I agree with the idea of reducing bandwidth in countries that can’t cope instead of a blanket reduction across Europe, but we need to wait and see how the UK is affected once self-isolation really kicks in. Do we know how the networks coped last night since pubs etc. were closed for the first time?All the broadband operators in the UK said they had no problems with capacity. And indeed have told us that the usual evening peak (with streaming) was still much higher than any usage from more home workers during the day.
This is the type of typical meddling in our everyday lives by EU commissioners which led to the UK voting to leave. And given we've left, I don't see why Netflix, Amazon and Disney are applying the same blanket rule to the UK as the rest of the EU.
If some EU markets can't cope, drop quality in those markets. In countries like the UK where our suppliers have told us they can cope, there is no need to reduce quality - especially as none of them have said anything about reducing their pricing (a particular kick-in-the-teeth for those like me that pay for the top-tier 4K UHD Netflix package!).
Annoying but there are still lots of discs on sale and we are reducing online usage at the same time by watching them. It has certainly made me question a move online. It may seem convenient but this brings home that spending money for online streaming may result in you having nothing.
Physical media is doing no harm and freeing up capacity. This is an AV forum after all. Is getting the best quality now not permitted? I think people should know they can cancel as the service is now not as advertised. My wife is on the front line, dealing with Coronavirus patients. This doesn’t stop the desire to relax and use AV outside work. Why don’t you have a word with yourself?
I have never taken part in any debate about online versus physical media so I do not know about that. I think my points were clear and other people are quite entitled to their own judgements regarding the importance of bit rates, the urgency to reduce online usage etc. Currently, there is no evidence that there is a capacity issue and lots of evidence from broadband providers that there is not. This crisis is likely to last a long time. In these times, enjoying AV at home is one of the few pleasures we have left.
suppliers of what? Toilet paper. Chickens? Hand sanitizers?............All the broadband operators in the UK said they had no problems with capacity. And indeed have told us that the usual evening peak (with streaming) was still much higher than any usage from more home workers during the day.
This is the type of typical meddling in our everyday lives by EU commissioners which led to the UK voting to leave. And given we've left, I don't see why Netflix, Amazon and Disney are applying the same blanket rule to the UK as the rest of the EU.
If some EU markets can't cope, drop quality in those markets. In countries like the UK where our suppliers have told us they can cope, there is no need to reduce quality - especially as none of them have said anything about reducing their pricing (a particular kick-in-the-teeth for those like me that pay for the top-tier 4K UHD Netflix package!).
As I said earlier...I don't believe it is a bandwidth issue affect UK or European ISPs...it is more likely something from AWS and their ability to keep bandwidth for everything running smoothly...remember, AWS doesn't just host streaming servicesI have never taken part in any debate about online versus physical media so I do not know about that. I think my points were clear and other people are quite entitled to their own judgements regarding the importance of bit rates, the urgency to reduce online usage etc. Currently, there is no evidence that there is a capacity issue and lots of evidence from broadband providers that there is not. This crisis is likely to last a long time. In these times, enjoying AV at home is one of the few pleasures we have left.
For them to drop quality they would have to have quality in place originallyLet’s hope NOWTV don’t drop the quality. It will be like watching Minecraft
that was obviously intended as a joke....apologies if it went over your head..The PQ on NowTV Cinema with boost is fine for HD and I'm used to 4K DV movies on an OLED. Lets try to stick closer to fact on AVF eh?
Luckily there's not a huge catalogue to worry about yet....but I must admit I hadn't noticed...will check it out tonightApple tv quality is shocking at the minute.
and youre a moderator?...apologies if it went over your head..