We've always used off the shelf broadband and had no trouble. <br><br>Main factor is how far you are from the exchange, but even a basic 2mb down/432kb up should be okay.<br><br>We're only 1/2 mile from our Exchange and get 8mb down/832kb up and comfortably maintain simultaneous 64kb and 128kb upstreams continuously without noticeable impact on other routine use.<br><br>Alex<br><br><div id="htc_header" style="">----- Reply message -----<br>From: "Chris Weaver" <chris@resonancefm.com><br>Date: Fri, Aug 26, 2011 07:50<br>Subject: [cma-l] ISP for web streaming?<br>To: <cma-l@commedia.org.uk><br><br></div>Dear All,<br><br>I'm looking to get a better deal from our ISP (currently Easynet) as we are still paying the SDSL rates from 2003! I wonder what experiences other CMA member had had with using off the shelf broadband (either business or consumer) to maintain their web stream? I'm concerned that although many ISPs quote an upload of say 2mbits, what does this translate to in practice?<br>
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