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Sky Stream has arrived in Ireland

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    #482
    starlit
    Registered Users Posts: 12,342 ✭✭✭✭starlit


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122022002#Comment_122022002

    Would you recommend eir over sky stream service? I assume you need fibre broadband to stream any of the tv providers or can you stream sky with the ordinary broadband?



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    #483
    lertsnim
    Registered Users Posts: 9,737 ✭✭✭lertsnim


    Sky recommend a 25 meg speed or 30 if you want to watch UHD.



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    #484
    Nigzcurran
    Registered Users Posts: 2,736 ✭✭✭Nigzcurran


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122041909#Comment_122041909

    The UHD sports on sky stream is absolutely outrageously good



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    #485
    Gardening
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Gardening


    Apparently Irish channels will be available on the freely tv streaming service in northern Ireland when activated so here's hoping it'll be the same in the republic for the free to air UK channels



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    #486
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122043470#Comment_122043470

    There was meant to be a deal when saorview launched that we would get BBC on it and NI would get RTE on Freeview but that never materialised in the end



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    #487
    decor58
    Registered Users Posts: 836 ✭✭✭decor58


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122044211#Comment_122044211

    RTE, TG4 pay the transmission costs of their channels in NI, BBC is available to transmit on Saorview if someone, not BBC, is prepared to pay transmission costs. BBC is available in pretty much most of Ireland via satellite without additional cost to them.

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    #488
    galtee boy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭galtee boy


    RTE and TG4 might be available on that new streaming service in NI, not mainland UK of course, but I guarantee you, the Virgin Media channels won't be.



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    #489
    galtee boy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭galtee boy


    Can I ask someone who has Sky Stream, when you opt to record a programme, say on RTE 1, it puts the programme on a playlist and when you go to watch that programme, I understand that Stream plays that programme for you from the RTE Player ? But does Stream immediately start playing the programme for you, or does it direct you to the RTE Player, wait for it to load, find the programme, have to watch adverts first etc ? Like when you use the Player yourself ?



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    #490
    Man Vs ManUre
    Registered Users Posts: 5,217 ✭✭✭Man Vs ManUre


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122166208#Comment_122166208

    You have to watch the ads, but you can fast forward through them. But the biggest problem with Sky Stream is that it more or less doesn’t work with the BBC player. All others seem to work ok, however playlist will only remain however long the program or film stays on the player.



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    #491
    Austin1
    Registered Users Posts: 186 ✭✭Austin1


    What are your opinions on the Sky Ultra UHD & Dolby Atmos add-on for €6 per month? Not sure if its value for money for me as I have surround sound but normally use it with built in apps on my LG TV, ie. not going through the Sky puck.

    Is there much UHD content on terrestrial TV that would make this add-on a good purchase? I'm not a sports fan btw so if this only benefits Sky Sports channels, its not worth my while.



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    #492
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,587 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    There’s no UHD content on terrestrial tv in Ireland.

    More generally, when I had Sky Q UHD a few years back there wasn’t much other than sports, but there might be more of the Sky Atlantic-type stuff in UHD these days. Or the movies if you are taking that. Personally I dropped it at the first instance (and I’m a sports fan) but to be honest the use you will get out of it will depend on whether you have a big enough and good enough TV for it to make a difference over HD. And what you watch.



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    #493
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 53,659 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    The UHD HDR sports coverage can be a bit off putting to be honest due to the difference in lighting. The darker parts of the pitch are darker and the brighter parts brighter. Sometimes I find it takes a bit more effort to watch.

    I have Sky Sports UHD but I mostly watch the HD channel.



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    #494
    Butson
    Registered Users Posts: 804 ✭✭✭Butson


    Has anybody who was unhappy with Stream, contacted Sky to go back to Q?



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    #495
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,946 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    I was thinking of upgrading to a new 65 inch tv and getting that ultra hd add on. Would I need a 120htz tv or would 60htz be enough?



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    #496
    bennyl10
    Registered Users Posts: 5,533 ✭✭✭bennyl10


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122194919#Comment_122194919

    60HZ will work fine and you’ll have great picture



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    #497
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122193614#Comment_122193614

    As of today 29/05/2024, sky are still offering fresh Sky Q installs according to their website so I see no reason not to but I haven't heard of anybody doing it personally

    One option if they do get hairy is to cancel stream and sign up fresh to Q



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    #498
    bawnBeag
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭bawnBeag


    Quick question - does anyone know how much the 1gb bb is with the sky stream offer?



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    #499
    bawnBeag
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭bawnBeag


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122219409#Comment_122219409

    got the answer → 35euro



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    #500
    john boye
    Registered Users Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭john boye


    Wasn't sure where to post this so apologies if this is the wrong place. Was thinking of going back to sky q as a new customer after a few years with virgin and I see they still charge €10 pm for HD(free for the first two months). Anyone know how likely they are to give it free for the year to a new customer?



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    #501
    Nigzcurran
    Registered Users Posts: 2,736 ✭✭✭Nigzcurran


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122262017#Comment_122262017

    Zero chance of that!



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