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Old May 5, 2024 | 11:06 pm
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Originally Posted by eng3
I still prefer DirecTV and always use it. There is just tons more choice for programming even if it isnt ondemand. I always find something to watch. I rarely find any thing of interest on the IFE. Maybe what they offer just isnt for my demo.
Actually, my point is broadcast television will still exist, its just won't happen over a traditional medium like cable, satellite, or OTA unless those services are used to transport internet data. Services similar to YouTube TV, Sling TV, and even DirecTV Stream which all run over Internet Protocols is likely the future of Live TV. Aircraft will continue to use satellites but it will be for internet data to provide these services not to mention internet access. The biggest road block is reliability and throughput.
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