Hats SR | Media-Grade Connectivity
Hats SR delivers consistent throughput for 4K/8K workflows with direct CDN peering. Sustained bandwidth for professional media delivery.
Hats SR - Crank It Up.
Big stream? Major release? Crank up your bandwidth on the fly.
Hats SR delivers Media-Grade Connectivity - sustained throughput engineered for professional 4K/8K workflows, not speed test bragging rights.
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 Problem: Burst vs. Sustained
Standard networks are built for speed tests, not real-world streaming:
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.
The Problem: During peak hours (7-11 PM), ISP peering links to CDNs often run at saturation.
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, HKIX, 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.
What Is Hats SR
Hats SR (Streaming Ready) is Media-Grade Connectivity - network infrastructure engineered for sustained bandwidth delivery, not burst speed tests.
Unlike consumer internet that optimizes for occasional speed test snapshots, Hats SR is built for:
- 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
Professional media workflows have specific 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 |
Hats SR handles multiple concurrent 4K/8K streams without degradation - whether you're delivering to an OTT platform or producing live content.
CDN Peering
We maintain direct peering with major content delivery networks through Internet Exchange points:
| 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
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.
Use Cases
Video Platforms
Deliver consistent 4K/8K experiences to global audiences:
- OTT platforms
- Media publishers
- VOD services
- Corporate video delivery
Live Production
Reliable upload capacity for professional live production:
- 4K60 streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously
- Stable bitrates for broadcast-quality productions
- Low-latency options for interactive streaming
- Remote production workflows
Enterprise Streaming
Clear video communication without quality degradation:
- 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 |
Regional Availability
Hats SR 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.
FAQ
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