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Which streamer had lowest lag times in last year's Super Bowl?


Published on 2025-02-06 21:44:07 - MSN
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  • Latency can be a huge drawback for those trying to watch the Big Game, and we'll tell you which streamers do the best job of cutting lag times here. With Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles now just days away,

The article from MSN discusses a study by the streaming technology company Conviva, which analyzed the performance of various streaming services during the Super Bowl LVII. The study found that Peacock, NBC's streaming service, had the lowest lag times with an average latency of 39.7 seconds, significantly outperforming other services like Hulu, YouTube TV, and Sling TV. This performance was attributed to Peacock's strategic use of content delivery networks (CDNs) and its focus on live sports streaming. The article highlights the importance of low latency for live events, where even a few seconds can impact viewer experience, and notes that Peacock's success could set a benchmark for future live streaming events.

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