From sporting events, to concerts, to video games, live streaming is one of today’s most popular ways to consume content. According to Tech Jury, the online live streaming industry has grown 99% between April 2019 and April 2020—and it shows no signs of slowing.
In addition to live stream activity, streamed TV and video content consumption is also on the rise: This year, 232 million Americans watched streaming or downloaded video on their devices (Statista). And by 2022, almost 25% of U.S. households will cancel their cable subscriptions (Adweek, 2019) to make the switch to streaming services.
Is cutting the cord the right choice for you? If you like variety, streaming may be a good fit for you: The United States has the most robust streaming service offering, including more than 200 subscription service options: Giants such as Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video lead the pack and have recently been joined by other services, like Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, and Peacock (from NBCUniversal). The competition means lots of options for viewers, including a wide range of exclusive programming (such as Netflix originals)—premium shows you won’t have access to if you only subscribe to cable.
How do you choose the right streaming service? Check out this recent overview from PC Magazine that breaks down the best streaming service picks: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-video-streaming-services
Take a test drive. Most streaming services offer free trials and introductory offers—just be sure to cancel before your trial period ends or you’ll be automatically charged. A great tip from Consumer Reports: “If you don’t want to sign up for any additional monthly service, even on a trial basis, you can buy one movie at a time through a pay-per-view service such as Amazon Video, FandangoNow or Vudu.”
How do you ensure a quality streaming experience? Your TV viewing experience is only as good as your network connection. Fiber-optic network connectivity is the industry gold-standard. At QXC, we use military-grade network architecture to deliver that fiber-optic service: QXC’s Active Optical Network (AON) fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) infrastructure features a dedicated fiber to every home. There are no splitters to weaken the feed—just pure, single-strand fiber so you get full signal strength and no security risks.
For most residential community installs, a full gig is brought into a community which means exceptional capacity and speed for everyday streaming, surfing, and more. And it’s futureproofed to manage today’s ever-increasing digital load, so you can maximize your streaming experience, whether it’s for everyday entertainment or work-from-home functionality.
