trousers Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2322011/BT-sparks-TV-war-Sky-offering-FREE-live-premier-league-football-matches-broadband-customers.html Result
Batman Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 BT Vision is utter garbage though I have BT infinity with SKY TV. Does it say how I wil get to view these free games?
100% Saint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 BT Vision is utter garbage though I have BT infinity with SKY TV. Does it say how I wil get to view these free games? I have the same as you and if you scroll through the sports channels it should be there on something like 436 for free. Good news all-round I hope but will they have a HD channel with standard SKY+HD package?
Batman Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 I have the same as you and if you scroll through the sports channels it should be there on something like 436 for free. Good news all-round I hope but will they have a HD channel with standard SKY+HD package? channels 445 and 446, just checked sweet
Bearsy Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 they've made some terrible choices with presenters imo, michael owen, rio ferdinand, jake humphreys, tim lovejoys... sounds like v.uncomfortable viewing yo
Tokyo-Saint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 The only way they can save that Bear is by bringing in John Terry.
dello Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 All deats on here https://www.bt.com/sport/3-ways-to-watch-bt-sport.html
Tokyo-Saint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 i reckon they should try & poach maniche from football league show. He'd fit in perfect with that bunch of cunts Don't him and Effan Ekuku do crime watch or something after match of the day?
UpweySaint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 they've made some terrible choices with presenters imo, michael owen, rio ferdinand, jake humphreys, tim lovejoys... sounds like v.uncomfortable viewing yo I've always liked Jake Humphreys. No idea how Ferdinand and Owen will be though ...
VectisSaint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 I've always liked Jake Humphreys. No idea how Ferdinand and Owen will be though ... Don't worry, Owen will be injured. They will have sub-titles for Ferdinand.
Dr Who? Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 I think phil Neville should go head to head with his brother!
kpturner Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 I have BT Infinity and Sky so I get it for free - but you still have to place an order. That is where the problem starts - the ordering process just hangs . I think their server(s) cannot cope atm.
Dr Who? Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 I have BT Infinity and Sky so I get it for free - but you still have to place an order. That is where the problem starts - the ordering process just hangs . I think their server(s) cannot cope atm. It cannot cope with our Internet ATM always dropping out!
kpturner Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 It cannot cope with our Internet ATM always dropping out! Are you on Infinity?
S-Clarke Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Just (after a few attempts to be fair) managed to order it. Have standard BT ADSL 5mb and Sky, and still got it for free - so it's not just limited to infinity customers as some outlets seem to be suggesting. Also, worth bearing in mind that it resets your BT contract period for another 12 months.
kpturner Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 We’re experiencing unprecedented demand for BT products so please bear with us. …
SO16_Saint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Virgin Media are 'talking to BT' about carrying BT Sport. Happy days. They're losing ESPN so this would be an ideal replacement
sandwichsaint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 So, for an old techno-phobe like me, what does this actually mean? I currently have Sky and I am also a BT internet customer, but not on cable. I understand the concept of watching football on a PC or a tablet or a phone. How does one watch 'BT Sport' on the television? Presumably not via satellite and a Sky box? Does one need some sort of BT Vision box? Do I automatically get it or do I have to 'opt-in?' Seems worth having, 18 first pick games plus FA Cup, for free, what's not to like? If anybody could answer any of this, brilliant. PS Who are the Beatles?
dello Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 So, for an old techno-phobe like me, what does this actually mean? I currently have Sky and I am also a BT internet customer, but not on cable. I understand the concept of watching football on a PC or a tablet or a phone. How does one watch 'BT Sport' on the television? Presumably not via satellite and a Sky box? Does one need some sort of BT Vision box? Do I automatically get it or do I have to 'opt-in?' Seems worth having, 18 first pick games plus FA Cup, for free, what's not to like? If anybody could answer any of this, brilliant. PS Who are the Beatles? Just click on here mate, if you've got sky, look on bottom left of website.. You just need to add BT Sport
dello Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Click on this website sorry https://www.bt.com/sport/3-ways-to-watch-bt-sport.html
Junction 9 Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 If you have a smart tv is there any way you can stream the footy via the BT app, but get it to play on the tv though the laptop?
S-Clarke Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 So, for an old techno-phobe like me, what does this actually mean? I currently have Sky and I am also a BT internet customer, but not on cable. I understand the concept of watching football on a PC or a tablet or a phone. How does one watch 'BT Sport' on the television? Presumably not via satellite and a Sky box? Does one need some sort of BT Vision box? Do I automatically get it or do I have to 'opt-in?' Seems worth having, 18 first pick games plus FA Cup, for free, what's not to like? If anybody could answer any of this, brilliant. PS Who are the Beatles? It's BT's own version of Sky Sports, basically. They will have their own channel numbers on the Sky planner (415 and 416 iirc). So they're basically just 2 additional HD channels added to your sky subscription free of charge, if you have BT broadband at the moment.
kpturner Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 So, for an old techno-phobe like me, what does this actually mean? I currently have Sky and I am also a BT internet customer, but not on cable. I understand the concept of watching football on a PC or a tablet or a phone. How does one watch 'BT Sport' on the television? Presumably not via satellite and a Sky box? Does one need some sort of BT Vision box? Do I automatically get it or do I have to 'opt-in?' Seems worth having, 18 first pick games plus FA Cup, for free, what's not to like? If anybody could answer any of this, brilliant. PS Who are the Beatles? Order it and then see post #4
sandwichsaint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Thanks all, seems v straightfd, now just need to find a lead to temporarily hook the sky box to the phone point while it is activated.
ChudSaint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Virgin Media are 'talking to BT' about carrying BT Sport. Happy days. They're losing ESPN so this would be an ideal replacement How do you know this? As a BT employee I've got free infinity and vision but their tele offers weren't upto Virgin so I've got Tivo for that. They are offering us the chance to get BT Sport added to Sky boxes but no mention of Virgin yet. It would save me having to get the BT Vision box out of the loft..
Batman Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 so, how do you actually get it for free as a BT customer and watch it on your sky box/Telly
kpturner Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 It's BT's own version of Sky Sports, basically. They will have their own channel numbers on the Sky planner (415 and 416 iirc). So they're basically just 2 additional HD channels added to your sky subscription free of charge, if you have BT broadband at the moment. 445 and 446 it seems
S-Clarke Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 445 and 446 it seems Think that's the non-HD channels. I've also got it on 413 and 414 on my TV.
Batman Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Think that's the non-HD channels. I've also got it on 413 and 414 on my TV. yep, both sets of channels HD - 413, 414 normal 445, 446
kpturner Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Think that's the non-HD channels. I've also got it on 413 and 414 on my TV. An yes - there they are
Batman Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 SO, do you have to connect your sky box to your BB router?
SO16_Saint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 How do you know this? As a BT employee I've got free infinity and vision but their tele offers weren't upto Virgin so I've got Tivo for that. They are offering us the chance to get BT Sport added to Sky boxes but no mention of Virgin yet. It would save me having to get the BT Vision box out of the loft.. Hi, I read it on here: http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/TV/BT-Sport-and-ESPN-on-Virgin-Media/td-p/1832554 There is a link to sign up to receive notification from VM when something is decided
S-Clarke Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 SO, do you have to connect your sky box to your BB router? I just signed up on their website and popped in my viewing card number, my BT account details etc, and it confirmed my order.
kpturner Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 "We’re experiencing unprecedented demand for BT products so please bear with us. " 3 hours later
kpturner Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 SO, do you have to connect your sky box to your BB router? No, but best to do so anyway to get all of the sky free on-demand stuff (previously anytime)
SO16_Saint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 SO, do you have to connect your sky box to your BB router? No, think its done over the air, and there are new tv channel numbers for BT Sport in the EPG?
Batman Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 I just signed up on their website and popped in my viewing card number, my BT account details etc, and it confirmed my order. sweet, cheers. will do it next week or something, feeling its going to be clogged up for a while
kpturner Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 "We’re experiencing unprecedented demand for BT products so please bear with us. " 3 hours later At last!! Ordered
ChudSaint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Hi, I read it on here: http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/TV/BT-Sport-and-ESPN-on-Virgin-Media/td-p/1832554 There is a link to sign up to receive notification from VM when something is decided Cheers, I'll hang fire for more news then before signing up to Vision..
Jonnyboy Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Virgin Media are 'talking to BT' about carrying BT Sport. Happy days. They're losing ESPN so this would be an ideal replacement But will it cost extra?
mancsaint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 If you have a smart tv is there any way you can stream the footy via the BT app, but get it to play on the tv though the laptop? Connect laptop to TV with an HDMI cable, great reception
Saint137 Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Or if you want wireless streaming to TV it *might* be possible to stream it via AirPlay to an Apple TV box, if the app allows it. Or get the HDMI out dongle and connect the iPad direct to the TV. I'm guessing similar streaming is available for Android tablets, if the BT app supports them. Android support for this sort of thing is notoriously patchy as anyone with Sky Go and an Android phone will attest
Faz Posted 10 May, 2013 Posted 10 May, 2013 Think I'll wait for a response from Sky, I have their Tv and Fibre broadband atm. Their share price is taking a hammering, so they will have to react.
Minty Posted 10 May, 2013 Posted 10 May, 2013 First time I'll have been able to watch Premier League football (legally) since about 2002, thanks to my BT broadband... which I didn't even want, but only got because Virgin were so crap with my install! Silver lining.
southamptonbairn Posted 10 May, 2013 Posted 10 May, 2013 Excellent freebie deal if you already have BT Broadband but similar costs if you currently have sky broadband BT Unlimited broadband, line rental and unlimited calls £38.45pm Sky Unlimited broadband, Line Rental and unlimited calls £27pm and adding BTSport at £12pm = £39pm I'm hearing if you call sky and ask for your MAC code because you are thinking of changing to BT, you will be offered various discounts, so good competition
buctootim Posted 10 May, 2013 Posted 10 May, 2013 (edited) Excellent freebie deal if you already have BT Broadband but similar costs if you currently have sky broadband BT Unlimited broadband, line rental and unlimited calls £38.45pm Sky Unlimited broadband, Line Rental and unlimited calls £27pm and adding BTSport at £12pm = £39pm That's not entirely accurate. Like for like Sky and BT offers are very similar in price - except you get the BT Sport genuinely for free and for the more expensive options BT is much much faster. I re-signed with BT last week and for 80mb infinity am paying £36pm including line rental and free UK calls with discounted international calls. Sky max out at 14mb. If you factor in the six months free, the £25 Sainsburys voucher and pay for the line rental 1 year in advance you can get unlimited broadband including the line rental and BT Sport for £16pm, which is a fantastic deal imo (and I don't work for them or a reseller). You also get access to millions of wifi hotspots for free - which has saved me a lot of money and aggro over the years - at airports, coffee shops etc. When British Gas chopped through the cables in my road I found I could still work from my home office by logging onto BT wifi. Edited 10 May, 2013 by buctootim
eurosaint Posted 10 May, 2013 Posted 10 May, 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2322011/BT-sparks-TV-war-Sky-offering-FREE-live-premier-league-football-matches-broadband-customers.html Result x 2
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