What is streaming media?

“Streaming” allows the user to see a video or hear a sound or music instantly, as the file is downloading. Without “streaming”, the user must wait until the whole file is downloaded before they can hear or see it.

Do Interspeed’s servers support streaming media? If so, what type (format)?

Yes, our hosting servers have streaming media enabled for both Real Media and Windows Media formats.

What is Windows Media and Real Media?

Windows Media and Real Media are file formats that allow sounds, music or video to be delivered over the internet by “streaming”, as opposed to downloading.