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Movie and TV streaming site Netflix is now the single biggest source of internet traffic in the US, according to research
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The data, gathered by network monitoring firm Sandvine, showed that in March the site accounted for 29.7% of downstream traffic at peak times.
That is more than web browsing and peer-to-peer file sharing.
Experts warned that as the trend grows, internet service providers will face costly upgrades to satisfy demand.
Even at off peak times Netflix accounted for a 22% average traffic share over a 24 hour period.
The site's popularity is part of a wider change in the nature of internet traffic.
The Sandvine report suggests that "real-time entertainment" - streaming of video and audio - is "continuing its journey to network dominance" and is responsible for 49.2% of peak time internet congestion in the US.
That represents a 44% increase since Autumn 2010. Researchers warned that at the current rate it would make up 55%-60% of all traffic by the end of the year.
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BBC News - Netflix dominates US net traffic
Movie and TV streaming site Netflix is now the single biggest source of internet traffic in the US, according to research
Hmmm I thought EO was .....
The data, gathered by network monitoring firm Sandvine, showed that in March the site accounted for 29.7% of downstream traffic at peak times.
That is more than web browsing and peer-to-peer file sharing.
Experts warned that as the trend grows, internet service providers will face costly upgrades to satisfy demand.
Even at off peak times Netflix accounted for a 22% average traffic share over a 24 hour period.
The site's popularity is part of a wider change in the nature of internet traffic.
The Sandvine report suggests that "real-time entertainment" - streaming of video and audio - is "continuing its journey to network dominance" and is responsible for 49.2% of peak time internet congestion in the US.
That represents a 44% increase since Autumn 2010. Researchers warned that at the current rate it would make up 55%-60% of all traffic by the end of the year.
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BBC News - Netflix dominates US net traffic
