How fast should my internet be? (+ looking for an IPGuys reseller)

by b1-67er

Hi everyone

I'm based in Australia.

I'm currently using ZaapTV for all of my iptv but I really hate them. Pretty soon I think my current box will stop working and they'll force me to upgrade.

So I'm looking at going the DIY route (which is really cool, it didn't occur to me that there were other legitimate options available). I want to buy the MAG254w2

I mostly watch Arabic channels so I wanted a provider that has a lot of those. But also the English channels would be great (with Zaap I only get the Arabic, it hadn't occured to me that there are others out there with a combo of everything).

Anyway my main question here is, how much bandwidth does one need to set aside? The Arabic channels are not in HD so let's assume I will be watching those most of the time.

I have a 8/8 connection. I've got QoS set up so my work isn't interrupted. But I'd still like to have a general estimate of how much bandwidth a SD channel consumes, and a HD channel. Does anyone here have an indication?

I'm considering upgrading to a 20/20 connection so I don't have to worry about it but I will make that decision once I'm a bit more informed on the speed that is required.

Thank you

dysfunkshun

I can't recommend myiptvstore.com enough, they are excellent resellers. Their customer service is top notch, their prices are great, and they have several other options that they are very knowledgeable about.

RanmaCanada

8/8 should be fine as most of the channels are compressed pretty heavily. I currently have IPGUYS and when I'm grabbing at 11MBs, my tv still works perfectly, and I have 100/50 internet speeds.

As for a reseller, hopefully someone will get in touch with you.

bayard0

Ipguys streams are from 1mbit to 2.5mbit

rageforum

8/8 will work fine, but if you use anything else with internet while having a stream up, the stream could start lagging, so getting 20/20 or higher could be better

stokedcrf

You can't go wrong with the mag thats for sure!

Izzy2016

I use 6mbps and I stream HD on it flawlesslly, I don't use paid subs though. #freekodibrigade

Autumnheart79

with Easybox iptv you can watch Arabic TV channel in Australia... you just need an internet connection of 2 Mbps.