Online TV
One recent survey, gathering data from over 7,000 respondents in 10 European countries, shows that the internet is becoming a hub for all media. Among the fastest growing ways that people spend their time online is watching TV, video clips or films. Watching TV online requires fairly standard hardware and software from users as well as a broadband internet connection. Many TV channels allow users to watch TV online directly from the channel’s homepage, allowing users to watch programmes streamed in real-time, including news, sports, comedy, drama and factual programming. The sites also aim to be user-friendly and will provide troubleshooting guides should connecting to the service prove to be problematic. The survey estimates it has grown in popularity by 150% since last year, an increase accelerated by broadband penetration – 8 out of 10 of the people surveyed connected to the internet via broadband.
Tags: Broadband, Online TV, Television, TV