RegGuheert Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 (edited) After learning that Netflix will soon be streaming to the Wii, I started to wonder whether or not it would be possible to use their streaming service through our feeble satellite internet connection. Apparently not, since this article indicates the data rate averages 2000Kbps while our service provides only up to 1000Kbps. It also appears that many DSL connections are insufficient, as many of those are limited to 750 or 1500Kbps. (Although some DSL speeds apparently go as high as 9000Kbps.) So here's a question for those of you who stream Netflix movies: What type of internet connection do you have? What is the speed of your connection? TIA! Edited January 30, 2010 by RegGuheert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We have a cable broadband connection. We were looking into switching to DSL to save money, but after researching streaming video (ie. Netflix), we learned the best quality will be through broadband speeds. We kept our broadband, and we stream from Netflix daily. So far, things have been smooth; we're loving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We have cable broadband here. In Florida, we had high speed DSL and were able to do it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We stream from a laptop through an HDMI cord to the tv. I just checked our acct (with AT&T) and it says that our downstream speed is "up to 6.0 Mbps" and our upstream speed is "up to 768 kbps". That is the Elite pkg, and I don't think they offer a faster one than that. Ok. I don't really know what that means, but we have never had a problem with streaming to the computer and since that cord just basically brings my computer screen to the tv, its been fantastic; very little wait time (I mean, seconds) for it to load. Does that help? Oh, and thank you, RegGuheert, for keeping all these threads so organized with the tags - we recently ditched cable in favor of streaming (and saving tons of $!) and all the info has been extremely helpful! And now I'm seriously looking at the Roku. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 and have lousy dsl (3mbps) and it works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 DSL, 5 Mbps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We have verizon DSL, the higher option. They offer 2 options: a lower speed and a higher speed. I will have to ask dh about the speed. The netflix is great for us:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We have regular DSL through the phone company, and we stream Netflix to the TV with a Roku box. We've had no problems at all with that set-up. We have Dish Network for TV and no plans to switch to cable (which is a lot more expensive here). Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Cable, broadband. The fast package available. We can get HD quality streams with this speed. We could not get HD with the basic internet speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyco Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 High speed dsl here, about 8mbps (my dh says that's about 6mbps in reality) with no probs getting netflix streaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We have DSL high speed (not sure what Mbps) and have no problem streaming Netflix, ABC.com etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We stream with DSL with no problem - I watch it on my computer or hook it up to the tv with the HDMI cable, depending on how many people want to watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelzNH Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We have DSL here. We pay for the cheaper version of DSL that is supposed to be slower. Not sure what the stats are but when I test my connection at speedtest.net it says I average 2.88 Mbps. We have been streaming Netflix on my computer for over a year with no problems at all. HOWEVER, my husbands computer which is on the same internet connection cannot stream netflix because of his memory and/or processor speed. So apparently you need to take into consideration the stats on your actual computer as well. But like I said netflix works great on my computer with DSL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 HOWEVER, my husbands computer which is on the same internet connection cannot stream netflix because of his memory and/or processor speed. So apparently you need to take into consideration the stats on your actual computer as well. But like I said netflix works great on my computer with DSLGood point! No problem with that here, as we have a SlingBox HD which we use to sling HD around the house at about 8 Mbps without much trouble. Thanks to everyone for the information! It seems clear that you are all set up with cable or fast (>2.5 Mbps) DSL to be able to steam from Netflix. No one has indicated they can do it with 1.0 Mbps, so I'm pretty sure it would be a no-go for us. Just as well... Oh, and thank you, RegGuheert, for keeping all these threads so organized with the tags - we recently ditched cable in favor of streaming (and saving tons of $!) and all the info has been extremely helpful! And now I'm seriously looking at the Roku.You are very welcome, Laura! I'm just glad to hear I'm not the only one using the tags! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 So apparently you need to take into consideration the stats on your actual computer as well. But like I said netflix works great on my computer with DSL :iagree:This is very true! I have an old laptop that can't run netflix because they don't support the video card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 cable broadband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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