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Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Tod55 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:15:45 GMT

I was hoping that the addition of internet channels would see a slow but sure adding of channels - but 9 months and no more channels....

Sky stream seems to be quite health on what it adds to its line up, and there are free channels which are there that BT have not added yet.

Anyone know if this is it? Or will there suddenly be a hit of additions in one go?

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Weerab1983 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:28:25 GMT

I agree, there needs to be more channels.

I have switched back to aerial mode until there are more updates for me to consider it again.

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

NigelB72 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:29:48 GMT

Nothing has been announced but speculation is that something could happen when BT TV and BT Retail is rebranded to EE. There could be a push then but I hope they stick to quality over quantity. One shopping channel is too far too many in my eyes 😆

There's also the rebrand of BT Sport happening soon which will be bring the relationship between BT and Discovery a bit closer so Discovery could make more of their linear channels available but this is all speculation.

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Weerab1983 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:37:44 GMT

Fingers crossed @NigelB72

They really need to try and not let it slip backwards.

I am optimistic that there will be more changes to come that will make it a more competitive product.

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

NigelB72 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:49:01 GMT

@Weerab1983 also, Youview have officially closed their community forums which pretty much ends Youview as a retail platform. This should mean that BT/EE have total control and it'll become a closed platform. I can see it becoming a closed network product and move away from the Freeview EPG. All channels delivered via IP and those that want Freeview/Freesat channels can plug an aerial or dish into their TV.

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Tod55 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:59:38 GMT

I must say that although there could be a few more useful channels, I would not switch back to freeview as internet channels include a lot of HD channels not on freeview. I was even more surprised at how many were running with 5.1 surround sound.

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

NigelB72 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:03:14 GMT

@Tod55 I think 5.1 is few and far between on the Freeview/ Free to view channels anyway because of the bandwidth it uses

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Weerab1983 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:07:35 GMT

I know that @NigelB72 with regards to plugging aerial into TV, although some of the channels that I want to record aren't included in the current amount of internet channels available.

I also seen the news about YouView. Interesting times ahead it seems...

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Fozziebear40 — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:08:52 GMT

I've only just discovered internet channel mode instead of Freeview, as recently, I couldn't get HD channels 101-105 on Freeview so I gave up and reset my box to internet only. I love it, 1,2,3,4,5 instead of 101 etc, all in HD, ITV2, 3 and 4 in HD etc. All the trash Freeview channels not clogging up the TV guide.

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Matomo — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:35:06 GMT

It’s almost as if the team that worked on getting these Internet Channels set up has disbanded. Not a single addition since they went live.

I had expected them to keep pushing, getting more and more channels on. It’s pretty bad that the UKTV channels aren’t on there, a pretty poor show that.

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Deano123 — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:02:03 GMT

Sky stream have just added all the great channels aswell. Why is it so hard for bt to do this ??

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Weerab1983 — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:26:38 GMT

With Sky adding the Great! Channels I hope these get added to BT soon after

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Anonymous — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:25:40 GMT

I struggle with this.

On the one hand I sort of wish BT would take the IPTV platform more seriously and add more channels to keep pace with the likes of Sky, but I know it takes two to tango.

On the other, I’m not really bothered because for us, if we even watch anything on a traditional Freeview channel, it tends to be BBC 1 and 2, itv1, Channel 4 and 5 HD only and I am lucky enough to have a working aerial and satellite dish.

To be honest, my preference would be BT spend their time getting the kit and OS right, such as enabling voice control (“skip 4 minutes” is all I need!) and adding key apps like Disney+, before worrying about extra channels most people can already get in some way shape or form.

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Tod55 — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 16:50:14 GMT

They should definitely worry about more channels as this is the primary function of the set top box.

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Weerab1983 — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 17:27:34 GMT

Agreed, BT or EE (due to the merger) need to get their finger out, otherwise it is a dead duck!

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Deano123 — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 18:25:50 GMT

Yes i agree . We expect like for like after all its not as though bttv is much or if any cheaper.

More apps more channels

I am really interested in seeing if the great channels on sky will be in HD . I am pretty confident they will be.

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:24:54 GMT

@Deano123wrote:
I am really interested in seeing if the great channels on sky will be in HD . I am pretty confident they will be.

They should be, channels on Stream and Glass are only available in HD.

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Deano123 — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:00:18 GMT

The majority are HD but there are still quite a few channels in sd . Legend horror extra some of the 4 channels ect ect

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:26:31 GMT

Really? Blimey! I must have missed that change.

When launched they made a big song and dance about all channels being in HD only, used to be a common discussion theme in the Sky forums.

Re: Internet TV Channels - Last updated 26th August 2022

Deano123 — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:39:49 GMT

Ive had it since day 1 and not everything has been hd . The majority are as i say. Its still very good for hd though