Amazon Instant Video Loading Error Message
Are you getting this error message? Does your instant video get stuck loading?
I am an Amazon Prime Subscriber. I signed up because I liked the idea of watching movies & TV online for free... Of course it's actually $79 a year but you also get free 2-day shipping, so it's a pretty good deal for the price, right?
Anyway, recently I've been getting this error message. It says, "Amazon Instant Video... Loading Video..." and it doesn't resume right away. My solution is to reload the page, which reloads the video, and fortunately that solves the problem. So maybe you should try that solution if you are having this connecting problem too.
But I'm writing this page because I'm curious how widespread this problem is and what the possible causes are. Maybe you even have a suggestion or a fix idea?
Photo: This is a screen capture I did on my Blackberry Playbook tablet when I encountered this error message in the middle of Neelix talking (Star Trek Voyager).
Is it frustrating you, too?
How often do you get this video loading error message?
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Interesting Links
- Real Time Web Monitor - Internet Usage Map
Use this map to find out if A LOT of people are using the internet! This shows you whether internet traffic is above normal in your area. Lots of people using the internet, and in particular, streaming video from Amazon, might increase the connecting - Amazon Prime Loses $11 Annually Per Member And It's a Huge Success | TIME.com
Is Amazon making any money on your Prime subscription? On average, no. Per customer, on average, they spend $55 a year for shipping and $35 annually for digital content via streaming.
My Experience with Amazon Prime Membership
During my one month free trial, I streamed TV shows and did not get the "loading" error message, not even once. I was impressed by it. So I signed up.
A few weeks after my free trial ended, and after paying the $79, I started getting the loading error about every 20-30 minutes. It was the exception that I could watch a full hour TV show without getting an error.
Is it because my free trial ended, or is it because it's now summertime and more people are watching Amazon video?
I don't know....
It is easier to deal with than scratched disks that won't play, but it would be nice if Amazon's servers weren't overloaded.
As for the other benefit of Amazon Prime Service - the free 2 day shipping - I've been VERY impressed. I've received packages by USPS, UPS, and even Fedex 2-Day with Saturday delivery!
Movies & TV Shows that are free with Amazon Prime
Have you ever paid for an Amazon Video and received the video loading or other error message?
Do you encounter video connection problems with Netflix, Hulu Plus, or any other video streaming services?
These questions might help me and others to know how prevalent server time-out or connection problems are with internet streaming. Thanks, in advance, for your thoughtful comments!
