Netflix streaming slow

I have an macbook air circa 2009 and whenever I attempt to stream netflix, especially in full screen the streaming video slows down, hangs up or just stops. Is there anything I can do with the settings to speed things up.
Thanks,

Most likely you can't fix your issue. FIOS and Netflix and been in a small war since last Summer. The problem is before your house.
http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/06/verizon-bandwidth-provider-blame-each-other-fo...

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To Apple and Netflix,
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