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IPTV BasicsLive TV uses about the same data as Netflix at the same quality: up to 3 GB an hour in HD, up to 7 GB in 4K. Here's what that means per month, and how to cut it.
Sam Carter··3 min read
IPTV BasicsBudget about 10 Mbps per HD stream and 25 Mbps per 4K stream, measured on the TV device itself. Here's why live TV needs more headroom than on-demand.
Sam Carter··3 min read
ComparisonsFor live TV, a cable beats even very good Wi-Fi, because steadiness matters more than peak speed. Here's when it's worth it and what to do if you can't run one.
Sam Carter··4 min read
TroubleshootingBuffering has four possible causes, and only three are yours to fix. A two-minute test tells you which one you've got, then work through the fixes in order.
Nadia Rahman··5 min read