HI.  Why does it take me a minimum of 4 hours to download 1 tv series.

Hi     I am trying to download a tv series.  It is taking me over 4 hours for 1 episode why is this?

That's actually rather slow...
For the best viewing experience when renting or purchasing iTunes content on Apple TV, you need a broadband Internet  connection. A sustained 8 Mbit/s or faster Internet connection is recommended for viewing 1080p high-definition movies and TV shows, 6 Mbit/s or faster is recommended for  viewing 720p content, and 2.5  Mbit/s or faster for standard-definition content. Internet connection speeds may  vary depending on your ISP and other factors.
High Definition vs. Standard Definition
If your Internet  connection is too slow to quickly start playing High Definition movies  or TV shows, consider changing your iTunes Store Video Resolution preference to  Standard Definition. To do so, from the main iTunes menu, choose Settings > iTunes Store, and toggle the "1080p HD" or "720p HD" option to "Standard Definition". Movie and TV show purchases and rentals will now be in Standard Definition.
Note: 1080p HD content is available on Apple TV (3rd generation) only.

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