Multichannel Video Programming Distributors
Multichannel Video Programming Distributors(MVPDs)
It is equivalent to MSO (multiple system operator) in Korea.
Comcast, Uverse, DirectTV, FIOS, etc. :: T-broad, CJ, HCN, etc.
They make money . . . from
triple play
.
from subscribers (who pays monthly bill) for bundled channels (TV subscription)
also they sell broadband internet connection, too. (Internet subscription)
also they sell telephone (landline), too. (landline subscription)
local advertisement sales
cord cutters: TV, but, not the Internet
Increasing cord cutters :: They embrace the
OTT
1)
in their services (including netflix in their package, for example).
1)
Over The Top — the industry term for signals carried over the open internet