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Old 04-07-2012, 23:16
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Hi,

Does anyone know if Talk Talk Tv will be relaunching with YouView and channels other than the normal freeview ones?

Previously, I had always been a Sky customer so didn't know much about their service but I know that they stopped selling it to new customers but I would imagine that with youview, this would be a sensible time for a relaunch.

Looking on their website, it only appears that it will be the freeview based channels. I know previously, they offered ESPN America as part of their service and I am looking for a non-Sky way of getting that channel (my new flat doesn't have a dish).

Thanks for any information
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Old 04-07-2012, 23:24
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Hi,

Does anyone know if Talk Talk Tv will be relaunching with YouView and channels other than the normal freeview ones?

Previously, I had always been a Sky customer so didn't know much about their service but I know that they stopped selling it to new customers but I would imagine that with youview, this would be a sensible time for a relaunch.

Looking on their website, it only appears that it will be the freeview based channels. I know previously, they offered ESPN America as part of their service and I am looking for a non-Sky way of getting that channel (my new flat doesn't have a dish).

Thanks for any information
Yes, TalkTalk will give you a subsidised YouView box see here for details www.youview.com/
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Old 05-07-2012, 00:09
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Hi,

Does anyone know if Talk Talk Tv will be relaunching with YouView and channels other than the normal freeview ones?

Previously, I had always been a Sky customer so didn't know much about their service but I know that they stopped selling it to new customers but I would imagine that with youview, this would be a sensible time for a relaunch.

Looking on their website, it only appears that it will be the freeview based channels. I know previously, they offered ESPN America as part of their service and I am looking for a non-Sky way of getting that channel (my new flat doesn't have a dish).

Thanks for any information
Here you go:
https://sales.talktalk.co.uk/product/tv/youview

More details available from 26/7/12.

Essentially it's Freeview (HD) + BBC iPlayer + ITV Player + 4oD + Five On Demand + an offering from Talk Talk that has yet to be revealed. Oh and plenty of other pay TV services coming soon such as Now TV from Sky:

http://www.nowtv.com
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Old 05-07-2012, 00:24
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Here's TalkTalk's page on YouView https://sales.talktalk.co.uk/product/tv/youview

I agree, it does not mention any linear channels like ESPN NA being available whereas its existing TV service (closed to new customers) does.

Details of TalkTalk's product including pricing will be announced on 26 July.

Alternatively, BTVision is adding linear channels to its line up so ESPN NA may become one. More details should be announced on 12 July.

Now TV from Sky may offer it through the YouView and other platforms but this service has not launched yet.

I'm assuming you can't get Virgin Media in your flat which offers it now.
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Old 05-07-2012, 23:09
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Here's TalkTalk's page on YouView https://sales.talktalk.co.uk/product/tv/youview

I agree, it does not mention any linear channels like ESPN NA being available whereas its existing TV service (closed to new customers) does.

Details of TalkTalk's product including pricing will be announced on 26 July.

Alternatively, BTVision is adding linear channels to its line up so ESPN NA may become one. More details should be announced on 12 July.

Now TV from Sky may offer it through the YouView and other platforms but this service has not launched yet.

I'm assuming you can't get Virgin Media in your flat which offers it now.
Yes, not in a Virgin Media area unfortunately. I couldn't see any mention of the new channels - I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Surely if BT and/or Talktalk want to be competitive with the big players they will try and get as many channels on board with them as soon as possible.

Thanks for the replies!
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Old 05-07-2012, 23:38
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Yes, not in a Virgin Media area unfortunately. I couldn't see any mention of the new channels - I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Surely if BT and/or Talktalk want to be competitive with the big players they will try and get as many channels on board with them as soon as possible.

Thanks for the replies!
BT has signalled its intentions towards competing with VM and Sky on the television front. I am sure that ESPN NA will come in time to BT Vision customers once it has the ability to stream live channels.

I'm not so sure about TalkTalk, let's see what it says on the 26th!
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Old 07-07-2012, 21:29
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BT has signalled its intentions towards competing with VM and Sky on the television front. I am sure that ESPN NA will come in time to BT Vision customers once it has the ability to stream live channels.

I'm not so sure about TalkTalk, let's see what it says on the 26th!
It says it will cost £19.50 in my account i was told I was selected for the trial but when I went to register for it, the site said there was no more engineer appointments. So I think this is going to be gradually introduced, rather than nationwide, a bit pissed off really as i've been looking forward to this
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Old 07-07-2012, 21:32
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https://sales.talktalk.co.uk/product...rtalId=TVTRIAL
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Old 08-07-2012, 17:05
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Got a engineer booked for friday as was selected for trial.
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Old 08-07-2012, 22:30
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It says it will cost £19.50 in my account i was told I was selected for the trial but when I went to register for it, the site said there was no more engineer appointments. So I think this is going to be gradually introduced, rather than nationwide, a bit pissed off really as i've been looking forward to this
What does the £ 19.50 include? Is that just for the tv service? or does that inc boradbad and phone etc?
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Old 08-07-2012, 23:29
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What does the £ 19.50 include? Is that just for the tv service? or does that inc boradbad and phone etc?
it's £19.50 for tv and broadband plus £14.50 line rental. But from what i gathered upon the statement those on the trial will get £5 credit on their bill to cover the tv cost.
Plus also they will on first bill get £150 credit this is £100 for youview box and £50 for installation.
I think that's right anyway lol.
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Old 09-07-2012, 00:25
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it's £19.50 for tv and broadband plus £14.50 line rental. But from what i gathered upon the statement those on the trial will get £5 credit on their bill to cover the tv cost.
Plus also they will on first bill get £150 credit this is £100 for youview box and £50 for installation.
I think that's right anyway lol.
Any idea exactly what the tv service will include?
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Old 09-07-2012, 00:38
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Any idea exactly what the tv service will include?
No idea at moment but it does mention sky movies and sky sports , picturebox and talktalks own ppv service. Sky movies and sports i'd imagine is something coming in the future most likely Skys now tv service which has been confirmed will be on the Youview service.
I wouldn't be surprised to see channels such as SYFY SKY1 GOLD etc launching too. As i believe these were already available on talktalks old tv service.
ESPN will be a certainty as the youview box is also a freeview box.
If i'm allowed to i'll post updates as i progress through the trial.
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Old 09-07-2012, 00:42
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Any idea exactly what the tv service will include?
A hint here. Harding says. "Like Freeview before it, YouView will be for people who "don't want to pay for premium sports contracts, but just want to have a bit of extra TV"

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...-business.html
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