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Sky Mix replacing Pick

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:38:08 GMT

With Sky launching Sky Mix to replace Pick, I understand it will be in HD on Freesat, SD on Freeview.

Does anyone know if we will get the HD version or SD version when using IP delivery?

For anyone interested, Sky Mix and Sky Arts are swapping channel numbers on Freeview at launch.

Details here for anyone interested: Sky launching new Freeview channel

Due to launch at 11 AM on the 18th October.

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Weerab1983 — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:26:29 GMT

I would like to hope it would be the HD version as multiplex issues wouldn't be related to IP mode I would assume.

This is replacing Sky Pick I understand.

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Deano123 — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:48:44 GMT

I bet its in sd

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

BillyM — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 21:37:11 GMT

I also think it's likely to be SD, given that the other 2 Sky free to air channels (Sky Arts and Sky News) are SD over IP.

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Hunter2660 — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:03:48 GMT

I guess it depends if it appears on Freesat in HD. If it does then there must be a strong possibility it will be HD over IP.

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Deano123 — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:22:20 GMT

Only if bt want to do the deal for it which i would say is highly unlikely on current form

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:45:12 GMT

Looks like. No HD SKY MIX. on FREEVIEW or BTTV Iptv .

https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/free-to-air-hd-tests-start-ahead-of-sky-mix-launch/

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Deano123 — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:49:41 GMT

Are you really suprised ?

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Weerab1983 — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:57:41 GMT

I'm not surprised with Freeview due to frequencies etc but I had a bit of hope through channels delivered via IPTV technology as it should be doable.

Let's see how long it takes BT to update the IP channels listing as CITV is still on it...2024 perhaps

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Deano123 — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:57:37 GMT

Bt have not added any new channels since there iptv freeview launch so i never saw them adding sky mix hd too it.

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Weerab1983 — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:58:35 GMT

I know it a bit ridiculous to be honest.

I was living in hope but I am giving up...

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Deano123 — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:30:49 GMT

It is yes . Sky and virgin get the deals but bt never do and its never there fault. Bt are basically not willing to pay the asking price thats what it boils down to. They could have all the channels but choose not to.

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Weerab1983 — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:48:57 GMT

Spot on

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

zulu17 — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:46:05 GMT

It would be helpful for BT to advise impact if any of the change . For example on schedule recordings and any series recordings set up on PICK. Will BT/Youview treat them as new channels or simply channel renames and will changes in LCNs be transparent.

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Weerab1983 — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:51:48 GMT

Judging by past experience what are the odds of that @zulu17

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

LondonCelt — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:42:37 GMT

It launched yesterday did it not?

Forgot to check on my planner.Im at work now

Is it standard SD or HD?

Anyone confirm?

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:40:34 GMT

SD @LondonCelt, we are all shocked. 🤣

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

Hunter2660 — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:04:48 GMT

Yes SD, but HD on Freesat, so there's little reason not to replace Sky Mix in HD in IP mode. It's up to Sky and BT to sort I guess.

Re: Sky Mix replacing Pick

LondonCelt — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:36:48 GMT

Thank you .