FAQs How much does the US Education TV network platform cost? Please contact us at info@useducationtv.com to see if your school qualifies for our free platform. Us Education TV will also pay for a free membership to Student Television Network. Click here to join now! Do we have to hire expensive Media Professionals to run the network? No! In fact, the system and framework are specifically designed to allow high school and college students take ownership and run it! Not only will you be functioning with virtually no expense, but providing a vocational skill to your own students. What kind of training and staff is required to operate the network? The training is minimal, especially for those schools/districts with existing technical programs. For the initial setup you will need to set aside 30-45 minutes in which you will be establishing the look and feel of your own network to include logos, colors and images . The last training session will guide you through uploading videos and live streaming if applicable. As always we have online tutorials that will be available to assist you on your own time by clicking here Is Tech Support available and are there any fees associated? The tech support is part of the package; therefore, 100% FREE! As the network of schools expands, you will have access not only to our tech support 24/7, but you will have access to a learning community of our member schools to lean on for ideas and support. What are the technical requirements for the public to view our broadcasts? To view live audio and video feeds being streamed from Flash Media Server or FVSS, you will need:- Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher- For H.264 and AAC support: Adobe Flash Player 9 Update 3 or later required- Normal DSL, Cable Modem or satellite internet will be sufficient in order to watch the networks. What are the equipment requirements for our school broadcast? We have a recommended list of tested equipment that will provide the best SD and HD quality video. To view the list of equipment that we have personally tested and approved click here. After setting up our network are there any additional costs? Outside of the equipment needed to properly produce video content there are no charges. We cover all the bandwidth and storage fees associated with the network. How can our network be customized for our school? With our network package you will be able to customize your site with your own choice of colors and will have the ability to upload your logo/images as well. You will also have access to our enterprise ad server to run your own ad campaigns on your site, all at no extra cost! Do we need a special license to operate the network? No. However you will need to check the advertising laws for your state. There are some instances where public access channels cannot receive money for advertising when receiving federal funding for their school. Will we be subject to any special taxes for operating the network? There are no taxes for online operations except for the items sold within the e-commerce solution if applicable. How and where will our content (Intellectual Property) be archived? Any content that is uploaded to our servers for VOD will remain yours. It is suggested that you also keep a copy of your content stored locally. At no time does our company take control of your content and monetize it. Will we be the sole owner of our produced content? Yes. You are the sole owner of all content produced, uploaded and streamed through the network. What will be the legal relationship between the school/district and US Education TV? We are a provider of an online video broadcast/website platform. All content is controlled by the school. We are not responsible for said content. Featured School American Heritage School This year alone American Heritage has won an unprecedented 45 awards, and we expect more to come! See More