critical video conference, I would first prioritize bandwidth by limiting or pausing non-essential network activities. Switching to a wired connection could enhance stability, reducing the chances of interference common with Wi-Fi. Enabling Quality of Service (QoS) to allocate more bandwidth to the video conference would help maintain quality. As a backup, I'd have a secondary network connection or mobile hotspot ready. If issues persist, reducing the video resolution or switching to audio-only can help maintain communication without disruption.

Due to the high traffic, the measures I would take to try to alleviate the intermittences and continue the video conference would be to configure the QOS directing the video conference on the network as a priority over other services, I would ask participants to adjust the resolution of their videos to a resolution lower and would do the same on my machine, disconnect the devices that were consuming and demanding internet from my network. If it persisted, I would ping the server in order to get the quality of traffic to the server, I would check my hardware equipment physically and if everything was correct physically and the ping was high, I would ask the provider for a dedicated link, if not, with a capacity greater traffic.

1. **Switch to Audio-Only**: Turn off video to conserve bandwidth and maintain audio clarity. 2. **Use a Wired Connection**: Connect via Ethernet for a more stable connection than Wi-Fi. 3. **Close Unnecessary Applications**: Shut down background apps consuming bandwidth to prioritize the conference. 4. **Adjust Video Quality Settings**: Lower video quality in the conferencing platform to reduce bandwidth needs. 5. **Communicate Transparently**: Inform participants of the issue and reassure them you’re addressing it.

I would: * Try to provide more than one or two distinct internet links (a 5G mobile hotspot is also an option). * If possible, make sure that the critical device has proper traffic priority (QoS) configured. * Try to ensure a wired connection is available in case we need to switch to it. If none of the above is available, the alternative would be a regular cell conference. And if that fails, we are probably in a post-apocalyptic world and probably, none of that matters anymore...

There is something I think people should understand about broadband network, There are two types of plan in broadband these are 1. Dedicated plan 2. Shared plan. If you're on a Dedicated broadband plan, you will always have a seamless network day and night except if there is technical issues. But if you are on Shared plan, there is tendency that you will be experiencing drop in speed during the peak period while having good speed during the night or midnight because you are sharing it with other people. Solutions: 1. I always use cable (Ethernet) connection 2. Always have a backup for your network because network are meant to have challenges in one way or the other and you never can tell when it will happen.

Turn off any non-essential devices or applications that may be consuming bandwidth (e.g., streaming videos, downloads, etc.). If your internet connection is still weak, switching to audio-only (turning off your camera) can free up bandwidth and improve the overall audio quality. Most platforms allow you to toggle the video on/off without disconnecting. If you're the host or a key participant, kindly suggest that others also switch to audio-only to reduce the strain on the network. Lower the Resolution: Some video conferencing platforms (like Zoom or Teams) allow you to lower the video resolution, which can help reduce bandwidth usage. Disable HD Video: If you’re not already on low-quality video, this can help conserve bandwidth.