[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Carla B

Tom, can you explain what "peering arrangement" means? Our Comcast 25 Mbps speed works well with Roku/Netflix and Roku/PBS, but when I try another Roku channel, i.e., TripEurope, it never loads completely, and it is infuriating!

Thank you for asking. This is a great question. If anyone else uses Roku on 25mbs download speed and is having trouble would you chime in too?

I know my roku is like a little computer but i wasn't sure if some channels reguire higher download speeds.

I watch cbs, smithsonian, pbs, some others on my Roku.

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[tuccillo]

For HD with Netflix through a Roku box, you need 3 megabits/sec for 720p resolution. I believe 1080p needs about 4-5 megabits/sec. We often have two sets streaming Netflix at HD resolutions with 10 megabit/sec nominal download internet access. Both Roku boxes are connected to the router via WiFi.

Originally Posted by tomwed

How much are you paying? What requires that kind of download speed? I'm trying to learn. I'm not trying to be a wise guy.

Do I need that kind of download speed for Netflix or Roku? I don't want to pay for a speed I never use.