As a consumer and on a metered cable modem internet. I want a more efficient codec. I can’t stream 4K without blowing past my quota.
I used to have one metered internet provider whose network crumbled when kids would be out of school and use would go up. I wonder if they mismanaged their finances or something to get into this state.
Sadly, more efficient codecs aren't going to decrease bandwidth enough.
I noticed that Xfinity, when you use a rented modem from them, will remove the cap for a small extra fee.
Av1 codec the content providers are pushing is 25% more efficient than VP9 in terms of bandwidth. Most people could stream 4K for and stay under the caps with the codec change.