BBC & ITV, perhaps Sky.....what is the best way

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 01:35

to obtain these tv channels in NC , at what cost ?



Thanks

kbasat



Joined: 28/07/2011
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 02:51

Get a Multimax connection, you dont pay anything extra to watch BBC and ITV, only your internet connection. 4Mbps connection costs 80TL / month.



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iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 09:30

or alternatively...if you want to watch your channels on a proper TV set with all the functions that come with it, buy yourself a satellite dish and use a SKY card/box.

BBC channels are not available but the rest can be watched on a 1.8m dish.

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 10:22

http://www.satellitecyprus.com



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/59478.asp

andre514


Joined: 05/10/2010
Posts: 763

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 10:38

so the economy 2mb multimax connection is too slow

for uk tv on-demand sevices?

assume not fast enough for streaming progs anyway

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 11:29

Iceman,Is there no fix available for BBC on a 4.2 ?

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 11:45

no fix for BBC...the dish is just not large enough!!

kbasat



Joined: 28/07/2011
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 15:24

@andre Econony 2mbps connection is enough for on demand services and usually should be sufficient for streaming, however, I recommend 4mbps package for 20tl difference for anybody needing streaming.



@stewart. Looks like a multimax connection combined with iceman's 1.8m dish solution can get you all you are asking.



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cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 18:52

iceman iam still getting bbc on the red button frequency

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 19:41

The advantage of using t'internet for BBC1 to 4 + cbbc etc is that they do allow you to download programmes overnight & 'timeshift' which I find more convenient than staying up well past midnight

This even works fine on a relatively slow connection (There you go - just saved you 20 TL )

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 20:34

Hi Is multimax just for streaming online TV or can it be also used ( at the same time ) for wireless internet connection ie to check emails etc

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 21:03

Hi Stewart. Multimax sells internet connections. It adds some features that make it easier / cheaper to use the internet connection for viewing online UK TV content, but the connections are 'normal' internet connections other than these features. As to if you can simultaneously stream video and also do 'other things' with the connection without affecting the streaming video that is just down to what level of service you go for (2mbs,4mbs or 10mbs) and what 'other things' you are doing are.



A BBC video stream might require 1.5Mbs of bandwidth. So if you have the basic 2Mbs service from multimax you could do another '0.5' Mbs of 'stuff' without affecting the video, at least in theory. In practice the 4Mbs service would give you much more 'headroom' in this regard. However if the 'other things' you are doing is downloading at 3.5Mbs using a bittorrent, then you will not have enough left for streaming video.

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
23/03/2012 09:01

Thanks...think i will try the 4mb service....who can offer me this? ( Esentepe )

kbasat



Joined: 28/07/2011
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
23/03/2012 17:06

@stewart, you can call 0548 888 6629 (customer support line) or 0548 870 0226 (girne office direct line), to arrange for multimax installation.



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yrys88


Joined: 08/08/2009
Posts: 1140

Message Posted:
23/03/2012 21:26

Hi Stewart



You can also get a smart box to supplement your Multimax connection from TECHMAR in Girne Karakum opposite the Lemar. Right now we are out of the smart boxes but we should hopefully have a fresh supply by the end of next month .

The smart box enables you to access the internet through your TV so you can watch BBC iplayer on your TV without the need of using your laptop.

So you can use your laptop as well as watch your favourite soap on the TV at the same time. And the cost of the smart box being only 399 TL makes it a significantly lower investment than a new laptop.



As a side note, we also supply Multimax connections at TECHMAR. You can pay or sign up to Multimax services at our shops in Girne, Karakum or Lefkosa, Ortakoy.



Thanks

Yen

TECHMAR

0392 8155441

http://www.techmar-online.com

techmar.online@gmail.com

girnegeeza


Joined: 17/05/2010
Posts: 136

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 02:27

Hi yrys88,



The smart box sounds like a great idea, you say watch your soaps but mention BBC i player only, will it work with the other channels such as ITV, 4 and 5 that also that offer catch up TV.



I know that media streamers can offer BBC iplayer, Youtube and some online films.



Can you tell us the make of the smart box and is it capable of doing more than a media streamer.



Thank you.

yrys88


Joined: 08/08/2009
Posts: 1140

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 12:45

Hello girnegeeza

Its a LECLA Smart Box and its Android based, 2.3 to be exact. Yes you can stream various media from the internet. YouTube being one of them. I am currently short on info because we are receiving a new shipment and I have only tested BBC streaming capabilities on a sample, so far. ITV should also be possible. We are also working on live TV too. And as far as I know the box will also have Skype communication capabilities and provided you plug in a usb camera you can video chat on through your TV!



Also, provided you have a sling box in the UK we can install sling player on the box which enables you to access your sky box in the UK.



The box is also capable of playing full hd bluray videos. All you have to do is plug in your external HDD or USB stick. Also capable of using a wireless mouse or keyboard.

Plus many more features.



Will put up a post as soon as we have more info.



Thanks

Yen

TECHMAR

0392 8155441

http://www.techmar-online.com

techmar.onlin