Need an internet supplier that can run netflix and ps4 at the same time.......

Bec1

Hi there,
I'm currently with plusnet and the internet connection just isn't good enough for our families needs. What I'm looking for is to be able to watch netflix on 3 tv's and run a ps4 and also browse the internet all at the same time. Is that even possible? I've looked at a few option on mse but I'm unsure which would be a good choice. I'm not that tech savvy either!

JJ_Egan

Have you got Virgin Media in your street . OR fibre to the premises .

What is your PN service ??

Are all these connections via Ethernet cable ??

What have you got incoming to the router .

Is that 3 netflix and PS4 all running streams at the same time ??

How are they connected  . Wifi then its probably not PN .

mikelee86

I used shell fibre atm for the cheap price and no problems at all

brewerdave

Would have thought any good FTTC connection should handle that ? Unless all three Netflix streams are UHD which might be an issue !

Bec1

Have no idea what UHD is so I'm guessing they aren't, we can't use the ps4 upstairs and use netflix at the same time, no idea why.

Bec1

Have no idea if we have virgin in our street. Ethernet cable, no. Incoming to the router, ? All 3 netflix and ps4, I assume eating all at the same time, yes, but not always mainly 2.

JJ_Egan

What speed do you get at the router .What service are you signed up to ??

Problem reads as wifi not internet problems . Netflix and PS4 all wifi connections ??

UHD google says Ultra High Definition .

Virgin use VM website to check your postcode .

Better will depend upon the distance from the local exchange and quality of the line . Changing ISP wont change the cable .

Find an ISP

https://www.thinkbroadband.com/

Neil49

If your connection from the telephone exchange is poor then there's not a lot you can do. You will need at least FTTC (fibre to the cabinet) for a decent connection. If you find the green telecoms box in the street nearby it could have a large sticker on it advertising the fact. 

Start off by doing a search of available broadband suppliers and see what the fastest connection is that they can offer.

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/broadband-and-tv/

Browntoa

Most suppliers piggyback openreach network either to the exchange only or as a wholesale package to their network . Very little difference in speeds between those suppliers

molerat

Go here https://speedtest.btwholesale.com/ and run the test.  Then select "Additional Diagnostic" to see what your line profile is, what speed it is capable of achieving.

Log into your Plusnet router and see what your data rate is.

hollie.weimeraner

It could very easily be your wifi can't handle everything. Easiest way to sort that out would be to use powerline sockets. You just have to be on the same consumer unit.