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What Kind of Download Speeds Does One Really Need for Streaming TV Like Hulu
Posted on 11/9/12 at 11:49 am
Posted on 11/9/12 at 11:49 am
Sister is in the process of moving and she is picking an Internet provider. What kind of download speeds does she really need to watch streaming tv. She has a roku and uses Hulu, Hbo to Go,etc.
The Internet company she called, Time Warner, I think, says she needs the most expensive package at $85/month if she's going to stream.
I don't think this is the case as I believe my Cox bill was only $45 a month(I can't remember what package I had
) and I was able to stream, use wifi, just fine. There is no way I was getting super fast downloads from Cox for only $45 a month, so I don't think that's really necessary.
Anyone know what minimum download speeds are needed to watch tv and movies without having it render or pause to catch up every so often?
The Internet company she called, Time Warner, I think, says she needs the most expensive package at $85/month if she's going to stream.
I don't think this is the case as I believe my Cox bill was only $45 a month(I can't remember what package I had
) and I was able to stream, use wifi, just fine. There is no way I was getting super fast downloads from Cox for only $45 a month, so I don't think that's really necessary. Anyone know what minimum download speeds are needed to watch tv and movies without having it render or pause to catch up every so often?
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Posted on 11/9/12 at 11:50 am to nikki6
A package similar to yours would suffice, definitely doesn't have to be top of the line as TWC would suggest.
Posted on 11/9/12 at 11:51 am to nikki6
Most streaming services buffer based on your speed. You will get lower quality but it will still work. What you have to check for is if they do a monthly transfer cap on how much data you can use. That may be why they said that.
Posted on 11/9/12 at 11:52 am to nikki6
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Anyone know what minimum download speeds are needed to watch tv and movies without having it render or pause to catch up every so often?
Really 10 to 15 meg should be fine for this.
Posted on 11/9/12 at 11:55 am to nikki6
I easily streamed with the cheapest Cox package. She might have to buffer HD but she can just turn the HD option off.
Posted on 11/9/12 at 12:09 pm to TigerMyth36
I just went to their website and for up to 10Mbps its $30. For up to 20Mbps its $50. They were trying to sell her 50Mbps for $80. I guess that would be good for streaming 
So, should she go with the 10 for $30 or 20 for $50?
So, should she go with the 10 for $30 or 20 for $50?
Posted on 11/9/12 at 12:55 pm to nikki6
Those companies always try to get you to buy the most expensive package
Posted on 11/9/12 at 12:56 pm to nikki6
How many people or different devices are going to stream or surf the web at once ? Makes a big difference.
10 to 15 meg should be good for a single device.
10 to 15 meg should be good for a single device.
Posted on 11/9/12 at 1:02 pm to SG_Geaux
Fios now offers a 125 over 125 mb package, i think that would work, lol
Posted on 11/9/12 at 2:50 pm to dallastiger55
She wants Fios, has only heard good things about it, but it's not offered in her area. She gets to choose from Time Warner or UVerse.
Posted on 11/9/12 at 4:01 pm to nikki6
I live in the country and have a horrible DSL connection (little over 3mbps) and I am able to get good quality streaming from netflix and hulu. Not HD but the level right below it.
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