Pirate Site Blocking Decreases Internet Traffic, Research Finds

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New academic research shows that blocking pirate site domain names effectively decreases internet traffic and, presumably, piracy. However, widespread blocking by ISPs doesn't necessarily boost the use of paid VoD or TV services. When it comes to legal alternatives, the researchers only find a marginal boost in TV viewership.

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Digital Piracy, DNS BLocks

https://torrentfreak.com/pirate-site-blocking-decreases-internet-traffic-research-finds-230331/

Period31 Mar 2023

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  • TitlePirate Site Blocking Decreases Internet Traffic, Research Finds
    Media name/outletTorrent Freak
    Country/TerritoryPortugal
    Date31/03/23
    DescriptionNew academic research shows that blocking pirate site domain names effectively decreases internet traffic and, presumably, piracy. However, widespread blocking by ISPs doesn't necessarily boost the use of paid VoD or TV services. When it comes to legal alternatives, the researchers only find a marginal boost in TV viewership.
    Producer/AuthorErnesto Van der Sar
    URLhttps://torrentfreak.com/pirate-site-blocking-decreases-internet-traffic-research-finds-230331/
    PersonsMiguel Godinho de Matos
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Keywords

  • Digital Piracy
  • DNS Blocks