Alternative to Foxtel?

[SConcierge]

you don't see the ability to watch live sport online and download shows online as a competitor to Foxtel?

"expansion of the market" means more competition which is generally bad for the incumbent

I guess i didnt make myself clear, I am saying foxtel it self should provide online subscriptions of 'their service', one person pays $100 per month to watch it at home and the next guy will pay $100 per month to watch it online. The guy at home can only watch it on one TV the guy on the pc can only use one log on to watch it same/same. Hence the expansion of 'their' market!

In this case expansion means the act of increasing in size or volume of 'their' market, more subscriptions means greater value of their product for advertising $$$.

[Andrew Walker]

I've got a perfect alternative to Foxtel. Bay 13.

Apologies if you live interstate......

It is you I knew it

[Guest]

I guess i didnt make myself clear, I am saying foxtel it self should provide online subscriptions of 'their service', one person pays $100 per month to watch it at home and the next guy will pay $100 per month to watch it online. The guy at home can only watch it on one TV the guy on the pc can only use one log on to watch it same/same. Hence the expansion of 'their' market!

In this case expansion means the act of increasing in size or volume of 'their' market, more subscriptions means greater value of their product for advertising $$$.

I agree with all of that, but I think the reason they don't offer it is that they don't want people, even if it's their own customers, getting used to watching stuff online. If people get used to it, and as things like the NBN start to happen, people will find other ways to source sport/movies/shows, and then they'll lose customers

[stephenj]

ism i like your option, i dumped foxtel then renewed my chookpen membership, no a smart ceo no more giveaway home games in darwin or christchurch! i prefer being at the game although the parking driving costs kill me this year its trainto bjunction t5hen the club bus, i then get to go back to the club post game sink a few schooners train it home from bjunction no worries about drinki driving either!

[The Brain]

plenty of friends have flicked the foxtel/optus these day opting for internet downloads or live streams ..cant beat them join them

[SConcierge]

I agree with all of that, but I think the reason they don't offer it is that they don't want people, even if it's their own customers, getting used to watching stuff online. If people get used to it, and as things like the NBN start to happen, people will find other ways to source sport/movies/shows, and then they'll lose customers

I think its at a stage where they have no option and cant control ppl watching stuff online.

Actually here we go!

http://www.foxtel.com.au/whats-on/fo...pad-204175.htm

Watch Foxtel Go on your iPad

News posted at 7.11.2012

Download Foxtel Go from the App Store today

From today, Foxtel customers* can watch Foxtel Go on their iPad simply by downloading the Foxtel Go App from the App Store – it’s a new way to experience television, anytime, on the go.

Available to residential customers* included as part of their subscription, Foxtel Go offers 21 live channels including lifestyle, kids, music, live English Premier League, and dedicated 24-hour news channels, plus catch up episodes from hundreds of titles with award-winning drama, documentaries, as well as the edgiest shows from around the world express from the US.

The Foxtel Go live channels available now include The LifeStyle Channel, A&E, Sky News, National Geographic Channel, Discovery Channel, Disney, Cartoon Network, Channel [V], Cbeebies and dedicated sports channels such as SPORTS PLAY Powered by FOX SPORTS (live sport highlights are Rugby Union, Cricket, A-League and Tennis), FOX SPORTS PLUS 1, 2 3 and 4 which are four Barclays Premier League specially programmed football channels, and Eurosport.

Catch up titles include ROVE LA (FOX8), The Walking Dead (FX), Magic City (SoHo), Territory Cops (CI Network), The Only Way is Essex (LifeStyle YOU), Project Runway Australia (Arena), Grand Designs Australia (The LifeStyle Channel), Aqua Teen Hunger Force (The Comedy Channel), Haven (13th Street), Duck Dynasty (A&E), MegaTruckers (A&E), Gossip Girl (FOX8), Vampire Diaries (FOX8), Wicked Tuna (National Geographic Channel), Deadliest Catch (Discovery Channel), Copper (FX), Married to Jonas (E!), The Amazing World of Gumball (Cartoon Network), Gravity Falls (Disney), Harry Connick Jnr. Live on Broadway (Studio) and Spooks (UKTV).

Richard Freudenstein, Foxtel CEO said, “The TV landscape has changed, viewers are not just watching TV in the living room they’re watching TV on the way to work, at the beach or in another room of the house. Foxtel Go is the biggest thing we’ve launched since digital and iQ, it lets customers take their entertainment with them on the go, and as the App is included with a customer’s subscription, it’s a fantastic value proposition. We’re really excited and we think our customers will love this new way to watch Foxtel.”

Jim Rudder, Foxtel Executive Director of Product said, “Foxtel has always been about giving our customers more value for their subscription. The new Foxtel Go App does just that. It’s easy to download on iPad and the user interface is simple and intuitive.

“Today’s launch, however, is just the beginning of our mission to give our customers the content they love anytime whether they’re home or out and about. Over the coming months we’ll be announcing a number of initiatives which will extend our customers’ ability to take their Foxtel with them.”

*Foxtel Go is only available on iPads with iOS 5 and higher. A Foxtel residential cable or satellite subscription with a STU and a Foxtel online account linked to a subscription account are required. Customers will see channels and content from the channels they subscribe to only. Two iPad devices can be running Foxtel Go at the same time linked to the one account. The Foxtel Go App includes Remote Record directly to the iQ or MyStar. Foxtel Go will be available over 3G/4G networks as well as WiFi. Recommended Internet speeds apply. Internet connection required. ISP and data charges may apply. Video quality may vary according to 3G/4G and WiFi service. Not available to Optus TV featuring Foxtel, Foxtel on Xbox 360, Foxtel on Internet TV or Foxtel on T-Box customers. Only available for use in Australia

[Guest]

I agree with all of that, but I think the reason they don't offer it is that they don't want people, even if it's their own customers, getting used to watching stuff online. If people get used to it, and as things like the NBN start to happen, people will find other ways to source sport/movies/shows, and then they'll lose customers

They already do offer Foxtel online - through t-box, xbox or samsung smart tv.

[Guest]

Foxtel Go is for people with existing subscriptions. You can watch live games on your iPad. Theoretically if you have someone in the family who has Foxtel, but doesn't use an IPad, you could download the app, login with their email and watch it live for free.

[Guest]

I think its at a stage where they have no option and cant control ppl watching stuff online.

Actually here we go!

http://www.foxtel.com.au/whats-on/fo...pad-204175.htm

Watch Foxtel Go on your iPad

News posted at 7.11.2012

Download Foxtel Go from the App Store today

From today, Foxtel customers* can watch Foxtel Go on their iPad simply by downloading the Foxtel Go App from the App Store – it’s a new way to experience television, anytime, on the go.

Available to residential customers* included as part of their subscription, Foxtel Go offers 21 live channels including lifestyle, kids, music, live English Premier League, and dedicated 24-hour news channels, plus catch up episodes from hundreds of titles with award-winning drama, documentaries, as well as the edgiest shows from around the world express from the US.

The Foxtel Go live channels available now include The LifeStyle Channel, A&E, Sky News, National Geographic Channel, Discovery Channel, Disney, Cartoon Network, Channel [V], Cbeebies and dedicated sports channels such as SPORTS PLAY Powered by FOX SPORTS (live sport highlights are Rugby Union, Cricket, A-League and Tennis), FOX SPORTS PLUS 1, 2 3 and 4 which are four Barclays Premier League specially programmed football channels, and Eurosport.

Catch up titles include ROVE LA (FOX8), The Walking Dead (FX), Magic City (SoHo), Territory Cops (CI Network), The Only Way is Essex (LifeStyle YOU), Project Runway Australia (Arena), Grand Designs Australia (The LifeStyle Channel), Aqua Teen Hunger Force (The Comedy Channel), Haven (13th Street), Duck Dynasty (A&E), MegaTruckers (A&E), Gossip Girl (FOX8), Vampire Diaries (FOX8), Wicked Tuna (National Geographic Channel), Deadliest Catch (Discovery Channel), Copper (FX), Married to Jonas (E!), The Amazing World of Gumball (Cartoon Network), Gravity Falls (Disney), Harry Connick Jnr. Live on Broadway (Studio) and Spooks (UKTV).

Richard Freudenstein, Foxtel CEO said, “The TV landscape has changed, viewers are not just watching TV in the living room they’re watching TV on the way to work, at the beach or in another room of the house. Foxtel Go is the biggest thing we’ve launched since digital and iQ, it lets customers take their entertainment with them on the go, and as the App is included with a customer’s subscription, it’s a fantastic value proposition. We’re really excited and we think our customers will love this new way to watch Foxtel.”

Jim Rudder, Foxtel Executive Director of Product said, “Foxtel has always been about giving our customers more value for their subscription. The new Foxtel Go App does just that. It’s easy to download on iPad and the user interface is simple and intuitive.

“Today’s launch, however, is just the beginning of our mission to give our customers the content they love anytime whether they’re home or out and about. Over the coming months we’ll be announcing a number of initiatives which will extend our customers’ ability to take their Foxtel with them.”

*Foxtel Go is only available on iPads with iOS 5 and higher. A Foxtel residential cable or satellite subscription with a STU and a Foxtel online account linked to a subscription account are required. Customers will see channels and content from the channels they subscribe to only. Two iPad devices can be running Foxtel Go at the same time linked to the one account. The Foxtel Go App includes Remote Record directly to the iQ or MyStar. Foxtel Go will be available over 3G/4G networks as well as WiFi. Recommended Internet speeds apply. Internet connection required. ISP and data charges may apply. Video quality may vary according to 3G/4G and WiFi service. Not available to Optus TV featuring Foxtel, Foxtel on Xbox 360, Foxtel on Internet TV or Foxtel on T-Box customers. Only available for use in Australia

fair call, didn't know that was available

doesn't seem to include league though, and the only live matches available are soccer?

Available to residential customers* included as part of their subscription, Foxtel Go offers 21 live channels including lifestyle, kids, music, live English Premier League, and dedicated 24-hour news channels, plus catch up episodes from hundreds of titles with award-winning drama, documentaries, as well as the edgiest shows from around the world express from the US.

The Foxtel Go live channels available now include The LifeStyle Channel, A&E, Sky News, National Geographic Channel, Discovery Channel, Disney, Cartoon Network, Channel [V], Cbeebies and dedicated sports channels such as SPORTS PLAY Powered by FOX SPORTS (live sport highlights are Rugby Union, Cricket, A-League and Tennis), FOX SPORTS PLUS 1, 2 3 and 4 which are four Barclays Premier League specially programmed football channels, and Eurosport.

[SConcierge]

Its coming which is good news, soon I can holiday OS and watch live NRL on my deck chair ohh yeah

[Guest]

You can now get Foxtel over the internet - via T-Box, a Samsung IP TV or XBox. Means you don't need to be cabled to your building - as long as you have fast internet (ADSL2) and one of the above devices you can sign up to Foxtel. The other advantage is that you can sign up month to month. The details are on the Foxtel website.

Or there is always watching the game down the pub.

I suppose you cannot do this with telstra wireless 4g?
?

[Guest]

thanks all....I'll look into the ideas put up.. ..bay 13 is out of the question.. ....10 hour round trip to the stadium
I'm guessing though that foxtel over the net would eat horribly into my monthly download allowance.

[Guest]

Im currently living in an appartment with no hope of getting Foxtel. Just wondering with the new TV deals etc is there any viable alternative for watching live games? I believe the Telstra t-box only shows games 24 hours after kickoff. I know there are some dodgy streams but looking for something a bit more reliable and better quality?

Move...

[stsae]

Move...

One of my old prerequisites when I was a renter mate.

Clean dunny and kitchen and Pay TV.

Otherwise it was no deal.

Priorities baby.

[Guest]

Im currently living in an appartment with no hope of getting Foxtel. Just wondering with the new TV deals etc is there any viable alternative for watching live games? I believe the Telstra t-box only shows games 24 hours after kickoff. I know there are some dodgy streams but looking for something a bit more reliable and better quality?

Alternatives, go to the games no matter where they are. Darwin is lovely in the middle of a Sydney winter.