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mhhf1ve
mhhf1ve
8/15/2016 4:12:49 PM
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A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
But be careful what you ask for.. I think the pendulum might swing too far in the opposite direction and give everyone a more expensive - pay by the show - menu. 

 

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
8/16/2016 8:14:12 PM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
I view it as a panic attack--pure and simple.     

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mhhf1ve
mhhf1ve
8/16/2016 8:32:55 PM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
It's definitely unclear what the long term strategy is for these services are -- what additional things can Pay-TV providers do with these OTT apps that they can't already do (without the apps)?

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
8/17/2016 1:24:49 AM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
Look at, for instance, some of the independent deals Twitter is making with Sports in wanting to "Stream it".    It is admittedly fascinating to be witness to it all--no doubt.

 

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Ariella
Ariella
8/18/2016 9:08:44 AM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
@mpouraryan I see that most of us voted that way -- at least so far.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
8/18/2016 11:06:51 AM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
We are reflective of general trends--today's affirmed what was reported as it appears that AT&T Uverse has been the biggest loser of it all.    Fascinating to be witness to it all--isn't it? 

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Michelle
Michelle
8/24/2016 12:53:46 PM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
I hope it doesn't come to that! I already don't like paying per episode on Amazon...

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mhhf1ve
mhhf1ve
8/24/2016 3:21:50 PM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
I think you can pay for a full season -- instead of per episode? Not sure that it matters much, though... the full season discount probably isn't that significant. (I generally buy episodes in SD instead of HD if I'm feeling miserly....)

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
8/25/2016 1:50:35 PM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
Smart monetization of content is at the heart of it--whether they are able to pull it off is another question.    The players seem to continue to be "hopeful" as I just saw on SkyNews that Liberty Media is about to do a 8.5 Billino Deal to buy Formula One (the car racing juggernaut)...just figuring out how to entice the sports fanatics to get on the bandwagon for the mode in and of itself is bound to be exciting to be witness to...right @Adi? 

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Michelle
Michelle
8/29/2016 10:54:41 PM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
You can buy complete seasons and you're rght about the discount amount - it's not a lot. I have only ever bought SD versions of video content. I don't have a fast enough ISP to warrent the extra file size of HD. 

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dlr5288
dlr5288
8/30/2016 2:04:57 PM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
I usually just use Netflix or on demand from Comcast to catch episodes or movies...However, the selection isn't as big as I would like and I still have to pay per movie on Comcast.

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Michelle
Michelle
8/31/2016 4:21:10 PM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
That's very interesting. Cable companies in my area include on-demand viewing at no additional charge. I don't actually have cable, so I don't know the all details. I'm sure they offer pay-per-view movies too. 

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dlr5288
dlr5288
8/31/2016 9:21:58 PM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
That's awesome! I have cable, but I also have OnDemand and I don't have to show for tv shows, but movies there's only a $5 charge.

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batye
batye
9/5/2016 11:02:46 PM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
@dlr5288 interesting to know, I do hope we gonna have the same service for Canada one day :) 

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dlr5288
dlr5288
9/30/2016 4:08:15 PM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
Awh yeah it sucks you don't have it, but it really is useful. Especially if I miss one of my shows. I'm sure you'll have it soon though! (Or at least something like it)

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batye
batye
9/5/2016 11:04:25 PM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
@Michelle in Canada we get charged for everything... in my case I have old Starchoice - now it Shaw but in my area I could not get VOD - even if I'm willing to pay for it.... 

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freehe
freehe
8/27/2016 4:28:04 PM
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Re: A la carte video is what consumers have been asking for...
Comcast and other large telco providers have experienced large amounts of churn. This is a way to recoup some of the lost revenue. New products and services as developed based on 80% (how much can we make), 20% (what the customers want or need).

 

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dchampagne70
dchampagne70
12/31/2016 4:23:43 PM
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Pay-TV goes on a diet
I found this very interesting to know.  I did notice that the service is not available everywhere.  So for that, it really rots for the people that can not use this.  I find it very convenient and helpful in the cases when I miss my shows due to work or going out.  I am able to pull up the show episode and watch it.  There are some cable companies that provide the free on demand channels without charging a cent.  I personally have Spectrum (was Brighthouse) and we are able to get like 6 FREE on demand channels.  Well, they are included in my package.

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