Partner technology
Speedify
The channel bonding technology powering Miri's multi-WAN solutions
Speedify is a software-defined intelligent internet connection bonding technology. Integrated directly into miriOS, it is the core component that allows the Miri X510 to combine 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and satellite into a single, stable, high-performance uplink.
What is it exactly?
Channel bonding aggregates several Internet connections to produce a single faster and more resilient link. Where naive solutions alternate packets between links in turn (round-robin, like dealing cards), Speedify continuously measures latency, packet loss and effective throughput on each connection, then distributes packets in proportion to their capacity.
Speedify claims up to 95% efficiency of the theoretical sum of throughputs, where a basic round-robin would lose up to 90% of usable throughput when links are imbalanced (for example 1 Gbps fibre + 50 Mbps 4G).
The architecture relies on two components: a Speedify client on the endpoint (PC, smartphone or miriOS router for Miri solutions), and a cloud Speed Server that reassembles packets scattered across the various links before forwarding them to the Internet. Speedify operates 82 points of presence (Speed Servers) worldwide, including one in Paris for the French market.
The three operating modes
A single Speedify license unlocks three distinct modes that address different use cases. The choice of mode depends on the deployment context and the constraints of the end client.
Bonding
- Description
- Packet-level aggregation of all links
- Speed Server transit
- Yes
- Public IP preserved
- No (Speed Server IP)
- Consumes the bonded data cap
- Yes
- Main benefit
- Throughput sum on a single flow
- Typical use case
- Live streaming, IRL, ENG, mobile capture
Load Balancing
- Description
- Per-flow distribution based on load
- Speed Server transit
- No
- Public IP preserved
- Yes
- Consumes the bonded data cap
- No
- Main benefit
- No latency overhead
- Typical use case
- Mobile office with multiple services
Failover
- Description
- Sub-second switchover to a secondary link
- Speed Server transit
- No
- Public IP preserved
- Yes
- Consumes the bonded data cap
- No
- Main benefit
- Guaranteed service continuity
- Typical use case
- Main wired site backed up by satellite
The three server models
In Bonding mode, the aggregated tunnel always transits through a Speed Server that reassembles packets before forwarding them to the Internet. That server can be hosted in three different ways, and the choice determines the egress IP address, performance and data sovereignty.
Public Speedify servers
The default model. The tunnel connects to one of Speedify's 82 points of presence worldwide, selected automatically based on latency and availability, or manually. The closest server for France is in Paris.
Bonded traffic counts against the monthly allowance of the Router license (from 100 GB to 3 TB depending on the tier). A good fit for one-off deployments and mobile units producing internationally.
Dedicated server
A Speed Server reserved for a single customer, provisioned by Speedify. It brings three things: a static public IP address (whitelisting, distribution platforms, remote access), port forwarding, and predictable performance since the server is shared with no one (up to a reserved 1 Gbps).
The go-to choice for a fleet of routers in regular production. Public pricing on speedify.com: USD 120 per month or USD 900 per year.
Self-hosted server
The Speed Server runs on the customer's own infrastructure, keeping full control over the network egress point.
Relevant for organisations with data sovereignty requirements: public sector, defence, regulated environments. Detailed documentation on speedify.com (Self-Hosted & Dedicated Servers).
Public servers
- Static public IP
- No
- Port forwarding
- No
- Performance
- Shared
- Location
- Choice of 82 points of presence
- Data sovereignty
- Standard
- Typical profile
- One-off use, mobility
Dedicated server
- Static public IP
- Yes
- Port forwarding
- Yes
- Performance
- Reserved
- Location
- Your choice (e.g. Paris)
- Data sovereignty
- Speedify-hosted
- Typical profile
- Production fleet, regular distribution
Self-hosted
- Static public IP
- Yes
- Port forwarding
- Yes
- Performance
- Depends on customer infrastructure
- Location
- Customer infrastructure
- Data sovereignty
- Full
- Typical profile
- Public sector, regulated environments
What sets Speedify apart
Speedify positions itself as a software-defined alternative to dedicated hardware broadcast bonding solutions (LiveU, Teradek, Peplink, Mushroom Networks). Beyond the avoided hardware cost, several features are specific to the software approach.
Pair & Share
Up to 20 smartphones can share their cellular connection to the router via the Speedify app, on top of the Miri X510's direct connections (cellular, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB). A strong argument for high-density live events or mobile production units.
Streaming QoS
Speedify automatically detects the flows of major live streaming platforms (Twitch, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, TikTok, Zoom, Teams, OBS, Streamlabs, vMix, Wirecast) and assigns them transmission priority. No manual configuration required.
Three server models
Public servers across 82 points of presence, a dedicated server with static IP and port forwarding, or a Speed Server hosted on the customer's own infrastructure for data sovereignty: the tunnel egress point adapts to the deployment profile, from one-off live events to production fleets.
Multi-platform
Speedify exists on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android (on the endpoint side) in addition to the miriOS integration on the router side. A single account allows the use of up to 5 devices simultaneously.
Broadcast and AV use cases
The typical contexts where Speedify and Miri routers are deployed in France:
Live event streaming (IRL)
Mobile outdoor capture with no fixed infrastructure: festivals, trade shows, mobile sports broadcasts. Bonding mode to combine 5G, 4G and satellite (Starlink) into a single high-throughput link.
Mobile control room and ENG reporting
OB vans, news crews, simultaneous multi-site captures. Stable connection on the move, transparent switchover between cellular operators.
Places of worship and performance halls
Permanent streaming to YouTube Live, Facebook Live or specialised platforms. Configuration with primary Ethernet WAN secured by a satellite link in Failover mode: service continuity in case of wired network outage.
Hybrid Starlink + cellular backup
Remote sites where Starlink is the primary connection but may suffer interruptions linked to weather or obstacles. Bonding or Failover mode depending on the need, combining Starlink + local 4G/5G operator.
Latency in France
The closest Speedify Speed Server for the French market is located in Paris. The latency overhead added by transit through the Speed Server is 10 to 30 ms on top of baseline cellular latency.
Concretely, with a 4G/5G link that typically shows an RTT of 90 to 150 ms to the Internet, going through Speedify in Bonding mode results in one-way latency of 110 to 170 ms before application buffering. This latency remains fully compatible with:
- Remote PTZ control (asynchronous commands tolerant up to 200 ms one-way)
- WebRTC return video, which natively handles latency variations through adaptive buffering
- SRT live streaming with reasonable buffering (typically 500 ms to 2 s in production)
Load Balancing and Failover modes do not transit through the Speed Server: no latency overhead is added, the cellular operator's public IP is preserved, and no transit through a third-party server occurs.
For choosing the tunnel egress point in Bonding mode, see the three server models.
License model
Speedify comes in two distinct license families: Individuals (for client apps on PC, Mac, smartphones) and Router (for miriOS routers and other Speedify-compatible routers).
Router license (for the Miri X510)
Required to activate the multi-WAN functions of the Miri X510. A single license unlocks all three modes (Bonding, Load Balancing, Failover). Four bonded data cap tiers: 100 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB and 3 TB per month, billed annually.
Each Miri X510 ships with a 90-day Speedify pass on the 1 TB/month plan, activated when the router is commissioned.
Important bonus: any active Router license includes a free Individuals license for 5 additional devices (Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android). Automatically renewed at no cost as long as the Router license remains active.
In a HoriCast context, the Router license is typically provisioned when the router is delivered; the 90-day pass covers the first production run.
Individuals license (client apps only)
To use Speedify on PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android without a dedicated router. Pricing from USD 14.99 per month on a monthly plan, USD 89.99 per year on an annual plan, up to USD 179.99 for a 3-year commitment.
A 7-day free trial is available before the first subscription.
Total cost of ownership
The Speedify model separates hardware from bonding infrastructure: the router is a one-time purchase, the Router license renews annually, and the server is added according to the chosen model (public, dedicated or self-hosted). Each component has published pricing, which makes the full cost predictable from the sizing stage of a project.
Proprietary hardware bonding solutions for broadcast instead tie the equipment to an inseparable service subscription. For an equivalent scope, the comparison can be made line by line using each vendor's public price lists.
Indicative pricing in USD, subject to change. Official reference: speedify.com/store.
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