Best TV via broadband??

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 10:12

Hi,

Can anyone advise me which is the best service to subscribe to for UK TV channels via broadband?

Someone has suggested Film On.

Geoff

P.S. this enquiry is for friends of ours here who have just arrived as new residents, they cannot put up a big dish (like I have) where they live to receive SKY as it is a rented property.

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 10:28

Geoff



They could try downloading Expat Shield. This enables you to access BBC I Player, ITV Player etc and stream live tv, asuming of course that you have a fast enough download speed. I would suggest a minimum of 2MB if you want to avoid excessive buffering.



http://expatshield.com/products/



It is free so nothing lost in trying it.



Paul

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 10:31

Geoff if you sign up to skyplayer (using a vpn) you could let your friends use your sign in details and watch skyplayer (using a vpn),thats if they have a decent connection.



http://skyplayer.sky.com/vod/page/default/home.do?DCMP=ILC-GENSKYCOM_DTH

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 11:27

Cheers both. We have 2mB so should be OK.

Thanks

Geoff

FulhamFan



Joined: 28/02/2010
Posts: 97

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 11:59

Hi Geoff



Could you please tell how much and who with and are you happy with it, if you don't mind



Thanks



I think I'm gonna try the slingbox

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 12:25

Turkcell

Geoff

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 12:32

re msg 2



You ARE losing something - your privacy.. EXpatShield is free as they get paid for pushing adverts at you and they monitor your TV viewing preferences..





If you use a VPN your browser isn't hi-jacked

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 13:10

Mark



Yep, appreciate the 'problems' associated with Expat Shield but I only use it occasionally and for me, it serves its' purpose.



Regards



Paul

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 14:39

Just been talking to a mate of mine who lives in Rhodes and he uses this,just tried BBC1 and ITV and it works a treat



http://hackedcabletv.com/

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 14:51

Had to laugh at this site ..



1/ look at it's name





Then read this



2/ "Hacking or other illegal activities are NOT used running this site."



If they are in any way rebroadcasting content - they ARE illegal - but hey if it works - for now....

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 14:51

I get all my TV here via a (paid for) VPN service and using a 1 mb internet connection. I pay 6 pounds a month for the VPN service.



When watching content via a net connection there are two types of content. Streaming content and downloadable content. For streaming content you need a fast reliable connection. For downloaded you do not. BBC Iplayer offfers both streaming and download. 4oD offers only streaming for free and some content for download via itunes that you pay for.



I would say my connection works 90% of the time for streaming. On iPlayer I do stream using their 'lower bandwidth' option. I also use 40D (shameless,inbetweeners, phone shop, mary portas etc etc), itv player and watch five and have bought download content via iplayer.



My TV (40 inch lcd/led) is connected directly to my PC as a dumb display for the PC.

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 14:52

Made me chuckle as well

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 14:54

Hey Gooligan...



When I try to view it ( BB iplayer ) redirects ( anonymously) me to the BBC Northern Ireland's BBC's iplayer



Seems to work a treat on Chrome without downloading a thing



Same for you .... ?

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 14:55

Hey Erolz



Long time no hear.. how's life ? ;)

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 15:17

Yes Mark same here,just had to run the add on to allow it to use WMP and that was it.

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 15:26

Hi Mark



I am fine , hope all is well with you



just tried that hackedcabletv.com site - the aspect ratio on all the channels I have tried is wrong - drives me mad that I have to say.

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 15:48

Hi Again, Erol



All is good, here.. I'll be in touch via email, soon - thanks for the feedback.. I guess if it's free one can't complain.. as long as it lasts..



Mark

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 16:28

Once again, thanks all the replies.

Geoff