I wish... pay for 10mb but lucky if I get 2.56 and telefonica have no intention of ever upgrading the box

Yes they do but they don't define what HD is in this context.

It's better to watch than the basic stream but whatever Saxy may say it looks nothing like the HD picture I get on my HD TV.

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

You could say that about any TV channel.
It offers a wide range of BBC content...not all or everything, but a lot.

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.

5.49 for 1 channel?
forget that, just use a vpn

CG have you ever used filmon ?

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Oh well.

Odd since it clearly says it is available in Spain.

Fred, it's me that's not in Spain any more. I have a proxy thing though to be able to use other spanish streaming sites. If it's going to be more than just the soaps I'll have a look.

Fred, you really should check out the internet technical pages. You will find out that 1080i (Interlaced) HD, is poorer quality than 1080p (Progressive) HD!! and BBC iPlayer broadcasts are at a MINIMUM of 720p HD (High Definition).
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.

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

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.

BBC4 - Scandi dramas? Any dramas? Question Time? HIGNFU? And ashamed to admit it but Eastenders! Tried to find it but couldn´t.

When the satellite goes I will be happy to pay for those things that I will miss.

A fellow fan!