Sling TV
A CLOSER LOOK AT SLING TV The market is slap full of video streaming services. This is simply a benefit that modern consumers of broadband media enjoy. As a matter of fact, we enjoy it so much that we have taken it for granted. Most consumers seem to form an allegiance with either Netflix or Amazon Prime's streaming video service, so what exactly is this Sling TV that people are talking about? Sling TV is a streaming video service that launched in 2015; there is a very important catch, however. Instead of streaming pre-recorded copies of programs, Sling streams the same live cable stations that your local, dinosaur cable conglomerate does. If the end user has a respectable broadband connection, this service could actually give the cable companies something to be afraid of! HOW DOES IT STAND UP AGAINST THE COMPETITION? The answer to this one might surprise you; it stands up quite well. In a world full of options (including two that won't budge,) this service has a product differentiation strategy that really DOES make it unique. You receive live cable stations, but through streaming technology, rather than through old coaxial cable. As with any streaming service, the quality of the experience is directly related to that of your internet connection. If you struggle with your Netflix bottle-necking, you might not want to consider this as an option. However, there is one more consideration to make; some of the hangups are not due to your internet connection. Some of them are due to the technology that streams the live feeds. These hangups occur quite rare when compared to issues related to the user's broadband. At the end of the day, opinions could vary with Sling. If you are a fan of, "binge-watching," entire libraries of the same program in the same sitting, this service might not be for you. That system seems to be the popular way for a consumer to do things these days. If you've grown tired dealing with your old, archaic cable company (and you have a solid web connection,) this service might be just the solution that you were waiting for! Let's examine the good, bad and the ugly.
- A strong level of third-party hardware development support (i.
- The ability to stream live cable networks.
- While there are other options offering something similar, these typically offer a satellite feed streamed to the user without permission (i.
- The quality is typically terrible also.
- A low cost to get started as with most streaming services (the cable company can run quite high in cost because of hardware.
- Sling found a strategy for offering something unique outside of, "Hey, we have an exclusive fictional narrative show; buy us!"
- Outside of the occasional hangup, the quality is quite nice if your connection affords it.
- It's TV, but the ORIGINAL way using NEW infrastructure and NEW technology.
- Cable TV without the cable wire and other expensive equipment.
- As a matter of fact, we enjoy it so much that we have taken it for granted. Most consumers seem to form an allegiance with either Netflix or Amazon Prime's streaming video service, so what exactly is this Sling TV that people are talking about?
- Sling TV is a streaming video service that launched in 2015; there is a very important catch, however. Instead of streaming pre-recorded copies of programs, Sling streams the same live cable stations that your local, dinosaur cable conglomerate does. If the end user has a respectable broadband connection, this service could actually give the cable companies something to be afraid of!
- HOW DOES IT STAND UP AGAINST THE COMPETITION?
- The answer to this one might surprise you; it stands up quite well. In a world full of options (including two that won't budge,) this service has a product differentiation strategy that really DOES make it unique. You receive live cable stations, but through streaming technology, rather than through old coaxial cable.
- As with any streaming service, the quality of the experience is directly related to that of your internet connection. If you struggle with your Netflix bottle-necking, you might not want to consider this as an option. However, there is one more consideration to make; some of the hangups are not due to your internet connection. Some of them are due to the technology that streams the live feeds. These hangups occur quite rare when compared to issues related to the user's broadband.
- At the end of the day, opinions could vary with Sling. If you are a fan of, "binge-watching," entire libraries of the same program in the same sitting, this service might not be for you. That system seems to be the popular way for a consumer to do things these days. If you've grown tired dealing with your old, archaic cable company (and you have a solid web connection,) this service might be just the solution that you were waiting for! Let's examine the good, bad and the ugly.
Alternatives to Sling TV
Hulu
Popcornflix
MUBI
