Telly’s "free" ad-based TVs make notable revenue—when they’re actually delivered

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Telly, a US-based startup, has been touting its innovative "free" ad-supported TVs as a game-changer in the consumer electronics market. The company's dual-screen design, which features ads on both screens even when users aren't actively watching, was touted as a major selling point. However, it appears that Telly's "free" promise may be more of a marketing gimmick than a reality.

According to recent reports, only 35,000 of the 500,000 TVs promised for shipment have actually been delivered to customers. Several issues are contributing to this slow rollout, including poor shipping and manufacturing quality control problems with suppliers like Foxconn.

Online complaints from users have highlighted numerous technical difficulties, such as broken devices arriving at customer's doors, along with concerns over data tracking and invasive uses of the TV's integrated camera and mic. Some experts argue that while Telly's ad-based business model may be starting to show its value, it also raises significant questions about user privacy and the long-term sustainability of such models.

Despite these challenges, Telly has reportedly generated $22 million in annualized revenue from advertising, with an average revenue per user (ARPU) of around $52. This compares favorably to other TV companies, but may not be sustainable if issues with quality control and manufacturing are not addressed.

The question remains whether Telly's innovative concept can overcome the inevitable challenges that come with scaling a new product and business model. For now, it seems that Telly is facing an uphill battle in delivering on its promise of free, ad-supported TVs to customers around the world.
 
i dont know if telly's idea was genius or just a wild gamble 🤔. they seem so caught up in getting their 'free' ads out there that theyre sacrificing customer satisfaction and quality control. 35k out of 500k shipped is pretty pathetic, especially when you consider how much marketing hype went into this whole thing 📺. and yeah, the data tracking and camera/mic issues are straight up concerning 🚫. on one hand, $22m in revenue from ads is a nice chunk change 💸, but on the other hand, that's not gonna keep telly afloat if they dont get their act together 🔥.
 
Ugh, I'm so annoyed by this! 🙄 They're calling these TVs "free" but really they're just not living up to their promises. 500k TVs promised and only 35k have shipped? Come on! And now people are complaining about broken devices, data tracking issues... it's just not right. I get that ads can be a good revenue stream, but at what cost to user privacy? It's like Telly is more worried about making bank than making decent products. And don't even get me started on the manufacturing quality control problems. Foxconn is already a huge issue with them... poor quality stuff ending up in customers' hands. This whole "innovative" concept of theirs just seems like a marketing ploy to me. Can't they just focus on getting the basics right? 🤦‍♂️
 
🤔 I've been saying this for ages... Telly's "free" ads thingy sounds like a clever way to get our attention, but at what cost? 🤑 Those 35k out of 500k TVs ain't even shipped yet and they're already having issues with quality control? That's some sketchy stuff right there! And don't even get me started on the camera and mic thing... it's like they wanna be recording everything we do on our TVs! 😳 I mean, what's the real purpose of all these ads? Is it just to make us click on 'em or is it somethin' more sinister goin' on? 🤯 They say $22 million in revenue from ads, but how long can that last when people start realizin' they're bein' tracked and surveilled 24/7? 📊 It's all about the Benjamins, folks... but at what price to our personal freedom? 💸
 
🤔 I mean, think about it... back in my day, we didn't need all these fancy TVs with ads on them. We were happy with just a regular ol' TV that played our favorite shows and had some basic channels. And you know what? It was affordable! Not like this Telly business, where you gotta pay for the ad-free option. I'm not saying it's bad, but is $52 an ARPU too much to ask from people who just wanna watch their fave shows in peace?

And what's with all these concerns about data tracking and cameras? In my day, we didn't have to worry about that stuff. We just turned off the TV when we were done watching or went to bed. Nowadays it seems like everyone's worried about being watched 24/7. I'm not saying it's bad, but can't they just give us a simple option to turn it off? 🤷‍♂️

I do think Telly's got some potential, though. They're trying something new and innovative, even if it's not perfect yet. Maybe they'll figure out the kinks and make it work in the long run. But for now, I'm gonna stick with my trusty ol' DVD player... 😊
 
🤔 I'm not sure if all this fuss about "free" ads on a TV is worth it... I mean, 35k out of 500k shipped? That's like, what, 7% delivery rate? And now people are complaining about broken devices and invasive camera/mic usage? 📹👀 Come on, can't they just focus on making a quality product for once?

I do think the ad-based model has its perks, but at what cost to user privacy? I'm not sure I want my TV watching me back, if you know what I mean 😬. And $22 million in revenue isn't bad, but it's still a drop in the bucket compared to the hundreds of millions Telly could be making with better quality control.

It just goes to show that even the most innovative ideas can hit a snag when trying to scale. Maybe Telly should take a step back and regroup... or maybe they'll figure out how to make this work? 🤞 Only time will tell, I guess! 😊
 
Ugh, another "free" gadget that turns out to be more like "freemium" 😒. I mean, who doesn't love being subjected to endless ads while trying to binge-watch their fave shows? 📺 The fact that only 7% of those promised TVs have actually shipped is just peachy 🤦‍♂️. And don't even get me started on the camera and mic issues – I'm starting to think Telly's focus should be on making sure their ads don't invade my personal space 😒. It's like they're saying, "Hey, we'll give you a TV for free, but in return, you get to live in a surveillance state 📊." Not cool, guys 💔.
 
I'm low-key surprised by this Telly drama 🤔. I mean, who wouldn't want a "free" TV? It sounds like a total win-win... until you actually get one and realize it's just not that great 😂. First of all, 35,000 out of 500,000 is a pretty big drop-off. That's like saying, 'Hey, wanna buy a iPhone for free? Just sign up for our super invasive ad-tracking program!' No thanks 🚫. And those manufacturing quality control problems? That's just a whole different level of sketchy 💀.

I'm not sure if Telly's ad-based model is the ultimate savior or total disaster waiting to happen 🤯. On one hand, it's generated some serious cash already ($22 million, that's no joke 💸). But on the other hand, all those tech issues and user privacy concerns? That's like a big ol' X marked on your forehead 👎.

Can Telly turn things around and make this whole "free" TV thing work? Only time (and some serious quality control fixes) will tell 🕰️. For now, I'm just over here thinking, 'Free TV? More like free headache' 😒
 
I'm worried about these "free" TVs from Telly... 🤔 It's like they're expecting us to believe their ads are just a nice bonus and not, you know, an invasion of our personal space 📺👀. The fact that only 7% of the promised TVs have shipped already is pretty alarming. And when you think about it, who really wants an ad-supported TV? It's like, I get it, they need to make money, but can't they find a way to do it without screwing us over 🤑.

And then there's the quality control issue... Foxconn, come on guys! 🙄 You're one of the biggest suppliers in the industry and you can't even get it right. It's like they're just phoning it in until someone tells them to step up their game 🔥. Telly needs to figure out how to balance making money with not ruining people's lives, but so far, I'm not seeing that happening 📉.
 
idk how long they gonna last, 22 million sounds nice but like 52 per user? thats not even close to covering all the costs, and what about the cameras & mic? people dont wanna be tracked like thats just weird 🤖📺 anyway i get whats going on, Telly's trying out a new model but its gonna take some time for it to prove itself
 
idk about tellys "free" tvs... 35k out of 500k is still pretty low lol 🤔. i remember when they first came out with that cool dual-screen design and people were hyped, but now it's all just hype 📺. and yeah, the technical issues are major red flags - who wants a TV with a busted camera or mic? 😒. and don't even get me started on data tracking... that's just creepy 🤫.

anywayz, i guess tellys ad-based model is making some cash, but can it scale? i mean, $22 mil ain't bad, but $52 arpu per user is still kinda steep 💸. and what about the quality control issues? if foxconn's not delivering, how are they gonna get their act together? 🤷‍♂️.

i think tellys got some good ideas, but they need to iron out the kinks ASAP. free tvs that actually work and don't sell your soul to advertisers... now that's what i'm talking about 💻.
 
Ugh, I mean... what was Telly thinking? 🙄 A "free" TV sounds like a dream come true, but now it just feels like a nightmare 😩. I got one of these ads-on-the-go things and it's literally driving me crazy! Every time I try to watch a show or a video, there are ads everywhere, even when I'm not actively using the thing 📺😴. And don't even get me started on the camera and mic issues... it feels like they're spying on me all the time 👀🔍. I mean, yeah, $22 million in revenue is nice, but is it worth sacrificing my personal data and sanity? 🤷‍♂️ Not for me, thanks 😒. And what's with the slow rollout? 35k out of 500k TVs delivered? That's like, woefully inadequate 🚫. I think Telly needs to go back to the drawing board and rethink their business model... or at least get some better quality control in place 💡.
 
idk about telly's plans... their "free" tv thing sounds like a pretty big scam if you ask me 🤔. I mean, where are these 465k tvs supposed to end up? it's not like they can just magically appear out of thin air. and with all the issues they're having with quality control and shipping... I don't think they'll be able to scale this thing out without some major problems down the line 📦. and let's be real, the fact that they're making $22m from ads is pretty sketchy too - how many people are actually watching their ads when they can just use a regular ol' streaming service? 📺 it'll be interesting to see if they can make this work... but for now, I'm skeptical 😒.
 
Ugh I don't get why people even bother with this thing 🙄... They say its "free" but really its just a way for them to make money off your personal data. And now they're struggling to deliver the things because of quality control issues? Come on, Telly! You can't just rush into shipping out TVs without making sure they work properly 🤯. And dont even get me started on the camera and mic thing... who thought that was a good idea? 😒 I mean I know ads are necessary to keep the service running but do we really need to sacrifice our privacy for it? Not impressed with Telly's claims of being a game-changer in my book 📺
 
I gotta say, this whole Telly thing is like trying to build a castle out of sand 🌀... sounds great at first, but turns out it's all about how solid the foundation is 💪. If you're gonna give people something for free, make sure it's not gonna break or fall apart right after they use it 😐. These quality control issues and shipping problems are like a big ol' bucket of wet cement – they're slowing down the whole thing 🚧. And yeah, the ad business model might be making some cash upfront, but what about in the long run? Is it worth sacrificing user privacy for a quick buck 💸? I think that's the real question here...
 
I mean, come on... 35k out of 500k? That's not exactly what I'd call a successful launch, right? 🤔 And all this hype about "free" ads and dual screens without even getting the products out the door is just ridiculous. I've seen some sketchy startups before, but Telly takes the cake... or should I say, the box of broken TVs? 😂 The fact that they're making money already is a red flag - what's going on with all those quality control issues and manufacturing problems? And don't even get me started on the data tracking stuff. It's just not worth it, you know?
 
I'm telling you, something fishy is going on here 🤔... all these TVs being delayed left and right? Poor shipping? Manufacturing quality control issues? Sounds like a classic case of a company trying to make up for a flawed business model 🤑. I mean, 35k out of 500k? That's like, what, only 7% showing up on time? Not very "free" if you ask me... and don't even get me started on that camera and mic thing 📹💻. What's Telly hiding? Are they collecting all this data for who-knows-what reason? It's just too suspicious for my taste 😏.
 
I'm so done with these companies thinking they can just push out some mediocre product and expect everyone to be stoked about it 🙄. 500k TV's promised, but only 35k delivered? Like, what even is that? And don't even get me started on the "free" part... if it's gonna take months for them to ship all these things out, does that really mean they're free at that point? It's just a bunch of marketing hype 🤑. And the quality control issues are wild... broken devices and invasive camera usage? No thanks, I'll stick with my old, non-camera-equipped TV, thankyouverymuch 📺. The fact that Telly is raking in cash from ads is actually kinda concerning, though - it just shows how vulnerable people are to these companies' tricks 💸. Can't we all just get a decent TV without having our lives tracked and monitored? 🙃
 
omg, 35k out of 500k? that's like 7% ? i think telly's "free" promise is more like a bait-and-switch 🤦‍♂️, they're making up for lack of quality control with ads, but at what cost to customer satisfaction? and $22m revenue isn't even close to breaking even on those production costs... not sure if they can scale this without sacrificing user experience 📺😬
 
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