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This definitely throws a wrench in the argument that high bandwidth user = illegal file sharing, baby punching terrorist. I'd be surprised if Netflix didn't ha
by akozak 16y ago
This definitely throws a wrench in the argument that high bandwidth user = illegal file sharing, baby punching terrorist.
I'd be surprised if Netflix didn't have some arrangement with the major ISPs. On the other hand, if Netflix is doing just fine without having to worry about negotiating with ISPs to avoid throttling, then maybe it is still feasible to fund and launch a new high-bandwidth product.
- kingkilr 16y agoWell, it depends what the other 80% is ;) Personally, I think this presents a compelling argument that transferring video content takes a shit ton of bandwidth.
- jemfinch 16y agoDid you really need such an argument?
- andreyf 16y agoIt doesn't take astronomical amounts, though, as I think most cable lines can support at least that much bandwidth ;) What we're really seeing here is that the majority of the population is moving to internet video instead of their televisions. I imagine some TV networks want a technical guarantee that their video will be streamed uninterrupted by lag, at which point, it's only a matter of time 'till all video content is consumed.