Netflix

[gt1948]

Will Netflix work with a 3G connection only or is just wifi only on the iPad?

 

[javaGuru]

Will Netflix work with a 3G connection only or is just wifi only on the iPad?

I actually have the same question. I guess we will know for sure when the 3G version is released.

 

[BobRichards]

I would assume it does, it works when tethering with iPhone.

 

[bunger]

I have used both Netflix and the ABC app through my Verizon MiFi data device... effectively streaming over Verizon's 3G network. Netflix is slow to initially load and buffer, but then plays great! So the answer would be yes, in my experience, it works fine....

 

[aperry]

I think the real question is whether ATT will force Netflix to compress the video so heavily that it's not watchable.

 

[antiprotest]

I would assume it does, it works when tethering with iPhone.

I assume that it will not.

When it is tethered to the iPhone or using MIFI, the iPad will think that it is using WIFI, no?

 

[Warbrain]

I assume that it will not.

When it is tethered to the iPhone or using MIFI, the iPad will think that it is using WIFI, no?

Yeah, it'll think it's connected to wifi. That's no solid conclusion.

 

[gt1948]

I have used both Netflix and the ABC app through my Verizon MiFi data device... effectively streaming over Verizon's 3G network. Netflix is slow to initially load and buffer, but then plays great! So the answer would be yes, in my experience, it works fine....

do you have an idea about the download amt for a netflix movie via 3G?

Trying to determine if I will ggo with the 250 or unlimited plan.

thx

 

[antiprotest]

do you have an idea about the download amt for a netflix movie via 3G?

Trying to determine if I will ggo with the 250 or unlimited plan.

thx

I want Netflix to work through AT&T 3G too, but I would be surprised if they allow it.

Again, streaming through tethering or MIFI does not count. The iPad thinks that it is using WIFI (and if tethering via iPhone, the iPhone does not know that you are using Netflix).

But if they do allow Netflix streaming, you should definitely go with the unlimited plan.