<P> In a Gallup Poll held during the 2012 Olympics, many indicated that they did not mind the tape delaying for the nighttime window . However, the complaint lodged by the subjects in the poll was that NBC should show the events live on one of their networks, as well as show it in prime time on NBC . </P> <P> For its coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympics, NBC streamed every competition live . However, only existing cable and satellite customers, subscribing to packages that include NBC's sister cable networks could access the service . The Canadian Press reported that frustrated viewers were purchasing VPN services to access Canadian IP addresses so they could stream CBC Sports' live coverage instead (which is normally free for those in Canada). </P> <P> This time, some events that traditionally draw higher ratings were first aired live on one of NBC's sister cable networks (such as NBCSN), and then a tape - delayed version was broadcast on NBC in primetime . For coverage of the popular figure skating events, there were two sets of commentators: Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir announced NBCSN's live broadcast; and Tom Hammond, Scott Hamilton and Sandra Bezic anchored the tape - delayed coverage on NBC . Invariably, comparisons were made between the two announcing teams; the NBCSN team of Weir and Lipinksi received critical acclaim, and were promoted to NBC's lead figure skating analysts . </P> <P> NBC was criticized over the way its tape - delayed primetime coverage handled the news of Russian figure skater Evgeni Plushenko's withdrawal from competition due to injury . Hours after he announced his withdrawal, NBC continued to air promotions for its primetime show still stating that he would skate in the event . </P>

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