History Of Television Streaming

 

    How many of you use a TV? How many of you watch TV on a device? How far back can we trace television streaming? We can trace it all the way back to the 1830s and 40s when Samuel F.B. Morse developed the telegraph, which is its origins. A telegraph is a system of sending messages translated into beeping sounds along wires. 

    That's all cool but, what about streaming services? How long ago can we trace that back? The oldest streaming service is Netflix! Yes, Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph and started as a DVD-by-mail service, but it wasn’t until 2007 that it started offering its streaming services. Shortly after that, Netflix started partnering with other services such as Playstation, Xbox, phones, and many other devices. Not too long after other small streaming services and entrepreneurs took to jump on this train of streaming. 

    What's the impact or big deal? It started a trend where consumers abandoned traditional cable and satellite television in favor of internet-based streaming. The flexibility and on-demand nature of streaming appealed to audiences seeking personalized and convenient viewing experiences. The evolution of streaming extended beyond on-demand content to include live streaming. More platforms were created like Twitch and YouTube Live which transformed how people engage with gaming, live events, and user-generated content. The future of streaming services is boundless as the industry continues to advance in technology such as 4K and HDR streaming, interactive content, and reality experiences. The global reach of streaming services with the development of smart devices ensures the way people consume entertainment will remain in continuous transformations.