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According to Fast.com FAQ, they use the same "servers" that Netflix uses for streaming: > To calculate this estimate, Fast.com performs a series of downloads f
by pacofvf 10y ago
According to Fast.com FAQ, they use the same "servers" that Netflix uses for streaming:
> To calculate this estimate, Fast.com performs a series of downloads from Netflix servers.
So ISPs want a good Fast.com score then they should prioritize traffic to NETFLIX. A very smart move by Netflix if you ask me.
- gist 10y agoCouldn't that just be gamed by allowing fast speeds for the initial connection of X size or Y Time and then dropping down to less once they guesstimate the test is over?
- Vraxx 10y agoThat proposed plan could probably be reverse gamed by Netflix by buffering streamed content with multiple separate connections. Or by including a way to check the speed mid stream. Or by allowing extended tests on fast.com. This is a classic cat and mouse game.
- casicone 10y agoThat's nice, but isn't it still a violation of net neutrality?
- allemagne 10y agoIt's gaming the violation of net neutrality that already exists because of the ISPs.
- throwawaykf05 10y agoIs not wanting to peer with somebody for free a violation of net neutrality?
- SilasX 10y agoYep, but if anyone else notices they lost corresponding bandwidth they could set up their own such tests and demonstrate the disadvantage. Depending on their public-spiritedness, Netflix may make it easier for sites to set themselves up with it.