[opendtv] Re: > 'Game of Thrones' Streaming Problems Add to Cord-Cutting Dilemma | Fox News
- From: Craig Birkmaier <brewmastercraig@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 22:59:31 -0400
On Apr 27, 2016, at 9:50 PM, Manfredi, Albert E
<albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Craig Birkmaier wrote:
There was no information in the article that stated the problem
was with CDNs.
Really Craig? Did the article say that the problem only related to servers
used for Game of Thrones streaming, or did the article say that ISP networks
were saturated?
And what do CDNs consist of, Craig?
It said BOTH.
The HBO authentication servers were not able to handle the load, as reported by
thousands of TVE customers (HBO Go). And...
There were also problems for those using the $15-a-month HBO Now standalone
streaming service. HBO Now subscribers trying to watch "Game of Thrones"
reported issues including an inability to log into their accounts, buffering
problems, and intermittent outages. Those posting on social media seemed to
be using smart TVs, game consoles, and other devices, so it would appear the
problem was with HBO's servers.
Craig might also pay attention to the Washington Post article
Monty posted, and perhaps take up arguing with the author.
Totally unrelated.
Not unrelated to other recent threads. Why don't you argue with the author
that MVPDs use MPEG 2 TS and QAM and not IP, and that's why the FCC box is
required?
Because it is totally unrelated to the subject. The issue is that when there is
very heavy demand, some OTT sites are having QOS problems due to issues with
their servers and Internet provisioning.
The MVPD networks are not having QOS problems because of the design of their
systems. All digital systems need boxes, or a TV with the "box" integrated.
The FCC debacle is another discussion?
Regards
Craig
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