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TV and Video Streaming and Wi Fi Calling

Baileys Harbor Broadband Workshop Series

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Baileys Harbor Broadband Project

Will serve ALL addresses in Township
Contracting with Door County Broadband/Bertram Communications
Fiber to the home/premise
At least 10 times faster than most current services
Goal is cost neutral for household monthly budgets
Project completed by end of 2024

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Video Streaming

What is it?

Continuous streaming of video files
Can view videos without downloading

What do you need?

Need high speed data
Smart TV, Apple TV device, Roku device, Chromecast device
Computer, Laptop, Tablet, or Phone
Subscriptions and Apps

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How are streaming services different from each other?

Free vs Subscription - ads vs ad-free; frequency of ads
Live TV vs On-demand (not-live)
Local channel access
TV, movies, or both
Specialized categories like sports, documentaries, etc.

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What Can I Stream?

Essentially Anything

ESPN
Food Network
HDTV
TNT
A&E
History Channel
CNN
Weather Channel
Turner Classic Movies
And More

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Live TV Streaming Services

Fubo

Sling

Hulu Live TV

You Tube

TV

Sling

Direct TV Stream

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Non-Live TV Streaming (On Demand)

New Movies
Original Series
Old TV Shows

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Free Streaming Services

New Movies
Original Series
Old TV Shows

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A free streaming service through the LIBRARY

All it takes is your library card!

Includes TV, movies, audiobooks, ebooks, and more

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If you donate to PBS Wisconsin

A minimum donation is required ($5/mo)

Access to all PBS shows and episodes at any time

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Should I stream and which one is right for me?

How many hours of TV do I want to watch in a month?
Does a new service have enough shows I like to be worthwhile?
What are a service’s terms of cancellation?
Do I want to see ads? How many?
Do I want to record live shows to watch later?

Here is a reference sheet with several articles that can help with this decision: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15E-OZDy5U-prl0mSCOu8hM_zoOG6GgIuZi4l72sTMuY/edit?usp=sharing

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Video Monthly Cost Comparison

Non-Live Service (On Demand)	Price
Peacock (NBC)	$6
Paramount+ (CBS & Showtime)	$6 or $12
PBS Passport	$5
Apple+	$10
Netflix	$7 or $15.50
Disney+	$8 or $14
Hulu	$8 or $15
Amazon	$9 or $15
Starz	$10
BET+	$6
ESPN+	$10
Max (HBO & Discovery)	$10 or $16

Live Service	Content	Channels	Price
YouTube TV	Diverse, includes unlimited DVR	85+	$73
Hulu+ Live	TV shows, movies, and documentaries, includes unlimited DVR	75+	$77 or $90
FuboTV	Sports, news, movies, and TV shows, includes 1000 hours of DVR	Depends on location and plan	$75-$95
Sling (3 plan options)	Sports, news, comedy shows, TV shows, and movies, includes 50 hours of DVR	50+	$40-$60
DirecTV Stream (4 plan options)	Diverse, includes unlimited DVR	65-140	$80-$165

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What technology do I need to stream?

Smart TV with a wired or wifi connection

OR

Regular TV with a streaming device

Roku
Chromecast (Google), including casting from a smartphone
Fire TV (Amazon)
Apple TV “puck”
Gaming devices, e.g., Playstation, Xbox

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Things will look different when you stream

Complicated Remote vs Simple Remote

Old Guide vs New Guide

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Things will look different when you stream

Old Complicated Remote vs Simple New Remote

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Things will look different when you stream

Old Channel Guide vs New Channel Guide

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Old Channel Guide

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New Channel Guide

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Internet Phone Calls

What do I need to make Wi-Fi calls?

Wi-Fi calling app (many free options)
Wi-Fi enabled phone (most smartphones allow this
Change settings on phone to allow

https://lifehacker.com/tech/what-is-wifi-calling-and-how-to-use

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Popular Internet Calling Services

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Phone-Calls-over-the-Internet

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How to download streaming or calling apps

Launch app store or play store on device
Search for streaming app �(ex: Skype) and select “install”
Once installed you will be required to create an account

Name
Email
Create a password to log into app

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How will my monthly expenses change if I use streaming for TV and wifi for calling?

Current

Speed - 25 down/3 up Mbps

May have data caps

Internet - $75

Satellite TV - $125

Phone - $25

Tax levy - $0

TOTAL: $225

Proposed

Speed - At least 250 Mbps symmetrical

No data caps

Internet - $50

Streaming TV - $85 (w/ local channels)

Streaming On Demand - $15

Phone - $0 (using a free service)

Tax levy - $10

TOTAL: $160

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How Cancel Existing Services?

How to cancel existing internet service
How to cancel satellite TV service
How to cancel landline phone service

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Lifeline: What is it?

Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service
Eligible consumers can get $9.25/month off the cost of phone, internet or bundled services
Only one discount is allowed per household

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Lifeline: How do you qualify?

Based on your income - 135% or less than the Federal Poverty Guideline
Based on assistance programs

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps
Medicaid
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit

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Lifeline: How do you apply?

Apply ONLINE using the National Verifier at nv.fcc.gov/lifeline

By MAIL
Send the application by mail to

USAC�Lifeline Support Center�P.O. Box 7081�London, KY 40742

USAC (Universal Service Administration Company) will contact you by mail in 7-10 days to let you know their eligibility decision

By PHONE - Lifeline Support Center 800-234-9473

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Thank you!