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What's next for streaming, after it surpasses cable?

Aug 19, 2022
In July, people spent more time streaming than watching cable TV for the first time. But streaming firms still have obstacles ahead.
Nearly 90% of U.S. households have a subscription to a streaming service, but not all areas have the bandwidth to support high levels of streaming.
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Netflix is king of bandwidth in North America

Nov 20, 2014
The latest in "how-many-caveats-can-fit-in-one-statistic" news.

Congress finds funds in the airwaves

Feb 17, 2012
Parts of the broadcast spectrum will be auctioned off to help cover the costs of the payroll tax cut and extended long-term unemployment benefits. Even a sliver of spectrum could bring a big chunk of cash.

Oh, we are definitely still watching Netflix

Oct 27, 2011
Losing subscribers? Tanking stock price? Yeah, well, it's not exactly slowing the service down all that much. A new report says that Netflix...