According to a recent survey conducted by independent research specialist, Tickbox, more British TV viewers are not tuning in to watch TV during their regularly scheduled time and are increasingly choosing to watch their favourite shows "on demand". On demand is a service which allows users to watch TV shows and films at the click of the remote control. This new service is allowing people to abandon previous TV watching schedules and watch programmes at a time more suited to them.
According to the research more than a third of British TV watchers are now regularly using their on demand services which is nearly twice as many as just last year.
When asked why users are choosing to use their on demand services almost two thirds reported feeling that traditional TV watching by rigid schedules restricted their viewing. Those surveyed also used on demand to watch programmes they missed, to overcome schedule clashes and to make their TV viewing more flexible.
Another big player on the TV scene, and predicted to make further advancements, are the web TV services that were launched this past year. These services allow users to watch on-demand TV on their computer; but although users still prefer via their TV screen than on their smaller PC screens, the use of these on demand players online can not be denied and future growth is predicted.
The growing popularity of social networking websites like Facebook, Bebo and MySpace are furthering the growth of TV viewing over the internet. Users can use these sites to send their friends clips of the choicest moments of TV and videos from sites like YouTube. The rise of social media sites which allow for sharing videos only serves to further increase the amount of time people essentially "watch" their computer.
An area that has been so far uncharted territory in British programming is mobile and wireless TV. TV on mobiles has long been discussed and some say is still a long way from becoming main-stream, although mobile network '3' has already begun limited TV broadcasting across their coverage. This could be a technical area that becomes a reality in the coming year. Although studies have shown that people currently have little or no interest in tuning in on their phones, as handsets become more advanced this may soon be history.
As people take more advantage of TV flexibility many question the life expectancy of traditionally scheduled TV. Although the end of regularly scheduled programs will not be seen in 2008, it is a possibility in the future when all TV will be on demand; either through the TV set, on the PC, on mobiles and other devices.
The Future Of Tv
Verizon FiOS, the first fiber optic network used for TV and Internet service, is being hailed by experts as the future of telecommunications. The Verizon FiOS fiber optic network allows data and images to be sent over much greater distances than traditional coaxial cable and the image and data that travel along the optic fiber don't degrade the way that they do when traveling along a copper wire or coaxial cable.
The images and data degrade because the coaxial cable isn't large enough or powerful to hold all the data that is being sent. An optic fiber is much more powerful and can send extremely dense images and data files very quickly through the network.
Several TV Experts praise Verizon FiOS for having a cool quality picture and sound and that the fiber optic network Verizon FiOS has been built is ground breaking news. Fiber optic technology gives incredible picture and sound and its colossal bandwidth of data transfer. The Verizon FiOS TV service is ranked highly by consumers all over the country and is one of the most recommended TV services out there.
Because the Verizon FiOS fiber optic network can deliver better quality images and larger amounts of data it will be the network of choice for consumers for years to come. Already consumers are spending thousands of dollars on high end HD TVs so that they can get a real high definition picture in their homes. Those consumers know that in order to see TV images in true HD they need to use a network like FiOS that has the strength and speed to handle large amounts of data and high resolution images.
The fiber optic network also increases the clarity of home phone service and makes it possible for consumers to get digital quality home phone service. As technology advances cable and satellite companies will be forced to upgrade their networks which could be very expensive, but Verizon FiOS is prepared for the exciting future of entertainment media and the data-driven high tech FiOS fiber optic network.
Experts are predicting that the rapid developments in technology will make it a necessity for companies that provide TV and Internet services to switch to fiber optics in order to keep up with current times, as well as higher customer expectations. These are great movements in the right direction. Traditional cable providers and satellite TV companies will need to start from scratch building new networks and investing in more advanced technology will mean a lot of hassle and expense for customers. Verizon FiOS already has a solid fiber optic network in place so customers know that Verizon FiOS will be able to deliver the kind of quality and affordability they want for years to come. Verizon FiOS has a promising future with its state of the art fiber optic technology.
The fiber optic network improves the clarity of Verizon FiOS home phone service and made it possible for people to get digital quality home phone service. As technology advances cable and satellite companies will be forced to upgrade their networks which could be very expensive and result in a lot of down time. But Verizon FiOS is ready for the future of media with the high tech FiOS network.
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