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European Consumers Catch The Video Streaming Bug

The popularity of Over The Top (OTT) video is growing fast particularly in France and the UK.

According to new data released by Parks Associates on March 29, over half of UK and French (55% and 51%, respectively) broadband Internet households are now turning to online channels for their TV and video fix.  

From the article "European Consumers Catch The Video Streaming Bug" by www.thestar.com

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