Podcast #1049: 400Gbps Internet speeds Evoca TV and the High Prices of TV Services

This week we talk about a world with 400Gbps Internet speeds and a new TV service that combines OTA and IPTV. Also, are we spending more for our A La Carte TV services today than what we used to spend for bundled cable programming when HDTV came on the scene? We also read your emails and the week's news. News: Philips' high-end OLED907 and OLED937 TVs revealed early Discovery+ Reached 24 Million Subscribers Before Merger with Warner Bros. TV Buyers More Motivated by Screen Size and Picture Quality Than Price Sennheiser's new true wireless earbuds put the pressure on the Sony WF-1000XM4 Yamaha updates its Aventage AVRs to add HDMI 2.1 gaming features and HDR10+ support Comcast Reports 400 Gbps Internet Speeds in Hollowcore Fiber Test Comcast becomes the first U.S. ISP to deploy advanced Hollowcore Fiber with faster speeds, lower latency Full article here… Evoca TV Cable is more expensive. Satellite is inconsistent. Evoca is the only home entertainment option that uses NextGen technology, combining the best of broadcast and streaming to deliver crystal-clear picture quality at a fraction of the cost. For the best Evoca experience, simply pair the Scout receiver with an antenna to enjoy live news, sports and entertainment. And where available, we deliver your favorite shows using an ATSC 3.0 signal that doesn't hog bandwidth. It's better picture quality with less buffering, the way TV was meant to be. Evoca's receiver that works with a standard TV antenna and your internet connection. Scout uses an innovative blend of broadband and broadcast to search and adjust for optimal bandwidth. That means, if you're watching TV, you won't have to compete for bandwidth with other people in your house playing games, videoconferencing, or streaming video. You'll still get the best picture with less buffering or glitchy stuff, the way TV should be. Imagine that. TiVo: Average U.S. Pay TV Customer Is Paying $204 a Month for Broadband and Video Entertainment With the total monthly bill for connected services approaching the payment for cheap subcompact car, the subscription market does seem a bit ... saturated Full article here…