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Entertainment Providers (Edexcel IGCSE ICT)

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Entertainment providers

What is an entertainment provider?

An entertainment provider is an online platform that provides access for users to digital media
Digital media can be accessed:
- On demand
- Streaming
- Offline (downloaded)

On demand	Browse a library of movies, tv shows or music Choose what to watch immediately Does not require whole content to be downloaded before playback starts Content plays in real-time as long as stable internet connection
Streaming	Select and play content without downloading Focus on continuous playback via playlists or content with multiple episodes
Offline	Downloaded content is stored on a local device Internet is not required for playback Downloads can be permanent or temporary rented content

Many platforms offer a mixture of these methods so that a user has total flexibility
Examples of such platforms include:
- Netflix
- Spotify
- Prime video

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Robert Hampton

Author: Robert Hampton

Rob has over 16 years' experience teaching Computer Science and ICT at KS3 & GCSE levels. Rob has demonstrated strong leadership as Head of Department since 2012 and previously supported teacher development as a Specialist Leader of Education, empowering departments to excel in Computer Science. Beyond his tech expertise, Robert embraces the virtual world as an avid gamer, conquering digital battlefields when he's not coding.