Cable Forum - VOD Netflix/Streaming Services

I'm not that overwhelmed by that list, the one. I know that these were just a few of the shows, but I note that all of these shows are available in the UK.

I think that signing up for Amazon Prime and Now TV meets just about all my needs now. The only shows I cannot access now are 'Fear of the Walking Dead' and 'Rectify', which are both on BT'S new AMC channel, which you have kindly reassured us will be on Virgin Media soon!

Rectify is on netflix canada.

mike_gain

31-08-2015 14:05

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35795820)

I think that signing up for Amazon Prime and Now TV meets just about all my needs now. The only shows I cannot access now are 'Fear of the Walking Dead' and 'Rectify', which are both on BT'S new AMC channel, which you have kindly reassured us will be on Virgin Media soon!

Amazon have the UK rights to stream Fear the Walking Dead after the first run is complete, so probably early next year. I am prepared to wait as I have enough to watch at the moment. Amazon are building up quite an interesting collection of TV shows.

OLD BOY

31-08-2015 14:16

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Originally Posted by mike_gain (Post 35795829)

I agree. Having just looked at the mountain of recordings I have to get through, a 3 month wait is fine by me. I'm just starting to watch series that are over a year old now!

theone2k10

31-08-2015 14:56

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35795831)

I agree. Having just looked at the mountain of recordings I have to get through, a 3 month wait is fine by me. I'm just starting to watch series that are over a year old now!

I know that feeling lol i have a huge watchlist i need to get through.

passingbat

31-08-2015 15:01

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35795820)

I don't recall you saying that you would be using Amazon Prime and Now TV. Obviously, that changes the whole UK availability situation.

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35795820)

both on BT'S new AMC channel, which you have kindly reassured us will be on Virgin Media soon!

It wasn't me that assured you; I don't have a clue if it will arrive or not.

OLD BOY

31-08-2015 16:37

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35795846)

Sorry, my post may have been misleading in that I quoted your post but was directing my comments to theone.

On your first comment, of course I understand that not all TV and streaming services are available throughout the UK. I was really pointing out that the vpn alternative was not as appealing as I once thought it would be. The lack of good broadband speeds will clearly affect vpn wannabes as well, and most people in the UK are able to get either satellite or cable services, so I'm not quite sure what point you were making here.

theone2k10

31-08-2015 17:05

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35795860)

My vpn hits 35.4mbs everytime and never drops speed which is good as my speed is only 37.9mbs anyway, the free ones are the ones to avoid as they rarely hit 7mbs but most paid ones handle high demand without issue or speed drops. Streaming is now starting to overtake cable in the US and although quite a way to go here before the whole uk has high speed broadband streaming is taking off very well here too.
Regarding AMC my source is adamant vm are getting it by end of 2015 but MBs sources say otherwise so it is anyones guess at moment i am trying to find out more info though.

passingbat

31-08-2015 17:05

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35795860)

Sorry, my post may have been misleading in that I quoted your post but was directing my comments to theone.

On your first comment, of course I understand that not all TV and streaming services are available throughout the UK. I was really pointing out that the vpn alternative was not as appealing as I once thought it would be. The lack of good broadband speeds will clearly affect vpn wannabes as well, and most people in the UK are able to get either satellite or cable services, so I'm not quite sure what point you were making here.

Because in this post:

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35794629)

Although having looked at the '20 most popular box sets' on the US version of Netfix, we do appear to have access to them all.

I think I must commence a detailed comparison of these US sites with what we have on offer over here so I can work out whether there are any advantages to looking at the vpn solution.

As soon as I have a spare half day...!

you were clearly comparing UK Netflix to US Netflix, with no mention of Amazon Prime or Now TV. You suggested, based on, the '20 most popular box sets' that there was no advantage to having US Netflix, based on the 'Top 20'.

I was pointing out, of the top of my head, that several notable shows are on other Netflix regions but not on UK.

Now, you bring in another goal post change of including Prime and Now TV.

OLD BOY

31-08-2015 17:18

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35795875)

Because in this post:

you were clearly comparing UK Netflix to US Netflix, with no mention of Amazon Prime or Now TV. You suggested, based on, the '20 most popular box sets' that there was no advantage to having US Netflix, based on the 'Top 20'.

I was pointing out, of the top of my head, that several notable shows are on other Netflix regions but not on UK.

Now, you bring in another goal post change of including Prime and Now TV.

That is very pedantic of you, I think, PB! ;) I clearly said 'we appear to have access to them all'. I didn't say, nor did I mean 'on Netflix'.

I was comparing what you could get via a vpn with what we have access to in the UK. That is all.

My conclusion is that I will not be going down the 'unblockus' route, as I had been considering before.

passingbat

31-08-2015 18:18

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35795878)

That is very pedantic of you, I think, PB! ;) I .

Not really. in your original post you were clearly comparing content on Netflix regions. And I replied to your post based on that.

I was well aware that many of the titles I posted were available on Amazon Prime, but there was no indication in your post of Prime being relevant or that you subscribe to Amazon Prime.

OLD BOY

31-08-2015 18:49

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35795881)

Yes, really, PB. I was comparing available US Netflix programmes with what we have access to here.

It was your assumption, and not my intention, that I was comparing US Netflix with UK Netflix.

For my part, I apologise for not making myself clearer, although I have to say that when posting on here, it appears that you should cover all bases, as if you were writing a legal document! I completely accept that you thought I was comparing with UK Netflix, but if you re-read my post, I did not actually say that. I know what I meant!:hugs:

passingbat

31-08-2015 20:59

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35795886)

Do you subscribe to Amazon Prime and Now TV, OB?

denphone

01-09-2015 08:07

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Thousands of movies to be removed from Netflix by the end of September.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34110968

muppetman11

01-09-2015 08:12