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Streaming – watch films and listen to music online

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Streaming has become a natural part of our TV offering, and many people now use at least one streaming service as a complement to their regular TV subscription. And since 1997, the English word –streaming – has actually been used in Swedish. And as with many other technical terms, the English word is used in everyday language.

How does streaming work?

Many people today choose to stream music, TV and films. As early as 2019, around 86 per cent of Internet users were streaming TV or video. It's convenient and avoids having to keep track of times of when e.g. a specific TV programme is due to start. You can choose when you want to watch your favourite show. But you can also choose where you want to watch it, as long as you have an internet connection. You don't need a TV or TV box, just a mobile phone, computer or tablet.

Several streaming services are free of charge and you can easily stream the content you want. Others charge a fee if you want to access unique content and specific series, channels and films. Usually you need to register your email address and choose a password to access the service.

Music, radio, podcasts and audiobooks

You can stream from most radio station websites, which means the music is played back at the same time as it is broadcast in the ether. There are also services where listeners select which music they want to listen to, create their own playlists and choose from a database of music or other interesting programmes. Some well-known services include Spotify and Apple Music.

TV & Video

Today, streaming services are extremely popular in Sweden. Streaming has become a natural part of the TV offering and many people use at least one streaming service in addition to their regular TV subscription. The list of the most popular streaming services on the market today is topped by Netflix, followed by Viaplay, HBO Max and C More. But SVT Play also attracts many people and is also completely free. There you can see the latest news broadcasts, but also view content from the company’s archives, such as older TV shows and TV series.