What is Video Streaming?

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2 What is Video Streaming? The ability to watch videos via an Internet connection Emerging field of technology Only a few years old Constant Improvements DVR Local channels Original Content 2

3 Why Video Streaming? No annual contracts Standard cable is changing Cable prices are on the rise Including NineStar Our video prices rose at an approximate range of $7 - $13 on February 1st Sports options are changing 3

4 Broadband Consumption Customers already have Internet service Faster BB is cheaper than larger video packages Generally speaking, video streaming is up to 10MB per stream 4

5 Network Apps Major networks publish their own apps across all platforms and they re usually free! Generally, the current season is available Most recent episodes will be delayed 5

6 Major Players Today DirecTV Now YouTube TV Hulu 6

7 DirecTV Now 7

8 DirecTV Now - Pricing Several options available Live a Little - $35/month 60+ channels Just Right - $50/month 80+ channels Regional Sports Network Go Big - $60/month 100+ channels Regional Sports Network Gotta Have It - $70/month 120+ channels Regional Sports Network 8

9 DirecTV Now - Devices Roku / Apple TV Android TV Mobile Devices IOS, Android PC and MAC 2 streams total allowed at a time 9

10 DirecTV Now DVR/On Demand Some content available on demand Varies by channel 72 hour rewind on some channels 11

11 DirectTV Locals Local Channels ABC WRTV FOX WXIN Regional Sports Networks CSN Chicago FS Cincinnati FS Midwest 12

12 YouTube TV 13

13 YouTube TV 14

14 YouTube TV $35/month Optional Add-ons (Showtime, Shutter etc. ) Sharing with 6 distinct accounts Personal DVR Available anywhere in US MLB only available at your home 15

15 YouTube TV - Channels 16

16 YouTube TV - Devices Roku / Apple TV Chromecast Devices Mobile Devices IOS, Android PC and MAC 3 streams total per membership (across all accounts) 17

17 YouTube TV DVR/On Demand Some content available on demand Varies by channel Each account has a personal DVR 18

18 YouTube TV Locals Local Channels ABC --WRTV CBS -- WTTV FOX -- WXIN NBC --WTHR Regional Sports Networks are available 19

19 Hulu 23

20 Hulu Some original content Mostly TV, some movies Has whole seasons of TV shows Current episodes usually available next day App is available on a lot of devices 24

21 Hulu - Pricing Several options available Basic - $7.99/month No Commercial - $11.99/month No commercials Live TV - $39.99/month Record live TV 50 hours 2 streams allowed at a time Live TV w/no Commercial - $49.99/month No commercials with Hulu offering Record live TV 50 hours 2 streams allowed at a time Add-ons available Additional DVR space Premium networks (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax) 25

22 Streaming Service Comparison 26

23 Streaming Devices Roku AppleTV Gaming Devices PlayStation 4 XBOX One Mobile Devices Smart Phones Tablets Smart TVs 27

Roku 4K viewing is available in the latest models Wide array of applications available, including access to all streaming services mentioned,

24 Roku 4K viewing is available in the latest models Wide array of applications available, including access to all streaming services mentioned, except for Apple Music Open application development Anyone can make an application for the Roku, which allows for a variety of applications and games 28

25 AppleTV The newest AppleTV offers 4K viewing Access to all streaming services A large selection of both streaming applications and games Smart home capabilities available Searching across all video streaming applications 29

26 Streaming Device Comparison 30

27 Traditional TV or Streaming Which do you choose, streaming content or traditional television? The answer varies based on your situation and what you want to watch Streaming services are starting to offer local stations Some streaming services offer content that is not available on traditional television services Streaming services offer the convenience of selecting a movie or TV show to stream instantly You can view some streaming content on the move 31

28 Current Promotions* 1 Year Contract Internet/Phone Must subscribe to 75Mb or higher Internet speeds will be doubled for the term of the contract 2 Year Contract - Internet/Phone Must subscribe to 75Mb or higher Internet speeds will be doubled for the term of the contract Free Roku Stick + Attendees who sign up this evening A technician will stop by your house to install the Roku and remove your old STBs *Where available 32

29 A few last items NineStar s Channel 9 is coming to streaming A different way to get your local stations is on its way Tentatively scheduled for April launch 33

30 This presentation can be found by going to Look for NineStar Nerds Night 34

31 Questions? 35

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