Streaming

Streaming services over time

By Kenna Kitrell
  • First movie

    First movie

    In May of 1993 the first movie ever was streamed over the internet.
  • First streaming service

    First streaming service

    The very first streaming network was RealNetworks’ RealPlayer was launched.
  • First streaming app

    First streaming app

    The first streaming apps became available for phones and tablets.
  • First live stream

    First live stream

    The first live stream was in Washington DC at George Washington University for a presidential event.
  • YouTube

    YouTube

    YouTube most popular for videos and movies was founded.
  • Netflix

    Netflix

    Netflix was the first major streaming service created for movies and tv.
  • Period: to

    Built in services

    Many TV’s come with built in streaming sites unlike in the past each tv had to download individually.
  • Period: to

    First international livestream

    25% of people watched the Olympics online for the first time.
  • Streaming wars

    Streaming wars

    An era called the “Streaming Wars” of intense competition between video-streaming companies started.