HBNTV is a web‑only streaming service that aggregates Haitian music, movies, news and user‑generated video into a single platform for viewers in the United States and Canada. It delivers 24/7 live and on‑demand HLS streams via a CDN, supports community‑authored channels, and provides secure user accounts with personalized watchlists and partner integration tools.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Haitian residents and diaspora in the United States and Canada have limited access to a unified, on‑demand video platform that aggregates Haitian music, movies, news, and community‑generated content. Existing services are fragmented across multiple channels, making it difficult for viewers to discover culturally relevant programming in one place.
Solution
HBNTV delivers a dedicated streaming service that consolidates Haitian‑focused entertainment and information into a single, web‑based platform. Leveraging HLS Push technology, the service provides continuous 24/7 live and on‑demand video streams that are accessible from any internet‑connected device without the need for dedicated apps. The platform supports community‑authored channels, allowing members of the North American Haitian community to upload and curate content, thereby expanding the programming library organically. Integrated user accounts enable personalized watchlists, notifications, and secure access to premium channels. HBNTV also offers partner integration tools for cultural organizations and media producers to broadcast announcements and events directly to the audience. All content is delivered via a scalable CDN architecture that ensures low latency and high availability across the target regions.
Target Audience
The primary audience consists of Haitian individuals and families residing in the United States and Canada who seek culturally relevant video content, as well as Haitian community organizations and independent creators who want to distribute their programming to this diaspora.
Features
- HLS Push streaming pipeline delivering low‑latency, adaptive bitrate video 24/7 across multiple channels (music, movies, news, kids)
- Web‑only delivery model with responsive UI, eliminating the need for native mobile apps
- Community‑authored content portal that lets registered users upload, schedule, and manage their own video channels
- Secure user authentication and profile management for personalized recommendations and watchlists
- CDN‑backed distribution ensuring consistent playback quality for viewers in the US and Canada
- Partner API for cultural institutions to push live announcements, events, and sponsored programming
- Built‑in analytics dashboard tracking viewership metrics, engagement, and content performance for creators and partners
- Compliance with standard privacy and data protection practices, including encrypted data transmission