Hats SR | Media-Grade Connectivity
Sustained connectivity for live production and media delivery, with bandwidth planning, CDN interconnections and regional availability.
Hats SR is a connectivity profile for sustained media traffic.
SR targets sustained upload and download capacity for professional media workflows. Required bandwidth depends on the codecs, bitrates and number of concurrent streams.
Why Quality Matters
According to Conviva's 2025 research:
Every 1% degradation in Quality of Experience leads to a 1% increase in customer churn.
Rebuffering interrupts playback. Capacity planning should account for peak demand and the behavior of the delivery platform.
The Problem: Burst vs. Sustained
A short speed test does not establish sustained streaming performance:
The Problem: Consumer ISPs heavily oversubscribe bandwidth, assuming not everyone uses it simultaneously.
The Impact:
- Bitrate throttling (4K drops to 720p)
- Buffering during high-action scenes
- Inconsistent quality throughout playback
Our Solution: Hats SR provisions dedicated capacity with direct CDN peering to maintain quality during peak demand periods.
What Is "Hats SR"?
Hats SR provisions connectivity for sustained media workloads, with capacity and handoff requirements agreed for the deployment.
Typical workloads include:
- Sustained throughput - hours of consistent 4K/8K delivery
- Direct CDN peering - bypassing congested transit paths
- Low jitter - stable bitrates without quality switches
- Redundant architecture - 99.99% uptime SLA
Bandwidth Requirements
Use the following bandwidth figures as planning references:
| 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 |
Size the service for the combined bitrate of concurrent streams, protocol overhead and recovery margin.
Sources
Bandwidth/bitrate reference points: Netflix-recommended internet speeds, YouTube Live - Bitrate Recommendations
CDN Peering
Available CDN interconnections include the following exchange peers:
| 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 |
IX Advantage
IX presence can provide a path to CDN networks. The path used for a request depends on CDN steering, routing policy and current reachability.
Use Cases
Video Platforms
OTT delivery requirements:
- OTT platforms
- Media publishers
- VOD services
- Corporate video delivery
Live Production
Live production requirements:
- 4K60 streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously
- Stable bitrates for broadcast-quality productions
- Low-latency options for interactive streaming
- Remote production workflows
Enterprise Streaming
Video conferencing requirements:
- All-hands meetings in 4K
- Executive broadcasts
- Town halls and events
- Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet optimization
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Bandwidth | 100 Mbps sustained per stream (8K) |
| Global Capacity | 1 Tbps+ backbone capacity |
| Jitter | <2ms (95th percentile) |
| Packet Loss | <0.1% (normal operation) |
| IX Peering | HKIX, JPIX, DE-CIX, AMS-IX, STUIX |
| Uptime SLA | 99.99% with automatic failover |
Published Backbone RTT
For the full auto-updated RTT matrix across our PoPs (Backbone measurements), see: Backbone Latency Matrix
Regional Availability
SR availability by PoP:
Asia-Pacific: Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore
North America: Los Angeles, New York
Europe: Frankfurt, Amsterdam
Ask sales about locations not listed here.
FAQ
What makes Hats SR different from business internet?
SR is scoped around sustained throughput and the available CDN interconnections. Confirm committed bandwidth, contention and SLA terms in the quote.
How do you handle peak hours?
Capacity planning uses peak-hour demand projections. Multiple upstreams provide alternate paths, but failover does not guarantee identical performance.
Can Hats SR support live production workflows?
SR can support live-production uploads and multiple publishing destinations. Provide the platform list, bitrates and latency requirements so the design can be checked.
What happens if a CDN has issues?
Alternate network paths can help with a failed interconnection. Switching to a different CDN requires support from the application or delivery platform.
Do you offer dedicated infrastructure?
Custom infrastructure can be assessed for high-volume deployments. Send sales the traffic profile, locations and required handoffs.
What is the minimum commitment?
Pricing depends on location, bandwidth and delivery requirements. Request a quote for the proposed workload.
Ready to Crank It Up?
Contact [email protected] with your locations, bandwidth and target destinations.
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