On-Demand content

bluesifi · 02-08-2011, 17:35

Hi, I have not used by BT Vision On-Demand in a long time (months). Well as the weekend I was stuck in house, so decided to sit down an watch either Touchwood or Dr Who on BBC. When I turned BT Vision on, I found that the choice of on-demand content for BBC & ITV (and other channels) was very limited.

Does anyone know if BT intend to offer more programmes via on-demand

scotty2808 · 02-08-2011, 17:45

There's hundreds of hours of on demand stuff.

Take a look again...
http://www.btvision.bt.com/

Pure Genius · 02-08-2011, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotty2808

There's hundreds of hours of on demand stuff.

Take a look again...
http://www.btvision.bt.com/

There's hundreds of hours of on demand stuff, it will all be either rubbish or seen before on freeview but its there!!

Take a look again...

fixed that for ya!

btw that link doesn't really help, is there any place to get a complete list of the 'hundreds of hours..'

bt site just shows popular or new or coming soon.

stewM · 02-08-2011, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Genius

There's hundreds of hours of on demand stuff, it will all be either rubbish or seen before on freeview but its there!!

Take a look again...

fixed that for ya!

btw that link doesn't really help, is there any place to get a complete list of the 'hundreds of hours..'

bt site just shows popular or new or coming soon.

Try this onehttp://www.productsandservices.bt.co...?topicId=27467

Pure Genius · 02-08-2011, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewM

Try this onehttp://www.productsandservices.bt.co...?topicId=27467

cheers but that only shows the 'low' lights

not a definitive list.

hows ya infinity btw ?

I've got major issues...bt being very bt...ish if you catch my drift.

wwwebber · 02-08-2011, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesifi

Hi, I have not used by BT Vision On-Demand in a long time (months). Well as the weekend I was stuck in house, so decided to sit down an watch either Touchwood or Dr Who on BBC. When I turned BT Vision on, I found that the choice of on-demand content for BBC & ITV (and other channels) was very limited.

Does anyone know if BT intend to offer more programmes via on-demand

Not alot from the BBC because of iplayer. I found quite a bit from ITV though

stewM · 03-08-2011, 06:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Genius

cheers but that only shows the 'low' lights

not a definitive list.

hows ya infinity btw ?

I've got major issues...bt being very bt...ish if you catch my drift.

BT Vision don't show a complete list!

My Infinity is great. Can't knock it. Constant speed. No problems.

Yes, things are good with BT, but I know that when things do go wrong they find it very difficult for someone to take ownership and put it right. You do have my sympathy.

Pure Genius · 04-08-2011, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewM

BT Vision don't show a complete list!

My Infinity is great. Can't knock it. Constant speed. No problems.

Yes, things are good with BT, but I know that when things do go wrong they find it very difficult for someone to take ownership and put it right. You do have my sympathy.

my infinity speed today is showing at 8.9 mb!!! thats c. 6 mb slower than my old Sky standard ADSL service which was 25% of the quoted BT price!!

started at 36mb -- 13mb last week and now 9mb...

clowns..

stewM · 04-08-2011, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Genius

my infinity speed today is showing at 8.9 mb!!! thats c. 6 mb slower than my old Sky standard ADSL service which was 25% of the quoted BT price!!

started at 36mb -- 13mb last week and now 9mb...

clowns..

I thought they had to guarantee 12MB to call it Infinity?

Pure Genius · 04-08-2011, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewM

I thought they had to guarantee 12MB to call it Infinity?

well even at 12mb I'd be kicking off!

but...

nope, there is no guaranteed service level or speed with any BT broadband product. Good business to be in me thinks!

according to Exec Office, if they think you couldn't sustainably get 15mb then they won't offer it in the first place.

15mb is rubbish also.

I have documented proof from their own speed tester of what I have achieved, best ever was 37.05 and then what it has been 3 times daily (where possible) since it went to sh!t.

My IP profile is fine at 38399/10000 so it must be something they are doing software wise at their end.

If you go to the BT community forums (infinity) then you will see a lot of people with similar problems....declining speeds for no reason.

Apparently BT use a software package called DLM that will reduce your speed if it senses instability in the line...problem is its far too sensitive, not very good and hard to reset.

I have a call with them tomorrow...I sense a disconnection conversation/agreement is not far off.!

quel surprise...

Astra 1A · 05-08-2011, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesifi

Hi, I have not used by BT Vision On-Demand in a long time (months). Well as the weekend I was stuck in house, so decided to sit down an watch either Touchwood or Dr Who on BBC. When I turned BT Vision on, I found that the choice of on-demand content for BBC & ITV (and other channels) was very limited.

Does anyone know if BT intend to offer more programmes via on-demand

There has definitely been a cull on the on-demand stuff supplied by BBC Hits....

I got BT Vision this time last year and there where Box Sets of all the series' of Only Fools, Red Dwarf, Porridge, Fawlty Towers, Knowing Me Knowing You, I'm Alan Partridge to name just a few plus lots of Dr Who..

With BT Vision in general I find the lack of continuity a little annoying, ie I watched the whole series 3 of the american "The Office" last October and since then has not appeared again anywhere - America are now up to series 8 !!!

Pure Genius · 05-08-2011, 12:52

as someone who has come back to vision, as a secondary service, it seems clear that BT have de-prioritised their BT V commitments.

lower price, even less programmes than before, new stuff is all from the states etc.

maybe YouView is the answer, although I hope not.

MostynDS · 05-08-2011, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Genius

as someone who has come back to vision, as a secondary service, it seems clear that BT have de-prioritised their BT V commitments.

lower price, even less programmes than before, new stuff is all from the states etc.

maybe YouView is the answer, although I hope not.

Interesting question. This came up in the YouView thread earlier this year.

The point I tried to make at the time was along the lines of: Given that YouView is a way of moneterising content, why would the BBC (say) want BT to sell it's content to consumers when it can easily sell it directly itself?

If YouView takes off (and it's a big if) I'm sure some of the American studios will be happy to stay with BT, but I would suggest that the BBC, ITV, C4, C5, Sky and ESPN would be more interested in dealing with the customer direct, possibly via a unified billing system.

Perhaps that's why the BBC is clearing the decks? Or maybe not, just a suggestion.

AndrewBurley · 05-08-2011, 16:43

I don't see any problem with BT Vision content. The music and kids alone is worth the £12:50 a month in my opinion. And you even get free ESPN on top and sky sports 1+2 for a very good price.

Hopefully the multicasting will start next year and bring some premium channels. Anyone whos tried talktalk tv will know how good this type of service can be.

BT Support · 08-08-2011, 11:04

Hi Pure Genius

I have just seen your post in relation to your broadband problems, I can take a look into this for you and run some tests. If you would like me to look into this just send over our details via http://bt.custhelp.com/app/contact_email/c/4950

Regards David

stuntmaster · 08-08-2011, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewBurley

I don't see any problem with BT Vision content. The music and kids alone is worth the £12:50 a month in my opinion. And you even get free ESPN on top and sky sports 1+2 for a very good price.

Hopefully the multicasting will start next year and bring some premium channels. Anyone whos tried talktalk tv will know how good this type of service can be.

this is very true. I can get SS1 and SS2 for just £12.50 although not enabled it.

02-08-2011, 17:35	#1
bluesifi Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	On-Demand content Hi, I have not used by BT Vision On-Demand in a long time (months). Well as the weekend I was stuck in house, so decided to sit down an watch either Touchwood or Dr Who on BBC. When I turned BT Vision on, I found that the choice of on-demand content for BBC & ITV (and other channels) was very limited. Does anyone know if BT intend to offer more programmes via on-demand

02-08-2011, 17:45	#2
scotty2808 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 435	There's hundreds of hours of on demand stuff. Take a look again... http://www.btvision.bt.com/

02-08-2011, 18:21	#3
Pure Genius Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: N.of Sheffield, S. of N'castle Posts: 265	Quote: Originally Posted by scotty2808 There's hundreds of hours of on demand stuff. Take a look again... http://www.btvision.bt.com/ There's hundreds of hours of on demand stuff, it will all be either rubbish or seen before on freeview but its there!! Take a look again... fixed that for ya! btw that link doesn't really help, is there any place to get a complete list of the 'hundreds of hours..' bt site just shows popular or new or coming soon.

02-08-2011, 19:24	#4
stewM Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saddleworth Posts: 288	Quote: Originally Posted by Pure Genius There's hundreds of hours of on demand stuff, it will all be either rubbish or seen before on freeview but its there!! Take a look again... fixed that for ya! btw that link doesn't really help, is there any place to get a complete list of the 'hundreds of hours..' bt site just shows popular or new or coming soon. Try this onehttp://www.productsandservices.bt.co...?topicId=27467

02-08-2011, 22:03	#5
Pure Genius Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: N.of Sheffield, S. of N'castle Posts: 265	Quote: Originally Posted by stewM Try this onehttp://www.productsandservices.bt.co...?topicId=27467 cheers but that only shows the 'low' lights not a definitive list. hows ya infinity btw ? I've got major issues...bt being very bt...ish if you catch my drift.

02-08-2011, 23:38	#6
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by bluesifi Hi, I have not used by BT Vision On-Demand in a long time (months). Well as the weekend I was stuck in house, so decided to sit down an watch either Touchwood or Dr Who on BBC. When I turned BT Vision on, I found that the choice of on-demand content for BBC & ITV (and other channels) was very limited. Does anyone know if BT intend to offer more programmes via on-demand Not alot from the BBC because of iplayer. I found quite a bit from ITV though

03-08-2011, 06:31	#7
stewM Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saddleworth Posts: 288	Quote: Originally Posted by Pure Genius cheers but that only shows the 'low' lights not a definitive list. hows ya infinity btw ? I've got major issues...bt being very bt...ish if you catch my drift. BT Vision don't show a complete list! My Infinity is great. Can't knock it. Constant speed. No problems. Yes, things are good with BT, but I know that when things do go wrong they find it very difficult for someone to take ownership and put it right. You do have my sympathy.

04-08-2011, 12:00	#8
Pure Genius Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: N.of Sheffield, S. of N'castle Posts: 265	Quote: Originally Posted by stewM BT Vision don't show a complete list! My Infinity is great. Can't knock it. Constant speed. No problems. Yes, things are good with BT, but I know that when things do go wrong they find it very difficult for someone to take ownership and put it right. You do have my sympathy. my infinity speed today is showing at 8.9 mb!!! thats c. 6 mb slower than my old Sky standard ADSL service which was 25% of the quoted BT price!! started at 36mb -- 13mb last week and now 9mb... clowns..

04-08-2011, 18:33	#9
stewM Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saddleworth Posts: 288	Quote: Originally Posted by Pure Genius my infinity speed today is showing at 8.9 mb!!! thats c. 6 mb slower than my old Sky standard ADSL service which was 25% of the quoted BT price!! started at 36mb -- 13mb last week and now 9mb... clowns.. I thought they had to guarantee 12MB to call it Infinity?

04-08-2011, 22:22	#10
Pure Genius Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: N.of Sheffield, S. of N'castle Posts: 265	Quote: Originally Posted by stewM I thought they had to guarantee 12MB to call it Infinity? well even at 12mb I'd be kicking off! but... nope, there is no guaranteed service level or speed with any BT broadband product. Good business to be in me thinks! according to Exec Office, if they think you couldn't sustainably get 15mb then they won't offer it in the first place. 15mb is rubbish also. I have documented proof from their own speed tester of what I have achieved, best ever was 37.05 and then what it has been 3 times daily (where possible) since it went to sh!t. My IP profile is fine at 38399/10000 so it must be something they are doing software wise at their end. If you go to the BT community forums (infinity) then you will see a lot of people with similar problems....declining speeds for no reason. Apparently BT use a software package called DLM that will reduce your speed if it senses instability in the line...problem is its far too sensitive, not very good and hard to reset. I have a call with them tomorrow...I sense a disconnection conversation/agreement is not far off.! quel surprise...

05-08-2011, 12:32	#11
Astra 1A Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Grim North Posts: 1,281	Quote: Originally Posted by bluesifi Hi, I have not used by BT Vision On-Demand in a long time (months). Well as the weekend I was stuck in house, so decided to sit down an watch either Touchwood or Dr Who on BBC. When I turned BT Vision on, I found that the choice of on-demand content for BBC & ITV (and other channels) was very limited. Does anyone know if BT intend to offer more programmes via on-demand There has definitely been a cull on the on-demand stuff supplied by BBC Hits.... I got BT Vision this time last year and there where Box Sets of all the series' of Only Fools, Red Dwarf, Porridge, Fawlty Towers, Knowing Me Knowing You, I'm Alan Partridge to name just a few plus lots of Dr Who.. With BT Vision in general I find the lack of continuity a little annoying, ie I watched the whole series 3 of the american "The Office" last October and since then has not appeared again anywhere - America are now up to series 8 !!!

05-08-2011, 12:52	#12
Pure Genius Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: N.of Sheffield, S. of N'castle Posts: 265	as someone who has come back to vision, as a secondary service, it seems clear that BT have de-prioritised their BT V commitments. lower price, even less programmes than before, new stuff is all from the states etc. maybe YouView is the answer, although I hope not.

05-08-2011, 14:06	#13
MostynDS Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 773	Quote: Originally Posted by Pure Genius as someone who has come back to vision, as a secondary service, it seems clear that BT have de-prioritised their BT V commitments. lower price, even less programmes than before, new stuff is all from the states etc. maybe YouView is the answer, although I hope not. Interesting question. This came up in the YouView thread earlier this year. The point I tried to make at the time was along the lines of: Given that YouView is a way of moneterising content, why would the BBC (say) want BT to sell it's content to consumers when it can easily sell it directly itself? If YouView takes off (and it's a big if) I'm sure some of the American studios will be happy to stay with BT, but I would suggest that the BBC, ITV, C4, C5, Sky and ESPN would be more interested in dealing with the customer direct, possibly via a unified billing system. Perhaps that's why the BBC is clearing the decks? Or maybe not, just a suggestion.

05-08-2011, 16:43	#14
AndrewBurley Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,402	I don't see any problem with BT Vision content. The music and kids alone is worth the £12:50 a month in my opinion. And you even get free ESPN on top and sky sports 1+2 for a very good price. Hopefully the multicasting will start next year and bring some premium channels. Anyone whos tried talktalk tv will know how good this type of service can be.

08-08-2011, 11:04	#15
BT Support BT Support Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 459	Hi Pure Genius I have just seen your post in relation to your broadband problems, I can take a look into this for you and run some tests. If you would like me to look into this just send over our details via http://bt.custhelp.com/app/contact_email/c/4950 Regards David

08-08-2011, 20:55	#16
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewBurley I don't see any problem with BT Vision content. The music and kids alone is worth the £12:50 a month in my opinion. And you even get free ESPN on top and sky sports 1+2 for a very good price. Hopefully the multicasting will start next year and bring some premium channels. Anyone whos tried talktalk tv will know how good this type of service can be. this is very true. I can get SS1 and SS2 for just £12.50 although not enabled it.

DS Forums

On-Demand content