Belmont, Calif. – Alternative multichannel TV service provider
whose hybrid system uses both broadcast
and broadband delivery platforms to the home, said Thursday that its Select service
package is now available in 36 markets in 23 states.
Starting at $4.99 per month, the service is said to offer
subscribers a more affordable alternative to satellite, cable and telco TV
service providers, while maintaining access to top shows, DVR recording and
on-demand content.
The Sezmi system price starts at $149 and includes a personalized
DVR with capacity for up to 1,400 hours of programming, and a digital TV
receiver that receives local over-the-air HD and SD TV broadcasts and connects
to an established broadband service in the home for Internet carried options.
The $4.99 month subscription includes:
• DVR recording and playback from a 1TB hard drive;
• TV reception through an integrated over-the-air TV antenna and
receiver;
• expansive on-demand TV
and movie offerings;
• access to online video
through YouTube, podcasts and other online video fare via a broadband
connection;
• personalized content
recorded and organized on the system for each member of the household (Sezmi
also searches all of the available content and makes program recommendations);
and
• a program guide to find and tune programs.
Beginning in late 2010, Sezmi said it will offer a second
subscription option that will include a lineup of the most-watched cable
channels.
Those who are interested in the expanded offering can subscribe
to Sezmi Select now, and upgrade their service tier once the cable network
programming becomes available in their market.
Customers can see if their address qualifies for service at
, where they can also order a
system.
Sezmi equipment is also carried on
.
