Survey by IBurbia of NTL Video on Demand!

[Neil]

Originally Posted by magpie

ntl's systems have far more capacity than a TIVO box

Really!? Let's hope they have more capacity than their mail servers!

Originally Posted by Magpie

I can't wait for this! It looks to be the biggest improvement in cable TV since digital was introduced!

I think ntl need to improve their basic DTV service before they go offering services like this.

[Derek]

Nice to see you are as supportive as ever

[Jonathan David]

I think ntl need to improve their basic DTV service before they go offering services like this.

Neil at the end of the day, as you are aware, there are many people who have NTL that are very happy with the service they receive.

People who have broadband, telephone or television services that have never broken down or had any technical faults.

Theses people are never going to actively seek out an NTL/Telewest/Cable site such as this.

Perhaps Neil needs to improve his basic stance on NTL before he comments on new services from NTL?

NTL has made mistakes in the past. It will continue to make mistakes in the future, but until they do why comment on it.

For what its worth, cable companies in America are running this kind of service which has begun to bring back some of the people lost to the rising DSAT services.

If that happens here then NTL maybe able to claw back on some of the mistakes of the past, reclam a bigger share of the market and finally, when it does happen, become a super company with Telewest.

[Tristan]

Well the video is certainly very impressive. It could very well be the cable "killer app" if they can deliver it soon, and at a better price than Sky Plus.

The future's bright...

[Andy C]

All I can say is, "where, when & how do I sign up for a trial?"

Would this be able to run on the current STBs? I'm thinking a box with a HDD would be rolled out to be used as a buffer for fast forward & rewind. Probably not required, but it would prevent any lag after key presses on the remote.


Andy.

[O2 X1]

Can you trial this?

[Derek]

I'd assume it would be trialled by associates first of all with all manner of non-disclosure agreements being signed by them.

[Andy C]

There were mutterings of a small VOD trial being set up in Scotland towards the end of last year - whether there was any truth to it is another matter.

[Tristan]

Realisitically, you're looking at at least two trials. The first a small "proof of concept" trial in a single area for employees only. The second would be a much larger trial, probably a few thousand sunscribers in a single area, along the lines of the wireless broadband trial conducted in London a few years ago.

I hope they pick Poole for the second stage

[bigitup_j]

my tv guide shows that front row will be taking away some movies from ntl customers, and we won't be getting next weeks new films!
so, that must mean front row streams are being removed!
possibly leaving space for VOD testing or new channels??

[robert boy]

it is for new channels

Originally Posted by bigitup_j

my tv guide shows that front row will be taking away some movies from ntl customers, and we won't be getting next weeks new films!
so, that must mean front row streams are being removed!
possibly leaving space for VOD testing or new channels??

[robert boy]

if they do it,it take about two years,and a lot money?

Originally Posted by Tristan

Realisitically, you're looking at at least two trials. The first a small "proof of concept" trial in a single area for employees only. The second would be a much larger trial, probably a few thousand sunscribers in a single area, along the lines of the wireless broadband trial conducted in London a few years ago.

I hope they pick Poole for the second stage

[bigitup_j]

Originally Posted by bigitup_j

my tv guide shows that front row will be taking away some movies from ntl customers, and we won't be getting next weeks new films!
so, that must mean front row streams are being removed!
possibly leaving space for VOD testing or new channels??

well it's not video-on-demand. i asked front row, and here is their reply...

We have been experiencing some technical dificulties with the launch of ntl's new EPG. As a result we have had to reduce the volume of movies. This is a temporary problem and we hope to return to the full schedule in the Autumn.

so a few problems...

[themelon]

Originally Posted by Jonathan David

Neil at the end of the day, as you are aware, there are many people who have NTL that are very happy with the service they receive.

People who have broadband, telephone or television services that have never broken down or had any technical faults.

Theses people are never going to actively seek out an NTL/Telewest/Cable site such as this.

Perhaps Neil needs to improve his basic stance on NTL before he comments on new services from NTL?

NTL has made mistakes in the past. It will continue to make mistakes in the future, but until they do why comment on it.

For what its worth, cable companies in America are running this kind of service which has begun to bring back some of the people lost to the rising DSAT services.

If that happens here then NTL maybe able to claw back on some of the mistakes of the past, reclam a bigger share of the market and finally, when it does happen, become a super company with Telewest.

Exactly!! Well Said!!

I had an absolutely crap servce from Sky and ADSL but am willing to accept that some people might recive a reasonable service from the aforemention providers..

[robert boy]

ntl should give the people what they want,good channels we do not need more solf ware.????