@Justin4x482 wrote:
Just curious if a 4k feed is anywhere in the pipeline for us?
No, until 4K HD starts coming into the mainstream, why should ATT do anything.
Recently read 4K HD reviews on PC Mag and they could not tell the difference from regular viewing distances on 4k HD from regular HD. Only time they could see differences was from 2' from the 4k HD TV set. Personally think it's another merchandising bust like 3D was, know I'm not gonna spend $$ for a 4K HD set.
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Let that number sink in for a moment. 20 Mbps minimum. That's over 3 times what U-verse currently allocates to an HD channel. Most U-verse subscribers don't have a communication profile that would allow two streams of that at the same time. That would also consume over 3 times the footprint of HD content on the DVR. They are not ready. But neither is anyone else.
Add to that fact that there is exactly one 4K channel in the world at this point anyway, so...
Even when it becomes mainstream U-Verse doesnt have the bandwidth to support it.
AT&T doesn't have the bandwidth now to support. I expect by that the time 4K became main stream (assuming it does), AT&T's bandwidth profile will be different.
You may want to rethink your 4K TV purchase if what you watch doesn't come in 4K. Then you're just watching the same HD content on a more expensive TV.
There's also a CNET article about how the human eye cannot tell the difference between 4K and HD content at "normal viewing distance". 4K looks cool in the store, but you're usually doing the up close inspection 1-2 feet away. Measure the viewing distance on your current TV, then go back to the store and see how much of a difference 4K really makes - you could buy a top of the line HD set instead.
AT&T doesn't provide 1080p streams yet, why would you expect they would suddenly have 4k streams?
For that matter almost all tv is filmed in 720p/1080i(which use roughly the same amount of data)
AT&T also heavily compresses tv streams, just like online video so it doesn't use anywhere near the maximums they claim most the time. Which is why you can stream 4 streams without totally destroying your internet speeds.
To be fair it's not juts AT&T all of the cable/satelliate/iptv providers need to step up their infrastructure so they can provide higher stream rates, but I wouldn't hold my breath. I think you'll be lucky if gigapower users see 1080p streams by the end of 2018, but honestly it could be 2020 before even the first customers see 1080p. if we are lucky netflix pushing 4k might force tv to follow quicker, and once you are wired ftth, then stepping up from 1080p to 4k isn't nearly as big of jump.
I also agree buying a 4k tv now is stupid, the tech just isn't there yet. you are better off spending your money buying a better 1080p screen then a cheap 4k.
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No, until 4K HD starts coming into the mainstream, why should ATT do anything.
Recently read 4K HD reviews on PC Mag and they could not tell the difference from regular viewing distances on 4k HD from regular HD. Only time they could see differences was from 2' from the 4k HD TV set. Personally think it's another merchandising bust like 3D was, know I'm not gonna spend $$ for a 4K HD set.
Chris
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Let that number sink in for a moment. 20 Mbps minimum. That's over 3 times what U-verse currently allocates to an HD channel. Most U-verse subscribers don't have a communication profile that would allow two streams of that at the same time. That would also consume over 3 times the footprint of HD content on the DVR. They are not ready. But neither is anyone else.
Add to that fact that there is exactly one 4K channel in the world at this point anyway, so...
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Even when it becomes mainstream U-Verse doesnt have the bandwidth to support it.
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JefferMC
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AT&T doesn't have the bandwidth now to support. I expect by that the time 4K became main stream (assuming it does), AT&T's bandwidth profile will be different.
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AT&T U-verse needs to be more forward thinking. 4K tv's are in stores and on sale. 8K will be here at the end of this year, beginning of next.
I plan on moving my 70" to the living room & replacing it with an over 70" 4K for the family room.
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You may want to rethink your 4K TV purchase if what you watch doesn't come in 4K. Then you're just watching the same HD content on a more expensive TV.
There's also a CNET article about how the human eye cannot tell the difference between 4K and HD content at "normal viewing distance". 4K looks cool in the store, but you're usually doing the up close inspection 1-2 feet away. Measure the viewing distance on your current TV, then go back to the store and see how much of a difference 4K really makes - you could buy a top of the line HD set instead.
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AT&T doesn't provide 1080p streams yet, why would you expect they would suddenly have 4k streams?
For that matter almost all tv is filmed in 720p/1080i(which use roughly the same amount of data)
AT&T also heavily compresses tv streams, just like online video so it doesn't use anywhere near the maximums they claim most the time. Which is why you can stream 4 streams without totally destroying your internet speeds.
To be fair it's not juts AT&T all of the cable/satelliate/iptv providers need to step up their infrastructure so they can provide higher stream rates, but I wouldn't hold my breath. I think you'll be lucky if gigapower users see 1080p streams by the end of 2018, but honestly it could be 2020 before even the first customers see 1080p. if we are lucky netflix pushing 4k might force tv to follow quicker, and once you are wired ftth, then stepping up from 1080p to 4k isn't nearly as big of jump.
I also agree buying a 4k tv now is stupid, the tech just isn't there yet. you are better off spending your money buying a better 1080p screen then a cheap 4k.
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