FF is looking for folks willing to test it, although so far, it seems not many have tried it, so far as I know.
I don't know what video resolution or FPS is offered, but presumably anyone with access to at least 4-5 Mbps of upload speed could probably do this. That's basically 4G or better, or even the weakest/slowest cable and fiber connections.
I don't know what kind of video codecs are used, but presumably 1080p 60FPS YouTube needs about 5Mbps. 720p is about half that. However, I can't be certain what impact this would have on data usage for limited/metered mobile connections.
If you're on ADSL or even VDSL/FTTN, that may not be enough. Though at least in the U.S., I'm not aware of any telco that's been willing to activate new ADSL or VDSL subscriptions for years, but at the same time I don't believe any have dropped existing customers and I'm not sure about forced upgrades. I know traditional copper POTS phone lines are still available in some areas, so theoretically some ADSL and even dial-up customers may still exist. Apparently it's still possible to sign up for dial-up accounts in 2025 for $12.95/mo., not including the phone line. But I digress. I doubt the aforementioned describes many people nowadays.
I do know one person who attempted an impromptu live stream, which is different from a scheduled live stream.
Allegedly, one person saw it and reported a lackluster experience; I don't recall if it was glitching sound or laggy video.
However, at the time I was unable to locate any link that would even allow me to join it, so I don't know what to make of it.
After the broken impromptu live stream, the person who made it thought about trying a scheduled one the next day, but then I saw she canceled it and changed her mind.
That means so far, I haven't seen a scheduled live stream and I can't even speak to how well it works.
I just know they're looking for some folks to try.
I don't know what video resolution or FPS is offered, but presumably anyone with access to at least 4-5 Mbps of upload speed could probably do this. That's basically 4G or better, or even the weakest/slowest cable and fiber connections.
I don't know what kind of video codecs are used, but presumably 1080p 60FPS YouTube needs about 5Mbps. 720p is about half that. However, I can't be certain what impact this would have on data usage for limited/metered mobile connections.
If you're on ADSL or even VDSL/FTTN, that may not be enough. Though at least in the U.S., I'm not aware of any telco that's been willing to activate new ADSL or VDSL subscriptions for years, but at the same time I don't believe any have dropped existing customers and I'm not sure about forced upgrades. I know traditional copper POTS phone lines are still available in some areas, so theoretically some ADSL and even dial-up customers may still exist. Apparently it's still possible to sign up for dial-up accounts in 2025 for $12.95/mo., not including the phone line. But I digress. I doubt the aforementioned describes many people nowadays.
I do know one person who attempted an impromptu live stream, which is different from a scheduled live stream.
Allegedly, one person saw it and reported a lackluster experience; I don't recall if it was glitching sound or laggy video.
However, at the time I was unable to locate any link that would even allow me to join it, so I don't know what to make of it.
After the broken impromptu live stream, the person who made it thought about trying a scheduled one the next day, but then I saw she canceled it and changed her mind.
That means so far, I haven't seen a scheduled live stream and I can't even speak to how well it works.
I just know they're looking for some folks to try.
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