Intermittently slow load times from iTunes, while Netflix

TV shows from iTunes sometimes take a long time to load, while content from Netflix & Hulu seem fine. Why does iTunes sometimen indicate that it may take over an hour to load a 45min TV show?

Netflix/Hulu adapts to the connection in order to stream instantly. iTunes content is fixed and will start once enough has loaded. The time it takes is dependent on your network.
720P requires minimum 6mbps for instant stream
1080p needs 8mbps
Check speedtest.net to verify
Interference can also play a role, check istumbler or netstumbler to verify
Male sure you are on your ISPs DNS (settings - network - configure DNS - automatic)

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