IPTV / multicast channels coming to BTVision next year

wwwebber · 31-05-2011, 12:59

This is the next logical step for BT as it will bring actual live channels as well as VOD. HD channels should also be in the mix

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05...twork_upgrade/

scotty2808 · 31-05-2011, 14:12

I've been saying this for some time now.

It is coming, it will use similar technologies that will help YouView be delivered and the key element is reduction in transmission costs for channels and rapid channel deployment.

Roll on Vision2.

MP34L1fe · 31-05-2011, 15:03

interesting...very interesting

pzboyz · 31-05-2011, 18:38

Agreed, for YV to be viable and not consume a silly percentage of the UK internet infrastructure, the support for multicast was obviously needed.

Now folks may have to get new ADSL modems to support it though!

stuntmaster · 31-05-2011, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwwebber

This is the next logical step for BT as it will bring actual live channels as well as VOD. HD channels should also be in the mix

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05...twork_upgrade/

as it says from local exchange then theres a good chance still. as I'm quite close.

stuntmaster · 31-05-2011, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by pzboyz

Agreed, for YV to be viable and not consume a silly percentage of the UK internet infrastructure, the support for multicast was obviously needed.

Now folks may have to get new ADSL modems to support it though!

Homehub3 will support it already I think. hence it's introduction. because the homehub2 does support infinity already quite well.

onephat · 07-06-2011, 18:56

is it effected by distance from exchange ?

wwwebber · 07-06-2011, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by onephat

is it effected by distance from exchange ?

Yes of course it is - unless you're on BTInfinity.

noise747 · 08-06-2011, 08:27

Is this going backwards, Linear channels? i thought the future was video on Demand, where you can pick what you want to watch and when.

onephat · 08-06-2011, 08:51

sorry probably didn't word that question properly. So if your x number of meters/miles from the exchange is it a case of not being able to receive the new tv service or is it a case of constant buffering or poorer quality signal ?

DeanDS · 08-06-2011, 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by noise747

Is this going backwards, Linear channels? i thought the future was video on Demand, where you can pick what you want to watch and when.

Not for live sport though, if you read the article it states:-

"When asked why, White said: "It's too expensive renting DVB-T multiplex space to deliver Sky Sports to BT Vision customers, so we want to send it multicast.""

noise747 · 08-06-2011, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanDS

Not for live sport though, if you read the article it states:-

"When asked why, White said: "It's too expensive renting DVB-T multiplex space to deliver Sky Sports to BT Vision customers, so we want to send it multicast.""

That is true, I do watch the Grand prix live, most other things I want to watch I record. I do record the gran prix practice now I found out I can.

Top up T.V also uses the sky sport channels, so I wonder how they are going to cope? Saying that I think either TUTV will close or they will go TVoIP at some point.

hanssolo · 08-06-2011, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by noise747

Top up T.V also uses the sky sport channels, so I wonder how they are going to cope? Saying that I think either TUTV will close or they will go TVoIP at some point.

Presumably if BT Vision/Youview get Sky sports and other channels like ESPN and Gold working on multicast BT wholesale will offer it to 3rd parties like TUTV before ceasing the DTT channels? Guess it will work if TUTV customers use an ISP which uses BT wholesale and therefore access to the BT CDN and fibre networks?
Notice the new TUTV i-can box has internet connectivity but only with iplayer, so guess other IPTV pay services can be added later
http://www.topuptv.com/digitaltvequipment/

31-05-2011, 12:59	#1
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	IPTV / multicast channels coming to BTVision next year This is the next logical step for BT as it will bring actual live channels as well as VOD. HD channels should also be in the mix http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05...twork_upgrade/

31-05-2011, 14:12	#2
scotty2808 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 435	I've been saying this for some time now. It is coming, it will use similar technologies that will help YouView be delivered and the key element is reduction in transmission costs for channels and rapid channel deployment. Roll on Vision2.

31-05-2011, 15:03	#3
MP34L1fe Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Stalybridge Posts: 678	interesting...very interesting

31-05-2011, 18:38	#4
pzboyz Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nr. Swindon Posts: 514	Agreed, for YV to be viable and not consume a silly percentage of the UK internet infrastructure, the support for multicast was obviously needed. Now folks may have to get new ADSL modems to support it though!

31-05-2011, 20:12	#5
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	Quote: Originally Posted by wwwebber This is the next logical step for BT as it will bring actual live channels as well as VOD. HD channels should also be in the mix http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05...twork_upgrade/ as it says from local exchange then theres a good chance still. as I'm quite close.

31-05-2011, 20:17	#6
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	Quote: Originally Posted by pzboyz Agreed, for YV to be viable and not consume a silly percentage of the UK internet infrastructure, the support for multicast was obviously needed. Now folks may have to get new ADSL modems to support it though! Homehub3 will support it already I think. hence it's introduction. because the homehub2 does support infinity already quite well.

07-06-2011, 18:56	#7
onephat Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Posts: 825	is it effected by distance from exchange ?

07-06-2011, 22:04	#8
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by onephat is it effected by distance from exchange ? Yes of course it is - unless you're on BTInfinity.

08-06-2011, 08:27	#9
noise747 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 22,810	Is this going backwards, Linear channels? i thought the future was video on Demand, where you can pick what you want to watch and when.

08-06-2011, 08:51	#10
onephat Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Posts: 825	sorry probably didn't word that question properly. So if your x number of meters/miles from the exchange is it a case of not being able to receive the new tv service or is it a case of constant buffering or poorer quality signal ?

08-06-2011, 09:13	#11
DeanDS Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 1,564	Quote: Originally Posted by noise747 Is this going backwards, Linear channels? i thought the future was video on Demand, where you can pick what you want to watch and when. Not for live sport though, if you read the article it states:- "When asked why, White said: "It's too expensive renting DVB-T multiplex space to deliver Sky Sports to BT Vision customers, so we want to send it multicast.""

08-06-2011, 09:17	#12
noise747 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 22,810	Quote: Originally Posted by DeanDS Not for live sport though, if you read the article it states:- "When asked why, White said: "It's too expensive renting DVB-T multiplex space to deliver Sky Sports to BT Vision customers, so we want to send it multicast."" That is true, I do watch the Grand prix live, most other things I want to watch I record. I do record the gran prix practice now I found out I can. Top up T.V also uses the sky sport channels, so I wonder how they are going to cope? Saying that I think either TUTV will close or they will go TVoIP at some point.

08-06-2011, 19:20	#13
hanssolo Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 13,577	Quote: Originally Posted by noise747 Top up T.V also uses the sky sport channels, so I wonder how they are going to cope? Saying that I think either TUTV will close or they will go TVoIP at some point. Presumably if BT Vision/Youview get Sky sports and other channels like ESPN and Gold working on multicast BT wholesale will offer it to 3rd parties like TUTV before ceasing the DTT channels? Guess it will work if TUTV customers use an ISP which uses BT wholesale and therefore access to the BT CDN and fibre networks? Notice the new TUTV i-can box has internet connectivity but only with iplayer, so guess other IPTV pay services can be added later http://www.topuptv.com/digitaltvequipment/

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