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Prime-time Netflix streaming in Canada has tripled in last three years


WATERLOO, ON - Netflix's popularity continues to surge in Canada, now accounting for between 30%-40% of downstream traffic in the peak evening hours, according to data from Sandvine.Three years ago, Netflix accounted for just 13.5% of evening traffic in Canada.  No other paid over-the-top (OTT) video service accounts for more than 1% of traffic in the evening, making Canada a prime candidate for the introduction of new streaming options, Sandvine continued.  By comparison, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu, and HBO Go account for almost 7% of peak downstream traffic in the United States.Other unique traits found on Canadian networks include:- P2P Filesharing still represents...