Indiana Operator Combines Streaming and Linear Video Service

NEW LISBON, Ind. - Sept. 23, 2020 - PRLog -- For New Lisbon Broadband and Communications in Indiana, it was never a question of not being in the video business, but what would be the best way to meet the needs of their video customers now, and for years to come. NLBC decided to go with the MG-TV solution from Innovative Systems because they have successfully developed a single platform technology that blends IPTV with live streaming.

According to NLBC CEO John Greene, people are still buying televisions at a record pace, and not to check email or to surf the internet. Greene believes consumers have not lost their interest in video, but they do want the best experience possible, whether from traditional IPTV or over-the-top streaming.  Greene says that rural video providers are at a crossroads now because a segment of customers want to cut the cord, but a larger segment of older customers just want to push a button on their remote and watch TV. Greene who has been using the HLS streaming component of MG-TV, says that the experience rivals YouTube TV, and in some cases is better. One advantage of live streaming from a local provider is live customer service according to Greene, saying that the live national streamers do not offer that personal experience that rural consumers are accustom to.

Single-Source Support Tools for HLS and IPTV are a Must          Greene says that a huge advantage of having the Innovative product is that technicians can support both delivery methods from the same subscriber management system on the InnoStream™ platform.  With a greater emphasis on minimizing service calls these days, Greene says anything that can be done with a mouse click instead of a truck roll reduces costs and protects the health of our technicians and our customers.

About New Lisbon Broadband and Communications
Servicing East Central Indiana, NLBC offers business and residential services that include broadband, video, and voice solutions. Visit: www.nlbc.com

About Innovative Systems
Innovative Systems is a leading vendor of solutions for North American communications providers with over 800 deployed systems. eLation™, our OSS solution, includes integrated billing, financials, staking, and mapping. The InnoStream™ MG-TV is our one-platform approach to video solutions such as Middleware, VOD, Cloud DVR, Restart TV, Live Streaming, Conditional Access, and the new IS-5041W set-top box.  The APMAX™ hardware platform provides enhanced voice and hosted business solutions. For more information, visit www.innovsys.com