Free BT Sports and Eir Sports

bk · 07-07-2016 9:58am

conroym7 wrote: »

Is my Setanta subscription now with Eir? I have yet to get any correspondence from them.

Yes, Eir now owns Setanta.

branners69 · 07-07-2016 10:04am

theoneeyedman wrote: »

Just be aware that that setanta number is a premium call line and depending on how long you are on it can cost a few Bob.....

Setanta Television
0818203040 Call Instead – 02830824020
0818203041 Call Instead – 04830824020

from here!

billybonkers · 07-07-2016 11:32am

Will this work for any Sky viewing card even if the Eir BB subscription is at another address?

percy212 · 07-07-2016 2:06pm

How did you set that up? Dying to try it out!

Mickalus wrote: »

Yep, I have it up and running.
No longer pay Sky, but still have the box. Getting all the Eir/BT sports now

Liam O · 07-07-2016 2:12pm

Have an Android box (MXIII) and when I sign in it says that they failed to generate a DRM license for the app. Is this because of a dodgy version of Android or is it something that should be working?

cletus · 07-07-2016 2:29pm

I have the same issue on an mk808b stick. It appear that the problem is Eir uses silverlight instead of html5. Im looking for a fix t the moment, checked with Eir technical support, they have no solution, and cant find an app or plugin that will work

tdonegan1990 · 07-07-2016 2:31pm

billybonkers wrote: »

Will this work for any Sky viewing card even if the Eir BB subscription is at another address?

Yeah.

cletus · 07-07-2016 2:54pm

just got off the line with eir tech support. They say that its an issue the will be trying to fix in the near future, but for now, tablets and laptops. actually, anybody know a way to cast the screen from an iPad to the android box??

markc1184 · 07-07-2016 3:01pm

Apologies if this has been asked, but will the Eir account and Sky account need to be in the one persons name? Our Eir is in my partners name and Sky in my name. Will that be a problem? Still awaiting a letter so I haven't had a chance to read over any small print, is the extra charge talked about in this thread the only charge? No other price increases hidden in the small print?

_Kaiser_ · 07-07-2016 3:31pm

percy212 wrote: »

How did you set that up? Dying to try it out!

Go to the link I pasted above

Login with your My Eir details

Enter the viewing card number

Result

Although without an active Sky sub you won't be able to pause/record etc..

Doodah7 · 07-07-2016 4:09pm

Quite glad I picked up one of those PC on a stick recently. It has full Windows 10 and with a HDMI out port, is designed to be plugged straight in to a TV. I use Internet Explorer NOT Edge which is compatible with Silverlight and therefore works flawlessly with both Sky Go and Setanta/eir Go.

Using a PC gets around all of the app restrictions of tablets/android boxes etc.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B015Q2A3NA/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 although I got it for £50 back at the start of May...

toonarmy1 · 07-07-2016 4:33pm

Wonder will they have any 12 month sale this year ? like setanta had ?

max life · 07-07-2016 6:00pm

Just wondering does it work on a second box if you have multi-room? I added my main viewing card and it worked but not sure if its possible to add a second card on the same account?

County rebel · 07-07-2016 7:34pm

Hi i have a Sky box that i brought back from england i dont subscribe to sky.i have eir phone and broadband will i be able to pick up eir sports as my sky card is a uk one thanks.

jonny_b · 07-07-2016 7:36pm

markc1184 wrote: »

Apologies if this has been asked, but will the Eir account and Sky account need to be in the one persons name? Our Eir is in my partners name and Sky in my name. Will that be a problem? Still awaiting a letter so I haven't had a chance to read over any small print, is the extra charge talked about in this thread the only charge? No other price increases hidden in the small print?

No it will be fine my broadband is in a different name than my sky

Quackster · 07-07-2016 10:49pm

County rebel wrote: »

Hi i have a Sky box that i brought back from england i dont subscribe to sky.i have eir phone and broadband will i be able to pick up eir sports as my sky card is a uk one thanks.

No one has reported trying this yet so only one way to find out!

Bear in mind though that the two Eir Sports channels aren't on the UK EPG so even if it did work, you'd have to add them manually to the 'Other Channels' menu.

ccazza · 07-07-2016 11:40pm

max life wrote: »

Just wondering does it work on a second box if you have multi-room? I added my main viewing card and it worked but not sure if its possible to add a second card on the same account?

I did this. It gave the option to put in more card numbers when I was putting in the card number. I have it on the 2 boxes now.

lowbatt07 · 08-07-2016 12:41am

ccazza wrote: »

I did this. It gave the option to put in more card numbers when I was putting in the card number. I have it on the 2 boxes now.

Any chance they'll charge an additional sub per box? I see they allow you to enter 5 viewing cards on the website - may aswell add a few friends if that's the case - no disadvantage

Im sure this have been mentioned somewhere in the thread but are we entering into a new 12month contract by signing up to this ?

Calvatron · 08-07-2016 2:52am

ronanc1000 wrote: »

Might as well use the sports service until this letter comes to my door. Downloaded the Eir Sports App. Streaming it through my android box. Looks good.

Sorry to bother you. Trying to get the app working on my android box & it won't register. Running 5.1 & it's not rooted. For some reason it won't let me. Just wondering if you came across any issues?

Mickalus · 08-07-2016 9:25am

lowbatt07 wrote: »

Im sure this have been mentioned somewhere in the thread but are we entering into a new 12month contract by signing up to this ?

In the T's and C's when adding a viewing card number:

Minimum Term: the minimum term during which you are obligated to first subscribe to the Service under this Contract according to the Option chosen by you or where you are an eir Customer the minimum term of your eir bundle or as otherwise directed by eir.

(i) 12 Month Minimum Term Contracts: the minimum term shall be a period of twelve (12) months from the date on which you first subscribe to the Service.

(ii) Annual Packages: the minimum term shall be a period of twelve (12) months from the date on which you first subscribe to the Service.

(iii) Monthly Packages: the minimum term shall be a period of two (2) months from the date on which you first subscribe to the Service

Got my letter in the post today. 7 euro increase in my package (which is currently 55 for 100 MB eFibre + off peak calls)
It also states "The end date of the minimum period of you eir contract(s) will stay the same.

So not sure if there's a 12 month extension or not.

_Kaiser_ · 08-07-2016 11:20am

ccazza wrote: »

I did this. It gave the option to put in more card numbers when I was putting in the card number. I have it on the 2 boxes now.

Is there a way to add a second box later? Or just signup again with the same details and the second card?

On the contract point.. Still shows my original start date on My Eir today anyway

Mickalus · 08-07-2016 11:27am

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

...

On the contract point.. Still shows my original start date on My Eir today anyway

Where can you check that? I don't see it when I log in.

terrydel · 08-07-2016 11:32am

Can anyone with a broadband only package confirm if they have received a letter indicating an increase to their monthly charge?

ieoin · 08-07-2016 11:35am

Yep I got it, price increasing by 7euro a month which is B.S. Free eir sports my a$$
The broadband is expensive enough as it is and since the rebrand to eir there has been at least 2 price increases from my understanding.

terrydel · 08-07-2016 11:39am

ieoin wrote: »

Yep I got it, price increasing by 7euro a month which is B.S. Free eir sports my a$$
The broadband is expensive enough as it is and since the rebrand to eir there has been at least 2 price increases from my understanding.

Great, Im hoping my gf gets the same letter so she can escape her contract without having to pay up the balance.

_Kaiser_ · 08-07-2016 11:50am

Mickalus wrote: »

Where can you check that? I don't see it when I log in.

It's on the main dashboard page when you log in.. see attached screenshot

terrydel wrote: »

Can anyone with a broadband only package confirm if they have received a letter indicating an increase to their monthly charge?

Nope.. nothing yet anyway.

ieoin · 08-07-2016 12:00pm

Just off the phone after complaining best i could do was a 5 euro discount per month over 12 months which is pathetic. The discount itself is less than the price increase. There is no ''eir sport etc'' for free. Would anyone recommend any other providers such as Vodafone or sky?
The reason for the price increase is because of the extra 30 mins to Irish mobiles per month, but we all know that isn't the real reason for the increase

Mickalus · 08-07-2016 12:06pm

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

It's on the main dashboard page when you log in.. see attached screenshot

Cheers,
Mine just says the name of the bundle and nothing else....

Limpar · 08-07-2016 12:30pm

Just spoke to an Eir agent on their online support:

"Hi Nitish, I've been informed of a price increase to my broadband+phone package. If I link my sky viewing card to avail of the Eir Sports channels, will this enter me into a new contract with Eir?"

"Hi Limpar, the eir sport service is for free for all eir customers even if they want it to view via skytv box. Linking skytv to the eir sports does not enter you into a new contract."

pinkles · 08-07-2016 4:01pm

terrydel wrote: »

Can anyone with a broadband only package confirm if they have received a letter indicating an increase to their monthly charge?

no i didnt receive any letter (yet) my contract (broadband only) is 18 months and began in august of last year.
i'm dubious about all ths "free" TV they are offereing, thats why i feel once people start linking their TV with their broadnad account, extra charges will be incurred.
dont trust Eir on this but will happily take free online access to eir sports -
which is probably the only " free " aspect of this new deal. i honestly dont believe them for a second that Eir sports via TV will be free.

utyh2ikcq9z76b · 08-07-2016 4:07pm

Time to leave em €7 increase and blatant B.S saying its free

macjohn · 08-07-2016 4:19pm

ieoin wrote: »

Yep I got it, price increasing by 7euro a month which is B.S. Free eir sports my a$$
The broadband is expensive enough as it is and since the rebrand to eir there has been at least 2 price increases from my understanding.

is that for the broadband only?
What does that bring it to per months?

Triboro · 08-07-2016 4:24pm

Got that letter too...I dont even want eirsport.How can they just add this to my package when i never requested it ?? I don't even have eir tv so how would I view it even if I did want it? Suppose there's a big rigmarole now to cancel with 30 days written notice,wait for courier to pick up modem etc etc...Off to sky I guess!

Corholio · 08-07-2016 4:44pm

Transcript of chat I had with eir as well:

Nikil: at 16:25:10
Sorry (First name), If you have broadband with Eir the Setanta pack is free and their is no contract or hidden charges

I am not currently in contract because of issues with the broadband, so I want to make sure that this will remain the same

Nikil: at 16:28:41
Yes their is no charges or contract, (First name)
Nikil: at 16:29:05
The existing contract remains the same

ronanc1000 · 08-07-2016 5:16pm

Got a letter today, just my standard bill with no new charge or notification of a future increase. That being said I only have broadband with Eir and it looks like anyone with a phone package in addition to broadband with them will face an increase from what I gather from this thread is seems.

Masala · 08-07-2016 5:23pm

ronanc1000 wrote: »

Got a letter today, just my standard bill with no new charge or notification of a future increase. That being said I only have broadband with Eir and it looks like anyone with a phone package in addition to broadband with them will face an increase from what I gather from this thread is seems.

Am happy to drop the hardline phone I have..... now that I think of it I seldom use it. When my letter comes.... I might tell them to cancel the hardline altogether.

theteal · 08-07-2016 5:28pm

Quick one. The auld fella got eircom bb and tv in ~2 months ago. I mentioned it to him on the phone the other night about his new sports channels - he knew nothing about it.

Does he need to do anything to get the channels on the TV box or should they already appear?

prodsc · 08-07-2016 5:38pm

theteal wrote: »

Quick one. The auld fella got eircom bb and tv in ~2 months ago. I mentioned it to him on the phone the other night about his new sports channels - he knew nothing about it.

Does he need to do anything to get the channels on the TV box or should they already appear?

They are there and appear as follows;

ch 106/400 eir1
ch 406 eir 2
ch 407 bt sport 1
chch 408 bt sport 2
ch 409 bt sport europe
ch 410 bt sport espn

theteal · 08-07-2016 5:58pm

prodsc wrote: »

They are there and appear as follows;

ch 106/400 eir1
ch 406 eir 2
ch 407 bt sport 1
chch 408 bt sport 2
ch 409 bt sport europe
ch 410 bt sport espn

Much obliged. Just shows how much telly they actually watch that nobody in their house actually noticed

bigmike99 · 08-07-2016 9:50pm

live.eirsport.ie doesnt work for me when im logged int my eir account.
How do i watch online? - havnt tried the phone app yet.

Headshot · 08-07-2016 10:04pm

I presume this is only for Eir Fibre and not Eir DSL customers?

I do have sky tv as well

Virtanen · 08-07-2016 11:54pm

Headshot wrote: »

I presume this is only for Eir Fibre and not Eir DSL customers?

I do have sky tv as well

Nope, it's for all Broadband customers, DSL included

Cheerful Spring · 09-07-2016 1:20am

bigmike99 wrote: »

live.eirsport.ie doesnt work for me when im logged int my eir account.
How do i watch online? - havnt tried the phone app yet.

It only work with Mozilla firefox and you need to download silverlight.

DrPhilG · 09-07-2016 9:09am

Masala wrote: »

Am happy to drop the hardline phone I have..... now that I think of it I seldom use it. When my letter comes.... I might tell them to cancel the hardline altogether.

Is this an option everywhere?

I didn't think I could have broadband without a land line.

Then again I have a monitored alarm, that needs a phone line as far as I recall. Bugger.

Headshot · 09-07-2016 12:48pm

sigh

They are having big issues with their website at the moment.

This happens if you have Eir Broadband and sky tv

utyh2ikcq9z76b · 09-07-2016 12:54pm

DrPhilG wrote: »

Is this an option everywhere?

I didn't think I could have broadband without a land line.

Then again I have a monitored alarm, that needs a phone line as far as I recall. Bugger.

Yeah looked into it yesterday I can get Vodafone at €45 for just unlimited broadband, am leaving Eircom, that's B.S marketing spiel,free but your paying €7 extra a month. Eir cant be trusted as a company

DrPhilG · 09-07-2016 1:08pm

I live in the sticks in Donegal, I didn't think I had any option apart from Eir.

Thegalwayman · 09-07-2016 1:53pm

Isabela Faithful Litterbug wrote: »

Yeah looked into it yesterday I can get Vodafone at €45 for just unlimited broadband, am leaving Eircom, that's B.S marketing spiel,free but your paying €7 extra a month. Eir cant be trusted as a company

I thought simply broadband was 40€ from Vodafone if you don't want/use the phone line

markc1184 · 09-07-2016 2:13pm

I went ahead with it anyway. My account is still showing as our original 18 month contract expiring in September. From reading the letter am I right in saying the €7 becomes a €5 charge if paid by Direct Debit?

bigmike99 · 09-07-2016 3:48pm

Cheerful Spring wrote: »

It only work with Mozilla firefox and you need to download silverlight.

thanks i realised it said no chrome on FAQs last night.
However it didnt work for me on firefox either, or microsoft Edge on win 10 tvbox, or on my android phone!
Ill try silverlight for firefox now. and ill try opera or firefox on the windows tv box. EDIT: had silverlight, updated, still wont load page on firefox!
No clue why the app doesnt work on my android though, wont log in.
it is working on the skybox for me.

Question: Maybe you have to be in the house with the eir broadband?! doesnt work "on the go" with app or in another house that isnt using eir broadband?

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