ISP Throttling? Fix IPTV Buffering with VPNs

Some ISPs throttle IPTV or streaming traffic during peak hours. A VPN can mask the traffic type, but it can also add latency, so you should test before committing.

Check for throttling symptoms

If IPTV buffers during peak hours but speed tests look fine, throttling is possible. Compare performance on the same stream at different times of day.

Test a VPN properly

Use a nearby VPN server, then test the same stream and measure buffering. If stability improves, throttling is likely.

Choose the right VPN protocol

WireGuard is usually faster than older protocols. Split tunneling can keep IPTV traffic inside the VPN while leaving other traffic outside.

Avoid slow VPN servers

A slow VPN server will make buffering worse. Pick low-latency servers and retest during peak hours.

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