DStv streaming vs international services

[cpu.]

I don't think that the government broke Open Time ?
There is nothing stopping DSTV from doing it again.

I recall something about Open Time not allowed because of complaints by other broadcasters or something.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

I recall something about Open Time not allowed because of complaints by other broadcasters or something.

And DSTV said thank you muchly ...

 

[wingnut771]

Both are working for me.

That's weird. BT Sport 1 works, 2 and 3 not.

I'll try reinstall kodi.

 

[cavedog]

Its not that hard. We used to have international rugby, cricket and F1 all on free to air channels. It used to work.

EDIT: I'm taking exclusively about sport here - even though it could apply to other forms of media.

Other non live content should be sold directly or bundled in a reliable service like Netflix.
Its insane that there are movies/series that I can't buy in SA. I'm going to use other means to make those accessible in that case.

DSTV had an Open view this weekend. All Sport channels open to all packages excluding Grandstand but it included all the URC Matches, Premier League, All Internationa Cricket and Toyota Challange and then the usual others like local soccer and F1 if there was any because Motosport was also open.

 

[LCBXX]

I will pay more to other providers out of principle to not give my money to DStv.

Is that OK, MyBB?

 

[wingnut771]

DSTV had an Open view this weekend. All Sport channels open to all packages excluding Grandstand but it included all the URC Matches, Premier League, All Internationa Cricket and Toyota Challange and then the usual others like local soccer and F1 if there was any because Motosport was also open.

Did they tell anyone?

 

[BBSA]

That's weird. BT Sport 1 works, 2 and 3 not.

I'll try reinstall kodi.

I'm using tvone112, maybe that is the difference.

 

[Nerfherder]

Did they tell anyone?

I think what is important is that they can easily do it.

Even if they add an Open Time channel to all their packages.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

Did they tell anyone?

Not that I noticed ...

 

[wingnut771]

I think what is important is that they can easily do it.

Even if they add an Open Time channel to all their packages.

I was wondering why the cricket was working on the media player and the phone.

 

[cavedog]

Did they tell anyone?

Ironically, they advertised it on SSRugby which is a premium channel lol

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I activated DStv Easyview Streaming just for this month. It was R20 and had access to all the sport which was nice.

 

[Gudnews]

Why not sign up for the premium streaming option or do you need more than a 25/10 line

I already have FTTH (30/30), and I would still want the PVR experience regardless. I'll be ok.

 

[wingnut771]

I'm using tvone112, maybe that is the difference.

Thanks, working now.

 

[bwana]

Its not that hard. We used to have international rugby, cricket and F1 all on free to air channels. It used to work.

You mean back when people paid their TV license?

Sports has never been a big draw for me in SA. Too much of a busman's holiday to interest me.

 

[netstrider]

Thanks, working now.

Is it 112 or 1112?

 

[wingnut771]

Is it 112 or 1112?

I haven't tried 1112.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

You mean back when people paid their TV license?

Sports has never been a big draw for me in SA. Too much of a busman's holiday to interest me.

You mean back when there was content on SABC worth watching and thus a reason to pay a TV licence

 

[bwana]

You mean back when there was content on SABC worth watching and thus a reason to pay a TV licence

Bit of chicken and egg scenario, but probably.

 

[Ouballie2]

More people watching DSTV on IPTV worldwide than in the RSA, but be careful not to be taken for a ride.

 

[ThinkCentre]

No matter how to logically you try to argue that DSTV is cheaper, it is not and the quality sucks and there are no repeats on Netflix!