University TV

University TV services are a competitive differentiator.

As institutions of higher education seek to attract students, university TV technology is playing a key role in achieving competitive differentiation.

Today’s collegians are the most tech-savvy students in history. Not only do they demand ubiquitous high-speed Internet access and seamless WiFi connectivity, they want rich media in their classrooms and libraries—as well as dorm room TV that rivals the viewing experience they enjoy at home. To successfully compete for enrollment, higher education institutions should invest in college cable services that can meet or exceed the expectations of these highly connected students.

What university students want from their TV experiences.

Students entering college today are digital natives – they’ve never known a world without smart phones, WiFi and social media. When it comes to TV, these young adults often prefer to watch on smart phones in the cafeteria, tablets in common rooms and laptops at their desks. To deliver on these expectations, universities need new technologies that provide several key benefits.

• Anywhere access: University TV solutions must give students access to live TV wherever they are on campus, with expansive channel lineups featuring local channels and regional sports networks.
• Ease of use: The right solution should allow students to restart programs and pick up where they left off as they watch TV shows and on-demand movies.
• Flexible device options: TV technology should allow students to use iOS or Android mobile devices and tablets as well as laptops, desktops or Roku devices.
• Personalized experiences: The ability to customize menus and create favorites will deliver the level of personalization that students expect.
• Low capital expenditure: Superior offerings must provide extensive programming without the need to purchase or maintain new equipment.

Improving university TV services with SpectrumU.

As a provider of fiber-based services to many of America’s largest educational institutions, Spectrum Enterprise offers university TV services that help increase student satisfaction and provide a rich, high-definition viewing experience for classrooms, dorm TV and campus common areas. Delivered via a privately owned fiber network, Spectrum Enterprise university TV services provide HDTV solutions in packages that can be tailored for the specific needs of any institution.

SpectrumU TV is an IPTV video streaming service that delivers live TV to iOS and Android smartphones and tablets over existing on-campus WiFi networks. Streaming a large variety of channel lineups and on-demand shows and movies to student devices, this university TV solution engages students with the exciting mobile viewing experience they crave.

Benefits of SpectrumU University TV include:

• Greater flexibility: Students can watch content on iOS, Android and Roku devices as well as on laptops, desktops and tablets, Apple TV and Chromecast.
• Reliability: SpectrumU is not susceptible to the weather-related disruptions that often plague satellite TV programming.
• Easy installation: Delivered over a private and dedicated IP connection, SpectrumU requires no expensive head-end or transcoding equipment and no installation of intrusive systems or new platforms. The technology integrates directly with the school’s existing wired or wireless network.
• Fast set up: Students can start watching their favorite shows and movies quickly and easily with this university TV offering. Using their university credentials, students can connect to programming via the SpectrumU app or a browser.
• Exceptional service: SpectrumU offers 24/7/365 support online, via phone, or through local certified technicians, relieving the campus IT teams of the burden of ongoing maintenance.

Additional TV and Internet solutions from Spectrum Enterprise

Along with university TV solutions, Spectrum Enterprise offers additional Internet and TV technologies that support BYOD in schools of all sizes and help higher ed institutions deliver on the expectations of a tech-savvy student population.

• Dedicated Fiber Internet: Spectrum Enterprise Dedicated Fiber Internet delivers reliable, high-performance connections with fast symmetrical speeds up to 100 Gbps delivered over a private fiber network.
• Managed WiFi: Spectrum Enterprise Managed WiFi service provides fast and reliable WiFi throughout campus locations. University students, faculty and staff can enjoy connectivity anywhere on campus, while campus IT teams can shift the burden of managing WiFi connections to Spectrum Enterprise experts.
• Fiber Connect Plus: As an alternative university TV option, Spectrum Enterprise Fiber Connect Plus TV provides reliable programming without in-room equipment. This Spectrum Enterprise offering delivers HDTV programming with a direct connection from a cable wall outlet to TVs in dorm rooms, common rooms and classrooms, eliminating the need for in-room equipment. Fiber Connect Plus offers more than 200 popular HD channels including ESPN, MTV, Comedy Central and CNN. Institutions can insert campus-specific programming like digital bulletin boards into their university TV package, managing the viewing experience with easy-to-use tools.

Why choose Spectrum Enterprise?

Spectrum Enterprise provides highly scalable fiber technology solutions for the largest organizations, institutions and communication service providers in the nation. With a wholly owned fiber network that’s designed for growth, we offer dependable, reliable Internet services and networking solutions designed for hybrid clouds and edge computing. Our voice and unified communications technology helps meet new demands with scalable and reliable communication services. In addition to university TV services, our portfolio includes TV offerings for businesses in hospitality, healthcare, government and other industries. 

While our customers value our industry-leading solutions, they also appreciate our expertise, our experience and our ability to serve as a technology partner. Our teams design solutions that fulfill our clients’ unique technology needs. With Spectrum Enterprise, organizations across all industries have access to the technologies they need to respond to rapidly changing demands and stay several steps ahead of the competition.

FAQs

What is university TV?

University TV includes services and technologies for incorporating educational and informative TV and video in classrooms and common areas, and for providing students with access to entertainment experiences in their dorm rooms and on their personal devices.

What are the benefits of providing superior university TV?

Today’s university students expect to stream content anywhere, anytime, on any device. By fulfilling these expectations with superior university TV technology, higher ed institutions can enhance campus life, increase student satisfaction and differentiate the student experience from other institutions.