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6mbps vs 25mbps how fast is fast enough for streaming tv?
Posted on 8/4/14 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 8/4/14 at 1:53 pm
I currently am looking at different plans from AT&T and Cox for internet.
The maximum speed available in my area from AT&T is 6mbps for $35/month. I already own an AT&T gateway, so that won't be an issue.
Cox also offers internet in my area with 5mbps for $35/month, 25mbps for $50/month, 50mbps for $60/month, and 150mbps for $80/month, but I'd also have to purchase my own router, or rent one for $7/month extra.
Would the cheap route do the trick with only 6mbps? Is it worth the extra $15/month+the cost of a router for the extra speed?
The maximum speed available in my area from AT&T is 6mbps for $35/month. I already own an AT&T gateway, so that won't be an issue.
Cox also offers internet in my area with 5mbps for $35/month, 25mbps for $50/month, 50mbps for $60/month, and 150mbps for $80/month, but I'd also have to purchase my own router, or rent one for $7/month extra.
Would the cheap route do the trick with only 6mbps? Is it worth the extra $15/month+the cost of a router for the extra speed?
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Posted on 8/4/14 at 1:54 pm to kingbob
quote:No
Would the cheap route do the trick with only 6mbps?
quote:Sounds like it for your situation.
Is it worth the extra $15/month+the cost of a router for the extra speed?
ETA: and you can often talk cox down off the 50.
This post was edited on 8/4/14 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 8/4/14 at 1:56 pm to kingbob
LINK
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Below are the Internet download speed recommendations per stream for playing movies and TV shows through Netflix.
0.5 Megabits per second - Required broadband connection speed
1.5 Megabits per second - Recommended broadband connection speed
3.0 Megabits per second - Recommended for SD quality
5.0 Megabits per second - Recommended for HD quality
25 Megabits per second - Recommended for Ultra HD quality
Posted on 8/4/14 at 2:01 pm to kingbob
it depends how many devices you plan on connecting to the network. If it's just one or two, then 6 would be fine. But if you are running more than that 25 mbps should be plenty of speed. I was with at&t for a couple of years at just 3 Mbps and I streamed netflix with no buffering just fine. I now have twelve and its faster than i even need
Posted on 8/4/14 at 2:47 pm to kingbob
i run tv streaming though my network. MPEG2 channels from COX need 10-15 Mbps. When I convert them to H.264 I want to say they are around 5-6 Mbps. I also keep native resolution of 720p or 1080i depending on channel.
I have streamed my H.264 recordings from my house to my laptop and tablet. I had the 50 Mbps (download) tier from Cox. I don't remember their upload rate.
I have streamed my H.264 recordings from my house to my laptop and tablet. I had the 50 Mbps (download) tier from Cox. I don't remember their upload rate.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 5:03 pm to kingbob
Remember: Advertised internet speeds are rarely achieved on a consistent basis. The extra $15 a month should be well worth the cost.
Also as mentioned above, check your wireless speed and ensure you have "N".
P.S. Some websites switch from HD to SD automatically to minimize buffering.
Also as mentioned above, check your wireless speed and ensure you have "N".
P.S. Some websites switch from HD to SD automatically to minimize buffering.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 6:18 pm to kingbob
You also need to remember that whatever you purchase you are also not going to get the max. in example, I have 20mpbs, just ran a scan and hit 18.5. I would say minimum to purchase for largely uninterrupted HD streaming would be 8.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 10:14 am to kingbob
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150mbps for $80/month
Sounds like a yes to me.
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