TV Streaming Services

 With streaming services becoming more prolific, it's threatening TV broadcasters


  • WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF LIVE TV ?​  

-e.g ITV/ ITV2 Channel 4, Channel 5 , ITVX ​  

-Are these channels in danger? Still have plenty of viewers​  

-Some of these have advertising so they can survive; bring in revenue​  ​  

-SHOULD WE STILL PAY FOR THE BBC LICENCE FEE?​  

-No should work like any streaming service – should be optional ​  

-Pay on demand/ pay as you go


HBO Max

Peacock


Using steaming services

Adv

  • Wide content range at any time
  • Access on a wide range of devices
  • trust/reputation
Disadv
  • Requires internet/service unless downloaded which might use a lot of storage if its a long series
  • Cost of subscriptions
  • Might not have the exact content you wanted


Jan 2020 past paper question

Q8


Explain two advantages of using a tablet device to watch a tv programme or film.

  • Its mobile/portable
  • It has holds battery so if there is a power cut you can still watch it.

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  1. Lisa SocratesFebruary 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM

    Clear notes on TV streaming with a good attempt at the past question.

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