Youtube videos loading painfully slow....

scollins · 11-18-2009, 11:41 PM

I can't be the only one, but it seems that YouTube videos, either embedded here or at YouTube's site, take forever to load these days.

It is taking 7 to 10 minutes to load a 3 minute video. I just checked my connection via Speedtest.net, and the results are what I expect (I'm on Comcast.)

What's the scoop?

lauer87 · 11-19-2009, 12:20 AM

I also use Comcast, and for the last few weeks youtube has loaded unusually slow. Thought it was my computer or something, but maybe not.

Inspired · 11-19-2009, 12:22 AM

same here, youtube loading slow on me also. But it is a on and off kind of thing.

Comcast in Bay Area.

domobrown · 11-19-2009, 01:01 AM

My dad also said he's experienced this Comcast youtube lag. Seems to be prevalent in the Bay Area. Thankfully I buffer videos super fast

Inspired · 11-19-2009, 01:03 AM

how much do you guys pay a month for comcast internet?

scollins · 11-19-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinturbo335

how much do you guys pay a month for comcast internet?

$42.95 (but my company pays for it....)

Seems like it might be a Comcast thing. Wouldn't surprise me if Comcast was intentionally degrading the connection speed to YouTube....

InsaneSkippy · 11-19-2009, 12:16 PM

Youtube has been lagging for me too, not using comcast.

Year's_End · 11-19-2009, 12:55 PM

yep, same.^

Inspired · 11-19-2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scollins

$42.95 (but my company pays for it....)

Seems like it might be a Comcast thing. Wouldn't surprise me if Comcast was intentionally degrading the connection speed to YouTube....

same price as me. But I have to pay a extra $5 per month for their modem since I have their triple play.

Comcast has free wireless N router. Just pay $10 for shipping. I'm using it as my backup router. Just received mine last week.

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Inspired Colonel 156 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	same here, youtube loading slow on me also. But it is a on and off kind of thing. Comcast in Bay Area.
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