Netflix is facing a class-action lawsuit due to technical problems during the broadcast of the historic boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, which attracted a record audience on the platform .
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Record views
Netflix streaming service recorded unprecedented viewing figures during the broadcast of the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. The event set an absolute record for the number of viewers in the history of the platform.
Technical difficulties
However, the enormous success turned into serious technical problems. User Robert Denton launched a class action lawsuit against the company, citing numerous glitches during the broadcast, including problems with buffering and accessing content. The statistics showed impressive numbers: more than 65 million simultaneous connections, of which 38 million were in the United States, and the average minute audience reached 108 million viewers.
Scope of problems
Downdetector has registered over 98,000 complaints about Netflix during streaming. Users reported a variety of issues, including complete platform failure before the start of the battle, unsatisfactory audio and video signal quality.
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- Netflix is the world's leading streaming service for entertainment content
- Mike Tyson - legendary American professional boxer, former absolute world heavyweight champion
- Jake Paul - American blogger and professional boxer
- Downdetector - an online platform for tracking failures in various services
- USA - United States of America, country in North America
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Streaming service Netflix is facing a class-action lawsuit due to technical problems during the broadcast of the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, despite record viewing figures
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Giovanni
Yeah, Netflix clearly couldn't handle the load. 65 million simultaneous views is certainly impressive, but the quality let us down 🤔 I watched it myself and kept freezing.
Pierre
I also had problems with the broadcast, but the fight was worth it! 🥊 Tyson showed excellent form at his age. In the end it was really hard for him.
Sophie
Netflix should have anticipated this influx of viewers and prepared the infrastructure. It’s obvious that Tyson’s fight will arouse great interest! 💪
Klaus
Ugh, they made a circus out of sports. In my time, boxers fought for an idea, not for views. And what is this clownery with streaming? Turn on the TV and watch like a person. 😤
Isabella
@Pierre I agree about Tyson's form! As for the broadcast, I think Netflix will pay compensation, they usually care about their reputation 🤝
Miguel
Technically, it was the largest stream in history. 108 million viewers is crazy! 🔥 I'm sure they'll take the mistakes into account next time.
Sophie
@Klaus Times are changing, streaming makes it possible for millions of fans to watch fights at the same time. This is cool! 📱
Giovanni
I wonder how much money Netflix will lose due to this class action lawsuit? 98,000 complaints is serious 💸