No, you don't necessarily need 200/200.
No, you don't necessarily need 200/200.
I encountered a problem with my live broadcast last night. Living alone, I usually connect a few devices—perhaps just one besides my computer—to the internet while streaming. It’s rare for all four to be online simultaneously. I began streaming on July 4th without any problems until yesterday. Then my stream quality dropped and lagged for the first time. Since I didn’t adjust anything on my PC, it puzzled me. Earlier, I experienced intermittent internet drops lasting about a second. I hadn’t mentioned this before starting to stream. Now, whenever this happens, I disconnect and reconnect, suggesting it occurs roughly every few minutes. After yesterday’s incident, I’m watching other streams, which are also losing quality, fluctuating between good and poor performance. I’m unsure if the past issue contributed to today’s problems.
I reached out to Verizon Fios about my connection speed. They suggested upgrading from 100/100 to 200/200 Mbps, claiming I was exceeding my limit. One rep mentioned I was averaging around 150 Mbps and advised increasing it further. Another said he couldn’t see my stats but believed higher speeds would resolve the issue. A third rep thought I might need only 100 Mbps and pinged my connection, which he claimed was under 100/100. He repeated this three times.
He also hinted that network problems could be on their side, saying it wouldn’t make sense to upgrade if streaming for two weeks without issues. He suggested 100/100 should suffice now. I’m not sure who is correct, but the recent feedback seems to point toward a possible network-related cause.
I’m wondering whether 100/100 Mbps is sufficient for high-quality streaming. Would it be worth the extra $10 for a faster connection?
Does Fios internet performance match what wireless providers offer? Could it be throttled under certain conditions?
I also need to know how to check if a VPN was installed on my PC and whether it’s been removed.
Lastly, I tried downloading SurfVPN on Bluestacks to access a game unavailable in my region, but it didn’t help. I deleted Bluestacks and saw no change. I’m not sure about VPNs at all.
My last concern is whether I can reset my computer completely—wiping everything without using a CD or USB. I attempted this before contacting Fios, but only my SSD was affected. Now I just want a fresh start since the problem persists. I should have contacted Fios sooner.
They’re all deceiving you to collect your funds. Your download speed doesn’t influence streaming; only your upload settings and bitrate matter. Because you stream to platforms like YT, Twitch, Mixer, or other streaming services, they must capture the video and convert it before sending it to your account. It’s possible they faced technical difficulties on their end, not yours.
Sorry when the person messaged me about my upload and download speeds. They were fluctuating during the ping test, which checked my connection too. That doesn’t clarify why I’d lose internet or reconnect so often. The last one seems to be right—probably a network problem on their side. Thanks for getting back to me. Appreciate it, but I don’t think the previous one was trying to sell anything. They also mentioned it was a network issue they reported in a ticket.
Initially, they won't give you accurate speed readings. It's likely they run a speed test that includes ping checks, but calling it a "ping" is misleading. Second, if your connection speed fluctuates significantly, the issue lies with their service. They may not always deliver consistent speeds, so you should accept that as part of the package. It makes sense that higher speeds correlate with better performance, especially with a top-tier plan. With a flawless 100/100 connection, streaming should work smoothly without extra strain.