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Netflix will be publishing ISP performance stats, in regards to HD streaming rates, and their first batch is up. While the chart is colorful and somewhat interesting to ponder, I’m not quite sure anything of significance can be divined from these numbers (nor am I clear on Netflix’s objective here). The typical assumptions appear to play out… cable is generally faster than DSL which is generally faster than (throttled) wireless. As a customer, I’d think performance would be dependent upon and identified via one’s data plan… and one’s home network, which Netflix may not be in a position to monitor. Additionally, they’re not breaking out DSL versus fiber connection from a company like Verizon that offers both.
Meaningless to me.
When I want to watch something, Netflix works.
If it didn’t, I’d be looking for a new ISP, or to an alternative to Netflix that did work. ( I guess in that case, Netflix data showing that it was the ISP’s fault would be helpful)
Interesting point too– actual performance for the user is impacted by things other than the ISP. An ISP controls the last mile of service, but a CDN company is usually responsible for what happens in the middle mile of transit.