On Demand vs. Linear Inflight Entertainment: Pros and Cons

When we talk about entertainment on a bus, we are referring to two types of systems: on-demand entertainment , where the passenger decides what to watch and when, and linear entertainment , where the same content is played to all passengers. In this article, we will explain the pros and cons of both systems .

What is an onboard linear entertainment system?

In a linear inflight entertainment system, content is broadcast over a few channels. The procedure is the same as at home, e.g. B. wants to watch TV. We can watch the different channels but not pause, continue, restart the program or the movies.

What is an on-demand inflight entertainment system?

With on-demand inflight entertainment systems , the passenger chooses what to watch and when, ie the way the entertainment is presented is individual and always determined by the passenger.

 Benefits of an on-demand inflight entertainment system

In a Personal On-Demand Entertainment System, the passenger can:

In this way, every passenger on a bus with an on-demand entertainment system can enjoy content exclusive to them . Even if the other passengers watch the same film, pause, fast-forward, it will not affect the quality of the broadcast.

Benefits for the bus operator

We know the advantages for the traveller. But what about the bus operator? What advantages does he have?

Access to Internet, If everything is managed through a high-performance router, all traffic can be channeled through the bus operator's own portal.

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