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Can All4 & BBC player apps be watched at lower broadband speed, like netflix & YouTub

  • 06-04-2017 9:08pm
    #1
    sinesprockett
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭


    Haven't got cable tv, so using vpn to watch All4 & BBC player apps.
    Doesn't seem to be ability to watch at lower broadband speed, to save on monthly broadband allowance, like netflix and you tube.
    Is it a fixed hd speed only?


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  • #2
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,510 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    2MB is generally min speed for these services,
    It may vary depending on the quality of stream you are watching though


  • #3
    Metric Tensor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,725 ✭✭✭Metric Tensor


    I think what the OP means is that he has sufficient bandwidth to watch in HD but that would push him over his monthly download allowance so he wants to watch in lower quality to stay within his allowance?

    Sorry though - I've no idea of the answer.


  • #4
    sinesprockett
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭sinesprockett


    Thanks CAbaal, not sure what my speeds are- have 60gb per month, sounds a lot but watching Netflix or YouTube Will use a lot v fast. So I choose to watch them with out hd , at a slower speed to save on the allowance..
    But using bbc & All4, seems to be only 1 speed at hd


  • #5
    sinesprockett
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭sinesprockett


    Thanks metric tensor, you're spot on about the allowance, I don't mind not watching on hd if Will save my allowance, 60 gb per month sounds like lots but if watching a box set of a show, will go pretty fast.
    Can't seem to find any difference of setting of speed with bbc or All4 apps, so presuming I'm watching at perhaps hd or at least pretty high speed....
    Maybe they just don't offer that service which is a pity..


  • #6
    Metric Tensor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,725 ✭✭✭Metric Tensor


    What device are you watching from? I use a program on Windows called Netlimiter that can individually limit the bandwidth for specific programs so you can fool them into thinking you have a poorer connection and scaling down accordingly. Not sure it would be of any use for you. I use it to stop Skype going into HD mode.


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  • #7
    sinesprockett
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭sinesprockett


    Thanks, on laptop and tablet, with Windows and Android.. will check out that program and see if can use it.
    Thanks again


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