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TSlee82gx
post Oct 9 2017, 02:20 PM, updated 9y ago

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I have been using free trial Getflix for the last 2 weeks, and found that no matter what server location I set my DNS to, the performance was rather poor for Netflix as well as NBC SN.

I have a 8Mbps streamyx line.

At most, I'm streaming at around 2Mbps to 2.5Mbps.

When I switch to a paid VPN (VPN Asia), it performed a bit better at close to 4Mbps. But VPN is not working with many other streaming providers, such as Netflix, Fox sports and etc.

So, I was thinking of whether the paid Getflix service will be better? Or any other smart DNS which I can try?
Slyke
post Oct 9 2017, 04:17 PM

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You use VPN.Asia? I've tested my 100Mbps Unifi on IPVanish server located on Singapore and speedtest got me around 95Mbps.

For Netflix I mostly use either ExpressVPN, NordVPN and IPVanish. I do recommend the bolded for Netflix.
TSlee82gx
post Oct 9 2017, 04:30 PM

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QUOTE(Slyke @ Oct 9 2017, 04:17 PM)
You use VPN.Asia? I've tested my 100Mbps Unifi on IPVanish server located on Singapore and speedtest got me around 95Mbps.

For Netflix I mostly use either ExpressVPN, NordVPN and IPVanish. I do recommend the bolded for Netflix.
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For IPVanish, have you tried US server for speed?

Yes, I use VPN.Asia, my speeds from US based servers returning around 4Mbps for me.
Slyke
post Oct 9 2017, 04:49 PM

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QUOTE(lee82gx @ Oct 9 2017, 04:30 PM)
For IPVanish, have you tried US server for speed?

Yes, I use VPN.Asia, my speeds from US based servers returning around 4Mbps for me.
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On USA server my connection will reduce by about 20-25%, it's around 75Mbps
heliozguard
post Oct 15 2017, 11:45 AM

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I'm using getflix smart dns, Stream 4k easily on my tv, getting around 40mb on fast.com and im on time internet 100mbps.
TSlee82gx
post Oct 18 2017, 06:51 PM

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QUOTE(heliozguard @ Oct 15 2017, 11:45 AM)
I'm using getflix smart dns, Stream 4k easily on my tv, getting around 40mb on fast.com and im on time internet 100mbps.
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I'd imagine if i lost 60% of my total bandwidth from 8mb, like what you lost from your time 100mbps connection, it'd be like 3mbps as what I'm experiencing and complaining...!,😚😂

 

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