So I just got this in my inbox this morning:
Dear Setanta Customer,
Setanta Sports and NEXTV are thrilled to announce that they have partnered together to bring you the best international sports channel around. NEXTV is an IPTV provider that delivers digital telvision services via broadband. For those of you that are unable to get satellite or prefer watching Setanta on your tv, NEXTV is the perfect solution.
FREE SETANTA SPORTS ONE-MONTH PREVIEW!!
All you need is a high-speed internet connection of at least 1.5Mbps and a set-top box which can be rented or purchased from NEXTV. Setanta is available for only $14.99 per month.
Visit www.getnextv.com for subscription information or call 1-866-645-8792.
setanta [at) getnextv [ dot } com
Not sure about them... very little info available on the web... also called the number and got a voice recording... reminds me of ITVN... not sure if that bodes well or not...
I will call Setanta on monday and find out more... and post here.....
In the mean time... Viva La Setanta Broadband!!!!
Beaver
OMFG The Blue are NOT at the bottom of the ladder!
ITVN & IPTV
Well, Rob, I guess we'd just agree to disagree. The reason I finally canceled my ITVN subscription was because of the absolute unreliability of the stream. Trying to record footy overnight was like rolling the dice. Maybe I'd get it--maybe I wouldn't and it was invariably an ITVN technical issue if I didn't. I just couldn't see continuing to pay for a service that operated correctly just some of the time.
As for the new kids on the block--don't anyone hold his breath. There's plenty out there about them at both iptvforums and www.bigsoccer.com.
BTW, my international subscription continues to work just fine. I watch all the footy I can handle---and on demand.
Yes, I do disagree... about ITVN and IPTV
Hi ovalball,
Yes, I do disagree. For many fans, ITVN worked well. We never said it would or did work perfectly for everyone. And it didn't. The fact is that TV over the internet remains a developing technology. If you buy it thinking it will be like cable TV, then you are misleading yourself. My own experience was that it was very good. I either used it myself or saw it in use over 3 different internet service providers. It varied in quality and reliability on all three. So what does that tell you? It tells me that ITVN's own systems were not the sole determinant of their quality or reliability. The service provided by your ISP matters a lot. The configuation of your own home network matters. Given recent stories about Comcast blocking some downloads, for example, should give us all pause. So, as we said before, and will say again: Each fan must make a determination if the cost, service quality, and usability of any given offering are worth the price to you.
If you read the complaints here about the afl.com.au service that would lead most to the same conclusion you had about ITVN. So, we each need to find what works best in our own situation and make our own value judgments. For some fans, paying $14.99 a month for footy, no matter how delivered, is not worth it. AFANA respects that. Only YOU know how much your footy is worth to you.
This is the 13th year I have been involved in promoting Australian football and working on the TV coverage. It's taught me a lot of "reality" lessons. Given where we were for so many of those years it makes where we are now seem almost "blessed". Will it ever be perfect for every fan? No. Your expectations and your own "reality" matter but I hesitate to ever assume mine and any other fans' will be identical. To cop a phrase: Your Mileage May Vary.
AFANA's goal is to provide information on all of your alternatives to get your footy. You, as a fan, must then make your own judgment about what it is worth to you and what option you wish to spend your money on to get it. We are investigating GEK TV and NexTV and when we are prepared to provide information and a recommendation on them, we will do so. We will take fans feedback into account in making our determination.
-Rob
AFANA Chairman and Site Admin
Thanks for the reply
Thanks for the reply Rob.... Until I hear more on NExTV I will hold.. also I watched the Hall of Fame Tribute Match on Setanta Broadband and I have to say roughly the same quality as I used to get on ITVN... one thing I wish they had was a "full Screen" option..... but for now... I can get my fix...
Beaver
Full screen
I watched the Hall of Fame Tribute Match on Setanta Broadband and I have to say roughly the same quality as I used to get on ITVN... one thing I wish they had was a "full Screen" option..... but for now... I can get my fix...
Beaver
You can watch full screen. Right click the image, click "Zoom" and then "100%". Enjoy!
Full screen II
'Scuse me, Beaver. After clicking "Zoom" click "Full Screen"---and you have it!
hmm didnt see that using
hmm didnt see that using firefox on a mac... will try to safari and let everyone know how it goes!...
Beaver
Response from
Response from Setanta...
Mac users have to use the Zoom option:
Click on Apple > System Preferences > Keyboard and Mouse > Mouse (tab) >
tick Zoom using scroll wheel while holding.
Best regards,
Setanta Broadband Customer Services
well I tried Setanta's "fix"
well I tried Setanta's "fix" and to be honest... it s**ks....
Basically what they have told me to do is to use the operating systems "zoom" feature... imagine using a magnifying glass on a part of your sreen... to get "full screen". Its not full screen. it moves if you even touch the keyboard or mouse... it's really a lame way to get around not making it work right the first time... I have sent a request for clarification to the email support (which btw is the ONLY way to get support for Setanta Broadband) and hope to have more info soon....
Beaver
Tell me more about this "international subscription"?
Not the same as the International subscription
Helen,
NexTV, like Setanta Broadband and GEKTV (and ITVN before them) provide a relay of the Setanta Sports broadcast channel with pretty much the same schedule and programming (identical on NexTV and GEKTV). They are NOT the same as the AFL web site international subscription.
NexTV and GEKTV work with a "black box" which sits between a connection to your internet and your TV. Setanta Broadband works via your computer. Each service has it's own signup thru the links we provide here. The AFL web site international subscription works thru your internet connection, you do not need an Aussie broadband subscription, only Australian residents do. Any US or Canadian broadband service will work if your browser, computer, and software media player are compatible [Windows, Internet Explorer, and Windows Media Player v9 or later]. The AFL web site is delivered directly from Bigpond and does not follow the Setanta schedules.
The quality of NexTV and GEKTV will be dependent on their service and on your internet connection. So far we don't have enough reports from users who have subscribed to judge the quality of the Setanta covererage.
Hope all this helps.
-Rob
AFANA Chairman and Site Admin
Setanta BB....
....I have found Setanta BB to be superior to the old ITVN. Picture is the same but connection is far more stable. At least in my area, Pittsburgh, ITVN used to buffer a lot....Setanta can run all day without a drop-out. Good value, but we do have Verizon FIOS starting in several months, something to really look forward to with Setanta.
Dennis.
Seriously guys, I run a
I agree(ish)
I agree(ish) this does work fine.... but.. the answer should NOT be install a second operating system to make your web-video work....
I did however post a writeup on getting setanta broadband to work on OSX..... here:
Beaver
GekTV
The Blues
Yes, Beave---with a little more defense we will definitely be in the 8 next year---no sweat.
We received the same notice and we will be doing our homework and report in due course. As our readers probably know we will keep you informed on GEK TV and NexTV as we can gather information. We have had some difficulty getting information from GEK TV but we will continue to pursue information. Once we feel we have sufficient information to make a recommendation on both providers we will do so. Keep in mind that ITVN was not a poorly run operation from a technical point of view. It had issues but in the end it was the business plan that failed and the cash ran out. We will also be in touch with Setanta regarding business issues for both of these providers.
-Rob
AFANA Chairman and Site Admin