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If Netflix can't make live work, can anyone?

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Streaming Live Sports: Challenges and Strategies

This chapter explores the difficulties streaming platforms encounter when delivering live sports, particularly highlighted by Netflix's recent attempts. It delves into technical issues like latency and infrastructure capacity that impact streaming quality, especially during high-demand events. Additionally, the chapter discusses Netflix's strategic decision to incorporate live events to enhance viewer engagement and retain subscribers.

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