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It’s really no surprise to see new ways of entertainment, such as Internet TV and online gaming, introduced. As is the nature of life in general, technology will evolve to adapt to the changing whims of society. At the center of this entertainment evolution is the internet. The question that many viewers, networks, and cable TV companies are asking is whether or not this new technology will change the world of cable TV as we know it.

There are a few statistics out there that have look at have studied the phenomenon of internet TV.  One such number indicates that individuals who use the Internet more often, watch 11.5 hours of TV per week. That is three hours less than those who use the internet less frequently. Those who use the internet more because of their work/ career or because they have been weened on it since childhood, will typically attain their news updates and comedy fixes from the internet. Now, those who use the internet less because, for example, their work is more physically demanding or simply because they did not grow up relying it, will usually get their news updates or watch their comedy shows from cable TV networks.

As the numbers show, internet TV is appealing to many people. A survey concluded that 45% of people are actually enjoying this service, especially since they can use their iPods to receive their shows in streaming format. However, 45% of those surveyed decided to stick to the conventional method of viewing cable TV, whereas the remaining 10% were still undecided or neutral about the whole subject. So, both methods of watching television shows have equal numbers of advocates.

A benefit of internet TV is that you won’t have to pay to watch your favorite shows, aside from internet connectivity costs. The networks offering their programs online get their profits from broadcasting 30-second ads during shows. In addition, this new medium allows viewers to watch their shows anywhere and anytime.  However, keep in mind that not all of your shows will be streamed so it will be only through cable TV that  you can watch certain shows and programs. You also want to make sure that your internet speed is fast enough to handle the streaming of long shows and movies. Internet packages from services like AT&T U-Verse are ideal for internet TV users. If you really think about it, people are just not ready to give up the comforts of laying out on the couch with the remote control in hand and watching the big flat screen in the living room.

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