Netflix and YouTube are slowing down in Europe to keep the internet from breaking

by satvision83

Here's the official information here:

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/19/tech/netflix-internet-overload-eu/index.html

Since last night Netflix has started to slowdown every stream here in Europe.

l337dexter

Eh...the major internet exchanges are saying they aren't having issues...I want to know who in the EU with a technical background asked Netflix to do this...because it seems like some weird ass politics

worldcitizencane

Why only in Europe? It's not like we on average have less bandwidth here than in US. I smell a rat.

Leather_Cake

My connection speed is normal and I can play 4k in 4k still. Guess it might reach my England home soon.....

dreamabyss

Actually it probably has more to do with Netflix servers because they have multiple trunk lines going directly into the web. I’m sure their servers are getting hammered 24/7. I suppose the US is next as more lockdowns are enforced. I’m in California with tight stay at home restrictions in place but there are still a lot of people out doing things.

Dominator81

This is why you should use an embyshare

KidsInMyBasement_25

This will also include all Internet if people don't get their shit together and share the bandwidth.

sappypappy

He tried to warn us. https://youtu.be/f99PcP0aFNE