INTRODUCTION:
Internet Television is a new way to watch TV which only a few years ago was unknown. There are many names for this service which all mean the same thing. Internet TV or Online TV are widely used,so are web TV,TV net, Net TV and TV on the internet. It is all about watching TV online. TV streaming or TV live streams/ live TV stream is also used. It is a strongly growing business segment.

PRODUCT:
Internet Televison allows users to choose a TV program they want to see from an archive of programs or from a channel directory. You can either stream the content directly to your chosen media player (TV streaming) or simply download it to your PC. TV on demand is getting more and more popular.

CHALLENGES:
The new net TV technology poses a lot of challenges involving for instance building of broadband to get high internet-streaming speeds (only 25 % in Europe in 2010 had access to broadband). It requires also big data storing capacity and large server farms. Controlling content is also a problem in connection with parental controls, religion, politics and so on.
The question of broadcasting rights/ distribution of copyrighted material is also of big importance.

CONCLUSION:
TV streaming including on line radio, TV shows online, TV movies online and live TV will play an even more important role in the future. Internet on the TV will invade every home, be it for recreational or educational use. Software developers will be a vital part of this business and competition in this segment will only get stiffer and stiffer, which in the end is good for the consumer.Watch TV on online is already normal for many people. If you are interested in knowing software for net TV Peter Johnson already has tested.

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