Plusnet Youview update

Rob_Walsh · 01-08-2013, 09:11

.... apparently this is unlikely to happen until the new year now.

They are looking for a way of Plusnet Broadband users getting access to BT Sports prior to that (next few weeks.)

I couldn't work out if that was just for Sky users or whether it would be streamed to your laptop.

onephat · 04-08-2013, 06:55

As plus tends to be cheaper than Bt id be surprised if the offered the sky option. Online makes sense but after all Bt need new customers paying the max amount possible. I can only see them selling to bt customers.

1andrew1 · 19-08-2013, 14:00

I look forward to seeing what PlusNet plans to do about BT Sport over the next few weeks.
Whilst I'm surprised that its YouView offering has slipped to next year, the later PlusNet launches the service, the more extensive OpenReach's fibre broadband network will be.

clewsy · 19-08-2013, 14:05

How reliable is this information? I can see them offering it via an online application.

lotrjw · 20-08-2013, 11:30

is plusnet planning to be on youview?

1andrew1 · 20-08-2013, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotrjw

is plusnet planning to be on youview?

PlusNet has been testing YouView and plans to launch its own service at some stage.

lotrjw · 20-08-2013, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

PlusNet has been testing YouView and plans to launch its own service at some stage.

Do you think there will be Plusnet branded YouView boxes then?

1andrew1 · 21-08-2013, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotrjw

Do you think there will be Plusnet branded YouView boxes then?

I contacted PlusNet recently as a customer. They advised they were currently testing a YouView service but couldn't confirm when it would be launched.

lotrjw · 22-08-2013, 01:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I contacted PlusNet recently as a customer. They advised they were currently testing a YouView service but couldn't confirm when it would be launched.

i wonder what they will offer to existing customers then? I will be on their highest residentual fibre broadband package in about 3 weeks time, so I would like to see something good! It would be a good way to get a freeview HD (sort of) capable box! But only if the offer is really good!

gother · 22-08-2013, 01:31

Aren't plusnet owned by BT anyway? If so the chances are BT Sport will be on it.

1andrew1 · 22-08-2013, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by gother

Aren't plusnet owned by BT anyway? If so the chances are BT Sport will be on it.

Agreed, the debate will be around the pricing.

lotrjw · 22-08-2013, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by gother

Aren't plusnet owned by BT anyway? If so the chances are BT Sport will be on it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Agreed, the debate will be around the pricing.

Ah so PlusNet being owned by BT can offer the same services just cheaper sort of!

1andrew1 · 27-08-2013, 01:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotrjw

Ah so PlusNet being owned by BT can offer the same services just cheaper sort of!

Yes although they make them different eg BT has super hub and wifi whilst PlusNet has solely UK call centres.

lotrjw · 28-08-2013, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Yes although they make them different eg BT has super hub and wifi whilst PlusNet has solely UK call centres.

and what difference is a super hub to an ordinary router? TBH it jsut sounds like a fancy name for a router! and most if not all home routers do wifi, so thats not really different!

lbear · 31-08-2013, 11:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotrjw

and what difference is a super hub to an ordinary router? TBH it jsut sounds like a fancy name for a router! and most if not all home routers do wifi, so thats not really different!

From what I can gather, the BT hub uses both the 2.4 and 5 MHz bands and varies the 2.4 MHz channel according to other users in the area. So if, for example, you have several neighbours all using Channels 1 or 6, it will go to Channel 3. The Virginmedia Superhub 2 is similar.

lotrjw · 25-09-2013, 23:19

Has anyone heard any news about PN launching youview?

1andrew1 · 26-09-2013, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotrjw

Has anyone heard any news about PN launching youview?

No more news since post #8.

lotrjw · 26-09-2013, 11:47

Ok thanks

1andrew1 · 11-10-2013, 10:09

Not about YouView but related. It appears that Plus Net will soon be selling subscriptions to BT Sport for viewing over the Sky platform according to this news report. No £15 connection fee, no monthly contract, £6pm SD, £7.50pm HD for broadband subscribers.
http://www.a516digital.com/2013/10/p...l#comment-form

1andrew1 · 28-10-2013, 18:40

"In addition to offering BT Sport content, Plusnet is looking to launch YouView next year with trials set to begin before the end of 2013."
See foot of this post: http://community.plus.net/blog/2013/...et/#more-24106

1andrew1 · 21-11-2013, 13:54

"“If you want to be a scale player in the broadband industry, you have to have a triple-play offering. Providing a TV alternative... for Plusnet is definitely part of our plans.”
http://recombu.com/digital/news/bt-t...mpaign=website
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a5909340-5...#axzz2lE93S3wF

DJGM · 25-11-2013, 21:12

As I'm on Plusnet, I'd be interested in taking part in any YouView trials they might offer. Though I'm wondering
if YouView becomes a full-time offering with Plusnet, whether it be for all Plusnet broadband customers, or if
it'll be restricted to those that have both broadband and home phone. I'll be rather peed off if it's the latter!

KDH · 21-12-2013, 08:16

Plusnet is looking for existing customers to trial its TV service

http://community.plus.net/blog/2013/...ts-tv-service/

DJGM · 12-02-2014, 01:59

Plusnet YouView trails have recently begun, and I have joined, but there is a strict NDA with the trial so I can't
really say much about it. I received my trial YouView box yesterday, and set it all up, now I have 2 questions:

1. How do I rearrange/customise the TV channel numbers?
2. How do I eliminate overscan to see the full picture?

kasg · 12-02-2014, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJGM

Plusnet YouView trails have recently begun, and I have joined, but there is a strict NDA with the trial so I can't
really say much about it.

You've probably already said too much!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJGM

How do I eliminate overscan to see the full picture?

Isn't that more likely to be a setting on the TV?

01-08-2013, 09:11	#1
Rob_Walsh Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 18	Plusnet Youview update .... apparently this is unlikely to happen until the new year now. They are looking for a way of Plusnet Broadband users getting access to BT Sports prior to that (next few weeks.) I couldn't work out if that was just for Sky users or whether it would be streamed to your laptop.

28-10-2013, 18:40	#20
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	PlusNet to launch YouView next year "In addition to offering BT Sport content, Plusnet is looking to launch YouView next year with trials set to begin before the end of 2013." See foot of this post: http://community.plus.net/blog/2013/...et/#more-24106

21-11-2013, 13:54	#21
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Further confirmation "“If you want to be a scale player in the broadband industry, you have to have a triple-play offering. Providing a TV alternative... for Plusnet is definitely part of our plans.” http://recombu.com/digital/news/bt-t...mpaign=website http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a5909340-5...#axzz2lE93S3wF

04-08-2013, 06:55	#2
onephat Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Posts: 825	As plus tends to be cheaper than Bt id be surprised if the offered the sky option. Online makes sense but after all Bt need new customers paying the max amount possible. I can only see them selling to bt customers.

19-08-2013, 14:00	#3
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	I look forward to seeing what PlusNet plans to do about BT Sport over the next few weeks. Whilst I'm surprised that its YouView offering has slipped to next year, the later PlusNet launches the service, the more extensive OpenReach's fibre broadband network will be.

19-08-2013, 14:05	#4
clewsy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 2,860	How reliable is this information? I can see them offering it via an online application.

20-08-2013, 11:30	#5
lotrjw Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: south west Posts: 9,916	is plusnet planning to be on youview?

20-08-2013, 11:53	#6
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by lotrjw is plusnet planning to be on youview? PlusNet has been testing YouView and plans to launch its own service at some stage.

20-08-2013, 14:08	#7
lotrjw Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: south west Posts: 9,916	Quote: Originally Posted by 1andrew1 PlusNet has been testing YouView and plans to launch its own service at some stage. Do you think there will be Plusnet branded YouView boxes then?

21-08-2013, 22:45	#8
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by lotrjw Do you think there will be Plusnet branded YouView boxes then? I contacted PlusNet recently as a customer. They advised they were currently testing a YouView service but couldn't confirm when it would be launched.

22-08-2013, 01:01	#9
lotrjw Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: south west Posts: 9,916	Quote: Originally Posted by 1andrew1 I contacted PlusNet recently as a customer. They advised they were currently testing a YouView service but couldn't confirm when it would be launched. i wonder what they will offer to existing customers then? I will be on their highest residentual fibre broadband package in about 3 weeks time, so I would like to see something good! It would be a good way to get a freeview HD (sort of) capable box! But only if the offer is really good!

22-08-2013, 01:31	#10
gother Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Venus and Mars Posts: 9,027	Aren't plusnet owned by BT anyway? If so the chances are BT Sport will be on it.

22-08-2013, 10:13	#11
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by gother Aren't plusnet owned by BT anyway? If so the chances are BT Sport will be on it. Agreed, the debate will be around the pricing.

22-08-2013, 14:16	#12
lotrjw Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: south west Posts: 9,916	Quote: Originally Posted by gother Aren't plusnet owned by BT anyway? If so the chances are BT Sport will be on it. Quote: Originally Posted by 1andrew1 Agreed, the debate will be around the pricing. Ah so PlusNet being owned by BT can offer the same services just cheaper sort of!

27-08-2013, 01:27	#13
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by lotrjw Ah so PlusNet being owned by BT can offer the same services just cheaper sort of! Yes although they make them different eg BT has super hub and wifi whilst PlusNet has solely UK call centres.

28-08-2013, 18:58	#14
lotrjw Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: south west Posts: 9,916	Quote: Originally Posted by 1andrew1 Yes although they make them different eg BT has super hub and wifi whilst PlusNet has solely UK call centres. and what difference is a super hub to an ordinary router? TBH it jsut sounds like a fancy name for a router! and most if not all home routers do wifi, so thats not really different!

31-08-2013, 11:44	#15
lbear Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London SE8 Posts: 1,769	Quote: Originally Posted by lotrjw and what difference is a super hub to an ordinary router? TBH it jsut sounds like a fancy name for a router! and most if not all home routers do wifi, so thats not really different! From what I can gather, the BT hub uses both the 2.4 and 5 MHz bands and varies the 2.4 MHz channel according to other users in the area. So if, for example, you have several neighbours all using Channels 1 or 6, it will go to Channel 3. The Virginmedia Superhub 2 is similar.

25-09-2013, 23:19	#16
lotrjw Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: south west Posts: 9,916	Has anyone heard any news about PN launching youview?

26-09-2013, 10:31	#17
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by lotrjw Has anyone heard any news about PN launching youview? No more news since post #8.

26-09-2013, 11:47	#18
lotrjw Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: south west Posts: 9,916	Ok thanks

11-10-2013, 10:09	#19
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Not about YouView but related. It appears that Plus Net will soon be selling subscriptions to BT Sport for viewing over the Sky platform according to this news report. No £15 connection fee, no monthly contract, £6pm SD, £7.50pm HD for broadband subscribers. http://www.a516digital.com/2013/10/p...l#comment-form

25-11-2013, 21:12	#22
DJGM Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Whitefield, Manchester Posts: 3,726	As I'm on Plusnet, I'd be interested in taking part in any YouView trials they might offer. Though I'm wondering if YouView becomes a full-time offering with Plusnet, whether it be for all Plusnet broadband customers, or if it'll be restricted to those that have both broadband and home phone. I'll be rather peed off if it's the latter!

21-12-2013, 08:16	#23
KDH Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 563	Plusnet is looking for existing customers to trial its TV service http://community.plus.net/blog/2013/...ts-tv-service/

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Plusnet Youview update

12-02-2014, 01:59	#24
DJGM Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Whitefield, Manchester Posts: 3,726	Plusnet YouView trails have recently begun, and I have joined, but there is a strict NDA with the trial so I can't really say much about it. I received my trial YouView box yesterday, and set it all up, now I have 2 questions: 1. How do I rearrange/customise the TV channel numbers? 2. How do I eliminate overscan to see the full picture?

12-02-2014, 17:17	#25
kasg Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Sussex (Crystal Palace) Posts: 3,377	Quote: Originally Posted by DJGM Plusnet YouView trails have recently begun, and I have joined, but there is a strict NDA with the trial so I can't really say much about it. You've probably already said too much! Quote: Originally Posted by DJGM How do I eliminate overscan to see the full picture? Isn't that more likely to be a setting on the TV?