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“Cutting the Cord”on Cable & Satellite TV
Orv Jordahl
UWRA ETC MemberOct 26, 2017
What’s it mean to “cut the cord”?
Answer: All of the following:
1. Stop using cable, fiber, and satellite TV and instead use “Over the Air” and “Internet Streaming” TV services.
2. Lower the cost of watching TV.
3. Tailor channel selection to more closely align 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
Internet connection
Streaming content providers
HDMI CableStreaming
Box
Network Cable or
Wi-Fi
Home network firewall/router
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First, lets define some terms
… i.e, get to know the “lingo”
… get everybody on the same plane of understanding
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“Back in the day” we just had Over the Air (OTA) TV
• TV set connected to indoor or outdoor antenna
– This is how TV started out way back when…
– No “set top box” tuner,
– No recording of programs
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Then came… “Cable TV”
Provided by Cable TV provider (Spectrum - Charter)
TV signal delivered to homes via coaxial cable
“Set-top-box” converts signal for display on TV+ Often includes Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
+ Single remote controls both TV and set-top-box.
HDMI CableCoax Cable
Cable Company
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Next came… Satellite TV Requires a satellite dish on or near home
TV signal comes from a distant satellite
Providers: DirecTV, DISH
Set-top-box converts signal for display on TV
+ Often includes DVR capability
+ Single remote for both TV and set-top-box
Satellite signal can be affected by bad weather
HDMI CableCoax Cable
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Fiber Optic TV
Similar to Cable TV
Provided by Telco (TDS or AT&T)
Digital TV signal delivered to homes via fiber optic cable
“Set-top-box” converts digital signal for display on TV
+ Often includes Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
+ Single remote controls both TV and set-top-box.
HDMI Cable
Fiber Optic Cable
Telco / Fiber TV
Company
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OTA TV Tuners with DVR
Examples: TIVO and Tablo
Multiple Tuners (usually 2 or 4)
Guide Subscription required- Tivo guide: $15/mo
- Tablo guide: $5/mo
HDMI Cable
Network Cable or WiFi
HDMI CableTivo
Tablo
Streaming Box
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Madison Area OTA Channels
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Streaming TVTV via Internet connection
Requires a streaming box Examples:• Apple TV
• Roku
• Amazon Fire TV
• Android TV
Some TV sets come with Roku or Android TV built into the TV set
Many DVD/Blu-Ray players have streaming capability (not easy to change apps)
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Prominent Streaming Devices
Roku
Amazon Fire TV
Apple TV
Variants of Android TV (e.g, Nvidia Shield)
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Amazon Fire TVGreat for Amazon video
(Lots of free movies & TV shows with Amazon Prime)
Both specialty & original content channels
Numerous apps (Tablo Tuner, Sling TV, DirecTV Now, Playstation Vue, Hulu, Netflix…)
2017 unit supports 4K Ultra High Definition TV
HDMI Cable
Internet Wired or WiFiConnection
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Apple TVGreat for people invested in the Apple ecosystem
Lots of specialty channels
Apps for Tablo Tuner, Sling TV, DirecTV Now, Playstation Vue, Hulu, Netflix…
2017 unit supports 4K Ultra High Definition TV
HDMI Cable
Internet Connection(Wired or Wi-Fi)
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Roku
One of the first streaming systems
Apps for Tablo Tuner, Sling TV, DirecTV Now, Playstation Vue, Hulu, Netflix…
Simple remote control (also smartphone apps)
HDMI Cable
Internet Connection(Wired or Wi-Fi)
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Android TVMany vendors/models to choose from
+ NVIDIA Shield arguably the best Android TV box
+ Other choices: Am. Fire TV, Xiaomi Mi Box, Leelbox T95Z
Lots of Apps/Channels
+ Tablo Tuner, Sling TV, DirecTV Now, Playstation Vue, Hulu, Netflix, HBO Go, …
Numerous video games also supported
HDMI Cable
Internet Connection(Wired or Wi-Fi)
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Streaming Services for “Common Cable Channels”
Playstation Vue (a Sony company)DirecTV Now (DirecTV derivitave)Sling TV (Dish Network derivative)Smithsonian ChannelChannel PearPluto TVAlso:
NBC on demandABC on demandCBS all accessPBS
… and the list goes on…
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Tablo OTA Tuner/DVRStrictly for “Over The Air” HDTV
Shows TV programs through streaming app on all major streaming devices (Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, PC, Mac, Smartphones, Tablets, etc.)
Can provide TV shows anywhere you have an Internet connection!
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Tablo Live Channel Guide (Example)
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Tablo Prime Time Programs Guide (Example)
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Tablo Schedule Program Recording (Example)
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Tablo Recorded Programs View (Example)
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Tablo Recorded Single Program Times (Example)
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The Roku Line of Streaming Devices Prices range from $30 to $100
Most powerful is Roku Ultra
Recommend Roku Premier HD as best value
$25 $30
$69 $99
Roku Premier HD
$48
HD and 4K UHD
$25
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Roku Streaming Player “Home” Screen
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Amazon Fire TVHeavily customized version of Android TV
Great for Amazon Video
Thousands of apps for content
On 2017 models: Remote has Alexa support
Ethernet Adapter for Amazon Fire TV Devices ($15)
- I don’t recommend running streaming TV over Wi-Fi
Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD$70
Fire TV Stick$40
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Amazon Fire TV Home Screen
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Overview of “Skinny” Cable TV Options
Playstation Vue (Playstation console not needed)
Sling TV
DirecTV Now
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Playstation Vue Streaming “Cable Channels”
Most usual cable channels
Content streamed over the Internet
No cable or satellite TV box needed
Cable channels without:– Charter/Spectrum
– AT&T U-Verse
– TDS TV
– DirecTV
– Dish Network
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Playstation Vue Pricing Model
Four levels - $40/mo to $75/mo
Includes unlimited DVR for all channels (stored for 30 days)
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Playstation Vue “Cable” Channels ($75/mo plan)
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Playstation Vue “Cable” Channels ($45/mo plan)
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Playstation Vue “Add-on” Channels
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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 ($20/mo – single stream – 30 channels)
Sling Blue ($25/mo – up to 3 streams – 45 channels)
Sling Orange + Blue ($40/mo, 3 streams, 50 channels)
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Sling TV Pricing Model
• Start with either “Orange” or “Blue” base channel lineup• Then “personalize” with Sling Extra channels/features• Task: Determine if Sling offers the channels you want…
at a price you’re willing to pay
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How Sling TV Works
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Sling Orange Channels(30 channels, Single Stream)
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Sling Blue Channels(45 channels, multi-stream)
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Example Sling “Extras”
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Sling TV Available Channels (142 as of 10/25/2017)
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DirecTV Now Streaming “Cable Channels”
An AT&T owned company
Usual cable channels, streamed over the Internet
Lots of add-on personalization/ala-carte options
Has BTN
No DVR capability – coming “in the future” (they say)
Complaints about streaming quality (pauses)
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DirecTV Now Pricing Model
Four price levels - $35/mo to $70/mo
Task: Determine if DirecTV Now offers the channels you want…at a price you’re willing to pay
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DirecTV Now $35/mo Channels
• Many channels drop out
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DirecTV Now Add-ons
HBO for $5/mo is pretty good deal, but Netflix is best overall
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TDS TV Billing Analysis
• $86.09 for Service and Equipment
• $12.39 for taxes and fees
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Example Financial Analysis -TDS TV vs OTA & Streaming TV
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Questions & Discussion
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End of presentation
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