RTÉ ONE HD on Sky

byte · 04-04-2014 09:38PM

Does RTE1 HD have enough HD content to qualify being carried on Sky? Pretty sure Sky require a certain number of hours of HD programming content per day/week to qualify.

same ol sh1te · 04-04-2014 10:02PM

byte wrote: »

Does RTE1 HD have enough HD content to qualify being carried on Sky? Pretty sure Sky require a certain number of hours of HD programming content per day/week to qualify.

It wasn't an issue when they first carried RTE Two HD, was mostly upscaled SD at the time

Jpmarn · 05-04-2014 08:12AM

I think that the bulk of the programming on both RTE One and Two is in HD. Put they are very bad at marking the HD programmes as HD on their listings. Is it for financial reasons. It may had applied for grant aid from some source and would not qualify if there is too many "HD " programmes. A very good indication of a programme is in HD is the promo before hand being on the HD version of the channel.

The Cush · 05-04-2014 08:33AM

Jpmarn wrote: »

It may had applied for grant aid from some source and would not qualify if there is too many "HD " programmes.

I don't understand what you're saying here?

Jpmarn · 05-04-2014 08:53AM

The Cush wrote: »

I don't understand what you're saying here?

Well I am not aware that RTE has applied for any grant aid. As I said in an earlier post about the HD programming I was surmising the grant issue. Have you any other reason why RTE is so bad at marking HD programmes as such on their listings. As a rule most studio based programmes are up scaled SD. The opposite is true for programmes shot outside the studios.

The Cush · 05-04-2014 09:05AM

Studio based programes are SD because it'll take time for them to upgrade the facilities for HD due to the lack of cash.

The only grant aid for programming that I can think of would be the BAI's Sound and Vision fund, I assume all this programming is now shot in HD by default - http://www.bai.ie/?page_id=92.

channelsurfer2 · 05-04-2014 09:12AM

I think the news studios etc are all still SD but the foreign imports are HD with Eastenders etc. along with sports events(just not the studio presentation). Also any of the dramas such as Love/Hate are shown in HD if they are filmed in HD.

same ol sh1te · 05-04-2014 09:16AM

channelsurfer2 wrote: »

I think the news studios etc are all still SD but the foreign imports are HD with Eastenders etc. along with sports events(just not the studio presentation). Also any of the dramas such as Love/Hate are shown in HD if they are filmed in HD.

Love/Hate was shown on Rte One before it went HD

lertsnim · 05-04-2014 02:10PM

same ol sh1te wrote: »

Love/Hate was shown on Rte One before it went HD

They also repeated the first few series on RTE Two HD last year

Comhrá · 05-04-2014 06:50PM

Will RTE 1HD just appear on Sky without any notice some day soon, or will there be a well trumpeted fanfare weeks in advance?

Wondering how much importance either RTE or Sky place on this coming to pass?

lertsnim · 05-04-2014 09:07PM

It will need to be tested first. When that happens I am sure this place will light up like a Christmas tree.

The Cush · 05-04-2014 09:58PM

tippman1 wrote: »

Wondering how much importance either RTE or Sky place on this coming to pass?

It's in Sky's hands, no doubt RTÉ would like to see it there.

RTÉ are running a promo ad for RTÉ1 HD atm where it mentions that the channel is carried on Saorview, UPC and eVision with the respective platforms' logos at the bottom of the screen, it might be a little nudge to Sky to say you're missing from this bit of free promotion.

irishgeo · 05-04-2014 10:05PM

The Cush wrote: »

It's in Sky's hands, no doubt RTÉ would like to see it there.

RTÉ are running a promo ad for RTÉ1 HD atm where it mentions that the channel is carried on Saorview, UPC and eVision with the respective platforms' logos at the bottom of the screen, it might be a little nudge to Sky to say you're missing from this bit of free promotion.

or an excuse to put the price up

mad muffin · 08-04-2014 06:59PM

Damn these teasing adds

I have BBC One HD but not RTE One HD :rolleyes: and I don't even pay for the BBC TV license…

lertsnim · 08-04-2014 07:46PM

Who do you blame for that situation?

mad muffin · 08-04-2014 07:53PM

lertsnim wrote: »

Who do you blame for that situation?

Are you referring to me?

I'd say its Sky dragging their heels?

JDxtra · 08-04-2014 08:00PM

Sky can make it happen if they really want to. Either they are not bothered, or RTE One doesn't have enough HD content to satisfy their EPG rules. That's my opinion!

MBSnr · 08-04-2014 10:04PM

^^^
I think Sky say RTE haven't provided or contacted them regarding RTE 1 HD. I'm not sure what RTE say, but probably that Sky haven't spoken to them.....

But being as Sky have to pay the carriage for RTE, then adding it is an associated additional cost for them, so you'd wonder how it would be in their interest. I'd have thought RTE would want it available across all platforms, so I'm tempted to point the finger more at Sky.

But then you'd wonder how Sky agreed to carry RTE 2 HD with the extra cost - although no doubt it's factored in our bills.....

So no one is any the wiser.

channelsurfer2 · 08-04-2014 11:11PM

MBSnr wrote: »

^^^
I think Sky say RTE haven't provided or contacted them regarding RTE 1 HD. I'm not sure what RTE say, but probably that Sky haven't spoken to them.....

But being as Sky have to pay the carriage for RTE, then adding it is an associated additional cost for them, so you'd wonder how it would be in their interest. I'd have thought RTE would want it available across all platforms, so I'm tempted to point the finger more at Sky.

But then you'd wonder how Sky agreed to carry RTE 2 HD with the extra cost - although no doubt it's factored in our bills.....

So no one is any the wiser.

they provided it just in time for the Olympics because they were being bombarded with rte2hd now on saorview for free ads. Its amazing how they bleat on how much they do for Ireland yet are the only provider without the national station in HD.

murpho999 · 10-04-2014 11:33PM

MBSnr wrote: »

^^^
I think Sky say RTE haven't provided or contacted them regarding RTE 1 HD. I'm not sure what RTE say, but probably that Sky haven't spoken to them.....

But being as Sky have to pay the carriage for RTE, then adding it is an associated additional cost for them, so you'd wonder how it would be in their interest. I'd have thought RTE would want it available across all platforms, so I'm tempted to point the finger more at Sky.

But then you'd wonder how Sky agreed to carry RTE 2 HD with the extra cost - although no doubt it's factored in our bills.....

So no one is any the wiser.

Surely it's in their interest not to have competitors with better channel options for fear of subscribers jumping ship?

JDxtra · 11-04-2014 12:03AM

I have a new crazy theory...

I wonder if RTE are playing hardball. Sky pay the uplink and encryption costs for RTE. Maybe this agreement is up for renewal or doesn't stretch to include RTE One HD. By having this HD channel on other platforms, and plugging this fact, it puts pressure on Sky to carry it. Which gives a favourable advantage to RTE in any negotiations.

Comhrá · 11-04-2014 10:12AM

According to the chat over on the Sky Forum, there may be reason to be optimistic:

http://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Watching-Sky/So-any-news-from-Sky-on-RTE-1-HD-for-ROI-Sky-viewers/td-p/1903926

JDxtra · 11-04-2014 10:48AM

'Soon' means nothing really.

RTE said this two months ago to the day...

RTE 1 HD will become available on the Sky platform in the future, but as yet no date has been confirmed. Please keep an eye on the Sky website. It will also be widely advertised when the time comes.

Comhrá · 11-04-2014 11:18AM

'Soon' means nothing really.

RTE said this two months ago to the day...

Just telling you what I read on the Sky Forum........

Re: So any news from Sky on RTE 1 HD for ROI Sky viewers?
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I emailed RTE directly and asked them the same question as to when RTE 1 hd would appear on Sky and they said that it would be coming very soon. And emphasised the word VERY in the email using bold font. So hopefully not to long now.

mad muffin · 11-04-2014 11:44AM

tippman1 wrote: »

Just telling you what I read on the Sky Forum........

I think rte's definition of soon is not the same as most peoples. :pac:

MBSnr · 11-04-2014 02:19PM

murpho999 wrote: »

Surely it's in their interest not to have competitors with better channel options for fear of subscribers jumping ship?

I dunno about that... If you're in a UPC area, I'd imagine you'd be with them for both TV and internet. If you are not in a UPC area then you'd probably be with Sky (if you have paid TV channels). So putting RTE 1 HD on their EPG isn't going to gain many more subscribers.

JDxtra · 11-04-2014 02:37PM

MBSnr wrote: »

I dunno about that... If you're in a UPC area, I'd imagine you'd be with them for both TV and internet. If you are not in a UPC area then you'd probably be with Sky (if you have paid TV channels). So putting RTE 1 HD on their EPG isn't going to gain many more subscribers.

But people (like me) will cancel Sky and get RTE One HD via Saorview.

radiowaves · 11-04-2014 02:42PM

JDxtra wrote: »

But people (like me) will cancel Sky and get RTE One HD via Saorview.

Why are you with Sky if your only interest is RTÉ

The vast, vast majority of people have Sky for reasons other than RTÉ. Whilst it would be a benefit to have RTÉ One in HD if it was the only reason for cancelling I have no idea why anyone is still with them.

In other words you (and people like you) would be in a very tiny minority.

JDxtra · 11-04-2014 02:50PM

radiowaves wrote: »

Why are you with Sky if your only interest is RTÉ

I'm not with Sky. Cancelled it some months ago, mainly because I get more of the channels I do watch (RTE, BBC, ITV, C4) for free via Saorview/Freesat.

radiowaves · 11-04-2014 03:02PM

JDxtra wrote: »

I'm not with Sky. Cancelled it some months ago, mainly because I get more of the channels I do watch (RTE, BBC, ITV, C4) for free via Saorview/Freesat.

So people like you don't even have Sky :rolleyes:

RTÉ ONE HD on Sky

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