You know, I forgot that took effect in June of last year TBH. We'll see if it survives the test of time though. On Jul 4, 2016 6:32 PM, "Chuck McCown" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Shouldn’t be, not in the US. If you are a BIAS provider, you have all > the rights of any of the other utilities to access ROWs. > > *From:* Josh Reynolds <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Monday, July 04, 2016 4:18 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] IPTV > > > 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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>
