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Streaming

What Is Streaming?

Streaming refers to any media content – live or recorded – delivered to computers and mobile devices via the internet and played back in real-time. Podcasts, webcasts, movies, TV shows, and music videos are common forms of streaming content.

Interested in TV Streaming Service?

Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative (MLEC) is partnering up with Consolidated Telecommunications Company (CTC) to bring TV service to our members. Take a look at their prices or contact CTC at (800) 753-9104 or (218) 454-1234.

StreamTV service will be billed separately by their office.

CTC StreamTV

  • Essential Package: $45.50 per month
  • Enhanced Package: $126.00 per month
  • Ultimate Package: $141.00 per month
  • En Espanol: $4.75 per month
  • Stream TV Features:
    • Whole Home DVR – Watching TV on your own schedule has never been so easy. With Whole Home DVR, you can record all of your favorite shows and watch them on any TV in the house with a CTC set-top box.
    • watchTVeverywhere – Now your TV goes wherever you go with watchTVeverywhere. With StreamTV, you have the flexibility to watch TV on your time, on just about any device, just about anywhere. To see what channels are available with watchTVeverywhere, see our channel lineup.
    • Replay TV – If you’ve ever sat down to watch TV and the show you wanted to watch was already halfway over, Replay TV is for you. 60 channels are available 6 hours into the past without having to record them from DVR. Just turn on the channel and press rewind. Replay TV is available with HD and DVR service.

For additional features, please contact CTC at (800) 753-9104 or (218) 454-1234 or on the CTC Website.

All pricing is per month. Taxes, fees, and surcharges not included in pricing.

How Does Streaming Work?

All you need to stream music, video, and other types of media is a reliable and fast high-speed Internet connection, access or subscription to a streaming service or app, and a compatible device.

Streaming Devices

There are several streaming devices available including Smart TVs, tablets, computers, and smartphones.

Streaming Applications

Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Paramount, YouTube TV, and several others are some of the best and most popular streaming services with apps you can access on the go. Each is associated with its own monthly subscription fees.

Internet for Streaming

Streaming requires a certain amount of speed for optimal performance. Many video streaming services offer minimum speed recommendations based on the quality of content resolution. The higher the resolution like 4K, the more speed is needed for virtually flawless music and movie streaming.