Hulu 4K Streaming is Now Enabled on More Platforms
Daniel Johnson — July 22, 2019 — Tech
References: hulu & 9to5google
Hulu 4k streaming is newly available across new platforms, including Chromecast Ulta as well as Apple TV. Hulu is one of the largest streaming platforms and new 4K streaming abilities allow the company to better position itself in the market. However, Hulu notes that for users to access the enhanced streaming, they will require a 16 Mbps connection.
Currently, Hulu 4K streaming is limited to the only Hulu content in which it created, this includes Hulu shows like the Handmaid's Tale and Runaways, and more. However, the company continues to work to grow the library of shows that can be streamed in 4K.
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Currently, Hulu 4K streaming is limited to the only Hulu content in which it created, this includes Hulu shows like the Handmaid's Tale and Runaways, and more. However, the company continues to work to grow the library of shows that can be streamed in 4K.
Image Credit: Hulu
Trend Themes
1. Expanded Content Streaming - Hulu's expansion of 4K streaming capabilities to more platforms opens up opportunities for other streaming services to follow suit and enhance their own content offerings.
2. Improving User Experience - The requirement of a 16 Mbps connection for enhanced streaming highlights the need for internet service providers to improve network infrastructure to meet growing consumer demands for high-quality streaming.
3. Growing 4K Content Library - Hulu's efforts to increase the number of shows available to stream in 4K presents opportunities for content creators and studios to create and license more high-definition content for streaming platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Streaming Services - The expansion of 4K streaming capabilities by Hulu and the resulting demand from viewers creates disruptive innovation opportunities for other streaming services to invest in advanced technology and provide high-quality content.
2. Telecommunications - The increasing need for faster internet connections to support high-definition streaming creates opportunities for telecommunications companies to invest in infrastructure upgrades and offer higher-speed internet plans.
3. Entertainment Production - The growing demand for 4K content streaming presents opportunities for entertainment production companies to focus on creating and licensing high-definition content that caters to the preferences of streaming platform users.
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