OVERVIEW
Streamate has been around for awhile, and like Cams.com, it doesn't appear to have changed a lot over the yesrs. But looks can be deceiving - while the site layout hasn't changed, their live video streams have by leaps and bounds. Featuring full HD video chat, even in free, you'd be tempted to say they have the highest quality of any major webcam site.

When you join up (credit card needed for verification, no charges are made) a cool app tests your connection speed so they can deliver the best video quality for you. So those of us with very fast download speeds and a nice video card can expect eye-popping color and clarity. Their chat app is also top-notch, with a clean interface, video and text settings and the option to make your chat invisible to other users, even in free.

As a member you get a few access to a few nice features, including a mobile and rss alert for when a specific performer is online, a favorites list and the ability to watch past recorded sessions - at an additional fee.

A recent feature that works well is the ability to mouse over a performer's photo from the model list and get a small pop-up live video feed, allowing you to preview the performer before entering his/her free chat room.

Private Chat Rates:
I'm not 100% sure on the min/mix but seems $1.99/min. to $3.99/min. is the norm. You'll also notice they offer Party Chat which allows models to set a price to perform a special group show. Members contribute funds (Gold) to reach the goal with the chat window displaying a countdown timer and the total money donated. Of course in this mode you will have no privacy with the model and don't expect her/him to respond to requests.

No. of Performers:
During peak hours, 500-600 girls is typical. They also have a large number of male (both straight and gay) as well as transsexuals. You'll find some non-nude/friends chat hosts as well.

Niches/Fetishes:
Their menu (left side of the screen) does a good job of listing performers in the most popular categories and fetishes, though a little light on dominatrix/mistress-type hosts.

Payment Methods:
Major credit cards

Customer Service:
Very good with live support and a 1-800 number in the U.S.; local numbers for the UK and Germany.

Alexa Info:
How Streamate ranks in terms of overall traffic, a good indication of how popular a site is.

Links:
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