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story category Qwest's Half-Hearted TV Efforts
Wants MS portal to be cornerstone of video delivery
(old news - 11:57AM Monday Jul 16 2007)
tags: Video · business · telco · content · TVIP
As we noted last week, Qwest is now offering broadband customers free Microsoft OneCare security software (usually $50), as well as a new Live-driven portal and webmail service. Now comes hints that Qwest is going to try to use the platform as a major part of their video delivery strategy:
Yost said Windows Live represents a "key part" of the company's video strategy. But he reiterated the close relationship the company has with satellite TV provider DirecTV Group Inc. (DTV). While DirecTV brings live content, he said Windows Live could be an outlet for more "specialized programming."
While AT&T and Verizon are spending billions on deploying new technology to offer video services, Qwest has taken a wait-and-see approach when it comes to a broad assault on the TV business. Qwest does offer video services via fiber and VDSL to a limited number of development communities.

Update: Note that today the company did announce they've upgraded network capacity.

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raptor1418
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·Mesa Networks

Qwest Choice TV

The limited areas for the Qwest Choice™ TV are Denver and Phoenix. And just having a zip code in those areas does not mean you will be able to get the service

To go along with the article I really hate the fact how Qwest is really taking a sit back and see what happens approach for the next broadband and Video Services. Since they are the only Telco provider in the area for me it means I won't see any form of HD TV other than DTV or Comcast which I favor neither at the moment.
permalink · 2007-07-16 13:20:16 · Reply to this
Jonbo298

join:2004-01-12
Council Bluffs, IA

Re: Qwest Choice TV

The problem on Qwest's end is that they are just emerging out of debt and finally making a more steady profit. If Qwest/USWest didn't have such corrupt CEO's and whatnot, they'd have more cash laying around to do what AT&T and Verizon are doing.

Unfortunately, until they see which one benefits most from VZW/at&t, they do have to take a wait and see approach. I don't like it but if you look at it from a business standpoint, you can't go blowing money on "unproven" (yes, bad word but its all I can think of) things in case it comes back and bites you in the arse
permalink · 2007-07-16 13:40:57 · Print · Reply to this
hottboiinnc
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join:2003-10-15
Cleveland, OH
·Time Warner Cable
·buckeye cable

Re: Qwest Choice TV

If they don't want to wait and see about VZ/AT&T they could always go and start buying up mom and pop Cable companies in their area. Easy way to get into the business and expand their services; especially outside of the DSLAM. Also it could mean FTTN already.
permalink · 2007-07-16 14:30:00 · Reply to this

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Joshua
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Phoenix, AZ

 I have used some peoples Qwest Choice TV services when visiting their house. I must say the UI definitely needs improvement. The UI looks like it was designed in 1970, hopefully this new "MS interface" will look something along the lines of coming from this era.
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permalink · 2007-07-16 15:08:00 · Reply to this

winrip

join:2000-02-25
Denver, CO

Re: Qwest Choice TV

"The UI looks like it was designed in 1970"

As someone that's been in their CO's, including COMAIN (what a train wreck), and supported the engineers designing the COs with COEFM I am not entirely supprised. There isn't a thing this company does to innovate. They are stuck in the late seventies and early 80's. I'm affraid if I signed up for that service all I'd see are old Dallas and Falcon Crest re-runs. "The spirit of service INACTION" is right. Like how they changed that slogan real fast too.
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permalink · 2007-07-17 21:34:12 · Print · Reply to this
redone21

join:2007-07-16
Maricopa, AZ

Qwests-HalfHearted-TV-Eff

just think of what you have sitting at your sni,19mb nice huh! but you wont see any of it for vdsl or hdtv! lol way to go qwest......
permalink · 2007-08-13 16:31:20 · Reply to this
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