Something else to mention: being affiliated with one of the larger content providers is, in certain jurisdictions, a requirement for getting access into the local ROW. On Jul 4, 2016 5:09 PM, "Josh Reynolds" <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>
