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“Cutting the Cord” What’s it mean to “cut the cord”? on Cable & Satellite TV Answer: All of the following: 1. Stop using cable, fiber, and satellite TV and instead use “Over the Air” and/or “Internet Streaming” TV services. Orv Jordahl 2. Lower the cost of watching TV. UWRA ETC Member 3. Tailor channel selection to more closely align Nov 14, 2019 with what you really want to watch.
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What are the “Elements” of Streaming TV Your television HDMI cable to streaming box Streaming box Network cable to connect to network switch/router First, lets define some terms Internet connection Streaming content providers … i.e, get to know the “lingo” … get everybody on the same plane of understanding
Network Cable or Wi-Fi
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“Back in the day” we just Then came… “Cable TV” had Over the Air (OTA) TV • TV set connected to indoor or Provided by Cable TV provider (Spectrum - Charter) outdoor antenna TV signal delivered to homes via coaxial cable – This is how TV started out way back “Set-top-box” converts signal for display on TV when… + Often includes Digital Video Recorder (DVR) – No “set top box” tuner, + Single remote controls both TV and set-top-box. – No recording of programs
Cable Company
HDMI Cable Coax Cable
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Next came… Satellite TV Fiber Optic TV Requires a satellite dish on or near home Similar to Cable TV TV signal comes from a distant satellite Provided by Telco (TDS or AT&T) Providers: DirecTV, DISH Digital TV signal delivered to homes via fiber optic cable Set-top-box converts signal for display on TV “Set-top-box” converts digital signal for display on TV + Often includes DVR capability + Often includes Digital Video Recorder (DVR) + Single remote for both TV and set-top-box + Single remote controls both TV and set-top-box. Satellite signal can be affected by bad weather
Telco / Fiber TV Company
HDMI Cable Coax Cable HDMI Cable Fiber Optic Cable
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OTA TV Tuners with DVR Madison Area OTA Channels
Examples: TIVO and Tablo Tablo Multiple Tuners (usually 2 or 4) Network Cable Guide Subscription required or WiFi - Tivo guide: $15/mo - Tablo guide: $5/mo Streaming Box
HDMI Cable Tivo
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Streaming TV TV via Internet connection Roku Requires a streaming box Examples: One of the first streaming systems ** also most popular • Roku • Amazon Fire TV Apps for Tablo Tuner, YouTube TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV, • Android TV Playstation Vue, Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+ … • Apple TV Simple remote control (also smartphone apps) Some TV sets come with Roku or Android TV Internet built into the TV set Connection (Wired or Many DVD/Blu-Ray players have streaming Wi-Fi) capability (not easy to change apps) HDMI Cable
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Amazon Fire TV Android TV Great for Amazon video Many vendors/models to choose from (Lots of free movies & TV shows with Amazon Prime) + NVIDIA Shield arguably the best Android TV box Both specialty & original content channels + Other choices: Am. Fire TV, Xiaomi Mi Box, Leelbox T95Z Numerous apps (Tablo Tuner, Sling TV, DirecTV Now, Lots of Apps/Channels Playstation Vue, Hulu, Netflix…) + YouTube TV, Tablo OTA Tuner, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, Some models support 4K Ultra High Definition TV Hulu, Netflix, HBO Go, Playstation Vue, … Numerous video games also supported
Internet Wired or Internet WiFi Connection Connection (Wired or Wi-Fi) HDMI Cable HDMI Cable
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Apple TV Streaming Services for “Common Cable Channels” Great for people invested in the Apple ecosystem YouTube TV Lots of specialty channels Philo TV Apps for YouTube TV, Tablo Tuner, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now (DirecTV derivative) AT&T TV Now, Hulu, Netflix, Playstation Vue, … Sling TV (Dish Network derivative) Current model supports 4K Ultra High Definition TV Also: Apple TV+ streaming service starting Nov 2019 NBC on demand (Peacock) ABC on demand Internet Connection (Wired or CBS all access Wi-Fi) PBS
HDMI Cable … and the list goes on…
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Tablo OTA Tuner/DVR Tablo Live Channel Guide (Example) Strictly for “Over The Air” HDTV Shows TV programs through streaming app on most major streaming devices (Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, PC, Mac, Smartphones, Tablets, etc.) Can provide your home area local TV shows anywhere you have an Internet connection!
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Tablo Prime Time Programs Guide (Example) Tablo Recorded Programs View (Example)
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The Roku Line of Streaming Devices Roku Streaming Player “Home” Screen Prices range from $25 to $90 Best is Roku Ultra (2019 model) -- Recommended
$25 $35 $30
Roku Premier+ HD $49 $90 $75
HD and 4K UHD
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Amazon Fire TV Amazon Fire TV Home Screen Heavily customized version of Android TV Great for Amazon Prime Video Thousands of apps for games & streaming TV content Remote has Alexa support Ethernet Adapter for Amazon Fire TV Devices ($15) ** I don’t recommend running streaming TV over Wi-Fi
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Leading Cable TV Alternatives YouTube TV as of Nov 2019 Streaming “Cable Channels” YouTube TV Most usual cable channels Content streamed over the Internet Sling TV No cable or satellite TV box needed AT&T TV Now (formerly DirecTV Now) Unlimited cloud DVR (recordings kept 9 months) Philo Cable channels without: Hulu with Live TV – Charter/Spectrum (cable) – AT&T U-Verse (fiber) Playstation Vue (Sony shutting down PSvue) – TDS TV (fiber) … More being announced all the time – DirecTV (satellite) – Dish Network (satellite)
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YouTube TV “Cable” Channels (Base price: $53/mo incl tax) Sling TV Streaming “Cable Channels” Most cable channels, streamed over the Internet Lower priced starting point Lots of add-on ala-carte personalization options Limited DVR – 50 hours/mo – Numerous channels excluded Sling Orange ($25/mo – single stream – 30 channels) Sling Blue ($25/mo – up to 3 streams – 45 channels) Sling Orange + Blue ($40/mo, 3 streams, 50 channels) And then there’s the added cost Sling extras… 27 28
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Other Streaming TV Services - 2019 AT&T TV Now Netflix Standard ($12.99/mo) Formerly DirecTV Now Hulu w/ Live TV ($44.99/mo) Disney+ ($6.99/mo) Usual cable channels, streamed over the Internet Apple TV+ ($4.99/mo) Lots of add-on personalization/ala-carte options DC Universe ($7.99/mo) (so many it makes your head spin) HBO Max ($15/mo) Confusing pricing YouTube Premium ($11.99/mo) (pauses) Complaints about streaming quality CBS All Access ($9.99/mo) NBC Peacock (coming April 2020)
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Example Financial Analysis -TDS TV vs OTA & Streaming TV
Questions & Discussion
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