[Merged] VOD & PVR-*ALL* Telewest VOD/PVR Posts In Here Please
 

Telewest plan to roll out a VOD service during H1 2005, and a PVR service in H2 2005.
all according to their results
http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_...ss_Release.pdf

:)
plus, VOD deal between Sony, Disney and ONDemand group will see a direct competitor to BSkyB, on cable:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/11...okays_movieco/

Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

where does it say anything about PVR?

I've read rumours about video on demand, but nothing about a HDD PVR.

Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

They're not rumours, both developments will go ahead during 2005 - look towards bottom of page 4

Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

do u think they will upgrade the set top boxes to PVR for free?

but anyway 2005 is very early from what ive heard. some people have said that its 2006-2008 but one thing is that this can only mean better service as a result of competition.

Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

I doubt it. They are probably looking to mirror Sky+, by charging extra for a PVR stb. But who knows? This is the first ive heard about it, not that i follow telewest much.

Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

There is a couple of working PVR boxes on Telewest, they are absolutely brilliant. The boxes can deal with multiple (4 I think) streams and it in general is a much better setup than sky+. The picture quality on Telewest is also must better as I personally dont think Amstrad boxes give good pic quality.

Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

Um... that's not true.

Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

1) Are you speaking from experience (I.E. do you have one?)?

2) If not, how you you be so certain of what you are saying?

3) Do you have a link to a reputable source/site to support your claims?

Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

Im guessing that he might've seen some boxes being being tested. But as i said thats a guess.

Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

How do you "see boxes being tested"? :confused: :shrug:

Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

I don't live in a Telewest area and am unsure what headends the software has been installed on for testing of the PVR boxes. As far as I know the testing is yet to have started outside employees.

There are some employees who have the boxes.

What claims?

Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

What is not true?

Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

Are these the Scitnific Atlanta PVR's TW are supposed to be testing? Page 15- http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_...UBS_061204.pdf
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Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

Yes!

Re: Telewest: 2005 for VOD and PVR
 

Ok, but how do you *know* how "brilliant" TW's PVR offering is?

Right, but have you spoken to them about these tests?


These ones you made a few posts up....