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Hi,
I want to get rid of my sky subscription, so want to go back to freesat from Sky, we haven't had it for a few years, so I wondered if anyone could tell me whether I'll still be able to access the on demand Iplayer/ itv, ch 4 etc.
Thanks
I want to get rid of my sky subscription, so want to go back to freesat from Sky, we haven't had it for a few years, so I wondered if anyone could tell me whether I'll still be able to access the on demand Iplayer/ itv, ch 4 etc.
Thanks
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Unfortunately thats a no if you are using a Sky box and getting FreeSat from Sky, as no sub = no recording abilities, except if you pay £10.75 a month for just the Sky plus part, which would mean you could record the free channels and you would get iplayer only as I understand it.
If you want to pay nothing per month then get a freesat HD freetime box, as you can record the free channels and get BBC iplayer, ITVplayer, 4OD (although I think they renamed that) and Demand 5.
Oh and the freesat box would plug in to the satellite dish cables just like your current Sky box does now.
Under circumstances like that where recording and iPlayers are required, the logical thing to do would seem to be to go out and buy a BBC/ITV Freesat branded Freetime box or go for cheaper connected-only boxes for the iPlayers but without any recording facility: http://www.freesat.co.uk/get-freesat/recommended/freesat-plus-with-freetime
I did say about a freesat freetime box but thanks for providing the link Im sure the OP will find that useful!
BiB
Yes, to be rebranded 'ALL4' from 2015
It's a shame, they have a good brand with 4OD. All4 seems a bit crap in comparison, less obvious what it is and doesn't seems as natural to say. A pointless change in my opinion.
ALL4 is actually a very simple idea and works well when you think about it.
ALL4 means 'All Things Channel4'
4OD is very limited in naming, its only 'On Demand' which doesn't necessarily associate itself with the live streams also available on the site. Most only think its catchup so i can fully see where 4 are coming from on it.
4OD has served the 4 family well but you have to continue to evolve to make things attractive and keep the traffic to the site coming so the ad revenue is up.
My nana's only just stopped calling Virgin media Comcast. She's moved onto NTL now.
My dad often gets the Jif out.
Comcast..... The only one i know of is the American cable, BB & phone provider so im guessing its going back some years no?
I know people that do that too, but the vast majority will move with the name.
I do miss JIF though.... And Opal Fruits
Don't forget marathon bars
I remember when i was a lad.......
I never knew Comcast had 2 regions in the UK.
Learn something new everyday
If you don't use it, then axe it. Kids will get over it and the hubby too.
Not to mention if you have a Foxsat HDR then you'll get BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4OD etc on that so they'll deal with it
Thats very true they will have to get used to using a different system, Im sure they will over time.
But it will be streamed, so no cutting out the ads on 4OD and ITV Player (there aren't any via Sky) and no HD (on 4OD and Demand5).
Its annoying I'll grant, but I suppose you get what you pay for with the commercial channels, ITV, C4 and C5 I suppose only have a PSB remit for their main channel not the catch up service, unless that is changed by legislation like the HD versions of ITV, C4 and C5, which I feel should all be classed as PSB.
So I guess its pay Sky for a better on demand service, which you need a TV sub, preferably Family pack if you want more than Iplayer, or Sky+ for £10.75 with just iplayer.
No HD on ITV either as they don't offer it on any platform including their website