What is IPTV? - MRCC's Replacement For Cable
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IPTV is TV service through your internet connection. Due to cable systems going out of date as all technology does after a time, we have chosen to move away from the old cable TV system. The new system is monitored and controlled remotely reducing outages and downtime significantly. In addition, because the TV is provided through the internet you will experience no more pixelation or jumbled picture, and sound desynchronization (that weird/jumbled sound problem) should be greatly reduced during your watching experience. The internet service will see improvements as well!
The more technical side of things:
Before the switch to IPTV, you had two signals coming into your home to provide services, one for cable and one for the internet. Though the signals required for this system differ, due to the older nature of the homes in our communities they had to enter your homes through the same channel and thus had to be balanced and counterbalanced in order to reduce interference between the two. As a result of this balancing, outages and other disruptions occurred causing the two systems to work less optimally than they should have which caused slower internet speeds and contributed to viewing disruptions. IPTV fixes this issue by removing the cable signal so that we can balance the frequencies in our system for just one purpose, eliminating much of the local interference in the system.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Will IPTV cost more?
No, after reviewing the costs of operating the system we are happy to say that the cost to operate this system are manageable at our current pricing and will match what you currently pay for cable while providing you with better quality service
Are we losing channels?
At the moment yes, due to this being newer technology some of our current networks are not available to support the IPTV system. While we are currently unable to say for sure which channels we will be losing we do know we will be losing some, but we will also be gaining some others. It is our service provider’s expectation that over time the channels available through the IPTV system will grow as demand grows and we will be getting our missing channels back for you as soon as this becomes a possibility.
Are prices being reduced to compensate for the missing channels?
No, packages have been shifted, and the new channels we are able to offer have been added so that our new offerings still hold a high value for our members.
I don't use your internet, can I still have the new TV system?
Yes, arrangements have been made so that anyone who does not use our internet can still get TV service. The way we correct this is by installing a locked modem that can only be used for your IPTV when we install the box. This way you can still have the TV service without having to be an internet subscriber of the Milk River Cable Club.
I am a rural member and couldn't get cable TV, can I get this new system?
Yes! One of the biggest benefits of our IPTV system is that it can reach anyone our internet services can reach! Meaning we only need to put a box in your living room for you to access live TV right away!
What are my other options if I do not want your new system?
We would be sad to see you go, but if the IPTV system is not for you then you are welcome to solicit service from any of our competitors, namely the satellite TV providers: Bell, Shaw, and Telus.
If you have any other questions about the new service, please do not hesitate to contact us at the office, over the phone, through email, or on our Facebook page.
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