FAQ for Streaming on PTGNETWORK.COM

 

What size computer do I need?

What operating software do I need?

Do I need any special Cards in my computer?

What kind of Internet connection do I need?

Do I need a website?

Do I stream my content from my website?

Can I stream my services live?

Can people watch my content anytime?

How do I know if any one watches my program?

How long does it take to get this service operating?

How much does it cost?

How do I make payment?.

What does the Basic Service include?

Will people watch my programs?

What can I do to direct viewers to my programs?

Will someone assist in getting this setup and working?

 
What size computer do I need?                                back to the top
  Preferably a Pentium 4 processor

What operating software do I need?                       back to the top

  Windows XP
Do I need any special Cards installed in my computer?

 

Yes, you’ll need a Capture Card which should cost less than $100.

A Lan card which comes with most computers allowing you to connect to the internet.                             back to the top

What kind of Internet connection do I need?

 

You can stream low quality audio with a dial up connection, but you should have a broadband connection with an upload speed of 200K or higher for the best results.

Do I need a website.                                                    back to the top
  Yes, you’ll need a website to host the links to your content.

Do I stream my content from my website?

 

You host the hyperlinks on your site,  but the actual content will be streaming from our server.  Most websites cannot sustain multiple viewers at once, this is the reason you need a server with a larger bandwidth.

Can I stream my services live?                                 back to the top

  Yes.
Can people watch my content anytime.
  Yes,  if you have it on our PTGNETWORK server it can be viewed 24 hour a day.                                 back to the top
How do I know if anyone watches my program.
 

We provide you with a login page which furnishes you instant information supplied by the viewer.

How long does it take to get this service operating?
  Once you have your high speed connection and computer, you can be streaming in a matter of a few hours at the most.
How much does it cost?                                             back to the top
  There is a $200 setup charge plus $200 per month for the basic service.
How do I make payment?                                            back to the top
  A current credit card is required for payment. And is automatically charged the first of every month.
What Does the Basic Service include?
 

Basic service includes 100 GB bandwidth and 5 GB of storage.  A chart is located at the bottom of this page to help interpret these measurements in hours.

Will people watch my programs?                               back to the top
  If they know how to find you.
What can I do to direct viewers to my programs?
  One of the most important components to the success of any website is traffic and the greatest gift to produce this is a consistent email system.                            back to the top
Will someone assist in getting this setup and working?
  This is included in the setup cost.                 back to the top

 

 

BASIC SERVICE

Service Type

Bit Rate

Band-

width

Storage

Archived

 Hours

Viewing Hours

Cost

Live

Streaming

or

On-Demand

300k

100GB

5GB

39 Hrs.

780 Hrs.

$200 Month

200k

100GB

5GB

66 Hrs.

1300 Hrs.

If the 100GB bandwidth allocation is exceeded, then you will be moved to the next bracket in increments of 25GB, at $40 per 25GB.  More storage is available for an additional $100 in increments of 5GB.                                                                                back to the top