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Doz007 29-01-2012 15:11
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35371489)
Exactly competition spurs each company to up their game , not overly keen on Netflix for their movies however they have a decent collection of TV shows.
Yeah, they seem to have a much better selection of movies in the US so I guess that it's just a matter of time before they get more big names on board, although I think that Sky have the rights that Netflix will require in many cases so that may take a while.

Maybe Sky could implement something similar to iTunes extras where they secure exclusive behind the scenes or making of content in order to stand out from the crowd.

Exciting times for the UK movie delivery market..... :D

denphone 30-01-2012 10:55
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http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...y-anytime.html

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Sky has today made significant strides towards broadening its video on-demand offering by agreeing deals to make BBC iPlayer and ITV Player available to around 5m of its satellite TV homes.

The catch-up TV services operated by the BBC and ITV will launch this year in Sky Anytime+, the video on-demand platform launched by Sky in 2011, which delivers content over an internet connection in Sky+ boxes rather than over satellite.

ITV shows such as Prime Suspect and Lewis will be offered on Sky Anytime+ from tomorrow, accessible through the main Sky Anytime+ menu, as well as a new dedicated ITV Player section.
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Sky has been able to offer on-demand access to some BBC shows through its partnership with UKTV, the pay-TV joint venture between BBC Worldwide and US firm Scrips Networks interactive.

However, the broadcaster was unable to offer the full BBC iPlayer service due to a lack of agreement with the corporation over the process of syndication of on-demand content.

But after a change in the BBC's syndication policy last November, Sky has secured access to the iPlayer platform, which racked up more than 2 billion programme requests last year across all devices and platforms where it is available.

"We want customers to get the best out of their Sky subscription and Anytime+ is a great way to give them more control and choice over how they enjoy TV," said Jeremy Darroch, Sky's chief executive.

"We already know how popular Sky+ is and how it puts customers back in charge of their TV viewing. Anytime+ builds on that control and it's no wonder we've seen such strong demand for it

muppetman11 30-01-2012 10:57
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Brilliant news beat me to it :D

denphone 30-01-2012 11:03
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l think its going to be a very competitive year with each platform striving to improve its offering which at the end of the day can only be good for the customer.

muppetman11 30-01-2012 11:37
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35372019)
l think its going to be a very competitive year with each platform striving to improve its offering which at the end of the day can only be good for the customer.
Could there be more product news tomorrow with the financial figures announced in the morning.

denphone 30-01-2012 11:39
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35372049)
Could there be more product news tomorrow with the financial figures announced in the morning.
Well from what l hear on the grapevine there could be good news for both platforms in the next few days.

muppetman11 30-01-2012 11:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35372050)
Well from what l hear on the grapevine there could be good news for both platforms in the next few days.
Sky Atlantic rumour ?

denphone 30-01-2012 11:47
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35372055)
Sky Atlantic rumour ?
One never knows as things can happen quickly and perhaps you as a influential insider can tell me more.:)

Doz007 30-01-2012 12:49
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
I think the biggest news in this announcement is the fact that Anytime+ will finally be available to all ISP's. :D

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...ncreased_reach

muppetman11 30-01-2012 12:54
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35372097)
I think the biggest news in this announcement is the fact that Anytime+ will finally be available to all ISP's. :D

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...ncreased_reach
I told you to wait , it was always going to happen now people can have the best of both worlds Sky TV and fibre BB from another supplier.

muppetman11 30-01-2012 15:32
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On the subject of Anytime+ I've noticed Sky have now added a section called Sky Store with Box Office movies , plus special offer folder with older movies from 99p.

LexDiamond 30-01-2012 15:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35372097)
I think the biggest news in this announcement is the fact that Anytime+ will finally be available to all ISP's. :D

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...ncreased_reach
Excellent news!

muppetman11 30-01-2012 17:03
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Speculation on DS forums Film 4 HD could launch on satellite

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...3&postcount=49
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...7&postcount=52

denphone 30-01-2012 17:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35372252)
And what a excellent channel it is in sparkling High Definition.

Doz007 30-01-2012 17:40
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https://discoversky.sky.com/anytimeplus/Default.aspx

Register for updates for when Anytime+ will be available to other providers. :)

New to cable 30-01-2012 21:37
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Great news about Sky Anytime rolling out to all ISP's.

Only about 4 months ago I fired off a "strongly" worded Email to Mr Darroch saying how my neighbour on Virginmedia could access Sky Anytime but I as a long time customer couldn't

Sky replied with a 6 month half price Skyworld and reducing my HD pack to £5 a month. I guess a few other customers may of had a similar opinion to me and sent of a complaint.

LexDiamond 31-01-2012 09:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35372270)
https://discoversky.sky.com/anytimeplus/Default.aspx

Register for updates for when Anytime+ will be available to other providers. :)
Did this work for you? When I tried to sign up for the alert it does nothing when I press submit.

Alan Fry 31-01-2012 09:58
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35372003)
It is good progess, but they need to improve their STB, they also need to add 4oD and Demand 5

muppetman11 31-01-2012 10:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35372556)
It is good progess, but they need to improve their STB, they also need to add 4oD and Demand 5
Channel 4 catchup content will arrive ;)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...redirect=false

denphone 31-01-2012 11:25
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http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/about-ecb/m...316851,EN.html

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The England and Wales Cricket Board today announced a new broadcasting agreement with Sky Sports for the next four-year cycle from 2014-17.

Sky Sports has won the rights to show live domestic and international cricket in England and Wales as part of a package which includes all England’s home Test, one-day international and T20 series, selected England Lions and England Women’s fixtures plus 60 days of domestic cricket every season


---------- Post added at 11:25 ---------- Previous post was at 10:50 ----------

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...ne-growth.html

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Sky has reported a boost in second-half 2011 profits due to strong sales across its TV, broadband and landline packages.

The company, which was the subject of an aborted takeover bid by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation last year, generated pre-tax profit of £601m in the six months to December 31, 2011, up 16% on the same period in 2010.

Sky sold 772,000 products over the period, although only 100,000 were taken by new subscribers.

Average revenue per user (ARPU), a key metric for analysts, was £544, up by £8 on the same period in 2010, but the rate of customers leaving Sky was 9.6%.

Sky recognised that customers were feeling the pinch of the touch economic conditions.

"It has been a strong first half with progress on all fronts. While these are tough times for many consumers, our customers are staying loyal and more households continue to join us," said Sky chief executive Jeremy Darroch

denphone 31-01-2012 13:28
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http://www.cable.co.uk/news/analysts...sky-801278449/

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Long-awaited broadband TV venture YouView looks set to take a significant amount of Sky's market share, according to a fund manager who has recently sold his stake in the satellite broadcaster.

Speaking to the Independent, the investment expert said YouView - which is backed by the likes of BT, the BBC, ITV and TalkTalk - could take "some good share" of Sky's customers.

"There's Freeview, a hard drive, catch-up TV and football if you want it. All that for maybe £20 a month," they commented.

YouView will allow customers to sign up for Sky Sports on a standalone basis, rather than as part of a subscription package, as is the case with Sky and Virgin Media

Alan Fry 31-01-2012 13:37
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35372746)
It is just a Free-to-View version of BT Vision

---------- Post added at 13:37 ---------- Previous post was at 13:36 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35372610)
http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/about-ecb/m...316851,EN.html



---------- Post added at 11:25 ---------- Previous post was at 10:50 ----------

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...ne-growth.html
They have a lot of it... :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETxmCCsMoD0&ob=av3n

muppetman11 31-01-2012 13:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35372746)
That means Pay TV in general Den hence it will effect VM also , Sky have announced TV over Internet to try and stem this and other offerings such as Netflix etc.

denphone 31-01-2012 13:47
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35372755)
That means Pay TV in general Den hence it will effect VM also , Sky have announced TV over Internet to try and stem this and other offerings such as Netflix etc.
Yes l know it will possibly affect other providers but l think the main point in the article was aimed more at Sky MM.:)

LexDiamond 31-01-2012 14:31
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Apparently Sky Atlantic has been added to Sky Go.

muppetman11 31-01-2012 14:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35372787)
Apparently Sky Atlantic has been added to Sky Go.
It certainly has I posted it in the Sky services chat , I believe Sky One and Sky living will also follow at some point.

denphone 02-02-2012 21:05
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http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s57...-confirms.html

Quote:
Sky1 has confirmed that Glee will return for the rest of its third season next month.

The popular musical series will begin airing in the UK again from March 1, the broadcaster announced today.

Sky1 will then be able to show a new episode every week until the end of the season.

The first instalment back, 'Yes/No', features a guest voiceover from Dame Helen Mirren, while the episode airing the week after will see the cast paying tribute to Michael Jackson.

denphone 03-02-2012 09:09
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http://skyatlantic.sky.com/mad-men/t...ch-27?DCMP=SNT

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Mad Men Season 5 comes to its new home on Sky Atlantic on March 27, just two days after it airs in the US.

Set in 1960s New York, Mad Men follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising, specifically fledgling agency Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

The award-winning series stars Jon Hamm as the enigmatic and flawed Don Draper, alongside Elisabeth Moss, January Jones, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks and John Slattery.

Season 4 ended with Don proposing unexpectedly to his secretary Megan, and Joan (Hendricks) and Roger (Slattery) reigniting their affair, resulting in Joan falling pregnant.

'There are some new people,' says creator, writer and exec producer Matthew Weiner of the fifth series. 'Changes have happened off screen, and the audience will have to catch up with that. Even though Don ended up making this overture to Megan, and the audience felt sort of peculiar about it, so did the people in the office. That's something that we play on.'

The series debuts with a double bill, followed by an unbroken run of all 13 episodes, and customers will be able to watch Mad Men on Sky Go on iPads, selected smartphones and laptops at no extra cost.

muppetman11 03-02-2012 13:12
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Sky One wins broadcast channel of the year

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Sky 1 picked up the coveted channel of the year prize at last night’s Broadcast Awards – as ITV drama stole the show.

A commitment to spend £600m a year and shows including Mad Dogs, Got to Dance and Trollied helped Sky 1 beat BBC2, BBC3, ITV1, ITV2 and Sky News to the top prize.

Judges praised the channel for a “content revolution”, which assisted in raising its viewing share by 13% year-on-year.
http://sky1.sky.com/sky1hd-shows/sky...the-year-award

Alan Fry 03-02-2012 13:13
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35374717)
Sky One wins broadcast channel of the year
I thought Sky Alantic was to win!

LexDiamond 03-02-2012 14:30
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35374717)
Sky One wins broadcast channel of the year



http://sky1.sky.com/sky1hd-shows/sky...the-year-award
The Sky comedy stuff like Spy, Stella and that show set in Weston has made this channel much better over thr last year.

Alan Fry 03-02-2012 14:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35374772)
The Sky comedy stuff like Spy, Stella and that show set in Weston has made this channel much better over thr last year.
Don't forget the Simpsons and Futarama!

denphone 03-02-2012 15:05
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35374718)
I thought Sky Alantic was to win!
Ah you its biggest weakness was not being available to other platforms.:D

Alan Fry 03-02-2012 15:11
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35374788)
Ah you its biggest weakness was not being available to other platforms.:D
I do want Sky Atlantic SD & HD on Virgin TV!

denphone 03-02-2012 15:26
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35374793)
I do want Sky Atlantic SD & HD on Virgin TV!
So do many of us.

muppetman11 03-02-2012 15:49
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35374772)
The Sky comedy stuff like Spy, Stella and that show set in Weston has made this channel much better over thr last year.
I've personally enjoyed Mad Dogs , Strike Back PD , Hawaii Five O.

denphone 03-02-2012 16:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35374808)
I've personally enjoyed Mad Dogs , Strike Back PD , Hawaii Five O.
Yes l thought Hawaii Five O was particularly a fine series.

Alan Fry 03-02-2012 22:16
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35374808)
I've personally enjoyed Mad Dogs , Strike Back PD , Hawaii Five O.
Mad Dogs and Hawaii Five O are very good! :D

muppetman11 06-02-2012 15:35
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Summer is being rumoured now for the new Sky EPG , wonder what features we can expect or will it just be cosmetic

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...1624383&page=5

LexDiamond 06-02-2012 20:05
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The only feature I would like at the moment is for there to be a bar at the top of the EPG and then if a show is set to record, the bar over the time period for the scheduled recording to be red (or any colour for that matter).

But I guess Sky are thinking bigger than that for their overhaul!

muppetman11 10-02-2012 10:48
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MTV upgrades to HD

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MTV UK is to launch a high definition channel and replace existing MTVNHD with MTV Live.

Entertainment channel MTV, which shifted up the Sky EPG to #126 last year, will start broadcasting in HD from 13 February.

It will offer subscribers the chance to see shows in HD including the second series of Geordie Shore, Teen Mom and 16 & Pregnant.

The Viacom-owned broadcaster will also rebrand MTVNHD as MTV Live on 23 April.

The new channel, which remains on the #358 slot on the Sky EPG, will continue to air MTV’s original international productions and be extended to include footage of live performances from events such as MTV World Stage, MTV Unplugged and Isle of MTV.

It will be available to both SD and HD viewers and extends the reach of MTV Live, which already airs in 30 countries.

Viacom UK’s managing director David Lynn said the move was to “enrich our audience’s viewing experience”.

“Both of these moves support our long-term commitment to developing, packaging and delivering the highest-quality, music and creative content across all platforms,” he said.

muppetman11 10-02-2012 15:03
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Possible new feature ?

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1628226

colin25 10-02-2012 15:27
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Would be useful, though I'm always careful...because I know it is final

But have come close to accidentally deleting...so see the usefulness

Its-Me 12-02-2012 17:27
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Hi this is my first post, how much will it cost me to upgrade to the 1TB sky digibox.
Thanks

Tezcatlipoca 12-02-2012 18:13
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:welcome:

That all depends on what you have at the moment.

Try the Sky website for info:

http://www.sky.com/products/kit/sky-plus-hd-1tb-box/

http://www.sky.com/shop/customer-shop/box-upgrade/

Its-Me 12-02-2012 18:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35380695)
:welcome:

That all depends on what you have at the moment.

Try the Sky website for info:

http://www.sky.com/products/kit/sky-plus-hd-1tb-box/

http://www.sky.com/shop/customer-shop/box-upgrade/
Thank's Matt

muppetman11 12-02-2012 18:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Its-Me (Post 35380654)
Hi this is my first post, how much will it cost me to upgrade to the 1TB sky digibox.
Thanks
I see you have a Sky+HD box , so if your just wanting to swap boxes it's usually 149.00 plus 15.00 self install fee

Or

To add one as a multiroom box having a Sky+HD it's £49.00 + £60.00 install then £10.25 a month.

Its-Me 12-02-2012 18:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35380715)
I see you have a Sky+HD box , so if your just wanting to swap boxes it's usually 149.00 plus 15.00 self install fee

Or

To add one as a multiroom box having a Sky+HD it's £49.00 + £60.00 install then £10.25 a month.
Me think's I'll get multiroom
Thank's muppetman

muppetman11 13-02-2012 10:50
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MTV HD added to Sky Guide

For HD subscribers MTV HD is now on Ch 126 with MTV on 237.

MTV HD (placeholder) is on 237 for SD customers with MTV still on 126

muppetman11 14-02-2012 15:35
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Animal Planet now advertising available in HD on certain shows.
http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2009/...mal-planet-hd/

denphone 14-02-2012 15:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35381847)
Animal Planet now advertising available in HD on certain shows.
http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2009/...mal-planet-hd/
And l suspect it will be the usual routine of first going on Sky's network followed a year later by going on Virgin's network.:rolleyes::(

muppetman11 14-02-2012 15:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35381850)
And l suspect it will be the usual routine of first going on Sky's network followed a year later by going on Virgin's network.:rolleyes::(
Thats something you would have to take up with VM Den , it will be on Sky as it was announced in a presentation last year.

denphone 14-02-2012 15:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35381854)
Thats something you would have to take up with VM Den.
Perhaps thy master has a bit more influence in that department then l.:)

Doz007 14-02-2012 21:30
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Well finally bit the bullet and ordered Sky earlier today with a Sunday installation date! Can't wait!! :)

muppetman11 14-02-2012 21:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35382050)
Well finally bit the bullet and ordered Sky earlier today with a Sunday installation date! Can't wait!! :)
Keep us posted how you get on mate.

Media Boy UK 15-02-2012 13:49
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Radio Times are saying Sky Livingit +1 will move from Sky Channel 123 to Sky Channel 238 next Tuesday.

Doz007 15-02-2012 19:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35382059)
Keep us posted how you get on mate.
I certainly will do mate. Really looking forward to it! :D

denphone 15-02-2012 19:07
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http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...unch-date.html

Quote:
Sky Go for Android has been given a release date, it has been reported.

The service, which grants Sky subscribers access to movies, sports and other content on the go, will be available for devices running the Google operating system on February 22

colin25 15-02-2012 19:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35382531)
Good...now if i can get wireless hotspot using sky broadband..i will be happy chappy :D

muppetman11 15-02-2012 19:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35382547)
Good...now if i can get wireless hotspot using sky broadband..i will be happy chappy :D
Here you go
http://wifi.sky.com/

colin25 16-02-2012 06:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35382563)
Nice try, but I got
"
We're sorry

Invitations to WiFi Hotspots from The Cloud are being sent to Sky Broadband Unlimited and Connect customers over the coming months. If you haven’t heard from us yet, we’ll be in touch soon with details of how you can sign up.

Doz007 16-02-2012 07:49
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Have you been on the wifi hotspot tab and entered your postcode?

muppetman11 16-02-2012 10:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35382727)
Nice try, but I got
"
We're sorry

Invitations to WiFi Hotspots from The Cloud are being sent to Sky Broadband Unlimited and Connect customers over the coming months. If you haven’t heard from us yet, we’ll be in touch soon with details of how you can sign up.
It's not officially launched yet.

Media Boy UK 16-02-2012 13:30
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Sky to work on ITV1 +1 areas this month.

http://www.sky.com/helpcentre/tv/itv...feb-itvchanges

colin25 16-02-2012 18:38
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I can't think of anything i would record on ITV...only ever watch the football

LexDiamond 17-02-2012 11:22
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Are there any seasons of Sopranos or Boardwalk empire on Anytime+?

muppetman11 17-02-2012 12:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35383319)
Are there any seasons of Sopranos or Boardwalk empire on Anytime+?
The Sopranos was , Boardwalk Empire has never been available as a full boxset only catchup episodes probably due to DVD sales.

LexDiamond 17-02-2012 13:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35383375)
The Sopranos was , Boardwalk Empire has never been available as a full boxset only catchup episodes probably due to DVD sales.
Thanks!

Doz007 17-02-2012 16:47
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Do we know a definitive date on when Sky plan to open up Anytime+ to other ISP's?

denphone 17-02-2012 16:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35383555)
Do we know a definitive date on when Sky plan to open up Anytime+ to other ISP's?
No l don't think there is any set date yet Doz.

New to cable 17-02-2012 16:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35383555)
Do we know a definitive date on when Sky plan to open up Anytime+ to other ISP's?

I can, Infact I am using Sky Anytime+ on my Virginmedia connection. Problem is at the moment you need Sky broadband before they will activate Anytime+.

It word perfectly though, so its already opened up to other providers but currently they won't activate it.

muppetman11 17-02-2012 17:33
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Sky teases details of Sky Race Contol F1 iPad app and interactive services

Quote:
The Sky Sports F1 HD team has hinted at some of the features it hopes to include in its official Formula One iPad application, Sky Race Control. And the highlight so far is that it will allow viewers to watch the multiple live video streams on their tablet devices normally restricted to Sky's own red button service.

Sky Race Control is the banner the company will be using across all of its interactive services, red button and internet included, with the website also to give F1 fans the chance to look at alternative camera angles, on-board cameras and extra information, both video and otherwise.

Speaking to Pocket-lint at the impressive new Sky Studios complex in Isleworth, Martin Turner, executive producer of F1 HD, explained that a massively improved interactive channel line-up is something that Sky can provide that the BBC couldn't.

"Technically speaking, our multi-screen offering will be the biggest change," he said. "We will be offering [viewers] a choice of on-board cameras that they’ve never had before. We’ll be offering a live Pit Channel. Sky will be covering the pits as its own channel, to see what’s going on there because there’s always something going on in the pits even without the cars being there."
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/4448...ol-ipad-app-f1
http://www.t3.com/news/sky-confirms-...screen-viewing

New to cable 17-02-2012 18:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35383578)
Sky teases details of Sky Race Contol F1 iPad app and interactive services



http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/4448...ol-ipad-app-f1
http://www.t3.com/news/sky-confirms-...screen-viewing
This is seriously going to be amazing, I will be watching F1 feeling like Charlie Whiting

denphone 17-02-2012 18:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35383578)
Sky teases details of Sky Race Contol F1 iPad app and interactive services



http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/4448...ol-ipad-app-f1
http://www.t3.com/news/sky-confirms-...screen-viewing
Looks very good.

muppetman11 17-02-2012 18:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35383555)
Do we know a definitive date on when Sky plan to open up Anytime+ to other ISP's?
Tech Radar say rollout to start from Easter.
http://www.techradar.com/news/televi...-users-1058538

Shows worth a look this week

Luck Sky Atlantic HD Channel 108 Saturday 9.00pm repeated on Sunday 12.05am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lumAKUadBA

Homeland Channel 4 HD Channel 140 Sunday 9.30pm repeated on Monday 11.10pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4-KYAWPKzY

Doz007 18-02-2012 13:17
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When my installation is all done and dusted tomorrow. How do I choose which box i'd like to remote record to or is there a toggle on the Sky+ apps allowing me to choose 1TB box or Sky+HD box? That way if both tuners are in use on my main box I could still record as planned on one of the others. :)

muppetman11 18-02-2012 13:56
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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35383903)
When my installation is all done and dusted tomorrow. How do I choose which box i'd like to remote record to or is there a toggle on the Sky+ apps allowing me to choose 1TB box or Sky+HD box? That way if both tuners are in use on my main box I could still record as planned on one of the others. :)
Hope this helps
http://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-HD-R...rd/td-p/308869

Doz007 18-02-2012 15:03
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Thanks again MM, looks like what I was after although it's a slightly long way to do it.

Thanks for the heads up on Homeland as well by the way, I've already got my eye on Tuesdays showing of Luck but Homeland is one that would have slipped the net. :)

muppetman11 18-02-2012 15:14
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35383987)
Thanks again MM, looks like what I was after although it's a slightly long way to do it
Post on the Sky help forum and tell them , I agree a toggle option would be much more user friendly. They encourage feedback on the Sky help forum so your suggestion could well be included in a future update. We desperately need some new posters on here it's always me , you or LexDiamond :) come on folks we don't bite.

Doz007 19-02-2012 12:15
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All installed and working a treat! The engineer was very polite, tidy, professional and the whole installation took around 3 hours.

I'm loving the speed of the 1tb box, it makes my TiVo box look very sluggish I've not had chance to test the speed of the other boxes yet though. Having all the iPhone & iPad apps up and running is a bonus, Sky really do make super slick apps. Now all I need to do is wait for the Anytime content to populate and for Anytime+ to be opened up to my 50mb connection. :D

denphone 19-02-2012 12:25
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35384405)
All installed and working a treat! The engineer was very polite, tidy, professional and the whole installation took around 3 hours.

I'm loving the speed of the 1tb box, it makes my TiVo box look very sluggish I've not had chance to test the speed of the other boxes yet though. Having all the iPhone & iPad apps up and running is a bonus, Sky really do make super slick apps. Now all I need to do is wait for the Anytime content to populate and for Anytime+ to be opened up to my 50mb connection. :D
Glad its all working very well for you Doz but my TiVo is working very fast indeed.

muppetman11 19-02-2012 12:35
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35384405)
All installed and working a treat! The engineer was very polite, tidy, professional and the whole installation took around 3 hours.

I'm loving the speed of the 1tb box, it makes my TiVo box look very sluggish I've not had chance to test the speed of the other boxes yet though. Having all the iPhone & iPad apps up and running is a bonus, Sky really do make super slick apps. Now all I need to do is wait for the Anytime content to populate and for Anytime+ to be opened up to my 50mb connection. :D
Glad it's all up and running mate , I'm sure there'll be plenty more to come this year ;)

Doz007 19-02-2012 12:45
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35384412)
Glad its all working very well for you Doz but my TiVo is working very fast indeed.
Thanks Den, I thought the same when I got TiVo installed. It was much faster than the V+ box that it replaced but this 1TB Sky+HD box is like the same improvement again. It really is blazing fast going through the guide etc.

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35384416)
Glad it's all up and running mate , I'm sure there'll be plenty more to come this year ;)
Cheers MM, it certainly looks like being another great year for Sky! I'm really looking forward to the EPG revamp, F1HD & Sky Atlantic as well as the Zeebox implementation :)

SkyFTW 19-02-2012 13:43
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There is no doubting the fact a Sky box is considerably faster than a TiVo box.

The zeebox intergration is going to be brilliant,.

denphone 19-02-2012 13:47
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Originally Posted by SkyFTW (Post 35384461)
There is no doubting the fact a Sky box is considerably faster than a TiVo box.
Well l am not getting into a Sky v Virgin debate again but like everything it is in the eye of the beholder and if you say it is faster then who am l to dispute that.:)

muppetman11 19-02-2012 14:07
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35384463)
Well l am not getting into a Sky v Virgin debate again but like everything it is in the eye of the beholder and if you say it is faster then who am l to dispute that.:)
Den the TIVO is a good box no doubt , that why Sky feel the need to upgrade their EPG and feature list.

denphone 19-02-2012 14:09
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35384475)
Den the TIVO is a good box no doubt , that why Sky feel the need to upgrade their EPG and feature list.
Yes l think both boxes by the end of the year will have had quite a few things added to them and that can be no bad thing MM in my mind..

Doz007 19-02-2012 15:10
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Just had my first Never Miss success! Series 2 of Sherlock is being repeated starting this coming Saturday at 9pm on BBC HD. Great for anyone like me who missed it the first time around. :)

SkyFTW 19-02-2012 15:19
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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35384522)
Just had my first Never Miss success! Series 2 of Sherlock is being repeated starting this coming Saturday at 9pm on BBC HD. Great for anyone like me who missed it the first time around. :)

It sounds like you're really enjoying your Sky lol, An don't forget your 1Tb Sky box actually has a 1.5Tb drive in it. Thats 1Tb just for you and 500Gb for Anytime downloads.

Unlike the VM 1tb TiVo which only has 1Tb drive so it can be filled by TiVo without you recording anything an as VM use an older compression you'll be able to record twice as much on your Sky box.

muppetman11 19-02-2012 15:44
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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35384522)
Just had my first Never Miss success! Series 2 of Sherlock is being repeated starting this coming Saturday at 9pm on BBC HD. Great for anyone like me who missed it the first time around. :)
A brilliant feature I frequently use.

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Originally Posted by SkyFTW (Post 35384527)
It sounds like you're really enjoying your Sky lol, An don't forget your 1Tb Sky box actually has a 1.5Tb drive in it
Yes allowing for 240hrs HD.

LexDiamond 19-02-2012 15:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35384522)
Just had my first Never Miss success! Series 2 of Sherlock is being repeated starting this coming Saturday at 9pm on BBC HD. Great for anyone like me who missed it the first time around. :)
Glad your enjoying it so far.

I love the never miss feature. I just check my emails on my phone and then just use the app to set the recording. IMO the best of the Sky features particularly as the app had alternative viewing times so I always set my recordings at the alternative times.

muppetman11 19-02-2012 15:58
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Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35384566)
Glad your enjoying it so far.

I love the never miss feature. I just check my emails on my phone and then just use the app to set the recording. IMO the best of the Sky features particularly as the app had alternative viewing times so I always set my recordings at the alternative times.
Mark my words Never Miss will be integrated into the Sky+ app at some point I'm sure.

Doz007 19-02-2012 16:30
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35384571)
Mark my words Never Miss will be integrated into the Sky+ app at some point I'm sure.
Yeah, I does seem like a killer feature that Sky are under marketing. Knowing the Sky advertising team, I can't see it staying this way for much longer!

It would definitely prove a great addition to the Sky+ & Sky Movies apps.

Thanks again for the heads up MM. Do Sky have any other hidden gems that I'm missing out on? :)

muppetman11 19-02-2012 16:41
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Only free cinema tickets and competitions via My Sky. The next 3-4 months should be interesting with rumours of the following
New EPG
Shared Planner
Animal Planet HD
TCM HD
Sky Sports F1 HD
Sky Sports F1 HD app
Sky Everywhere Wifi
Sky FTTC product
BBC Iplayer Catchup
ITV Player catchup
Anytime+ open upto customers of any ISP
Access your planner on your tablet/smartphone.

Media Boy UK 19-02-2012 16:50
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35384600)
Only free cinema tickets and competitions via My Sky. The next 3-4 months should be interesting with rumours of the following
New EPG
Shared Planner
Animal Planet HD
TCM HD
Sky Sports F1 HD
Sky Sports F1 HD app
Sky Everywhere Wifi
Sky FTTC product
BBC Iplayer Catchup
ITV Player catchup
Anytime+ open upto customers of any ISP
Access your planner on your tablet/smartphone.
Has TCM HD been confirmed yet or unconfirmed like More4 HD?

muppetman11 19-02-2012 17:01
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35384607)
Has TCM HD been confirmed yet or unconfirmed like More4 HD?
Here you go http://corporate.sky.com/documents/p...sentation_1011

LexDiamond 19-02-2012 17:09
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35384571)
Mark my words Never Miss will be integrated into the Sky+ app at some point I'm sure.
I hope so. That along with access to planner would be excellent.

Doz007 19-02-2012 18:33
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35384571)
Mark my words Never Miss will be integrated into the Sky+ app at some point I'm sure.
It could be integrated into the Sky Movies app right now and replace the fairly useless Shortlist option.

muppetman11 19-02-2012 18:38
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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35384666)
It could be integrated into the Sky Movies app right now and replace the fairly useless Shortlist option.
Join the Sky help forum and go into the suggestions section and let them know trust me they listen , I've seen many suggestions introduced as features and I agree re short list feature.

denphone 20-02-2012 10:18
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http://apps.facebook.com/theguardian...yb-internet-tv

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BSkyB's internet TV plan is brilliant, a rare example of perfect timing

In essence, Sky is doing with its television output what Amazon does with the Kindle, taking ownership of the conduit




On the internet, it's always better to jump before you're pushed. That's the clear lesson from John Naughton's new book, From Gutenberg to Zuckerberg, which points out – among other things – that "on the internet, disruption is a feature, not a bug". In other words: change just keeps on coming; and if you wait to be pushed rather than leaping into the flood of change, you'll generally find yourself face down in the mud with people running over your back.

Equally, though, timing matters. Ten years ago I recall mobile phone companies that had just spend billions on 3G bids demonstrating to journalists how the latest handsets could stream TV direct to their mobiles. It was great, if you wanted to watch something that looked like the first moon landing viewed on a TV across a road. TV on mobiles didn't take off; music did.

But now we have the bandwidth and processing power to give us video capability all over the place. And what I think is the most impressive case of jumping before being pushed in the media ecosystem recently: BSkyB's announcement that it's going to launch an internet TV service that will let you get content from it on an ad hoc basis, no matter whether you use Sky's broadband or pay for Sky in your home.

In essence, Sky is doing with its TV output what Amazon does with the Kindle: saying "we don't mind how you view our content. We just want to be the conduit so we benefit from your attention." Video-on-demand (VoD) for anyone prepared to pay, not just existing users of its pay TV service


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