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Real fast broadband connection in Sweden.
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Archive for HD
The cost of transferring a 1080 HD full-length movie over the Internet
According to an author on TheRegister a larger deployment of IP TV would “break the Internet”. Read this article discussing the actual cost of delivering a full length HD movie over the Internet. When I think of movies and IP delivery I don’t see millions of free simultaneous monster HD downloads. Instead, a PPV system that would allow to keep bandwidth levels under control and paid-for by the customer enjoying the movie.
Update: Read the original research document (PDF) on the huge cost of delivering a full-length HD movie via the Internet. From an ISP’s perspective.
HD Video on demand
Right now true HD content on demand can only be delivered by Pay-Per-View or DVD. In the next few months however, major advancements and deals are expected that will open new doors for more delivery systems - less constrained by weak movie catalogs - that will reach us at our homes. Get the news right here.
