News on new channels - Freeview & Sky

(13-01-2013 19:41 )Shan_afc_90 Wrote:  What is the hype though with them going freeview? I mean we are still gonna see the same girls right as sky?

They advertised as if its something big but would like someone to explain what is so big about it?

Not everybody has Sky, so going on freeview should open up a massive new audience. By going IPTV though, they seriously limit that audience, so it remains to be seen how successful this is.

I guess it's trying new technology to do something in a cheaper way.

Problem is like with DAB Digital Radio those in charge of the technology have rushed out receivers that are unadaptable to changes and ongoing improvision of existing technology.

DAB Radio was launched in the late 90's using then already antiquated MP2 technology when even back then they could have gone with much superior MP3/MP4 AAC+ technology. Most Dab radios in the Market place cannot be upgraded!

Similar with most Freeview receivers. Don't knock the technology, just the idiots in charge of implementing it!

(13-01-2013 15:21 )mr mystery Wrote:  xxXpanded Freeview Ch 180 when it starts maybe more of a threat to BS call volume wise, especially if it's call rates are cheap the same as they are on Sky , can't see any threat coming from any channel that broadcasts via IPTV myself, if you have to have the internet to view it on TV then you already have the means to view it on a lap top or PC , so can't see many people going out to purchase extra equipment to watch something that they can already watch on the internet on their PC's or laptops .

(13-01-2013 15:26 )HannahsPet Wrote:  Apparently this new youview tv service may have the capability and as talk talk and BT are promoting boxes with all there new broadband subscriptions then there could be a customer base after all

It isn't just a matter of buying the equipment, you still need the download speed to support it.

I fancied the Youview service, especially as their tv ads finish with the words "for everyone". Turns out that's a bit of a porky. I went onto their site and the first thing they require is that you run a speed test. Mine failed the required standard despite being above the Government's desired minimum. It would be nice if they actually stated the minimum qualifying speed - it would have saved me the trouble of running the test.

(14-01-2013 04:20 )vila Wrote:  It isn't just a matter of buying the equipment, you still need the download speed to support it.

I fancied the Youview service, especially as their tv ads finish with the words "for everyone". Turns out that's a bit of a porky. I went onto their site and the first thing they require is that you run a speed test. Mine failed the required standard despite being above the Government's desired minimum. It would be nice if they actually stated the minimum qualifying speed - it would have saved me the trouble of running the test.

Im guessing seeing bt and talktalk are giving them away free with there broadband packages they have it covered in trrms of speed

(14-01-2013 05:15 )HannahsPet Wrote:  

(14-01-2013 04:20 )vila Wrote:  It isn't just a matter of buying the equipment, you still need the download speed to support it.

I fancied the Youview service, especially as their tv ads finish with the words "for everyone". Turns out that's a bit of a porky. I went onto their site and the first thing they require is that you run a speed test. Mine failed the required standard despite being above the Government's desired minimum. It would be nice if they actually stated the minimum qualifying speed - it would have saved me the trouble of running the test.

Im guessing seeing bt and talktalk are giving them away free with there broadband packages they have it covered in trrms of speed

No matter what they do, they are limited to the maximum that the individual phone line is capable of providing. If I switched to BT or TalkTalk my maximum download speed would stay the same.

I had some problems a few months ago and BT thoroughly overhauled my connection so that I'm getting the absolute maximum they can provide. Still no good for Youview.

Had anyone been able to watch on fv yet I've tryed as I have a fvhd box with internet connection and I can't get so I have ask for tech support from my box manufacturer

(14-01-2013 12:20 )darren73 Wrote:  Had anyone been able to watch on fv yet I've tryed as I have a fvhd box with internet connection and I can't get so I have ask for tech support from my box manufacturer

Which box do you have? I have the Humax HDR Fox T2 and that doesn't receive the IPTV channels.

Below is a list of devices compatible with the Vision TV network streams. Vision is the main provider of Freeview IPTV, along with Connect TV (recently acquired by Arqiva) so I think the list will apply to the Connect service as well. BB will be using Connect I should think.

http://www.visiontvnetwork.co.uk/clients...cle&id=103

NB the Digital Stream PVR can also receive IPTV. YouView devices can as well but the service is currently locked down to the main on-demand catch up channels. I think the plan is to open up YouView to third party IPTV services at a later date.

Connect TV:
http://www.connect-tv.tv/news-2/

I've just had a tweet from bb they are having a few tech problems so I don't know if it is working I have a TechniSat hdfv box with pvr function

Your device is around three years old so there's no way it will be IPTV compatible I'm afraid. This is born out by some user comments on Amazon.

Hi,
Visited Maplins today and they have a streamer for £110 but I feel that is two much and have no wish to go to Freesat so will continue as normal
However is there any news on the pld Playboy channel has someone taken it over ?