Learn how to test your internet upload speed to stream smoothly to Chaturbate, Stripchat or any other platform.
If you have some problems like FPS (frames per second) loss or freezes when streaming in Chaturbate, Stripchat or any other platform, one of the factors may be the internet speed. There are other factors that can affect the FPS drop like the computer hardware, but here we will focus more on the internet speed.
The importance of upload speed for streaming
When you order an Internet service, telecommunication companies always offer us a speed that depends on the technologies available in your location. These types of connections can be
- ADSL
- HFC
- Optical fiber
Due to marketing techniques, operators typically offer higher download speeds than upload speeds in ADSL and HFC technologies. However, with fiber optic technology, operators can specify that download and upload speeds may or may not be symmetric. Although most Internet companies now offer symmetrical speeds in fiber.
What is download or downstream speed used for?
Download speed is very useful and we use it to download files of all kinds or watch videos from YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, HBO Max, Disney, etc.
What is the upload speed for?
It is when you want to send something to another computer located anywhere in the world, like sending an email, a file (photo, music, video, etc.) or a video call. In the case of video calls, these are those that use more Internet data when using a webcam from a computer or cell phone with the camera.
How do I test my Internet speed for broadcast?
To know what is your Internet speed and especially the upload speed that is essential to transmit, you should do it with the different services that exist on the Internet to measure the speed of your Internet such as:
NOTE: It is recommended to choose a Chaturbate server located in the United States or near your city. The higher the upload speed, the better your broadcast will be.
Although it is better to do it with the meters offered by some platforms such as Chaturbate or Stripchat because they have their own Internet speed measurement servers to know how is the connection between your computer and the platform.
Chaturbate
Go to this link http://chaturbate.speedtestcustom.com/ and select a server that you use to broadcast (although not all of them are listed). This page will tell you the speed between the Chaturbate server and your computer.
Stripchat
This platform has its own speed meter, you can go to https://speedtest.stripchat.com/ to know the speed between the platform and your computer.
Other Platforms
They do not have their own speed meter and you have to use SpeedTest, nPerf or Fast.
Why is my upload speed slower than my download speed?
This is something that has no explanation or may be due to a connection problem with your Internet provider. It should be the contracted download or upload speed (symmetrical), but sometimes the upload speed is the most affected. It is possible that the speed is degraded because it has to go through several servers before it reaches the server in the country selected for the speed test.
I hope this guide has helped you to measure your speed and you have a recommended speed to transfer.
If you have any doubts or comments, do not hesitate to leave a comment and we will answer you as soon as possible.
