Netflix's weekend hangover
Did you have trouble viewing programs on Netflix this past weekend? The website was down for several hours last night and there were scattered reports (on Twitter) of some problems.
CNET cited a spokesman, who called it a "technical issue" -- there were no suggestions of hackers taking down the video-streaming service. But hackers are on everybody's minds these days.
ZDNet also noted how Netflix had to pull Sony movies from its Starz streaming service on Friday, leaving subscribers with fewer choices.
Don't be surprised if the unlimited data streaming payment model for your home ISP comes to an end, just as Netflix really seems to be gaining a major foothold. Data caps and "throttling" will likely become bigger issues.
Netflix is a huge data streaming hog, and ISPs are inclined to make someone pay for the growing data usage -- and that someone will probably be the consumer.
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Comments
I had no problem reaching Netflix last night. For movies, I use Netflix. For TV online, use a service, like the TVDevo website which offers both live and on-demand programming. Between these 2, its all you need.
Posted by: Monica | June 20, 2011 2:35 PM
I had issues with picture and sound synching up last night.
Posted by: bryanintowson | June 20, 2011 3:36 PM
We watch 3-4 hours of Netflix every night. Did not have any problems. Don't know why anyone would want to watch cable channels any more.
Posted by: John Schultz | June 21, 2011 9:52 AM