ustream.tv

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #4,555

ustream.tv operates primarily as a video streaming service, focusing on live video broadcasting. Ustream was a pioneering live video streaming service that allowed users to broadcast and watch live events. Acquired by IBM in 2016, its services were integrated into IBM Cloud Video. The ustream.tv domain now redirects to ibm.com. It is operated by IBM, a subsidiary of IBM Corporation.

Industry Category

Video Streaming

Services for streaming and sharing video content.

Related Topics

live streamingvideo broadcastingwebcastinguser-generated contententerprise video

Well Established

ustream.tv is a well-established platform operated by IBM. Top 100,000 global website, 19 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 100,000 global website19 years old

Security Considerations

While ustream.tv is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

User-Generated Content

ustream.tv hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.

Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.

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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=ustream.tv
{
  "domain": "ustream.tv",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "video_streaming",
    "specialization": "Live Video Broadcasting"
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Former live video streaming platform, now redirects to IBM",
    "summary": "Ustream was a pioneering live video streaming service that allowed users to broadcast and watch live events. Acquired by IBM in 2016, its services were integrated into IBM Cloud Video. The ustream.tv domain now redirects to ibm.com.",
    "operator": "IBM",
    "parent_entity": "IBM Corporation",
    "topics": [
      "live streaming",
      "video broadcasting",
      "webcasting",
      "user-generated content",
      "enterprise video"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": true,
    "is_file_host": false,
    "is_url_shortener": false,
    "is_public_idp": false,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": false,
    "is_form_builder": false,
    "is_document_host": false
  },
  "facts": {
    "registered_date": "2006-10-11T00:00:00Z",
    "rank": 4555,
    "hosting_provider": "SOFTLAYER"
  }
}

Hosting

SOFTLAYER

Registered

Oct 11, 2006

Last Updated

Jan 7, 2026

Domain data sourced from WHOIS, Tranco rankings, and URLert's classification engine.