Streaming Ready
High-bandwidth infrastructure for 4K/8K streaming with direct CDN peering and edge caching.
Overview
Hats Network's Streaming Ready service delivers consistent 4K/8K streaming performance through direct peering with major CDNs and high-capacity backbone infrastructure.
Our network is engineered for sustained bandwidth rather than burst speed test results.
Why Quality Matters: According to Conviva's 2025 research, every 1% degradation in Quality of Experience leads to a 1% increase in customer churn. Buffering and quality switches directly impact viewer retention and revenue.
The Streaming Challenge
Traditional ISP networks optimize for speed tests, not real-world streaming:
The Problem: During peak hours (7-11 PM), ISP peering links to CDNs often run at high capacity
The Impact:
- Bitrate throttling (4K drops to 720p)
- Buffering during high-action scenes
- Inconsistent quality throughout playback
Our Solution: We provision sufficient peering capacity to maintain quality during peak demand periods.
The Problem: Standard routing may route to distant CDN caches instead of optimal locations
The Impact:
- Higher latency to cache
- Increased startup time
- Frequent quality switches
Our Solution: We maintain low-latency paths to major CDNs via IX peering at STUIX, NL-IX, DE-CIX, and more.
The Problem: Speed tests measure burst capacity, but 8K streaming requires sustained 100Mbps+ for hours
The Impact:
- High initial speed, then quality drops
- Inability to maintain 8K streams
- Degradation during long viewing sessions
Our Solution: Our network is provisioned for sustained throughput with redundant upstream providers.
CDN Peering Strategy
We access major streaming CDNs through direct IX peering:
| CDN | IX Access Points | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix Open Connect | SIX Seattle, AMS-IX, others | 4K/8K content served locally |
| Google Global Cache | Multiple IX locations | YouTube and Google services optimization |
| Akamai | Multiple IX locations | Broad content delivery network access |
| Cloudflare | Multiple IX locations | Content delivery + performance |
| Amazon CloudFront | Multiple IX locations | AWS-originated content optimization |
| Fastly | Multiple IX locations | Real-time content and API optimization |
Network Architecture
Our infrastructure is engineered for video delivery:
- 1Tbps+ global capacity for headroom
- Low jitter for consistent bitrate delivery
- 99.99% uptime with redundant architecture and automatic failover
- IX peering at STUIX, NL-IX, DE-CIX, and more for direct CDN access
Bandwidth Requirements
Different streaming qualities have different bandwidth needs:
| Quality | Resolution | Recommended Bandwidth | Typical Bitrate |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD | 1080p | 10-15 Mbps | 5-9 Mbps |
| Full HD | 1080p60 | 15-25 Mbps | 9-15 Mbps |
| 4K | 2160p | 25-50 Mbps | 15-25 Mbps |
| 4K HDR | 2160p + HDR | 40-60 Mbps | 20-35 Mbps |
| 8K | 4320p | 100+ Mbps | 50-80+ Mbps |
Our Streaming Ready service is designed to handle multiple concurrent 4K/8K streams without degradation.
Use Cases
Video Streaming Platforms
Deliver consistent 4K/8K experiences to global audiences:
- VOD platforms
- Live streaming services
- OTT platforms
- Corporate video platforms
Content Creators & Broadcasters
Reliable upload capacity for live production:
- 4K60 streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously
- Stable bitrates for professional productions
- Low-latency options for interactive streaming
Enterprise Video Conferencing
Clear video calls without quality degradation:
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom high-resolution support
- Google Meet
- WebEx
8K Content Production
As 8K content adoption grows, our infrastructure is ready:
- 100Mbps+ sustained for single 8K stream
- Multi-8K support for production environments
- Low-latency for remote production workflows
IX Advantage
Our presence at major Internet Exchange points (HKIX, JPIX, DE-CIX, AMS-IX) provides direct paths to CDN infrastructure that would otherwise require multiple transit hops.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Bandwidth | 100 Mbps sustained per stream (8K) |
| Jitter | <2ms (95th percentile) |
| Packet Loss | <0.1% (normal operation) |
| IX Peering | HKIX, JPIX, DE-CIX, AMS-IX |
| Redundancy | 99.99% uptime with automatic failover |
Regional Coverage
Streaming optimization is available at PoPs with high CDN density:
Asia-Pacific: Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore
North America: Los Angeles, New York
Europe: Frankfurt, Amsterdam
Additional locations available upon request.
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