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Broadband and streaming tv
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I opted for a Roku streaming gadget, this allows Netflix movies and lots of TV catch up. Before getting it I checked reviews and people have been reporting excellent smooth streaming at under 3mbs broadband speed. A typical UK cable user on Virgin will get around 50mbps. 20mbps should be ample.0
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Its highly unlikely that you have a download speed of 20 Mb, unless you are living next door to the exchange.
I suspect that in fact you have a 20 Gb cap on your broadband contract.
That is important as streaming content in standard definition consumes about 600 Mb, or 0.6 Gb.
ISPs tend to bill you if you go over your limit.
So check that you are on and unlimited contract.
Also check your speed, http://www.speedtest.net/ is fine for a quick test. If its above 6 Mb you should be OK.
Test said 13.40mbps - is that OK?Stopped smoking 27/12/2007, but could start again at any time :eek:0 -
As above, yes, just double check you are on an unlimited tariff, you don't want any nasty bills.That gum you like is coming back in style.0
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