Streaming television

Streaming television is the digital distribution of television content, such as films and series, over the Internet.[1] In contrast to over-the-air, cable, and satellite transmissions, or IPTV[2] service, streaming television is provided as over-the-top media (OTT).[3][4]

In 2024, streaming television became "the dominant form of TV viewing" in the United States.[5][a] It surpassed cable and network television viewing in 2025.[6][7]

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