Entertainment Providers (Edexcel IGCSE Ict)
Exam board Pearson Edexcel · IGCSEUpdated 2024-06-24
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Entertainment providers
What is an entertainment provider?
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An entertainment provider is an online platform that provides access for users to digital media
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Digital media can be accessed:
- On demand
- Streaming
- Offline (downloaded)
| On demand | - Browse a library of movies, tv shows or music - Choose what to watch immediately - Does not require whole content to be downloaded before playback starts - Content plays in real-time as long as stable internet connection |
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| Streaming | - Select and play content without downloading - Focus on continuous playback via playlists or content with multiple episodes |
| Offline | - Downloaded content is stored on a local device - Internet is not required for playback - Downloads can be permanent or temporary rented content |
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Many platforms offer a mixture of these methods so that a user has total flexibility
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Examples of such platforms include:
- Netflix
- Spotify
- Prime video
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