If Netflix is the most demanding thing you do then you can get by with a surprisingly low amount of download bandwidth. Netflix is adaptive: it will adjust the resolution of the image it sends based on the available bandwidth. You only need about 3-5 MBits/sec for Hi-Def (720 or 1080p). More available bandwidth will not improve the picture image. Less will result in Standard-Def (480p or less). A 10 Mbit/sec download service will be sufficient to watch Netflix in Hi-Def on 2 sets at the same time. I have done that in the past.
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Originally Posted by tomwed
Here's my explanation and my objective:
So I have Comcast Blast [“Blast” is now 105 Mbps] only [no cable tv] and I'm paying $49/month. And I'm renting a router for another $10. That's probably a bad idea too.
The most demanding, fastest thing I do is watch Netflix.
If you have a better deal, different provider I will be happy to drop Comcast.
I probably don't need all the speed I am paying for already. If you have a better deal how much does it cost and how fast is the speed.
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