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What Is Internet TV?

Friday, September 04, 2009
Related Tags: tv | internet | hulu | watch | joost
 

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Significance

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    Internet TV is significant because it allows viewers to watch episodes of their favorite shows online. If they miss an episode, they can go online to search for it. Since Internet TV is usually free, it costs them less to watch there than to pay for services such as TiVo.

Companies

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    Companies that have popularized Internet TV include Hulu, a website that streams shows and movies from NBC, Fox and ABC, as well as other networks. Joost is also a company in the Internet TV industry that allows people to stream TV shows online, as well as get recommendations on what their friends watch.

Software

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    Internet TV software is available for download so viewers can watch without using an Internet browser. Hulu Desktop is an example of this software. You can also download applications on your mobile phone to watch TV shows, through applications such as netTV and Worldview Live.

Considerations

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    Internet TV companies continue to offer free streaming of TV episodes because they are supported by advertising. Commercials may play before you watch a video or in between breaks. You can also pay a subscription fee, just like you'd pay your cable for video on demand.

Potential

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    Internet TV is still in its infancy, and as the concept takes shape, viewers may be able to enjoy better services in the future. Networks may be able to offer better quality video on Internet TV, as well as a wider selections of TV shows both domestic and international.

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