Freesat and BBC iPlayer

[Trevord]

See new post below (from www.joinfreesat.co.uk)
Does anyone think that freesat iplayer functionality will work in Ireland ?

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BBC iPlayer’s long-awaited beta testing is finally expected to start this November.

According to Rahul Chakkara, Controller of TV Platforms at BBC FM&T, the MHEG-5 compliant version of the interface will begin Beta deployment “by end of November” on the Freesat platform.

I expect to start a Beta deployment by the end of November using capable Freesat devices.

As we had suspected, it seems that BBC might have been holding back to introduce the service across both the Freesat and Freeview platform at the same time, though Freesat is still expected to be the first to offer in HD.

The DTG (Digital Television Group) supported by BBC R&D, has extended the MHEG-5 standard to use the interaction channel for handling Internet video. This standard has been adopted by Freesat and incorporated into the DBook 6.1 used in Freeview HD devices. Finally now the resulting MHEG-IC service will allow both platforms to access additional AV content via the Internet. This will include BBC iPlayer of course, as well as other VoD (Video On Demand) and Catch-up TV services, plus much more in the future including real-time programme interaction.

[TheDriver]

hmmmm, curious, wonder if it will be IP restricted though if you have a freesat tv, you are in theory only in the UK as oppsoed to IE which can be anywhere in world.

[montgolfiere]

Originally Posted by TheDriver

hmmmm, curious, wonder if it will be IP restricted though if you have a freesat tv, you are in theory only in the UK as oppsoed to IE which can be anywhere in world.

you can get access to i-player, 4-OD etc. (from anywhere) FREE (at the moment) by signing up to
i have been using it for the last month or so from here in France and have found it reliable & very easy to use.
the Skyman

[TheDriver]

does that change just the Internet Explorer IP address or the whole computer as I presume this could affect torrents

[montgolfiere]

Originally Posted by TheDriver

does that change just the Internet Explorer IP address or the whole computer as I presume this could affect torrents

i am not a computer expert but it worked for me like this:
you register on the site and download a small programmme which puts an icon on the desktop.
and then when you want to watch something you connect, watch the programme and then disconnect.
I have noticed that You cannot send emails when connected to i-portal , but all reverts to normal once disconnected.
it was pointed out to me by may 'Computer-Man' and seems all 'above board'
Hope this helps.....
the Skyman

[loyatemu]

it will still be IP restricted in the same way the browser version is, you'll need a broadband connection on your Freeview box and they'll be able to tell from that where you are.

[markyboy]

Was able to access 4OD today without i-portal.

[montgolfiere]

Originally Posted by markyboy

Was able to access 4OD today without i-portal.

not here in France just now!!!
the Skyman

[efb]

Originally Posted by markyboy

Was able to access 4OD today without i-portal.

My friend wrote to 4OD and they wrote back advising they have lifted the restriction for Irl. She's taking credit fir it. I don't mind, I've 4OD!

[TheDriver]

what is 40d

[montgolfiere]

channel4 'On Demand' view the 'back catalogue' via internet on your computer. similar to BBC i-player etc.
the Skyman

[TheDriver]

Ah I see, thought you were talking about freesat again.

[Martin_F]

With BT soon to be vodafone - am also able to access 4OD. fantastic.

[snaps]

i think any ip address in ireland can access 4OD

[Ricky91t]

Originally Posted by efb

My friend wrote to 4OD and they wrote back advising they have lifted the restriction for Irl. She's taking credit fir it. I don't mind, I've 4OD!

Now if she could just get her to write to BCC and ITV and Five that would be great