ITV international pay platform
#18
Re: ITV international pay platform
In order to be classed as "true" high definition, we encode in at least 1280x720 resolution, or 720p. We use h.264 with a bit rate of 3.2Mbps and 192kbps audio, which means that streaming programmes in HD quality will put demands on your network connection. As such we recommend an internet connection fast enough to allow 3.2Mbps playback. Check your speed at our diagnostics page.
http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.u.../hd_bbciplayer
http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.u.../hd_bbciplayer
#20
Re: ITV international pay platform
720p is the old "HD Ready" resolution which is not what I would accept as HD. I used to have a 720p TV but the present 1080i set is miles better. In fact I don't think you can buy a 720p TV any more.
Just try watching the BBCiPlayer HD stream on a 1080i TV and then compare it to the normal HD transmission.
#21
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Re: ITV international pay platform
I realise that there are some of you who can't survive without your ITV soaps.
IF and when ITV becomes unavailable by satellite. There's now a completely legal way for expats to keep viewing.
https://itvessentials.com/
https://itvessentials.com/about
UK commercial public service broadcaster ITV has launched ITV Essentials, a new international service giving expatriates and holidaymakers the opportunity to watch their favourite ITV soaps while abroad.
The service, created in partnership with OTT management and delivery specialist Saffron Digital, launches in 12 European territories and will be available for a monthly subscription of €5.49
IF and when ITV becomes unavailable by satellite. There's now a completely legal way for expats to keep viewing.
https://itvessentials.com/
https://itvessentials.com/about
UK commercial public service broadcaster ITV has launched ITV Essentials, a new international service giving expatriates and holidaymakers the opportunity to watch their favourite ITV soaps while abroad.
The service, created in partnership with OTT management and delivery specialist Saffron Digital, launches in 12 European territories and will be available for a monthly subscription of €5.49
forget that, just use a vpn
#22
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Re: ITV international pay platform
CG have you ever used filmon ?
#23
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Unsupported country
ITV Essentials is currently not available in your country. Please do not subscribe unless you are travelling to one of the supported countries.
Oh well.
ITV Essentials is currently not available in your country. Please do not subscribe unless you are travelling to one of the supported countries.
Oh well.
#26
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Which is not full HD TV which is 1080i.
720p is the old "HD Ready" resolution which is not what I would accept as HD. I used to have a 720p TV but the present 1080i set is miles better. In fact I don't think you can buy a 720p TV any more.
Just try watching the BBCiPlayer HD stream on a 1080i TV and then compare it to the normal HD transmission.
720p is the old "HD Ready" resolution which is not what I would accept as HD. I used to have a 720p TV but the present 1080i set is miles better. In fact I don't think you can buy a 720p TV any more.
Just try watching the BBCiPlayer HD stream on a 1080i TV and then compare it to the normal HD transmission.
If anyone looses SatelliteTV and contemplating using internet TV (and they want top quality viewing), it's no good expecting your workhorse computer to produce good results! They are the reason for most of the moans on here!!!!!!
You either need an upgrade to a faster graphics card (mine's a £175 Radeon HD 7950 DD (that's not the dearest)), and a 6 or 8 core processor, or buy a Gaming desktop (they are built specificly for fast video!).
The excellent Novatech, near Portsmouth, U.K. sell easy to fit upgrade bundles which will do the job at a considerable saving.
#27
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I used Iplayer last night to watch QT live, prolly the best picture I have had via streaming, so you can watch BBC live at least online
#28
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Most expats in my area can't be bothered with giant satellite dishes and reading technical manuals to get their UK TV, one way or another you have to pay for the privilege anyway, so they pay a pirate supplier to provide them with what they want.
Without any messing about and just a tiny aerial on their roof they get a decent package for around 23 Euros a month. And if it goes wrong, a phone call to the engineers fixes the problem on the same day.
Without any messing about and just a tiny aerial on their roof they get a decent package for around 23 Euros a month. And if it goes wrong, a phone call to the engineers fixes the problem on the same day.
#29
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Re: ITV international pay platform
When the satellite goes I will be happy to pay for those things that I will miss.