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Netflix agrees to pay AT&T to ensure smooth video downloads
Reuters ^ | 7/29/14

Posted on 07/30/2014 4:27:45 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper

ideo streaming service Netflix has agreed to pay U.S. broadband provider AT&T Inc to ensure smooth delivery of Netflix content to Internet users, the companies said on Tuesday.

The announcement of the deal, struck in May, comes as Netflix has been waging a public campaign against such fees, which they present as tolls, and calling on the Federal Communications Commission to review the market.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: film; internet; money
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To: bert

Can you control it with a desktop computer, or only tablet/laptop? All I have is desktop.


21 posted on 07/30/2014 5:45:29 AM PDT by Beagle8U (Unions are an Affirmative Action program for Slackers! .)
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To: Beagle8U

All the newer Bluray DVD players have a setting to connect.

Check your owners manual.


22 posted on 07/30/2014 5:46:05 AM PDT by Mrs.Z
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To: BuffaloJack

I never have problems watching HD movies and shows on my 3 MB DSL connection.
... because I download them!

Stupid of Netflix to not offer that option,


23 posted on 07/30/2014 5:54:50 AM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat Party!)
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To: Mrs.Z

I don’t have Blu-ray either. Will the $35 chromecast thingy from Wally World work?


24 posted on 07/30/2014 5:58:41 AM PDT by Beagle8U (Unions are an Affirmative Action program for Slackers! .)
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To: Beagle8U

If your TV has a VGA connection just run a VGA cable to it from the computer and set your display options to use the TV as a monitor.
It’s easy.


25 posted on 07/30/2014 6:01:39 AM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat Party!)
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To: SoFloFreeper

I have no problem with this...

Netflix makes a lot of money from subscribers, and they generate a lot of bandwidth for it. Somebody has to provide the backbone for that, and they should be compensated.


26 posted on 07/30/2014 6:03:21 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: mrsmith

Can you get a VGA cable 50 feet long?


27 posted on 07/30/2014 6:08:37 AM PDT by Beagle8U (Unions are an Affirmative Action program for Slackers! .)
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To: Beagle8U

Nope, about 5 foot is all. Sorry.


28 posted on 07/30/2014 6:11:23 AM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat Party!)
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To: Beagle8U

I’m kinda computer/electronic device illiterate. When I grew up the only electronic games were pinball machines, TV’s had round screens, weighed 150lbs and were rare.


29 posted on 07/30/2014 6:15:41 AM PDT by Beagle8U (Unions are an Affirmative Action program for Slackers! .)
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To: rarestia

Millenials feel they have an inalienable right to unlimited broadband at near-free pricing.

This is a HUGE issue. Net Neutrality, reining in the NSA, and a promise to punish bankers is going to elect our first Fake White Indian President IMO.


30 posted on 07/30/2014 6:17:07 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Buckeye McFrog

After 8 years of King Putt, electing Lieawatha would kill off what is left of our freedoms.


31 posted on 07/30/2014 6:23:37 AM PDT by Beagle8U (Unions are an Affirmative Action program for Slackers! .)
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To: Beagle8U

50ft Super VGA

32 posted on 07/30/2014 6:24:46 AM PDT by Cooter
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To: Beagle8U

There are 50 foot VGA cables. HDMI would provide the best picture and sound quality though.


33 posted on 07/30/2014 6:26:21 AM PDT by Render
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To: Buckeye McFrog

Oh 2016 is a wash, I’m already convinced of that. The entire American experiment has exploded all over the lab and is dripping down the walls.


34 posted on 07/30/2014 6:26:25 AM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: Cooter

That would work, thanks!


35 posted on 07/30/2014 6:30:47 AM PDT by Beagle8U (Unions are an Affirmative Action program for Slackers! .)
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To: Beagle8U

You’ll also need something for the audio.


36 posted on 07/30/2014 6:39:28 AM PDT by Cooter
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To: Cooter

This is getting complex...lol.

I’m going to wind up with a rat’s nest of wires strung through the house to get the latest invention...silent movies?

I might just watch on my computer monitor.


37 posted on 07/30/2014 6:52:47 AM PDT by Beagle8U (Unions are an Affirmative Action program for Slackers! .)
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To: SoFloFreeper

It is part of net neutrality debate in regard to QoS. Right now it is best effort Internet and netflix type over the top providers that feed on the host (carriers) take their chances on the underlying connection. I just have a 6M connection and netflix generally works pretty good for standard def with some occasional glitches. But it’s cheap. If people want a premium service with greater guarantees they will have to pay more. I can live with what I have now.


38 posted on 07/30/2014 6:58:07 AM PDT by plain talk
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To: drunknsage
The bandwidth problem is invented IMO, to do just what you summarized.
Create an internet blockage then charge more to unblock the created blockage.

This problem seems to be only happening in America.

39 posted on 07/30/2014 6:58:31 AM PDT by MaxMax (Pay Attention and you'll be pissed off too! FIRE BOEHNER, NOW!)
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To: Beagle8U

I use one of these. Works well. Have my laptop set up next to the tv. It just mirrors your laptop.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12968333


40 posted on 07/30/2014 7:46:25 AM PDT by sheana
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