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I don't get it. Why is the stream done via phone instead of just clicking a button on a webpage? Is there some advantage to using the phone?
by tootie 6y ago
I don't get it. Why is the stream done via phone instead of just clicking a button on a webpage? Is there some advantage to using the phone?
- echelon 6y agoIt's a fun gimmick. It's definitely costing them more to do it over the phone.
- Mamady 6y agoWell, there is a bit more to it... basically, the phone is really simple and everyone knows how to use it. It allows access to the microphone without tech support issues (adjust microphone volume, give browser permissions etc). Beyond that, listening also allows you to just call into a phone number and listen to a show - without expending your mobile data allowance.
- rmetzler 6y agoThere are many places in a lot of countries where you can have a landline but neither good speed internet nor cell phone reception. These places exist even a few 10s of kilometers away from the new Tesla factory in Germany.
- ignoramous 6y agoFor voice, I don't think you need a "good speed" internet connection?
- mgkimsal 6y agoProbably doesn't need to be fast, but reliable. Something with high latency or that drops packets would still give garbled audio, whether it's at a high or low resolution.