Tag: Streaming
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Americans Are Happier with Streaming Than Cable TV, According to a New Study
As more Americans ditch cable TV than ever before, they are responding that they are also happier with streaming than ever before too. According to a American Customer Satisfaction Index Telecommunications Study 2024. , American’s satisfaction with streaming video jumped 3% to an all-time high ACSI score of 79. That is 9 points higher than American’s…
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American Streaming Services Like Netflix Will Soon Be Regulated by the UK Under New Bill
In the years to come major US–owned streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ will need to submit to UK regulators if they want to keep offering their services in the United Kingdom. The UK recently announced that in two years its new Media Bill will go into effect, and they will start regulating streaming services…
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Poll: A Majority of U.S. Viewers Don’t Want YouTube TV, Sling TV, Fubo, and More Regulated Like Cable TV
More local governments are trying to slap cable taxes on streaming services. A new poll shows a majority of Americans aren’t on board. The Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition, a consumer advocacy group made up of streamers like YouTube TV and Hulu, released survey findings that showed 57% of Americans oppose regulating streaming services like cable…
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Americans Spend Almost $1,000 a Year on Streaming Subscriptions
Streaming can be a great way to save money compared to costly cable TV packages. However, a study released by Bango this month found the average U.S. household spends almost $1,000 a year on streaming services. Bango, which provides software to companies that help them bundle together subscriptions, asked 5,000 people about their streaming habits…
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Sonos Is Reportedly Releasing a New Android TV Streaming Box This Year
Sonos is rumored to be cooking up a swath of new hardware and expanding into a brand-new market: TV and video. The company is planning to release a TV set-top box that would run streaming services by the end of the year or early 2025, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The device, code-named…
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Most Americans Don’t Think Password Sharing is Stealing
U.S. consumers care about sharing, at least with passwords. A recent survey found that most U.S. residents don’t consider password sharing a form of stealing, and bans that restrict usage might cost streaming services subscribers. The survey, conducted by Secure Data Recovery, a digital forensics service, asked 2,000 U.S. consumers about their password-sharing habits and…
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Streaming Services Might Become Profitable in 2024
The streaming industry could turn a financial corner in 2024. Research firm Ampere Analysis predicts the streaming industry will start generating a consistent profit in the next 18 months. The firm’s new data, reported earlier by The Wrap, forecasts studios will make between $1 billion and $2 billion per year — before interest and taxes…
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What Internet Speeds Do Cord Cutters Actually Need?
The demand for fast, reliable internet is high and as the world continues to digitize, the need isn’t like to wane. Companies are racing to offer the top product. The flashy service packages offer a lot, but they can also come with a hefty price tag. For the average internet user, you might not need…
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The Death of Cable TV is Going Global As Cord Cutting Expands
The rise of streaming services has resulted in more households cutting the cord on traditional cable services. Next year, experts predict we’ll see the first yearly decline in pay TV penetration worldwide. By 2025, all regions will see a drop in pay TV penetration, or the number of pay TV subscriptions relative to the number…
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Here Are IMDB’s Top Rated TV Episodes of September and Where to Watch Them
IMDB is a go-to site for all things entertainment. Visitors can check out upcoming movie trailers, read reviews on new releases, and search for the most popular titles. But it also has a user-based ratings system that ranks shows, giving you a sense of what people gravitated towards. September saw heavy competition with a number…