Once content is created, consumers — many of whom jumped on the HD bandwagon only a few years ago — will have to upgrade cable boxes and possibly streaming plans. Netflix has been streaming a handful of movies and television shows using the upgraded technology, but its help center warns consumers they will need an HD Streaming plan and an Internet connection of 25 megabits per second or higher.

Dallas research Parks Associates predicts 4K Ultra HD will take over 80 percent of American living rooms in the next 10 to 12 years, and Netflix guesses the shift will occur in the next five years. 

From the article "Research is key to purchases in new technology" by Deborah M. Todd.

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