OTT (Over the Top)
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| In one sentence | Sending a movie or show straight to a viewer over the regular internet, instead of through cable or satellite television. |
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| Category | Film and Television |
| Related | VOD, SVOD |
Imagine getting your favorite show without needing a special cable box at all, just an ordinary internet connection. That is exactly what OTT means.
OTT, short for "over the top," refers to sending content straight to a viewer by streaming it over the regular internet, going "over" the top of traditional cable and satellite television systems entirely.
Fun facts
- Almost every modern streaming service, including SVOD platforms, delivers its content using OTT technology.
- The phrase "over the top" comes from the idea of content leaping over traditional television infrastructure altogether.
- OTT is part of why anyone with just an internet connection, and no cable subscription at all, can still watch huge amounts of VOD content today.