Hi, we’re seeing an issue where some internet providers are slowing down IPTV traffic. This is called throttling, and it happens when the provider detects IPTV data and reduces the speed only for those apps. That’s why your speed test shows full speed, but IPTV buffers or shows 0 Mbps.
What is a VPN? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is an app that protects your internet connection by encrypting your data and hiding what you’re doing online. When you turn it on, your traffic goes through a secure server, so your internet provider can’t see or slow down specific apps like IPTV or streaming.
Why this happens:
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IPTV uses high, constant bandwidth
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Providers can identify IPTV traffic and limit it
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Speed‑test apps are not throttled, so they look fast
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This affects live TV apps more than normal browsing or YouTube
How to fix it:
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Use a VPN – This hides your IPTV traffic so the provider cannot throttle it.
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Connect to a nearby VPN server for best speed.
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Restart your IPTV app after connecting to the VPN.
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Try 2–3 different VPN locations if one is slow.
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Use fast VPN protocols like WireGuard/Lightway if available.
Once the VPN is on, your IPTV traffic is encrypted and the provider cannot slow it down. This usually fixes buffering and restores full speed.
Here is a link to receive 30 days free to test it. https://www.expressvpn.com/refer-a-friend/30-days-free?referrer_id=64761352
Below are steps to set it up.
- Click on the link and sign up for the service
- Download the VPN app from the app store(google, amazon store, apple app store) on your streaming device
- Sign into the app with your new VPN account info
- Turn on the VPN, connect to servers
- Run the speed test again/check for buffering
- Try different locations/servers as speed and ping will differ
