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How much download bandwidth is needed for NetFlix?
I have a 3mb connection which nets about 2.5mb and can't stream 720p video.
Do I need more bandwidth?
Even some YouTube vids streamed thru my PS3 are 'jerky'....
Too much is never enough
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I just upgraded to Verizon FIOS for the World Wide Web, and it's, like, such as, totally awesome. 35 Mbps up, 35 Mbps down. I'm in internet video heaven.
Advertisements and fat pages ain't holdin' me down no mo', bro!
:)
From the Netflix entry in Wikipedia:
According to Netflix Tech Support, Netflix's content library is encoded into three bandwidth tiers, in a compression format based on the VC-1 video and Windows Media audio codecs. Of these, the lowest tier requires a continuous downstream bandwidth (to the client) of 1.5 Mbit/s, and offers stereo audio and video quality comparable to DVD. The middle tier requires 3 Mbit/s, and offers "better than DVD quality". The highest tier requires 5 Mbit/s, and offers 720p HD with surround sound audio. As of October 2011, several devices also have the ability to stream Netflix content at 1080p resolution, including the PlayStation 3 console and Roku 2 series set-top boxes which require 8 Mbit/s.
It's evening as I write this and speedtest.net says that my Comcast cable connection is doing 24.6mbps download and 8.7 mbps upload. This morning the download speed was over 33mbps. I suppose there are more people online right now. Back in October, PC magazine reported that Netflix streaming video eats up an incredible 32 percent of US internet bandwidth during peak times.
Edits: 04/01/12
VERY helpful, and puts me on the 'bottom tier' with <3mb available.
To finish checking this....maybe I should just the the 30day netflix 'freebie' and see what they are talking about, at least as far as quality.
Too much is never enough
I have three meg DSL and it streams quite well. More bandwidth would provide for greater resolution but it's the fastest I can get without going to cable. I stream through two Sony Blu-Ray machines and a Roku device. All work quite well with my DSL.
-Wendell
Could you please go to CNET bandwidth test and report your result?
I suspect I'm just a victim of router crowding at my ISP and the urge to 'upsell'.......
Too much is never enough
I just used the CNET test, and measured 673 kbps with my dsl. We just bought an XBOX and were thinking of trying streaming, but I'm not too hopeful at this point that it will work at all. )-:
Last night we signed up for streaming Netflix. It works fine with our dsl. I went to cnet this morning and it measured the speed at 720kbps.
The picture is acceptable with our 42" plasma, but not quite as good as DVD quality.
2819kbps download 307kbps upload
-Wendell
Well, that about cuts it.
My '3meg' speed is about 2500 give or take. And it depends on where I check it. If you went to CNET, they measure on the low side. Maybe the server is in Kansas or something.
My ISP is more than willing to sell me 6meg. But 'no guarantees'.
I can't get anyone to talke about SNR Margin or Line Attenuation, which measure how good your line is. They will be happy to take your money than provide the minimum service to keep you shut up.
I am told that line overhead is about 15%. So, your 'net' would be about 2400+.
I HATE the choices I have to make.
The biggest rip-offs in this country today....in no particular order are
Cellphone 'plans' and data services
Internet 'plans'. Bundle THIS' ....DSL / Cable / FIOS / U-verse
Gas Prices
Gigantic increase in Money Supply which will fuel future inflation. (The Fed)
Big Government...at all levels.
I'd really like a faster connection. Doom on me. I'm now stuck with either the Cable folks for maybe 60$ month! or U-verse which isn't any better.
Thanks again. Love your speakers
Too much is never enough
I'm thinking of going to 10meg cable to get better resolution. I hesitate because my DSL has been rock solid for 7 years. I have one player direct connected and two working wirelessly. All work well but I know it can be better. I believe I'm averaging 2.5 mbps most of the time. Where I really notice the slowness is with DirecTv video on demand. I can't watch it in real time so I just download completely and then watch. If Netflix worked that poorly I would definitely switch to cable internet.
-Wendell
Edits: 03/29/12
Pricing of these kinds of services is out of control here in SoCal.
I remember they buried a lot of cable / optic because of over capacity. In some cases, just cut it of at the ground.
I use my Cellphone maybe 30 or 40 minutes per month. NO texting or other advanced features. I can't buy a plan under like 4 hours......I'd might be able to get along with a k-mart phone and just buy minutes as I use them. Too bad the network probably sucks.
Internet speed / cost ratio is similarly out of control. They try to 'upsell' you at every opportunity.
Just an example: If I went to Cable they have a 3 meg service. Cost? The 3 month introductory price is 20$/month. Regular price? 39$ month! It's an outrage. You're probably hooked into a contract, too. 1 year min or perhaps even 2. That's over 400$ the first year.
The (claimed) advantage of cable is no bogging down due to system loading. hmmmmm
The ATT product? Who knows? They want you to use THEIR equipment, like wireless router etc.
And I can't get FIOS here, not that I want anything more to do with Verizon.
Can't you get faster DSL? I've seen 6 meg speeds advertised (DSL Extreme) but they won't sell me that HERE.
I've had cable before and it was great. You'll need the latest / greatest modem, but you'd be set for the next 7 years.
Too much is never enough
At some point the discs are cheaper and higher quality it seems.
Typically I mail one and get the replacement 2 days later.
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