HBO/Showtime is also available via apps. They are looking for as much exposure as possible.
The traditional cable networks are another deal all together, as their relationships are greatly tied to advertising revenue and explicit deals. Sometimes this even includes certain channel numbers. I had no idea the steps these content companies would go to to protect the "status quo" until I started having to interact with them. On Jul 4, 2016 4:24 PM, "Jeremy" <[email protected]> wrote: > I sure am loving HBO on Roku! With Showtime following their lead, it is > only a matter of time before everybody has a Roku channel. I don't think > ESPN will take ten years. > > On Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 2:50 PM, Josh Reynolds <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> To be fair, Canada isn't exactly a driving decision maker of United >> States media content producers. >> On Jul 4, 2016 3:48 PM, "Paul Stewart" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> It’s been mandated now in Canada for a la carte by end of year >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> http://globalnews.ca/news/1892474/canada-to-require-a-la-carte-television-service-by-december-2016/ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* Af [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Josh Reynolds >>> *Sent:* July 4, 2016 4:26 PM >>> *To:* [email protected] >>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] IPTV >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm of the same opinion, however we are still 5+ years away from that, >>> at a minimum. Ten if you want ala-carte ESPN. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 1:00 AM, Jason McKemie < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I'm of the opinion that unbundling is the future, so even if the >>> solution isn't perfect it should be a good stop gap that won't cost a ton >>> of money to get started with. I just can't see investing in a full headend >>> and associated infrastructure at this point in the game. >>> >>> On Monday, July 4, 2016, Josh Reynolds <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> There are downsides to the solution he has as well. It all depends on >>> how much control you need, and if X channel is important to your subscriber >>> base or not. It also depends on the feature set you want to offer your >>> customers (to truly compete with cable cos). >>> >>> On Jul 3, 2016 8:42 PM, "Jason McKemie" < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> There is going to have to be something new come to market. With the way >>> things are moving, it's not worth investing in a full setup like most >>> companies are using right now. The system Chuck is working on could be >>> worthwhile when available. >>> >>> On Sunday, July 3, 2016, Aaron Fitzgerald <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I'd like to look into providing TV services to our customers. Where do I >>> even start? >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> >>> >>> Aaron Fitzgerald - CEO/CIO >>> >>> wiFitz Network Services >>> >>> Serving NE Iowa's Creative Corridor >>> >>> Phone: 319/540-8999 >>> >>> Web: http://www.wifitz.net >>> >>> >>> >>> wiFitz is a service of Fitzgerald Embedded, LLC >>> >>> >>> >> >
