NCTC identifies and partners with video solutions providers to offer members new ways to think about the evolving video and entertainment ecosystem. Our team negotiates and maintains agreements with strategic partners who offer advanced managed video platforms that provide efficiencies often only available to larger providers. Our agreements allow members of all sizes to provide advanced cloud-enabled feature-rich offerings that include custom branded applications, full launch support, billing integration, leading edge features and capabilities, and a managed roadmap to remain competitive in the fast-evolving video industry.
NCTC’s video platform agreements enable a variety of member video strategies including:
- Providing a turnkey IP based video delivery platform
- Support for both traditional Pay-TV and broadband centric, OTT video offerings
- Support for distribution of Free Ad Support Television Channels (FAST)
- Super aggregation of direct-to-consumer services for improved customer experience
- Fast time-to-market (launch a branded, compliant, full-featured service in around 90-days!)
Set-Top Box Solutions
Through NCTC’s supplier partnerships, members can access managed cutting-edge set-top box (STB) solutions designed specifically for operators, as well as popular retail-based set-top box solutions at wholesale pricing. NCTC STB solutions offer seamless entertainment experiences, including the members’ managed PayTV and OTT video services and the growing options of direct-to-consumer over-the-top services – all while ensuring strong performance and reliability. NCTC’s managed set-top box solutions include back-office tools that help members better support their customers and the latest technologies to enhance members’ customer experience.
Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Solutions
Members must continue to adapt to meet the ever-changing demands of consumers in the video and entertainment ecosystem. With the increasing availability of direct-to-consumer video services over the internet, it can be challenging for consumers to find the content they want to watch and manage their various streaming subscriptions. Through NCTC’s DTC partnerships, members can access tools that help customers identify which streaming platforms offer the content they desire and assist in customers acquiring subscriptions to DTC OTT services with revenue share and/or bounty referral fees paid to the member.
TV Everywhere Authentication & Authorization
Watch TV Everywhere (WTVE) is NCTC’s quick-to-market, low-cost solution that enables members to offer their Pay-TV subscribers access to the cable television content to which they subscribe via authentication to their programming partners. With WTVE, subscribers can enjoy their favorite shows via programmer apps and internet sites on any internet-connected device, whether at home or on the go. Not only can members set up WTVE through NCTC, but we also provide helpful post-launch support, including marketing resources, communications on updates, and outage alerts.
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