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Freely (IPTV replacement for Freeview)

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  • #122
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,951 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    I have to wonder …. it appears to me that a non-complicated streaming box using a single specific app as default to provide the channels as the BBC reportedly imagines them, but yet with the ability to install different applications (advanced settings) for those who wish to extend their viewing would be the obvious solution.
    Just because a device has capabilities beyond what is set by default, does not make it difficult to use.

    The choice of OS on these boxes will also be indicative of how "freely" it will all be. I have no great expectation TBH.



  • #123
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,390 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123713044#Comment_123713044

    I assume the OS will be the HbbTV OpAp they currently use. That appears to be the go to streaming application for broadcasters with DVB-I to be the bridge application for hybrid broadband broadcast



  • #124
    GIMP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭GIMP


    Currently in NI at moment, access to a Bush tv which has Freely, its functional but not great, its a bit laggy



  • #125
    waywill1966
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    Wonder if ROI will have something similar or is it possible that’s the end of UK terrestrial channels here?



  • #126
    Hotblack Desiato
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    What UK terrestrial channels here? For almost everyone, it's a choice between satellite or a pay service

    I'm partial to your abracadabra
    I'm raptured by the joy of it all



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  • #127
    dulpit
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123718222#Comment_123718222

    I guess if you live close to the border you can get freeview with an aerial.



  • #128
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,050 ✭✭✭✭Red Silurian


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123718616#Comment_123718616

    Used to get the 5 terrestrial channels with a very very big aerial in the Waterford area from Wales (S4C instead of Channel 4) gone with the analogue switchoff though. Then Freesat became available



  • #129
    waywill1966
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    Got rid of Sky and bought a Freesat box in Curry’s in Enniskillen a couple of years back . So if satellite goes I’m in trouble , I will lose all those channels.



  • #130
    dxhound2005
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    The thread was created in 2023. Title out of date now.



  • #131
    reboot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,091 ✭✭✭reboot


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123718986#Comment_123718986

    Strange problem has always existed in S.Down with freeview,maybe we digress,but interesting anyway.

    AFAIK,the Welsh Txs completely wipe out local freeview reception under Summer propagation conditions,but won't provide a watchable picture.

    The Isle of Mann transmission, meant for the island only I guess has an ER Power of 200 watts.

    The Welsh transmitter from across the sea 500kw.!



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  • #132
    reboot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,091 ✭✭✭reboot


    To quote thatreat Western philosopher, Willie Nelson,

    "Easy's getting harder every day"



  • #133
    GIMP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭GIMP


    So I had access to a Bush tv with Freely, no antenna attached just channels via broadband, in NI north coast some Saorview channels were coming iin eg Rte 1 , Sky News in the 800s, I was wondering how the saorview channels were appearing on the Freely epg? Any ideas

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  • #134
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,689 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123720124#Comment_123720124

    I’ve edited the thread title. Arguably it also belongs in Cable/IPTV rather than here. But I’ll leave it here for the moment because of the Freeview association.



  • #135
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,689 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123718222#Comment_123718222

    To be fair, a lot of people would use the expression “terrestrial channels” to mean BBC1/BBC2/ITV/C4 regardless of the actual platform they have. Freely alone won’t be the demise of that and even if Freesat goes too (and it will probably be gone before Freeview) the UK terrestrials would still be available via pay-TV platforms, though free access would probably disappear at that point.



  • #136
    galtee boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,553 ✭✭✭galtee boy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123731688#Comment_123731688

    The Saorview channels are not available via broadband other than via their respective players, that Bush tv was somehow picking up a terrestrial signal, even though I know you said no aerial was attached.



  • #137
    GIMP
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123739636#Comment_123739636

    Yes nothing attached to aerial connection at the rear of tv and no aerial in house, hence my query, it is definitely Saorview overspill from Donegal, channel epg was coming through on Freely



  • #138
    kozak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166 ✭✭kozak


    Hi all Looking for new smart TV, ability to watch UK channels like BBC, ITV, C4 without satellite dish would be great advantage. My understanding from talking to Richersound people Freely app wouldn't work in RoI. What are other options, maybe Amazon Fire stick? A bit reluctant to have topbox. Location in South Dublin. Thanks



  • #139
    decor58
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123867006#Comment_123867006

    Freely wont work here legally, only legal options are dish or subscription. C4 app works here but not for live TV.



  • #140
    Johnboy1951
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    Would Freely not work here via a VPN?

    Similar to BBC, ITV, Ch5 apps etc?



  • #141
    reboot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,091 ✭✭✭reboot


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123867300#Comment_123867300

    Interesting to observe how many tvs on the market with no RF aerial socket!



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  • #142
    reboot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,091 ✭✭✭reboot


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123979777#Comment_123979777

    Quoting myself,but I nearly bought a Black Friday TV,only to find way down in the spec,that there's no rf aerial socket.This means at my location RTE reception in future will not be possible?

    Perhaps RTE may eventually look at a version of freely online.?



  • #143
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,390 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123987062#Comment_123987062

    RTE are working on a DVB-I delivered version of Saorview IPTV, likely to be geo-blocked.



  • #144
    Glaceon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,324 ✭✭✭Glaceon


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123987062#Comment_123987062

    Would these TVs be exempt from the licence because they don’t have a tuner? They’re effectively monitors.



  • #145
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,582 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    I thought our wonderful government was looking at ways to include online content as needing a licence. AFAIK technically you need a licence in UK to view UK TV live on YouTube.



  • #146
    reboot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,091 ✭✭✭reboot


    Martin Lewis posted ways to avoid license paying,as far as BBC was concerned if you view it's o/p on any device, you pay a licence,I don't see a way round it.

    The only way I can see CNN free live AFAIK is on my sky hd box.?Or Samsung plus TV.



  • #147
    Glaceon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,324 ✭✭✭Glaceon


    I’ll carry this on in the TV licensing thread. 😊



  • #148
    reboot
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123988068#Comment_123988068

    Sorry if in the wrong thread.



  • #149
    decor58
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123979777#Comment_123979777

    You would have to wonder how relevant rf connections are, what percentage of viewing is through subscription I.e. Sky, VM, Eir etc boxes, smart sticks, through HDMI connections, so no need for rf. Yes some people still use Saorview or FTA combo boxes but those of us still using aerials and dishes are probably in the minority so the need rf and f connections isn't as great.



  • #150
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,050 ✭✭✭✭Red Silurian


    The Aura EZ 4K Freely recorder being discussed below (yes, GB News so take with a pinch of salt)

    https://www.gbnews.com/tech/sky-rival-watch-tv-free

    A very interesting part of the article by all accounts

    The new set-top box is designed to give noteworthy features for your home entertainment setup. For instance, you'll be able to record and store up to 1,000 hours of programmes, ensuring you never miss your favourite shows.



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  • #151
    reboot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,091 ✭✭✭reboot


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123996317#Comment_123996317

    I would suggest there are some regions where rf reception is very relevant, expecially for sports fans.

    South Dowm is a rural area where RTE GAA coverage is sought after and can be expensive to receive,as the Carlingford TX has the Null, propagation conditions in Sumer ,very problematic, and Welsh Txs at 500kx,overpower even radio reception.

    STBs have their problems, and even if one where to take out a Sky subscription you would not see any GAA live matches.

    I believe the licence fee has ro be paid if you possess the equipment capable of reception,even if there is no signal to receive,as is the case here wrt tv and radio stations ,as previously posted.

    Finally, if we remove the RFegg from the basket,leaving only the Internet , we may end up in the position I found myself in with last winters storms ,meaning no fibre to premises ,no TV and no phone,landline or mobile,(voice over WiFi,not spot) For Six Days!



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