Live streaming costs is one of the topics we are most often asked to explain, so here’s my stab at outlining the factors involved from a PlanetStream point of view. Obviously you’ve also got to provide cameras, other hardware and an internet connection. Here goes: The hardest thing to figure out is how many viewers [...]

Decided it was time to top up my understanding of PlanetStream’s live streaming service and so spent some time with the fount of all such knowledge, PlanetStream’s very own Matt Pygram. He started off by explaining how you can simply reduce the process to three elements: A camera A computer An internet connection The camera [...]

For some time now, streaming has been used as a means for ministries and faith groups to reach their followers, particularly when this would otherwise not be possible, whether due to the widespread nature of a following or simply because some cannot make it to a place of worship.

A Live Stream is audio/video media streamed in real time, there is usually a delay of between 5 and 30 seconds depending on the viewers available bandwidth. As a Content Delivery Network, PlanetStream are able to provide professional Live Event Streaming services – if you are planning a Live Event or would just like more [...]

PlanetStream were recently contacted by Holton New Media who had a requirement to stream a conference live across the web. After successfully hosting the event for our clients, PlanetStream spoke to Steve Holton, Partner of Holton New Media, about the company, their needs and his feedback about the service received: “…We are web developers for [...]

I was asked the ultimate question … Why PlanetStream? by a prospect who was considering using us for live streaming. Here are the ELEVEN reasons I came up with: Wide choice of formats – Windows Media Player, Flash, RealPlayer. Help with setup, encoding, “tricks of the trade”. UK based service – US based servers are [...]

It’s quite difficult to "guesstimate" costs for video streaming but I am often asked for a general idea of costs involved. What follows is my current best stab at it. The costs of streaming live events are a function of the duration of the events and the maximum number of concurrent viewers the client wishes [...]

Getting more and more requests for internet Radio and TV hosting so thought a quick post might help. The cost of an “always on” service, suitable for an internet TV or Radio channel, is based on just 2 factors, the bit rate of the broadcast and the maximum number of concurrent listeners or viewers. the [...]

Many business owners are benefiting from one-to-one coaching from Business Coaches, helping them to grow their businesses, free up their time and plan their future exit from the the business. Highly respected franchises such as Action Coaching and Ology have spearheaded this and traditionally have delivered the service via monthly face to face coaching sessions [...]