Problems When Watching Videos on Mobile Device Using Mobile Broadband

Problems When Watching Videos on Mobile Device Using Mobile Broadband

Proof Point

Slow video processing and low video quality common problems encountered when watching videos from mobile device using mobile broadband, according to IBM global survey

Problems When Watching Videos on Mobile Device Using Mobile Broadband

2017 (percentage of global respondents)

Note: Data based on IBM’s survey of nearly 21,000 people across 42 countries

Proof Point Findings

  • Slow Video Processing – Respondents encounter slow video processing when watching videos from mobile device using mobile broadband, with 64% indicating video buffering problems, 62% saying video loading takes too long to start, 55% experiencing frame freeze where single frame shows repeatedly on screen, and 50% not able to start video
  • Low Video Quality – Low video quality also poses a problem according to 57% of respondents with 49% saying video/sound stops playing and 45% citing out-of-sync video and audio
  • Key Drivers – Include proliferation of on-demand streaming platforms, increasing bandwidth demand of videos, expanding volume of video content, and rising availability of low-cost devices such as smartphones and tablets

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology, Media and Entertainment

Source

Date Last Updated

November 3, 2017

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