Been there, done that...  Problems I am experiencing may be regional.  I do live in the west, and I suspect there are problems with bandwith that supports this geographical area since subscribers I know in the Southwest inform me they are having similar problems.  Still, I have had my DSL provider out several times to verify my line, and all tests show no errors, no problems.  I even got a new router and was switched over to an OC3 circuit.  No improvement.  Therefore, I conclude the problem must be with NexTV. 

PS:  I have been so disappointed with NexTV that I have not even bothered since Saturday to even look at the German TV to see if there have been improvements.  My interest in NexTV is rapidly waning.  I am hoping that if sufficient time passes before I attempt to watch German TV again that NexTV may have the problem resolved, therefore I avoid further disappointment.

Time will tell...

Thanks, anyway.