Hi all

I asked the same question about 3/4 months ago, does anyone have any info as to if & when this will be happening?

Cheers

Pete

Neither Homechoice or Kingston are expanding their network coverage as it is too expensive. There was talk of BT going into this market, but I think thats fallen through too.

Maybe NTL/Virgin will offer this in areas where their own network doesn't cover.

BT Vision I understand is still going ahead. However it's not going to be like Homechoice.

BT Vision will be a package of Freeview and BT Broadband in one box, together will bring a interactive service.

Of course Kingston aren't expanding, they're closing down the service!

Where did the HC information come from?

Its a guess. HC have said they are expanding nationwide, just not when.

To be fair, HC have been saying that since they started. Sadly they're about to miss the boat as BT will be able to offer the same service but with the addition of a Freeview box for live TV by the end of this year.

Ah well, Ill have to wait and see, why didnt I check I could have Sky before I bought my flat!!!???

Would I be right in saying that broadband TV will be available nationwide by the end of the year? I don't want to get Sky Digital and I can't get cable.

I've heard that BT and Homechoice are going to supply it. Is anyone else? I expect the packages will be smaller than those on Sky Digital, possibly similar to Cable packages. Ideally I'd like Sky Sports channels.

It wont be completely nationwide by the end of the year.

It'll be more available - but generally only in areas that have enough potential customers to make the investment worthwhile.

BT's Vision is likely to have the largest footprint - but that's not showing broadcast channels via broadband. That's a freeview box with an extra 'on demand' bit so that you can access films and sporting event etc a bit like Telewest's Teleport and the *original* Homechoice service.

Sky will be announcing their broadband intentions over the summer - but that's likely to be normal Sky (i.e. satelite) with an extra broadband net connection thrown in and Wanadoo's 'Live' box is meant to also be being developed to offer VOD stuff (although Wanadoo's just in the process of being swallowed by Orange so a lot of their plans may be a bit screwed right now).

Basically, if you're area is already covered by an LLU provider like Easynet or Bulldog then there's a good chance that you're in an area where other providers will also install their kit - check your area at http://www.samknows.com - do an exchange or phonenumber search and see if you've got an 'Local Loop unbundling presence' providers. The more you've got, the better.

We've got Bulldog, Easynet and Tiscali, with Be and Carphone Warehouse due later this year. I suppose that's generally good news.

If I want Sky Sports it still sounds like Homechoice is my best bet. I guess PPV matches on Setanta Sports will be good too, the season after next at least.