We are now getting into a bigger Video streaming problem. We are moving to 4K from 1080p.
1. In India, we can see 4K LED TVs in most electronic stores.
2. Smartphones and Tablets are starting to incorporate 4K resolution displays (JDI is making them).
3. Smartphone camera modules are getting the ability to shoot 4K videos which means a lot of user generated content.
4. Youtube supports 4K videos and Pirated Content on torrents are appearing in 4K.
5. We are seeing Routers that support 1300 Mbps 802.11ac and 600 Mbps 802.11n in the relatively uncongested 5 Ghz bands as well as smnartphones, dongles and PCIe Cards supporting 802.11ac
That means content generation, distribution, consumption & WLAN infrastructure infrastructure is ready for 4k. But the missing picture is the WAN network. 4K digital video files are typically two times bigger than 1080p. Are the Broadband access networks ready for 4K video streaming or even downloads ?
Atleast in India, the broadband infrastructure, tariff and plans are not geared to handle 4K at all. Especially when the content is OTT for which no one seems to be ready to pay (neither the service provider, nor the subscriber).
What use then is downloading 4K content or buying 4K screens of any form factor ?
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