YouTube Hogging More Peak Downstream Traffic, But Much Less on Mobile Networks

Netflix continues to be the dominant application when it comes to North American downstream traffic during peak period, according to Sandvine’s “Global Internet Phenomena Report: 2H 2013” [download page]. At 31.62% of traffic, Netflix’s share weakened slightly from the H1 report (32.25%), although the researchers expect that share to rise again in subsequent studies, now that Netflix offers SuperHD content to all subscribers. YouTube grew to capture 18.69% share of traffic, from 17.11% in the H1 report and 14.8% this time last year. But its leading share on mobile networks has tumbled. (more…)