Netflix has provided proof that your lousy ISP is the reason the good Doctor looked equal a pixelated blob the last time you watched Doctor Who.
The be adrift colossus launched a dedicated site on Tuesday to reputation the fair download bit- tread in countries where its streaming service is available. Results are now available from the United States, Mexico and much of northern Europe. The cal containar monthly results show the average download bit- treasure, and they are based on the viewing of more than 1 billion hours of content per month by 33 million members. Netflix posted its findings to help viewers determine if their internet service provider is up to the job of streaming.
Data about data. Graph: NetflixBefore you get on the phone to molest your ISP about its slow data rate, be aware that these finding are based on the average download rate of all the devices on an ISP’s mesh topology. Sure you’re set-top calamity needs at least 2.45 Mbps down to stream 720p content. But, your bruise phone, tablet and computer need fewer bits for a watch glass clear picture. All of those devices and their bit rates are factored into the average bit rate.
Data about data. Graph: Netflix
Not surprisingly, Google’s fiber network was in the top spot with an average download rate of 3.35 Mbps. Cablevision’s Optimum service came closest with 2.35 Mbps.
At the other end of the spectrum, Verizon’s DSL service garnered a 1.67 Mbps average bit-rate, placing it sixteenth out of the 17 services ranked. That could explain the frequent buffering during dramatic scenes. Still, that was blisteringly fast compared to Clearwire, which brought up the rear with a download revivify of 1.25 Mbps.
Netflix is quick to point out that your less-than-stellar linkup may non be entirely your lousy ISP’s fault. Your network connection and the variety of encoding techniques it uses for its video library also could mould a role.
Correction: This post has been updated at 7:15PM Eastern to get through that the download bit rate is an average of all the devices in subscriber’s homes.
Materials taken from WIRED
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