Intel taking shots at Cable providers

[Iamnoone]

Consumers may soon be able to ditch expensive cable packages and stream only their favorite channels via the internet with Intel's rumored TV service. According to a new report from Forbes, Intel is preparing to announce a new set-top box that will stream television and movies over the internet without an existing subscription to a cable or satellite provider, which is currently a pre-requisite for apps like HBO Go. Instead of paying for hundreds of channels as part of a bundle, users will reportedly be able to subscribe to certain networks or even certain shows — a first for the industry. The site's "industry insiders" go on to say that the set-top box will utilize a cloud DVR system, allowing users to store and watch programs even after they've aired. Last year, similar rumors began to circulate about an Apple-branded TV service, however, the company encountered problems when negotiating with networks about splitting revenues. Intel, however, is investing "heavily" in its partnerships, according to the sources.

Intel Could Be Prepping a Pay-Per-Channel Streaming TV Service - IGN

This is perfect as I only watch about 5 different channels tops

 

[Spaceman Piff]

i just need my sports.

 

[trick]

i just need my sports.

Same, fukk any other channels...as long as I had ESPN and the local sports channels here I'm good. Doubt it though. In Canada, the sports channels/teams are owned by the cable/satellite providers.

 

[Liquid]

Can't be $9.99 per channel.

That is all I am saying.

 

[DStyles]

All I want is sports in HD

TimeWarner for not allowing me to access ESPN3


I got torrents, couchtuner, and netflix for movies and shows

 

[GoldenGlove]

This is something that has been long overdue, seriously.

 

[detroitwalt]

$2-3 for regular channels and $5-7 max for premium channels.
Main channels I watch are ESPN, Discovery, History, A&E, NatGeo, Comedy Central & HBO.

 

[K-O-B]

ESPN is going to get too expensive.

 

[Black_Jesus]

While they're at it they should provide much better internet service as well

 

[Kartel13]

All I need is my local sports....maybe discovery and travel.

 

[HookersandIceCream]

ESPN charges big cable companies like $2-3 per subscriber. Imagine what they will charge people direct

Hopefully this forces cable companies to drop thier prices

 

[Huellz Santana]

ehh...

i doubt it ever see the light

Intel Web TV Project Reportedly Held Up in Content Negotiations​

 

[newarkhiphop]

long over due

 

[Camammal]

didn't read but isn't the cable providers the ones providing the internet to stream shyt? That shyt will never fly.

 

[calh45]

didn't read but isn't the cable providers the ones providing the internet to stream shyt? That shyt will never fly.

and once they try to limit the internet or change the rules to stop folks from using a system competing with their cable division it's gonna be lawsuit time.

Comcast/Time Warner already gotta deal with Google's internet service giving them the by the time this comes out Goog might be tops as far as internet service goes and we know they could give a fukk what you do with their internet as long as they can spy on you