The convergence between traditional media and new digital media is a fact that has been intensifying for years. It is becoming more and more common to watch television on the computer or mobile devices, and surf the internet from televisions. And in case anyone had any doubts about it now YouTube, a one hundred percent online service, announces the creation of its own new streaming TV service, thus confirming previous rumors that the company intended to launch its own service to broadcast both traditional television content and its own online content.
YouTube goes to pay TV and streaming
In an event that has been held in the city of Los Angeles (California, United States), YouTube has officially announced the creation of its own streaming television service. In a very similar way to other companies and services such as Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, etc., YouTube's new streaming TV service will allow subscribers to access the content of on-demand television networks.
With a release Posted on YouTube's own blog, the company explained and justified its plans to create YouTube TV, a service for users who want to "see what they want, when they want, how they want, without compromise":
There is no question that people love television, from live sports to breaking news, comedies and dramas. But the truth is that there are many limitations in how you watch television today. Unlike online video, people cannot watch TV when they want, on any screen and on their terms, without compromise. Consumers have made it clear that they want live TV without all the hassle. They don't want to worry about filling up their DVR. They don't want to miss a big game or their favorite show because they are on the go. They tell us that they want television to be more like YouTube.
Well, we have good news! We are bringing the best of the YouTube experience to live television. To do this, we have worked closely with our network and affiliate partners to evolve television as we watch today.
Meet YouTube TV. Is a live TV designed for the YouTube generation: those who want to see what they want, when they want, how they want, without compromise.
Not many details have yet been made public about this new YouTube offering however, we already know that a single subscription to the platform will allow the creation of up to six accounts / profiles that will work independently (In the style of Netflix) in such a way that the different members of the household can enjoy personalized experiences receiving suggestions and accessing the programs, series, movies, documentaries that interest them the most.
Continuing with those few but interesting details revealed so far, YouTube has also communicated that the price of the service will be 35 dollars per month, which will give access to major networks such as NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX, and to "around 30 of the largest cable channels."
In its early days, YouTube TV started with notable content gaps
According to experts who know you of the American audiovisual scene, the new service of YouTube TV includes big names in cable television in the country, however, it starts with important absences. Thus, the streaming service will not have Viacom channels, among which are some as successful in and outside the United States as Comedy Central or MTV. Nor will it offer content from Turner Broadcasting channels such as CNN, TNT or TBS. Also missing are A + E Network, AMC Networks and Discovery Communications.
As you may have already deduced, YouTube TV will only be available in the United States however, we assume that the company's plans are not limited to this market and will begin, if it has not already done so, to negotiate to expand to other territories. Let him prepare when he arrives in Spain and has to negotiate.
