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Summary: Since the rise of BitTorrent, peer-to-peer P2P sharing, and live video streaming sites, broadcasting companies have been fighting against consumers who download content illegally on the web. For consumers, P2P sharing, BitTorrents and on demand video streaming provide the flexibility of being able to consume their favorite TV shows at a time that is compatible with their busy schedules. According to a 2009 study conducted by German-based bandwidth management company Ipoque, the transfer of BitTorrent files made up an estimated 27 to 55 percent of all internet traffic in 2009. - independent.co.uk