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Originally Posted by biker1
Hi-Def (aka 1080p) requires about 5 megabits per second per stream. 4k (aka 2160p) requires about 20 megabits per second. per stream. We used to stream Netflix to 2 TVs simultaneously without issues at full 1080p resolution with a nominal 10 megabits per second internet bandwidth. Most people have more than an order of magnitude more internet bandwidth than they require. This, of course, can't be avoided because the lowest tier of service by most providers is several hundred megabits per second. I have noticed an attempt by providers to upsell customers to even higher nominal bandwidths at higher prices. Most people don't have a good handle on what they actually need.
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You're assuming that we are getting non-compressed pure 1080p from your streaming service. That is EXTREMELY rare. Services like Netflix and Prime compress the heck out of everything. Works totally fine for some things, not so much for other things.
Anything over 300 mbps is overkill for 99% of the population.