What is ‘Streaming’ TV? A getting started guide from your friends at CTC Technology
As the programming costs of TV continue to rise, you might wonder what other options exist that allow you to ‘watch TV’. If you have CTC Internet, we can help! Streaming video, with providers like Netflix, YouTube TV, Hulu, etc may be an option you can use to compliment your existing TV package or even replace it.
What is ‘streaming?’ Simply, it is using your CTC Internet connection and an app (short for application) on a smart TV to watch TV programming. Streaming delivers live or recorded movies, TV shows and/or sports to your TV in a different (often less expensive) manner. If you have a Smart TV and Internet, you are ready to stream! If you do not have a Smart TV, you can connect a device (see info below for examples) to get you started streaming.
An advantage to streaming over traditional cable TV, is you can subscribe to a streaming service for a month or two, then unsubscribe - which allows you to be in control of your programming and the price you pay per month for TV.
Questions about streaming? Contact us today; we are happy to help.
Popular Streaming Devices
Amazon Fire
Google Chromecast
Smart TV
Roku
Apple TV
Streaming Steps
#1 Get fast CTC Internet
#2 Choose a streaming device
#3 Choose the streaming services to fit your needs. Use our streaming tool, MyBundle, to help. Click logo below.
xBox or Playstation
Popular Streaming Services
Local channels, sports, movies and a wide variety of entertainment options are available through streaming services. Each require you to create an account and pay a monthly subscription fee, which varies by provider. Some we recommend include:
Primary TV with Locals
YouTube TV - www.youtubetv.com
Hulu+Live TV - www.hulu.com
Fubu TV - www.fubu.tv
Movies & Other Shows
Disney + - www.disneyplus.com
HBOMax - www.hbomax.com
Hulu - www.hulu.com
Netflix - www.netflix.com
Paramount + - www.paramount.com
Peacock TV - www.peacocktv.com
Philo - www.philo.com
Prime Video (Amazon Prime): www.amazon.com/AmazonVideo