Perth, on any connection. Even on 1 Mbps.
Perth at a glance
- Where
- Western Australia, Australia
- Population
- about 2.4 million
- Time zone
- Australia/Perth (UTC+8)
- Evening viewing hours
- 19:00–23:00 local = 11:00–15:00 UTC
- Daylight
- about 10 h 3 min in mid-winter, 14 h 14 min in mid-summer
- Elevation
- about 34 m
- Nearest cities
- Alice Springs 1992 km · Adelaide 2131 km · Darwin 2653 km
- Subtitle languages
- English
Perth, and the connections it runs on
Perth is the capital of Western Australia. A city of about 2.4 million, Perth mixes fibre-connected blocks with homes still on slower lines.
Mobile data in Perth
How far does a 5 GB bundle go in Perth? About 8 hours of HD 720p with Silux Media, versus 3.7 hours with other media servers at the same picture quality (our measurements).
Evenings in Perth
Perth is on UTC+8. The usual evening viewing hours, 19:00–23:00 local time, are 11:00–15:00 UTC — when networks everywhere are busiest.
Daylight in Perth runs from about 10 h 3 min (mid-winter) to 14 h 14 min (mid-summer).
On the move from Perth
The nearest other cities we cover are Alice Springs (1992 km), Adelaide (2131 km) and Darwin (2653 km). On trains, buses and roads between them, quality re-adjusts every three seconds.
Questions from Perth
Will it work on the way to Alice Springs?
Yes — the 1992 km trip to Alice Springs is no problem: the stream adapts to each mast you pass instead of stopping.
What does Silux Media cost in Australia?
Free. Running the server at home in Perth costs nothing, and the apps are free; paid plans only add managed extras.
Does it help on crowded city networks in Perth?
Yes. Using less data per minute means a stream needs less of a busy cell or Wi-Fi network — so it keeps playing when others start to buffer.
Can I watch my own films in Perth?
Yes. Install the free Silux Media server on a computer at home and watch on your phone, tablet, laptop or TV — in Perth, elsewhere in Western Australia, or abroad.
Does it support English subtitles?
Every subtitle and audio track your files carry is offered in the player, in English or any other language.
What's the busiest time for streaming in Perth?
Between about 7 and 11 pm local time. Quality re-adjusts every three seconds, so a crowded evening network means a lighter picture for a moment, not a frozen one.
Sources: GeoNames and our measurements.