jmn1207
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Reston, VA
 ·Verizon FIOS
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Re: Verizon & place-shifting
said by NPGMBR  :Thanks for the reply. So how do they do this without a broadband connection or is the content previously downloaded to a portable device i.e. Zune or iPod? It should work in a similar way that SlingBox currently does. You would need a relatively fast internet connection or a smart phone (probably Verizon Wireless exclusive).
Just guessing, but it would probably work like this:
•you would log into your Verizon account and navigate to the "online TV" section of their website.
•depending on what TV package you were paying for, combined with whatever license agreements that Verizon is able to procure, you would be able to watch those TV channels from the internet.
•alternately, if you have a Verizon phone capable of watching video content, you would probably be able to watch those TV channels on your phone
This is only for those people with notebook computers away from home, or visiting someplace that has desktop computers available for use.
I'm weary about Verizon offering a phone solution to other carriers, so I seriously doubt we would see an iPhone application developed for this service unless Verizon starts selling these phones in the future, which seems more and more likely. |
