[New Englander]

Originally Posted by biker1

40 megabits/sec download, 20 megabits/sec upload via CenturyLink (fiber to the house).

Thank You. That's fast enough for streaming Netflix right?

[biker1]

Most definitely. Netflix needs approximately 5 megabits/sec to stream 1080p HiDef.

Originally Posted by New Englander

Thank You. That's fast enough for streaming Netflix right?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Century Link stock is in the toilet, they are being sued for illegal billing practices, similar to what Wells Fargo did-their stock price has fallen by 1/3 over the last 52 weeks-however they dividend yield is close to 10% if they don't cut it

??? WFargo stock is up from 52 weeks ago.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by biker1

Most definitely. Netflix needs approximately 5 megabits/sec to stream 1080p HiDef.

Thanks

[Chatbrat]

All the banks are doing just fine

[Richard1366]

People that work at Internet/TV/Phone providers are fired auto salesmen who were too honest!!!

[NYGUY]

DirecTV is no better. Fourteen months into my promotional offer they cut off the discounts saying I had agreed to sign up for 2 AT&T services. My contract says nothing of the kind....they don't care. They are all slime!!

[John_W]

Originally Posted by New Englander

Thank You. That's fast enough for streaming Netflix right?

I have CL 10 mpbs and I have no problem streaming Netflix 4K movies or any videos on Youtube. That's one of the reasons I stayed with that speed and didn't pursue an upgrade. If it ain't broke don't fix it. My area just north of 466A is fiber optic since I signed on in 2011, no modem at all. We plug the router or computer directly into the wall jack.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

DirecTV is no better. Fourteen months into my promotional offer they cut off the discounts saying I had agreed to sign up for 2 AT&T services. My contract says nothing of the kind....they don't care. They are all slime!!

I've been pretty lucky with Directv, been with them since 2008. I called in June to tell them don't sign me up with NFL Ticket this year, I've had it with them the last five years. They gave me NFL Ticket this year for Free and a $40 credit a month for 12 months, I have no complaints, all you have to do is ask.

[biker1]

To stream Netflix 4K resolution (2160p) you need about 20-25 megabits/sec of bandwidth (according to Netflix). However, Netflix is adaptive so it will adjust the resolution to whatever bandwidth it senses. This is necessary to prevent buffering delays. You have more than sufficient bandwidth for 1080p. The reason I have 40 megabits/sec download is I used to move 50 gigabyte tarballs around on a regular basis.

Originally Posted by John_W

I have CL 10 mpbs and I have no problem streaming Netflix 4K movies or any videos on Youtube. That's one of the reasons I stayed with that speed and didn't pursue an upgrade. If it ain't broke don't fix it. My area just north of 466A is fiber optic since I signed on in 2011, no modem at all. We plug the router or computer directly into the wall jack.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by biker1

To stream Netflix 4K resolution (2160p) you need about 20-25 megabits/sec of bandwidth. However, Netflix is adaptive so it will adjust the resolution to whatever bandwidth it senses. You have more than sufficient bandwidth for 1080p. The reason I have 40 megabits/sec is I used to move 50 gigabyte tarballs around on a regular basis.

The Netflix picture I'm getting is better than the 1080 that I get from Directv. I've seen Comcast HD and Directv HD is superior looking, so the Netflix 4K on my 75" Samsung is looking really good. Although I don't have any complaints about Directv's HD picture.

Anybody looking to upgrade to 4K and going big, the Samsung 75" 4K LED Smart TV model UN75MU6300FXZA at Best Buy for $2297 is a really good TV, I've been looking at mine for about 3 months. However, if you're a Sony fan, they have the Sony 4K 75" Smart High Dynamic Range TV on sale for $2499 regular $3499.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-75...?skuId=5748203

[biker1]

DirectTV may/should look better than Comcast since they potentially have access to more bandwidth. Comcast and streaming Netflix through an internet provider will be limited by your cable (internet) bandwidth. If you want to see true Netflix 4k you will need to upgrade your download bandwidth. Of course, if you are sitting 12 feet or more from your TV you probably can't tell the difference between 1080p and 2160p source material (perhaps even more so because of the compression involved).

Originally Posted by John_W

The Netflix picture I'm getting is better than the 1080 that I get from Directv. I've seen Comcast HD and Directv HD is superior looking, so the Netflix 4K on my 75" Samsung is looking really good. Although I don't have any complaints about Directv's HD picture.

Anybody looking to upgrade to 4K and going big, the Samsung 75" 4K LED Smart TV model UN75MU6300FXZA at Best Buy for $2297 is a really good TV, I've been looking at mine for about 3 months. However, if you're a Sony fan, they have the Sony 4K 75" Smart High Dynamic Range TV on sale for $2499 regular $3499.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-75...?skuId=5748203

[New Englander]

Do you have Direct TV Dish or online streaming?

[John_W]

Originally Posted by New Englander

Do you have Direct TV Dish or online streaming?

I have a dish. Installation is free, the dish is on the roof of our CYV and 15' behind the privacy fence. It's out of sight, out of mind. That's what you need to get the most programming. I have the Premier Package which is all the available channels in HD. We watch a lot of TV, especially in the summer with the heat, and I wanted the best possible programming without jumping through hoops.

[JohnN]

I'm glad I'm not a snowbird. I just signed with CenturyLink at $55/month for 40mbps. I was paying $75/month at Comcast for only 25mbps.
Plus when I had equipment issues, Comcast customer service was horrid. I couldn't be happier.