It was a real problem for a while but we're in the USA. Since they changed to US servers it has pretty much cleared up. Not knowing where you are I can't really answer you. So I'll simply waste your time posting this inane and asinine comment. I notice before I sign in the the buffering is worse than after so I'd say you are probably experiencing it because you are viewing free. My suggestion is try it for a month and then decide whether or not you want to commit to a long term subscription. I will say this, VH is far more responsive to your complaints and or comments than VV or RLC. I know, I've subscribed to all of them and believe me, I bitch more than most. Give VH a try and since I haven't your posts before, welcome to the insane asylum..