How to Fix Slow Twitch Streams, Reduce Buffering & Eliminate Lag

You Can Combine Multiple Internet Connections Together - Like Starlink, Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, and DSL - with Speedify, to Fix Slow Buffering & Stream Lag issues on Twitch

In the (not so) old days of online video game livestreaming, broadcasting your gameplay live meant you had to have a fantastic internet connection. And even with a good connection, choosing a VPN for security often meant losing quality on your streams. Say goodbye to those days, thanks to Speedify.

The reason for slow Twitch is most likely a poor connection to the Internet. You can solve Twitch problems by joining your main Internet connection with another Internet source like a Starlink or DSL, 4G, 5G. Whether at home, work, or on-the-go, Speedify works with all live streaming software and social platforms to get you faster, more reliable and secure Internet.

In this article we'll show you how you can fix slow Twitch to be able to enjoy your favorite streamers without any issues.

Use Speedify to increase your bandwidth: Combine internet connection sources like WiFi, 4G, 5G, & Starlink together

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Combine multiple internet connections to fix slow Internet

Speedify is the only app that seamlessly combines all of your connections, including WiFi, 4G, 5G, Ethernet, and Starlink, into one stronger connection to keep you online and secure.

In most cases, Speedify will automatically detect and start using any available Internet connections on your device while intelligently distributing your online traffic between them for optimal performance. If you need help we have quick start guides available for most common set ups.

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Combine personal hotspots for better bandwidth and signal strength

Speedify's Pair & Share is a feature that enables you to connect to multiple hotspots at the same time and wirelessly share LTE, 4G, and 5G cellular connections back and forth between multiple Speedify users on the same local network to create a faster, more reliable connection for everyone.

For the first time, it's possible to share cellular data between multiple devices, including PCs, Macs, iPhones and Androids. Use multiple phones as hotspots for internet access and get increased bandwidth and mobile failover for all paired devices.

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Fixing Packet Loss and Bandwidth Drops while Streaming to Twitch with One Connection

If you’re looking to secure your internet connection, Speedify’s high-speed proprietary ChaCha-based encryption keeps your connection safe without sacrificing speed, so you can protect yourself from IP leaks and DDoS attacks. With our speed servers spread across 24 countries and counting, changing your online location is easy with Speedify if you’re looking to play in a different region. Additionally, our advanced forward error correction features prevent packet loss so your streams stay smooth and crisp.

In our experiments with the Twitch Bandwidth Test Tool, Speedify consistently outperformed all other VPNs in the test. The results speak for themselves:

VPN Ping (ms) Speedtest Download/Upload (Mbps) Twitch Bandwidth Test Encrypted
Speedify 16 67.37 / 17.39 Yes
NordVPN 21 43.76 / 17.11 Yes
VyprVPN 22 57.74 / 16.11 Yes
IPVanish VPN 21 67.86 / 16.37 Yes
VPN Unlimited 29 51.35 / 12.53 Yes
Private Internet Access 21 63.43 / 17.02 Yes
No VPN 16 71.35 / 17.89 No

Streaming to Twitch with Two Internet Connections

Speedify’s amazing bonding features let you combine the bandwidth of multiple connections. This means if you have an extra WiFi hotspot nearby or a smartphone connection to tether to your PC, you can really boost your speeds. Even working with a measly 2 Mbps Internet connection, Speedify can make your streams watchable by doubling that with a second connection, while protecting you with encrypted VPN security.

During our play tests, we attempted to stream Battlefield 1 in HD over a 3 Mbps connection. The results were poor at best without Speedify running, with a lot of buffering screens and interruptions. After turning on Speedify, we managed to get a pretty smooth stream going just by turning on Speedify and bonding with a connection to some nearby Xfinity hotspot that provided us with an extra 6 Mbps, for a nice total of 9 Mbps.

Watching Live Twitch Streams without Buffering or Low Resolution

Even if you’re not looking to share your gameplay, you can watch streams better with Speedify too. Speedify is available for both desktop (PC & Mac) and mobile (iOS & Android), so you can catch up with your favorite Twitch streamers and YouTubers on the go! Speedify mobile lets you combine WiFi and cellular so you can get a faster, more stable internet connection. If you’re at home, you can bond multiple connections to make the most out of your home Wi-Fi and view streamed video in HD with less buffering and interruptions.

Speedify Improves Latency and Reliability when Streaming or watching Twitch

Whether you’re using Twitch to stream your own gameplay or just to watch other streamers play, secure your connection and fix slow Internet speeds by using Speedify.

Are you ready to fully enjoy online gaming? Complaining too much about Twitch buffering or an unreliable Internet connection? Get started with Speedify today for FREE – no strings attached, no email sign-up necessary, no data logging!

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With Speedify you can combine multiple internet sources into one bonded super-connection to improve livestreaming, video calling, gaming, web browsing, and everything else you do online.

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Combine Wi-Fi, cellular, ethernet, satellite, and more to maximize performance

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Avoid buffering and disconnects while streaming, gaming, and browsing.

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Keep your personal data safe from hackers, snoops and cyber criminals

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