screwed???

[hpyjack2013]

just bought the new plasma, Been doing some research and found out(thanks to this forum) that Netflix requires 7mbps for 3d and 5mbps for full hd. I wonder how many people know this when they buy their tv?The best I can get out of my isp (fairpoint) dsl 2.86 on avg. I have a westell 7500 modem/router. Was hoping to dump Directv. Is there anything that can be done to meet the requirements for full hd? Is there something that will buffer the stream and then play it back at faster speed? Does anybody know what directv guarantees for hd speed or quality?
Thanks

 

[LoveMachine]

What device are you playing Netflix from? e.g. app on the TV, Bluray player, HTPC? Using a browser based player, you can force a higher bitrate I believe (Shift, Alt, left click I think). But apps built into the TV, etc. can't be changed. Netflix's servers send a test signal then determine what bitrate to send, so you don't have much choice.

 

[hpyjack2013]

tried using Samsung Blu-ray both wired and wireless and directly through netflix app on tv and Blu-ray. Ran a cat7 Ethernet cable from router/modem to Blu-ray and ran several speed tests 2.86 on avg.

 

[LoveMachine]

Then you are completely limited by your ISP, and I don't think there is anything else you can do other than switch to a provider that can provide at least 10Mbps. Claimed speed is always best case scenario, so I wouldn't sign up for anything less than that.

 

[mvbighead]

I have 10Mbps DSL, and even that can suck. One of the drawbacks to living in the country.

As LoveMachine says, upgrade your ISP or don't expect much. Pretty much what you're stuck with.

 

[hpyjack2013]

only isp available with any "reliability" is fairpoint, which is who I have. I called them today and they told me 3 mbps is the best I going to get for quite a while. I even called tech support to see if anything could be changed in the modem(westell7500) or even replace it,but that was talking to the wall. They didn't even know about Netflix speed recommendations.

 

[alkemyst]

Streaming is very bandwidth dependent. Sadly DSL today is like modem service of the past.

Do you have no cable broadband providers?

Satellite can work too, but will suck for gaming and inclement weather.

 

[ch33zw1z]

only isp available with any "reliability" is fairpoint, which is who I have. I called them today and they told me 3 mbps is the best I going to get for quite a while. I even called tech support to see if anything could be changed in the modem(westell7500) or even replace it,but that was talking to the wall. They didn't even know about Netflix speed recommendations.

They're not going to know about Netflix speed recommendations. That's not their customer. Netflix speed requirements are our job to know, as the Netflix subscriber.

You're basically stuck, unless there's a Cable provider for your area. I noticed you're in NH, so you may be out in the middle of nowhere. But the basic rule of thumb for any location, in my experience, is if you can get DSL then you can get Cable.

So who is the Cable provider for your town?

 

[hpyjack2013]

your kidding ?right? One of the businesses that Fairpoint is in is providing internet service.They aren't going to be very successful if they don't know what their customer needs or wants. You a manager for Fairpoint?The town manager has directv and lives in town, so that should answer your question about cable company Thanks

 

[ch33zw1z]

your kidding ?right? One of the businesses that Fairpoint is in is providing internet service.They aren't going to be very successful if they don't know what their customer needs or wants. You a manager for Fairpoint?The town manager has directv and lives in town, so that should answer your question about cable company Thanks

No, I'm not kidding. Fairpoint delivers DSL to your house. That's what they do. They are not required to know what you choose to do with it, or the details with what services you order that operate through your connection.

So you're saying there is no cable provider for your town? No Comcast, Charter, TWC, etc...?

I'm not a Fairpoint manager. I'm a telco customer(not fairpoint), just like yourself, but I know what to expect out of them.

If you do have a cable provider, they may be able to provide a better connection. Just trying to help ya here.

 

[hpyjack2013]

One of the reasons Fairpoint got in the business for providing dsl is because they saw a viable business endeavor. And one of the reasons they got into it was because of slow dial-up modem speeds. As stated in one of the earlier posts,the dsl of today is the dial-up of yesterday. If Fairpoint doesn't keep up with their customers needs, the customers will go elsewhere(if possible). The local cable company doesn't provide any cable internet access, and the Town signed a long term contract, so unless a bigger outfit comes along and takes over the contract or company things look dim

 

[ch33zw1z]

One of the reasons Fairpoint got in the business for providing dsl is because they saw a viable business endeavor. And one of the reasons they got into it was because of slow dial-up modem speeds. As stated in one of the earlier posts,the dsl of today is the dial-up of yesterday. If Fairpoint doesn't keep up with their customers needs, the customers will go elsewhere(if possible). The local cable company doesn't provide any cable internet access, and the Town signed a long term contract, so unless a bigger outfit comes along and takes over the contract or company things look dim

No cable Internet, check!

Enjoy what you have. If you want something better, move closer to civilization. You can try taking it up with the town, make some noise, get some other residents on your side...but don't expect to much. They're probably not going to care that Netflix won't run in HD.

 

[hpyjack2013]

Sorry for snapping ch33zw1z, holiday stress and just plain old disappointment

 

[ch33zw1z]

No problem, I get it. I've been in a similar situation, quite some time ago. it's very frustrating. I'm serious though, get involved in the town and push for technology improvements.