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steve2470

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1. I'd say if you can cut back to maybe 5 mbps, you'd be good

Reply to flamin lib (Original post)

Thu Aug 20, 2015, 12:45 PM

Aug 2015

Now, mind you, if you cut back to 5 mbps, you cannot be running multiple data-heavy applications at the same time or you will have problems. Your household can't be downloading huge files and trying to watch Netflix with no problems.

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I've cut the cable and am relying on netflix, youtube and the network sites for entertainment and ne [View all] flamin lib Aug 2015 OP

I'd say if you can cut back to maybe 5 mbps, you'd be good steve2470 Aug 2015 #1

Thank you, that's what I need to know. nt flamin lib Aug 2015 #7

Netflix says: dixiegrrrrl Aug 2015 #2

+1 nt steve2470 Aug 2015 #3

thanks, that's helpful. nt flamin lib Aug 2015 #6

Can you get cable internet? Go Vols Aug 2015 #4

I'll look into that. nt flamin lib Aug 2015 #5

Just remember that most internet providers will limit how many Gigs you can download. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2015 #8

Go with low resolution/standard definition streams blogslut Aug 2015 #9