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Welcome to "The Outwrite Podcast". This article is published on www.theoutwrite.com by Varun Singh Rajput.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease) Outbreak has brought video streaming in light. We together are trying to fight and to ensure none of the community collapses. Major companies all over the world, contributing to different forms to go through this pandemic state.
Hence, YouTube decided to set the video streaming quality to standard definition as a default all around the world for a month now. It’s an extension of what they did in Europe last week to control the broadband strain.
Users would still have access to modify the quality of YouTube videos, but it needs to be set manually each time. By default, the video will play in standard definition (480p), then you can change the quality as I mentioned before. But I wouldn’t recommend as it defeats the purpose, try and consume resources either network, electricity, daily essentials etc. wisely.
“We continue to work closely with governments and network operators around the globe to do our part to minimize stress on the system during this unprecedented situation,” Google said in a statement.
Last week, Netflix reduced bit rates in Europe which ease around 25% load from the network. There is another major streaming Amazon Prime Video following the footsteps and ensuring all the required measures to keep the network bandwidth stable. For now, they have dropped the bit-rates in Europe and monitoring the situation closely in other countries.
Microsoft and Sony decided to limit and delay the Xbox & PlayStation games download for the time being. as these are large files that consume a noticeable amount of bandwidth. It’s again a huge relief for consumers who are working from home. It’s a good news to Workers who need uninterrupted or smooth network connectivity to run their operations.
As most people are working from home, the usage of streaming services has shown a sharp spike in recent weeks. It could lead to an exhaustion of the Global Broadband network, and any kind of failure would create more panic among people. At this stage, most businesses are relying on network connectivity for their operations.
Therefore companies like Google, Apple, Netflix, Amazon, Sony, Disney+, Microsoft, etc. are taking necessary actions to prevent any failure on the network front. It’s an essential step on all levels, especially saving bandwidth consumption. Most of the companies have clearly stated, “that such preemptive measures can be extended to each region as per the request of a local authority or government concerns.”
I expect more companies to come forward with such initiatives to help our community and economy to survive and stand strong. Stay Home, Stay Safe!
Thanks for your time, please share your valuable feedback & comments - our email address is: [email protected].
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Welcome to "The Outwrite Podcast". This article is published on www.theoutwrite.com by Varun Singh Rajput.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease) Outbreak has brought video streaming in light. We together are trying to fight and to ensure none of the community collapses. Major companies all over the world, contributing to different forms to go through this pandemic state.
Hence, YouTube decided to set the video streaming quality to standard definition as a default all around the world for a month now. It’s an extension of what they did in Europe last week to control the broadband strain.
Users would still have access to modify the quality of YouTube videos, but it needs to be set manually each time. By default, the video will play in standard definition (480p), then you can change the quality as I mentioned before. But I wouldn’t recommend as it defeats the purpose, try and consume resources either network, electricity, daily essentials etc. wisely.
“We continue to work closely with governments and network operators around the globe to do our part to minimize stress on the system during this unprecedented situation,” Google said in a statement.
Last week, Netflix reduced bit rates in Europe which ease around 25% load from the network. There is another major streaming Amazon Prime Video following the footsteps and ensuring all the required measures to keep the network bandwidth stable. For now, they have dropped the bit-rates in Europe and monitoring the situation closely in other countries.
Microsoft and Sony decided to limit and delay the Xbox & PlayStation games download for the time being. as these are large files that consume a noticeable amount of bandwidth. It’s again a huge relief for consumers who are working from home. It’s a good news to Workers who need uninterrupted or smooth network connectivity to run their operations.
As most people are working from home, the usage of streaming services has shown a sharp spike in recent weeks. It could lead to an exhaustion of the Global Broadband network, and any kind of failure would create more panic among people. At this stage, most businesses are relying on network connectivity for their operations.
Therefore companies like Google, Apple, Netflix, Amazon, Sony, Disney+, Microsoft, etc. are taking necessary actions to prevent any failure on the network front. It’s an essential step on all levels, especially saving bandwidth consumption. Most of the companies have clearly stated, “that such preemptive measures can be extended to each region as per the request of a local authority or government concerns.”
I expect more companies to come forward with such initiatives to help our community and economy to survive and stand strong. Stay Home, Stay Safe!
Thanks for your time, please share your valuable feedback & comments - our email address is: [email protected].