“ …the emergence of alternative TV service Sezmi and [others] could convince people that the cable bill—is an expense they can live without.”

“The Sezmi platform and expertise enable service providers to rapidly deliver next-generation television services over cheaper broadband infrastructure.”

“Sezmi bills itself as the only hybrid player providing both over-the-air broadcast and OTT Internet support end-to-end. That capability makes Sezmi an argument against both the traditional cable TV model and fiber-intensive network build-outs.”

“Importantly, the YTL deal also provides a possible glimpse of Sezmi's value as a partner to domestic U.S. carriers rolling out 4G service who might seek to offer a competitive over the top TV service.”

“The deal in Malaysia, and in many less-developed areas of the world, fits Sezmi's play perfectly, allowing it to really show what it's capable of doing.”

“[Don’t] be surprised if local broadcast TV also morphs into a hybrid CDN technology simply by leveraging the spectrum one step beyond current mobile television efforts. Today Sezmi, to some degree, is doing an outstanding job of filling this void.”

“Sezmi provides consumers with greater control over how they purchase and view content via a unique and personal television viewing experience.”

“Sezmi far exceeded my expectations. I feel like I’m enjoying my DVR time-shifting experience while paying for the content I actually consume.”

“[Sezmi], hoping to win over people who might want a cheaper or more diverse alternative to cable and satellite service.”

“In a rapidly evolving era when U.S. cable and satellite operators are competing fiercely to deliver personalized, portable TV, Sezmi offers a fresh alternative at a fraction of the cost.”

“The allure of the service is that it allows people looking to dump cable a relatively simple solution that's all contained in one package.”

“A new TV service will debut in Northeast Ohio on Monday targeted at those tired of paying for programming they never watch.”

“After launching its hybrid TV service in Los Angeles last February, Sezmi now says it will roll out its services in 10 more U.S. cities.”

“I've been covering Sezmi for over 3 years, and from a technical and product standpoint, I continue to be impressed with what it has accomplished, especially for a 1.0 launch.”

“Their vision is solid, and more holistic than most, likely embodying the future of home entertainment by aggregating multiple content sources within a personalized presentation for each family member (or housemate).”

“Consumers are frustrated with the current services that are available, and not just from a pricing standpoint,” [Sezmi Co-Founder and President, Phil] Wiser said. “It's still hard to just turn on the TV and find something to watch,” which, he said, is “unacceptable” in an age when it's so easy to browse the Internet for content.”

“The best part? To get started all you have to do is buy and sign up for this at your local Best Buy, head home, and plug it all in yourself. No more 5 hour windows to meet your cable guy.”