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Upgrade to Gen5, can you stream Netflix?
I'm considering upgrading to Gen5 but I'm extremely irritated by the fact that to do so I would have to sign another two year contract. I keep hoping that someday soon real high speed internet will b...
In theory, if you use the lowest definition possible on Netflix, AND you don't do anything else (like browsing facebook and youtube) while watching Netflix AFTER you have exhausted your data, you should be able to stream your old shows still.
Of course, if you do have data allowance remaining, you could probably do more than just netflix at the same time on your connection.
I had a better experience streaming Netflix when I had a T1 network connection than I do with Gen 5.
Yes, I have not run out of bandwidth for the month.
Very frustrating!
Yes, I have my Netflix account set to the lowest bandwidth setting.
Any suggestions will be considered and tested.
Also have Gen5 -- I am so ho-hum about Hughes Net. It is nothing like they advertise! We live in a rural setting so they are all we can get. I'm not a fan!
I'm thinking about trying to stream Netflix but all I hear from everyone I know who has tried it is that it buffers all the time and at night it's horrible! So, I'm holding off.
And now my 2-year commitment is up and up go the prices.
I'm open to suggestions about other services.
We are also in a rural area. Centurylink DSL is available though but only 1.75 down.
Netflix is one of the most reliable streamers for us. However we don't stream anything after 8a. All streaming is done between 2a and 8a. Not the most convenient but any steaming done as you approach prime time is basically unwatchable.
