Interactive TV Services Flashcards
Provide 5 interactive TV services
Pay-to-view, Shopping, Betting, Dating and Voting.
What is a use for Pay-to-view?
A fee is paid to watch a specific TV channel or purchase sporting events or movies.
What is an advantage of Pay-to-view
You don’t need to leave your house - quicker. Easier for disabled people.
What is an disadvantage of Pay-to-view
Some services are expensive as well as, satellite signals can cut out.
What is a use for Shopping?
To make small purchases.
What is an advantage of Shopping
You don’t need to leave your house - quicker.
What is an disadvantage of Shopping
A credit card or debit card is needed. Also, some people don’t trust the internet to make purchases.
What is a use for Betting?
Bet on a variety of sporting events.
What is an advantage of Betting
The winnings go straight to your account - you don’t need to leave the house to get your winnings.
What is an disadvantage of Betting
Online betting can become addictive - attempted to spend more money using a card than cash.
What is a use for Dating?
People to meet others through their TV.
What is an advantage of Dating
People may feel less embarrassed - not face to face.
What is an disadvantage of Dating
There’s no guarantee people area who they say they are - catfish.
What is a use for Voting?
UK may allow people to vote for their MPs online.
What is an advantage of Voting
People may vote as they don’t need to find a polling station. It;s cheaper as fewer jobs will be needed.
