According to a recent study, Netflix (NFLX 1.28%) continues to account for about one-third of all traffic on broadband networks in North America. Investors used to look at this as a potential threat to Netflix because it could lead to pricing bouts with network providers. Today, it's looking like an opportunity for broadband companies. In this video, Fool contributor Steve Heller sits down with Erin Miller to discuss how Netflix's traffic has created higher demand for broadband and why that's a good thing for providers.
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Netflix's Traffic Problem Is Good for Big Cable
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Fool contributor Steve Heller owns shares of Google. Erin Miller has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Google and Netflix. The Motley Fool owns shares of Google and Netflix. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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