There was widespread speculation last week, including a cover page article in USA Today, that the March Madness basketball tournament would create widespread Internet slowdowns. The NCAA decided to make all 65 games available on the Internet, leading to predictions of clogged networks and low productivity at work while employees sat at their desk and watched "TV" on their computers.
The IP TV basketball games are yet one more strong signal that there is a sea change underway as more and more people are tuning in to watch video via the Internet, rather than on "television."