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Ooyala: Smartphone, tablet OTT viewing jumps 114% since last year

The report contrasts somewhat with an October study by Parks Associates that found that smartphones are by far the most prevalent connected device in broadband-enabled homes in the U.S., with smart TVs the fourth most common, behind tablets and game consoles. However, it noted that broadband homes contain, on average, seven connected devices--making video delivery a complicated dance for TV Everywhere and OTT providers alike.

From the article "Ooyala: Smartphone, tablet OTT viewing jumps 114% since last year" by Samantha Bookman.

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