Mekong Bob Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I use SlingBox to stream USA television programs, and need a streaming rate of at least 800 Kbps to get a clear picture. Is my Internet Service Provider (3BB) controlling/throttling the stream speed? Last few mornings, I cannot get a picture at all - only 168Kbps. Tested download speed: 4.8; upload:. 87, ping: 37. Anyone else having similar problems? Is it 3BB? If I call 3BB Customer Service, what do I need from them? Last week, same problem (in morning). Problem corrected by evening time. (Last night, my streaming rate was 1284 Kbps, with a crystal clear picture!) Can someone explain what's going on, and what action I need to take? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 The only thing you can do is try another provider. I had cable Internet in Pattaya and it was perfectly acceptable for Slingbox but when I moved and got TOT and it is barely acceptable so I don't even use it anymore. Found download sites so the Slingbox is no longer a necessity over here as it once was Don't know what model you have but have heard that the newer HD models require more streaming bandwidth than the original Slingboxe's Here is a good website for Slingbox tips and tweaks, maybe someone there will be able to help you http://placeshiftingenthusiasts.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hml367 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Maybe there is a new subscriber on the same line that is streaming or downloading video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Hi Bob, If your internet connection is not good enough to stream from the U.S.A.,maybe this could be a solution for you,ilikeHD, it has servers in BKK, so works well with slower internet speeds, it has CNN,Faux news,CNBC,Aljerzera,Sky news, BBC, also US sports and a whole lot more,for only 200 bht pm.I will send you invite if you are interested,easy to pay just buy a TRUE money card at 7-11. Regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyhays Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hi Worgeordie, I'd also be interested in your recommendation to Bob. How can I get information on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Hi Worgeordie, I'd also be interested in your recommendation to Bob. How can I get information on this? Just go here, https://secure.ilikehd.com/login.php and click - new user registration Edited April 6, 2014 by MJCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkleton Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) A dubious website wants a real phone number, w_t_f? That's an absolutely no-go! Edited April 6, 2014 by Turkleton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHP87 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Try an app for your PC or Mac called XBMC - it will get you many TV channels from around the world including the US in HD and mostly, SD Watched the Pac Man fight tonight on it. Easy to set up. If you don't feel like doing all the legwork to get everything together, there is a guy on ebay that sells it for about $3 USD with easy install instructions. Lot's of movies, sports, US an UK TV as well as XXX clips and movies. Once you get the hang of using it and learning it, the more you will get out of it. If you know Linux and have a linux box, you will get a lot out of it, including MythTV But you will need broadband. Easily worth the money as I have watched lot's of 1st run movies in HD on my PC or I can just run an HDMI cable from my PC to my HD TV Note that it is open source and can be a bit buggy at times, but it's a nice add-on to cable or sat TV It's not a substitute for TV, but a nice addition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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