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Smart Telecom Video Lag

turbot · 2010-09-21 00:21:40

For the last couple of days, every time I attempt to load a video on YouTube on my Smart Connection and/or videos on other popular sites, I have to wait 30 - 60 seconds before it starts playing. This takes all the fun out of browsing YouTube videos. Is anyone else having this experience? Is Smart somehow throttling video…

21-09-2010 1:21am

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turbot

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For the last couple of days, every time I attempt to load a video on YouTube on my Smart Connection and/or videos on other popular sites, I have to wait 30 - 60 seconds before it starts playing.

This takes all the fun out of browsing YouTube videos.

Is anyone else having this experience?

Is Smart somehow throttling video usage?

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#2 21-09-2010 11:37am

pizzahead77

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I know some people have been reporting issues with Youtube on Smart.

I watched a 45 minute programme on RTE player via my PS3 with no lag at all.

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