How do I know whether buffering is my provider or my network?

Archived editorial answer

Compare devices, connection types, times, and a legal reference stream while logging the result.

A practical check

A same-network comparison controls for some local conditions. Test a different authorized service on the same screen, then change only the connection for the affected item. Record both results and the time of day.

Ask a follow-up

Include the exact device, app version, time of the issue and one thing you changed.