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Entertainment Providers (Edexcel IGCSE ICT)

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Robert Hampton

Written by: Robert Hampton

Reviewed by: James Woodhouse

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

    Expertise: Computer Science Content Creator

    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.

    James Woodhouse

    Author: James Woodhouse

    Expertise: Computer Science

    James graduated from the University of Sunderland with a degree in ICT and Computing education. He has over 14 years of experience both teaching and leading in Computer Science, specialising in teaching GCSE and A-level. James has held various leadership roles, including Head of Computer Science and coordinator positions for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. James has a keen interest in networking security and technologies aimed at preventing security breaches.