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| Streaming could kill off illegal file sharing, study suggests |
| Thursday, 03 December 2009 00:00 |
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Online streaming services such as YouTube and Spotify are likely to help combat illegal file sharing, a new study suggests. A report by the Global Web Index reveals that consumers will be less likely to download content unlawfully if it is available elsewhere. The study found that 55 per cent of consumers questioned admitted to downloading films via sharing because it is cheaper. However, 45 per cent of respondents said they could be persuaded to watch films over the internet legally if they have access to such services. Nearly two-thirds of web users said they currently consume streaming video clips, while 31 per cent of people said they watch full-length TV shows over the internet. Tom Smith, managing director of Trendstream, said: "Thanks to the rise of online services such as Spotify, Hulu, iPlayer and of course YouTube, the environment has been created where you can stream almost all the content you would ever want. Why pirate when you can stream?" The Global Web Index was devised jointly by Trendstream and Lightspeed Research.  |