Go Live While Using Speedify on Your Streaming Device. Combine Multiple Internet Connections Together - Like Starlink, Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, and DSL.
Facebook is one of the easiest ways to connect with a live audience. Live streaming on Facebook is a great way to build your brand and attract new followers. However, before you get started with Facebook live streaming, there are a few things you need to know.
The reason for Facebook Live stream buffering or dropping out is most likely a poor connection to the Internet. You can solve Facebook Live issues 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 to successfully live stream on Facebook Live and avoid any issues with your live streams by increasing bandwidth and minimizing latency with Speedify.
Quick answer
Should you have a backup 4G, 5G, Starlink, or cable internet connection?
Yes — every internet connection goes down, including Starlink, which drops for ~34 minutes a day on average. A backup connection from a different provider means one outage never takes you fully offline. The most common options are a 4G/5G cellular hotspot, a cable or DSL line, or a second satellite dish.
4G/5G cellular
Works anywhere. Just a SIM or hotspot — no installation needed.
Learn more →Cable / DSL
Best for fixed locations. Different network, so outages rarely overlap.
Learn more →Second Starlink
Adds redundancy and throughput for remote sites or heavy usage.
Learn more →Speedify bonds any two connections into one — automatic failover, more speed, no dropped calls.
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Speedify Feature · Pair & Share
Speedify Pair & Share: share cellular between your devices, both ways
Most hotspots give. Speedify's Pair & Share gives and takes. Two devices running Speedify pair up and each uses the other's cellular connection simultaneously, so you both get faster uploads, faster downloads, and a steadier connection. No extra hardware, no new data plans, no setup beyond a tap.
Learn how Speedify's Pair & Share works ›More speed
Every device you pair with adds its cellular to yours, and yours to theirs.
Stays connected
If a paired device drops out, Speedify keeps you online on the remaining links.
Always private
Every shared connection runs through AES-256 encryption. Your traffic is yours.
No new gear
Runs on devices already running Speedify, over your local network. Pair once, reconnects automatically.
How to Do Live Streaming on Facebook
The only things you absolutely have to have to be a Facebook live streamer are a smartphone and a fast and stable Internet connection. However, if you want to make higher quality videos you will need some additional equipment:
- Camera
- Tripod
- Microphone
- Portable lighting fixtures
- Backdrop
Many live streamers start out just using the camera on their phone or their laptop and upgrade once they get some momentum.
The exact equipment you need will depend a lot on what kind of videos you are sharing. Some of the most popular live streams are just informal videos of people sharing the amazing places they are visiting on their travels. These live streamers aren’t using any expensive equipment.
However, the one thing that can easily sink your live streaming dreams is a poor Internet connection.
Issues with Facebook Live Broadcasts Pausing or Stopping
Video requires a lot of bandwidth. Live stream videos require your device to send a lot of data quickly that is then reassembled and shown to your audience on their phones or computers.
If you have a poor Internet connection, your broadcast will pause or may even stop. Sometimes the flow of data you are sending gets interrupted. Your audience will see a long lag or may completely miss parts of your broadcast.
If you are only using Wi-Fi or a 4G / 5G cell signal, your broadcasts will sometimes be poor quality. Most of your audience doesn’t have the patience to watch low-res video, video that is lagging, or choppy video. They will just scroll down and find something else to do.
Live Stream on Facebook From Anywhere with Speedify
Speedify allows you to enjoy a lightning fast Internet connection from anywhere. The Speedify app provides you with a reliable connection so that your Facebook live streams are always clear and uninterrupted.
You can download the Speedify app for your iOS or Android device. It also works on Windows and macOS computers, so you can also tether your smartphone to a laptop or desktop if you need to broadcast from a computer.
How Speedify Works to Improve Your Internet Connection when Live Streaming on Facebook
Speedify enables you to combine multiple internet connections (Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, Ethernet, Starlink, Satellite, and more) to improve the stability, speed, and security of your Facebook live streams.
This gives you more bandwidth to work with when live streaming, as well as minimizes the latency for the stream. Speedify is also smart. It only uses your cellular data when absolutely necessary. It is constantly monitoring the quality of your Internet connections. If something happens to one of your connections, it automatically switches all your video traffic to the other connections. You and your audience won’t notice a thing.
Speedify is a must-have for any Facebook Live stream. Make sure you don't start broadcasting without it!
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With Speedify you can combine Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and other satellites into one bonded super-connection to improve livestreaming, video calling, gaming, web browsing, and everything else you do online.
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