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NEXTV is a
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provider that delivers digital television services via
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. It launched in 2007 and is owned by Ethnic Channels Group, a Canadian ethnic broadcaster. NEXTV offers an array of multicultural channels to subscribers, via a set-top box and high speed Internet connection. In 2012, Ethnic Channels Group acquired a BDU license for the Greater Toronto Area. ''NOTE: Service ended December 31, 2021 according to their website.''


Requirements

NEXTV delivers video and audio to the subscriber's home using their existing high speed internet connection. In order to receive the services offered by NEXTV, consumers require a high-speed
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connection with a speed of at least 5.0Mbit/s and a set-top box which can be purchased in local stores.


Resources


The face of ethnic media
(Interview with Slava Levin -ECG & NEXTV)
OTT A Major Challenge to Satellite, Ethnic Channels Group Says
(Interview with Slava Levin - Co-founder and CEO of Ethnic Channels Group)
New Sports Channel Wants to Play in Canada


See also

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IPTV Internet Protocol television (IPTV) is the delivery of television content over Internet Protocol (IP) networks. This is in contrast to delivery through traditional terrestrial, satellite, and cable television formats. Unlike downloaded media, ...
* Ethnic Channels Group Broadband Streaming television in Canada Mass media companies of Canada 2007 establishments in Ontario Companies based in Markham, Ontario {{Canada-media-company-stub