Mobile TV: BBC

Nightdeamon · 04-04-2007, 22:57

DS Article:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...dio-trial.html

does anyone know when this will begin?

russellelly · 04-04-2007, 22:59

Don't know, but its disapointing that only existing TV subscribers will get it - to pay extra for a BBC service seems to go against what it's about, but then I guess someone has to pay the bandwidth.

Nightdeamon · 05-04-2007, 11:46

I thought that BBC had to be free on all platforms

S.T.A.R.S · 05-04-2007, 19:29

TV on your mobile the screen is so small how you meant to watch it, it like when people watch videos on there ipod you can see it and think about the sound quality

Nightdeamon · 05-04-2007, 19:45

it is watchable for like 20mins) but it can give you eyestrain if watched longer. ive had it before and the content is crap and the quality is low lets hope DVB-H is better

Nightdeamon · 05-04-2007, 19:47

Lets hear you experiences about it and how it can be improved

S.T.A.R.S · 05-04-2007, 19:49

yer three used to do well they still do so does the lobster phone, maybe there will be bigger phones again

chris20 · 05-04-2007, 20:35

well i find 3 offer the best selection of TV channels with all the bbc channels coming you get itv1,bbc1,bbc3 and bbc news24 no other network offer that and vodafone and orange will only be showing the bbc channels. on 3 you get all tv channels for £5 a month

S.T.A.R.S · 05-04-2007, 20:46

spose its a pretty good service btw do you say if you didn't have a TV would you have to buy for a TV licence?

Nightdeamon · 05-04-2007, 22:41

you get full programmes on HBO Mobile and Cartoon network dont you? but why havent fox got a channel with the simpsons and family guy which would be a good proposition, they have a news channel Fox 24 though.

3 has itv 1 but arent they looking to expand to other networks and the channel 4 mobile channel on 3g is that Channel 4 shortcuts or the simulcast like onlineline and BT Movio. Dont expect a mobile channel from Five as they havent got any rights to any content or have they.

S.T.A.R.S · 06-04-2007, 09:32

soon sky and virgin media will be doing tv on your mobile

Nightdeamon · 06-04-2007, 09:47

how do you mean Sky AND Virgin already do TV on mobile:

Sky Mobile TV.
Virgin via BT Movio on the lobster phone.

As well as proving TV Mobile content channels:

Sky One Mobile
Sky News
Sky Sports News
Bravo
LIVING

S.T.A.R.S · 06-04-2007, 09:49

i didnt know that, i ment you will be able to get all the digital channels

Nightdeamon · 06-04-2007, 09:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by S.T.A.R.S

i didnt know that, i ment you will be able to get all the digital channels

Unlikey but if you can prove me wrong do so, the companys wont offer all DTV Channels on the mobile because of rights and technicial issues.

With a mobile TV pack you can get around 27 TV Channels (on vodafone, orange and 3) some are live but are mostly made 4 mobile. Sky1, paramount comedy, living, bravo, ITN, c4, ITV1 and so on.

There are 2 ways of getting Mobile TV:

3G Mobile
DVB-H

S.T.A.R.S · 06-04-2007, 10:05

so basicly its like freeview (same amount of channels) but these ones are digital and how much do you have to pay?

Nightdeamon · 06-04-2007, 23:00

no its about 3 programmes under channel brands and is crap you pay between £1-10

tomorrow · 06-04-2007, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by S.T.A.R.S

yer three used to do well they still do so does the lobster phone, maybe there will be bigger phones again

Love the fact that I can watch TV on my Lobster!

BBC is just one of the channels - I hope that in the future Virgin add more variety (especially to help me through those long night shifts!)

Nightdeamon · 07-04-2007, 13:25

the only problem i find about the lobster is that it looks ugly (my opionion) you might be intrested to know Virgin are planning to launch new TV over DAB phones and as there is a new nationwide DAB mux c4 and Aquiva: NGW (National Grid Wireless - theyve merged) have said they want to hold back some capacity for DAB TV meaning 1 or 2 more tv channels.

DAB TV currently offers:

BBC one
ITV1
Channel 4 simulcast
ITN
E4

as well as DAB Radio stations

Q sources?
A i get you some

S.T.A.R.S · 08-04-2007, 19:14

it offers some good channels but it just looks like a TV remote with a screen on the front

Nightdeamon · 20-04-2007, 17:40

You can get BBC Mobile TV services now however you dont get aquired programmes like neibours

intheknow · 20-04-2007, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by S.T.A.R.S

it offers some good channels but it just looks like a TV remote with a screen on the front

Thats all you want when your waiting for the train though isn't it.

Mandark · 07-05-2007, 18:10

BBC channels now on Vodafone mobile TV. They're in the £3 a month variety pack. BBC One, Three, News 24 & eight radio stations.

04-04-2007, 22:57	#1
Nightdeamon Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,633	Mobile TV: BBC DS Article: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...dio-trial.html does anyone know when this will begin?

05-04-2007, 19:47	#6
Nightdeamon Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,633	TV On 3G general Discussion Lets hear you experiences about it and how it can be improved

05-04-2007, 20:35	#8
chris20 Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,556	well i find 3 offer the best selection of TV channels with all the bbc channels coming you get itv1,bbc1,bbc3 and bbc news24 no other network offer that and vodafone and orange will only be showing the bbc channels. on 3 you get all tv channels for £5 a month Last edited by chris20 : 05-04-2007 at 20:54.

06-04-2007, 09:47	#12
Nightdeamon Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,633	how do you mean Sky AND Virgin already do TV on mobile: Sky Mobile TV. Virgin via BT Movio on the lobster phone. As well as proving TV Mobile content channels: Sky One Mobile Sky News Sky Sports News Bravo LIVING Last edited by Nightdeamon : 06-04-2007 at 09:51.

04-04-2007, 22:59	#2
russellelly Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 10,720	Don't know, but its disapointing that only existing TV subscribers will get it - to pay extra for a BBC service seems to go against what it's about, but then I guess someone has to pay the bandwidth.

05-04-2007, 11:46	#3
Nightdeamon Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,633	I thought that BBC had to be free on all platforms

05-04-2007, 19:29	#4
S.T.A.R.S Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 644	TV on your mobile the screen is so small how you meant to watch it, it like when people watch videos on there ipod you can see it and think about the sound quality

05-04-2007, 19:45	#5
Nightdeamon Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,633	it is watchable for like 20mins) but it can give you eyestrain if watched longer. ive had it before and the content is crap and the quality is low lets hope DVB-H is better

05-04-2007, 19:49	#7
S.T.A.R.S Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 644	yer three used to do well they still do so does the lobster phone, maybe there will be bigger phones again

05-04-2007, 20:46	#9
S.T.A.R.S Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 644	spose its a pretty good service btw do you say if you didn't have a TV would you have to buy for a TV licence?

05-04-2007, 22:41	#10
Nightdeamon Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,633	you get full programmes on HBO Mobile and Cartoon network dont you? but why havent fox got a channel with the simpsons and family guy which would be a good proposition, they have a news channel Fox 24 though. 3 has itv 1 but arent they looking to expand to other networks and the channel 4 mobile channel on 3g is that Channel 4 shortcuts or the simulcast like onlineline and BT Movio. Dont expect a mobile channel from Five as they havent got any rights to any content or have they.

06-04-2007, 09:32	#11
S.T.A.R.S Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 644	soon sky and virgin media will be doing tv on your mobile

06-04-2007, 09:49	#13
S.T.A.R.S Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 644	i didnt know that, i ment you will be able to get all the digital channels

06-04-2007, 09:58	#14
Nightdeamon Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,633	Quote: Originally Posted by S.T.A.R.S i didnt know that, i ment you will be able to get all the digital channels Unlikey but if you can prove me wrong do so, the companys wont offer all DTV Channels on the mobile because of rights and technicial issues. With a mobile TV pack you can get around 27 TV Channels (on vodafone, orange and 3) some are live but are mostly made 4 mobile. Sky1, paramount comedy, living, bravo, ITN, c4, ITV1 and so on. There are 2 ways of getting Mobile TV: 3G Mobile DVB-H

06-04-2007, 10:05	#15
S.T.A.R.S Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 644	so basicly its like freeview (same amount of channels) but these ones are digital and how much do you have to pay?

06-04-2007, 23:00	#16
Nightdeamon Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,633	no its about 3 programmes under channel brands and is crap you pay between £1-10

06-04-2007, 23:49	#17
tomorrow Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: WHATM - RIP BB Posts: 31,478	Quote: Originally Posted by S.T.A.R.S yer three used to do well they still do so does the lobster phone, maybe there will be bigger phones again Love the fact that I can watch TV on my Lobster! BBC is just one of the channels - I hope that in the future Virgin add more variety (especially to help me through those long night shifts!)

07-04-2007, 13:25	#18
Nightdeamon Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,633	the only problem i find about the lobster is that it looks ugly (my opionion) you might be intrested to know Virgin are planning to launch new TV over DAB phones and as there is a new nationwide DAB mux c4 and Aquiva: NGW (National Grid Wireless - theyve merged) have said they want to hold back some capacity for DAB TV meaning 1 or 2 more tv channels. DAB TV currently offers: BBC one ITV1 Channel 4 simulcast ITN E4 as well as DAB Radio stations Q sources? A i get you some

08-04-2007, 19:14	#19
S.T.A.R.S Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 644	it offers some good channels but it just looks like a TV remote with a screen on the front

20-04-2007, 17:40	#20
Nightdeamon Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,633	You can get BBC Mobile TV services now however you dont get aquired programmes like neibours

20-04-2007, 18:58	#21
intheknow Banned User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,837	Quote: Originally Posted by S.T.A.R.S it offers some good channels but it just looks like a TV remote with a screen on the front Thats all you want when your waiting for the train though isn't it.

07-05-2007, 18:10	#22
Mandark Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Derby Posts: 27,593	BBC channels now on Vodafone mobile TV. They're in the £3 a month variety pack. BBC One, Three, News 24 & eight radio stations.

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