WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone (NYSE: WOW) says it now offers its IP-based WOW! tv+ IP-based video service to customers in its Cleveland and Mid-Michigan markets.
"Consumers want choices. They want to determine when, where and how they consume information and entertainment," said Teresa Elder, CEO of WOW!. "We're seeing seismic shifts in the industry and WOW! tv+ is one more way our customers can seek news and entertainment on their terms. As efficient use of our broadband network becomes more important, moving to an IP-based video service makes perfect sense and provides our customers with an enhanced viewing experience."
WOW! says its Android TV-based IP platform enables it to more efficiently leverage its broadband network, enjoy quick and easy contactless installs, and support Internet of Things devices. The service includes live channel packages, cloud DVR, and access to the service provider’s library of on-demand content. Netflix access is integrated into the platform, while other streaming services can be access via the Google Play Store without changing inputs. Customers can access these features and content via a voice remote with Google Assistant.
The rollout follows a similar launch in Columbus, OH (see "WOW! launches IP-based video service in Columbus, OH"). WOW! offers services in 19 markets, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast, including Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia.