Internet & quality
Internet speed for streaming
How much internet speed streaming needs per stream and for your whole household, how to work out your own number and how to test your connection properly.
Internet & quality
Internet Connection and Streaming Quality Guides
Wi-Fi vs Ethernet, 2.4 vs 5 GHz, bitrate, jitter, data usage and resolution explained for smoother, sharper streaming.
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Internet & quality
Wi-Fi vs Ethernet for streaming
Wi-Fi or Ethernet for your TV? Compare stability, speed and latency, see when a cable is worth it and the alternatives when you cannot run one.
Internet & quality
2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz Wi-Fi
2.4 GHz reaches further; 5 GHz is faster and less crowded. Learn which Wi-Fi band to use for your TV or streaming stick and how to switch bands.
Internet & quality
What is bitrate?
Bitrate is how much data a stream uses per second. See how it affects picture quality, how it relates to resolution and codecs, and what your connection needs.
Internet & quality
Jitter & packet loss
A speed test can look fine while streams still buffer. Learn what latency, jitter and packet loss are, how to measure them and how to reduce them at home.
Internet & quality
How much data streaming uses
How many GB an hour of streaming uses in SD, HD and 4K, how to estimate your monthly total and how to cut data use on capped or mobile plans.
Internet & quality
SD, HD, Full HD and 4K explained
What 480p, 720p, 1080p and 4K mean, how resolution differs from picture quality, and which resolution makes sense for your screen size and connection.
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