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#576 |
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On the app id like them to do away with the 2nd watch click you do
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#577 |
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I enjoyed the coverage of the Emirates Cup but the constant small inset at the bottom of the screen showing the managers etc, was really irritating after a while.
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#578 |
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I think it's pretty clear that all the FA care about is money.
They have a track record of 21 years with Sky because there has been no other real competition. They will always sell to the highest bidder, look at ITV Digital. BT may be promoting their broadband, but if you think Sky are in it for the football and not in it for themselves as well then you would be wrong. Sky are in it because it makes business sense, it's hugely profitable for them. BT now think it makes business sense for them too, they are just delivering it to their customers differently that's all. According to this thread BT seem to be doing a good job of it so far. What sort of problems do you envisage happening that would make the FAPL upset? Regardless of that, nothing important has happened yet - the only (or definitely main) reason most people who have moved to BT Broadband was for the PL top picks, and so until we see how BTS handle that coverage (rather than meaningless friendlies), it's hard to say. It could well be superior to Sky's coverage and lead to the FAPL being happy to allow them more packages next time - or it could attract poor viewing figures, and may influence their decisions next time. The FAPL know what Sky can do and have done on a regular basis... it remains to be seen how BTS will do. I'm just glad Sky have got the Football League coverage - for those of us that follow teams no longer in the elite league! |
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I enjoyed the coverage of the Emirates Cup but the constant small inset at the bottom of the screen showing the managers etc, was really irritating after a while.
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#580 |
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Was the inset onscreen permanently?
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With the different content BTS has and would be looking to add, would it be worth them trying to do a deal with the FA to cover the England team when the current contract ends?
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With the different content BTS has and would be looking to add, would it be worth them trying to do a deal with the FA to cover the England team when the current contract ends?
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Can anyone help with the best number to phone BT regarding the fact that I can't receive the HD channels on my Sky box. When I phoned them last Thursday, the operator guaranteed I would get the HD channels for free, but he had to fill in a separate form or something.
Anyway, the SD channels have worked from the start, but the HD channels encrypted on Friday. I've emailed via the contact form, but am still awaiting an answer. And there seems to be a ton of numbers to call, but each one seems to have a 30 minute queue. |
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Can anyone help with the best number to phone BT regarding the fact that I can't receive the HD channels on my Sky box. When I phoned them last Thursday, the operator guaranteed I would get the HD channels for free, but he had to fill in a separate form or something.
Anyway, the SD channels have worked from the start, but the HD channels encrypted on Friday. I've emailed via the contact form, but am still awaiting an answer. And there seems to be a ton of numbers to call, but each one seems to have a 30 minute queue. |
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#585 |
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Mark Clemmit presenting the conference preview? Oh no!
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#586 |
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Also, who was the presenter of BT Sport's Ligue 1 preview who has attracted the criticism on here?
http://www.castingcallpro.com/uk/view.php?uid=92536 |
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#587 |
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The free HD offer ended last Wednesday.
I phoned up lunchtime on 1st August and the operator said they would still allow me the free HD because I had initially ordered before the end of July. I asked the guy three times to confirm it. But it now seems that it didn't go through properly again. |
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I'm very much looking forward to the European leagues coverage, I just hope the "380 games live and in HD" statement from BT's press release is true, even if it's just via the app. Would make it easier to follow teams through the season then, time permitting.
i really cannot see the 380 game thing being true, there is no on demand service on the app let alone a match choice setup, i just cant see it. would be amazing if i could follow inter milan every week mind. |
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#589 |
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ITV and Sky have only just won a re-contract a matter of weeks ago.
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In that case, it gives BTS a few years to show what they can do, and by the time the CL bidding is next due, they'll have some experience and presumably a growing audience.
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very happy we have 6 games this week,just hope BT don't prioritise everyone's flavour of the month(bundesliga) and big bucks french league over super negative serie a(sarcasm)
i really cannot see the 380 game thing being true, there is no on demand service on the app let alone a match choice setup, i just cant see it. would be amazing if i could follow inter milan every week mind. Quote:
In that case, it gives BTS a few years to show what they can do, and by the time the CL bidding is next due, they'll have some experience and presumably a growing audience.
Edit: Just seen LOSG's post above, looks like we won't have long to wait to see if BT bid for it or not. LOSG do you know if the winners are revealed before the end of the year also, or is there a delay until they're announced? |
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Anybody know the format of the CL bidding process. what packages are available and who can possibly win what?
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Anybody know the format of the CL bidding process. what packages are available and who can possibly win what?
I'd think if BT are serious about their channels, and aren't content to just use the rights they have and see how many extra broadband customers it gets them, they'd want to be, at the very least, putting a bid in, if not winning some/the majority of the games. |
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#594 |
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I'd be interested in knowing this too.
I'd think if BT are serious about their channels, and aren't content to just use the rights they have and see how many extra broadband customers it gets them, they'd want to be, at the very least, putting a bid in, if not winning some/the majority of the games. |
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There is no way UEFA are going to award UK rights to BT at this early stage of their existence.
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There is no way UEFA are going to award UK rights to BT at this early stage of their existence.
Besides, a company with no red button streams would be awful. I'd hate to have to log on to a website in order to watch any other games. Would much rather press a red button to access the extra screens a la Sky Sports. |
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There is no way UEFA are going to award UK rights to BT at this early stage of their existence.
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#598 |
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Because?
Reminds me of all the speculation about Al Jazeera getting UK Premiership rights. One day, maybe. Not now. |
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#599 |
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Because not nearly as many people in the UK have BT Sport, they don't have as many channels and so I question if they can have as comprehensive coverage as does Sky, Sky do a pretty great job covering the CL, and they would be mad to snub them for an as yet unproven alternative. And Sky aren't going to sit back and let it happen either.
Reminds me of all the speculation about Al Jazeera getting Premiership rights. One day, maybe. Not now. |
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Worth bearing in mind that the next round of CL rights runs from 2015 to 2018 so, whoever is successful, the rights don't kick in for over 2 years from now.
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