XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-10, alt.home.repair   
   From: "@frank.net   
      
   On 3/27/2018 3:41 PM, Paul wrote:   
   > Frank wrote:   
   >   
   >>   
   >> Also think I would opt for higher download speed which may be needed   
   >> for streaming.   
   >   
   > Nothing prevents an ISP from throttling Netflix,   
   > even if you buy Gigabit service. That's the beauty of   
   > net neutrality or the lack thereof.   
   >   
   > This is one reason that people cannot see Netflix in HD,   
   > because the connection to Netflix is throttled, no matter   
   > what grade of service you thought that you'd bought.   
   >   
   > The ISP could have been cut out of the picture, by the   
   > usage of a VPN to "hide" the traffic, except Netflix has   
   > anti-VPN provisions to prevent people from other   
   > countries from subscribing to US Netflix service   
   > (by using a US billing address).   
   >   
   > Netflix has a lot of nuances. One size bandaid doesn't fit all.   
   >   
   >     Paul   
      
   What I found interesting is that Netflix has a deal with Comcast, which   
   I have, and I believe also FIOS as I suspect from their ads.  Our two   
   bigger HD non-smart TV sets with Comcast DVR have a Netflix ap so smart   
   TV is not needed there.  I asked someone that works at Comcast's main   
   office and he said they do have a deal with them.  There is no other   
   option like Amazon on the DVR.  It only takes a few seconds to bring up   
   and watch Netflix.   
      
   With voice activation on the DVR I can ask for a show and if it is on   
   Netflix and I have a subscription I can go and see it for free otherwise   
   there is a pay option where it would be added to cable bill.   
      
   OP wants to save money and I don't blame him.  My cable TV bill with   
   extended cable options and HBO, Showtime and Starz with internet and   
   phone is nearly $200/month and I have to fight annually to keep it down.   
     I have a neighbor that switches from Comcast to FIOS every couple of   
   years when initial low cost introductory offer expires and they won't   
   come down.  My son would do that but my wife would not tolerate it.   
      
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