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The Creation of Online Services
(Rogers, 2023). “The first media players capable of live streaming over the internet were developed in the early 1990s.” Britannica started their subscription over the internet in 1994 as an online service over the web. -
Internet Advancement
Dialup had started to be phased out, and by 2007, broadband had emerged, which provided a much higher volume of data at faster speeds. Broadband with Wi-Fi and online streaming service was set up for the perfect new industry. -
Upgraded TV's and Streaming Devices
The television's alteration comes equipped with preinstalled apps and internet access capabilities to help bring online streaming services to your TV screen. -
Original content
(Netflix History, Founding & Popular Shows, 2023) “In 2011, initiating its strategy to differentiate itself from other services, Netflix started outlaying budget for original programming, with their first original series, House of Cards, premiering in 2013. -
Challenges of Online Streaming Services
One of the challenges was password sharing. A subscriber could distribute their password around, letting several households enjoy the service of one subscription. -
Sustainability and Environment Impact
(Schmidt, 2023). “Study reveals that the 3.2 billion hours of video Americans streamed that year used a whopping 25 petajoules of energy. That’s the energy equivalent of powering 175,000 American households for an entire year.”