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CONNECT 3 will be arabic
LCN115 CONNECT 3 will shortly be bringing some arabic stations to your TV via ipTV like Al Arabiya, Muslim TV & Arabia One, according to the Freeview EPG.
CONNECT 1 is Christian so what could CONNECT 2 be? |
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Channel 115 - getting "subscription has expired" [never had one!] Vision TV Network screen.
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The fields in the various CONNECT series SDN EIT have been filled in incorrectly so a SD box won't show what's on. I can't decide whether it's deliberate or accidental.
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LCN115 CONNECT 3 is now showing the Vision caption on non internet connected sets, once seen on LCN110 but different now.
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What set top box would I need if I wanted to watch these and other IPTV channels? I have a Humax HDR Fox T2 but that doesn't support them, I've also been told that YouView boxes won't support them.
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YouView Freeview HD boxes *should* support them if they conform to the spec. All Freeview HD boxes that were certified since March 2011 *should* support them.
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It appears the Arabic package requires a subscription. Most of their channels are fta on satellite so who the hell is going to subscribe especially as suitable equipment is rare.
I remember a similar Arabic package on 28 east via a Sky box which only lasted a short while as well. |
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CONNECT 3 will be arabic
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What set top box would I need if I wanted to watch these and other IPTV channels? I have a Humax HDR Fox T2 but that doesn't support them, I've also been told that YouView boxes won't support them.
See Here for the HD500 box http://www.tvonics.com/freeview-hd-r...dtr-hd500.html Here is the Slimmer version of it http://www.tvonics.com/freeview-hd-r...tr-z500hd.html |
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YouView Freeview HD boxes *should* support them if they conform to the spec. All Freeview HD boxes that were certified since March 2011 *should* support them.
Shame really,I have a 2010 Bravia and a Sagemcom 2010 PVR,both were out too early to be required to include these services. Had thought that when I get a YouView box,which I intend too,at some point,I would also get access to the new services springing up,as a sort of bonus. Would seem not.
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YouView Freeview HD boxes *should* support them if they conform to the spec. All Freeview HD boxes that were certified since March 2011 *should* support them.
As for YouView, all I know is what I found online ie. the IPTV channels don't work in those. I believe YouView boxes are not considered to be "Freeview HD" boxes and as such are not bound by those specs, they just have to conform to the YouView specs. I think that IPTV channels are NOT part of the YouView specs. So what I'd like to know is specific models of set top boxes which support IPTV channels. Saying "anything certified after March 2011 *should* support them" doesn't help because as a normal user I have no way of finding out on what date a box model was certified (I happen to know the story for Humax boxes). To date I'm aware of precisely zero boxes which support these channels. There must be some surely? |
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That is what I have been saying on another forum,but it would seem that the new Humax YouView PVR, will 'not' conform to this spec.
Shame really,I have a 2010 Bravia and a Sagemcom 2010 PVR,both were out too early to be required to include these services. Had thought that when I get a YouView box,which I intend too,at some point,I would also get access to the new services springing up,as a sort of bonus. Would seem not. ![]() ![]() Just had an e.mail from Connect TV, ''We have been advised that all YouView devices, when they go on official sale, will support Freeview HD, including the IC streaming extension, that you are quite right, is required to support our services.'' |
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You will need the TVOnics HD500 box or the slimmer version of it
See Here for the HD500 box http://www.tvonics.com/freeview-hd-r...dtr-hd500.html Here is the Slimmer version of it http://www.tvonics.com/freeview-hd-r...tr-z500hd.html !EDIT: Note however that TVonics have gone bust, so long term support for those boxes may be an issue: http://www.reghardware.com/2012/06/2...f_tvonics_kit/ |
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STOP PRESS
![]() Just had an e.mail from Connect TV, ''We have been advised that all YouView devices, when they go on official sale, will support Freeview HD, including the IC streaming extension, that you are quite right, is required to support our services.'' |
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Service is currently unavailable on Freeview as per the announcement on http://www.visiontvnetwork.co.uk/home/ Quote:
Unfortunately, we have been forced to suspend broadcast of the Muslim and Arabia packages on Freeview Channel 230. This is because the British TV regulator OFCOM has queried whether the channels contained in those package are properly licensed and has ordered our technical supplier to cease broadcasting the data application which enables your Freeview HD device to connect to the channels over the internet. We apologise sincerely for this but our supplier is forced to comply with their instruction. The packages will continue to be available online at http://www.arabiaone.co.uk/ and http://www.muslimtvuk.com/ and via our Roku app inside Vision TV Network.
Please be assured that we are working hard with our supplier to demonstrate to OFCOM that these channels can be broadcast in this country and we will keep you updated on progress. We hope you will continue to enjoy the services on the other platforms mentioned. However, if you would like a refund on your current subscription, please don't hesitate to contact us on help@visiontvnetwork.co.uk or call us on 020 7908 7275. |
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Are the channels "broadcast"? I'd say they're not as they're delivered over the internet, and therefore have nothing to do with OFCOM. They don't regulate YouTube, after all.
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Ofcom do however have a duty to ensure that content promoted by licensees is appropriate however. For example, if Channel A mentions its website on-air, then the content contained should also comply with their programming code.
Whilst Connect may hold a licence with Ofcom to be on DTT, Ofcom may be of the view that allowing a non licensed television service to load-up without much hassle (on compatible devices) is not acceptable. It is for this reason, you don't see the likes of Television X/Playboy using MHEG-IC to deliver hard-core pornography. I don't see any issue with these channels returning if they get themselves licensed by Ofcom. |
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