Bottom line - there are many possible reasons to why buffering happens.

Your internet (speed, routing, blocks, ect)

Your device (speed, improper software setup, malware, ect

Then there are server related reasons, oversold, too many users on at the same time, sources, ect.

You can literally have the best, most stable service in the world and some people will have buffer problems because of x reason.

If the provider overloads their servers end users experiencing buffering

From hanging around #smoothstreams on efnet, it's usually an ISP routing issue, as 9/10 times changing server locations fixes the issue for those having problems on the exact same server that I'm using flawlessly

It could be overloaded servers, it could be your ISP speeds there are many factors. Want to speed test from the device to get a good idea of what your upload speed looks like

From reading telegram groups because you don't reboot you're wifi router and modem every 15 minutes... also you're internet is trash....not using a NVIDIA shield...not using a VPN, throttling of ISP too

my thoughts on this and what I have done to sort out the issue.

• you need a wired connection ( no WIFI )
• you need 7megs or higher on speed tests for hd
• clearing the cache once in a while of the program you use to watch from helps somewhat.
• you need a GOOD provider and why doing a 24 hour free test before purchase is smart choice
• have a provider you can contact when issues arise so they can reboot their servers.
• some isp are blocking/throttling popular iptv sites so a vpn needs to be used aslong as the iptv provider allows this.
• cheaper iptv is not always better so always do a test of their 1080 hd channels and leave it going for a couple hours is a sure way to test.
• the IPTV provider needs to have servers sometimes close to your location to stop buffering and pings etc are higher.
• forget firesticks as they get hot so get a el cheap android box . I have a v88 $20 android box and use iptv smarters app and works great no buffering on wired connection.

...From the Discord channel of the service i use, 99% of the constant buffering/freezing/no service issues reported are actually device specific (older Fire Sticks). Once they are instructed to clear cache/restart device/router, etc, the problem goes away. I use a Shield and never see these problems reported for this device.

The #1 reason? It's not even a provider end issue ;)

People using wifi internet connections they simple assume are fine for IPTV because they are paying for X speed...but really aren't in terms of the stable speeds they are actually getting from their setup and what they need outside paper theory totals for a more consistent experience in particular.

Adding to the above mentioned stuff which are all true, it is not a bad idea to ask your provider about the bitrate of their channels. This way you`ll know how thick the bitrate is so how much BW you need. Also make sure your provider servers are too far away from where you are.

What are you downloading?

All Depends on 4 points

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1- Your Internet connection speed

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2- Your Device Speed

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3- the Channel you are watching ( watching an exclusive important sport game at the same time with other million user )

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4- Your iptv provider ( make sure they are not resellers , go with the real deal , streamers )