FAQ British TV Abroad Expats overseas Satellite Freeview BBC ITV & Sky UK TV
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Frequently Asked (Real) Questions Do I get Live TV or is it some kind of download Yes you definitely get real British TV channels.We provide a browser to use and we give you easy to use instructions.You connect to your(hosted by us) Media Box and watch Live TV on your computer or home TV. You also have the Catchup TV on demand channels.The browser allows you to change channels and watch either small screen whilst internet browsing or you can right click on the tv pic and it takes it to full screen. |
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If the TV is easily available in the UK for free,what are we paying you for? Seems like a bit of a ripoff - Please explain. Haha - a good question and you're not the first to ask that.The major British TV channels are freely available. The subscription you pay allows us to maintain professional grade broadband internet and host media shifting technology for you. This connects your PC or laptop via the internet to free British TV. So you can watch all the channels you would expect to see .... its that simple. You just click the icon on your computer and you connect to a TV browser controlling your hosted TV Box enabling you to change channels down the line. We are also in the Travel Technology business creating travel networks for our customers. TravelNet has been in the network business since 1999. This aspect of our business became a reality with the recent advent of media/place shifting technology. |
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There used to be a company called LIVEUK.TV that streamed live UK TV on the internet.They went out of business as they were retransmitting uk tv programmmes. Aren't you doing the same? No - we don't host or retransmit any British TV content (as they did) - that would be illegal -. We only sell you access to UK TV via the internet. This enables your computer to connect to a Media TV box. Then you can do as you wish and watch the free British channels TV channels on your computer or big screen TV. |
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I have an internet speed of around 650 kbps ADSL is that enough to receive British TV on my PC? It is just enough speed for viewing the TV stations on your computer.If its available then I recommend that you go with 1 megabit or more(1MB = 1024 kbps) then you will be able to watch everything without any problem. |
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I Understand that I can get most of the British TV channels do I also get the Sky channels as thought they were subscription? There are several Sky channels packages available all at extra cost. Varying from GBP17 to GBP47 depending what you want to see.Sky setup also involves a one off cost of GBP99 for a sky+ box hosted by us.More details can be found out on the sky website - sky.com. You will need a UK credit/debit card and UK address to contract with Sky. |
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Why should I use your service, when I can download TV programmes from the internet for free ? Obviously you have the benefit of watching Live British TV via this technology not just a few specific programs. The illegal download option normally takes many times the program length to download to your computer. The TV and record companies are now starting to add software to prevent their programs being downloaded properly.(Note 19 Aug 2008 a UK mother fined GBP16,000 for downloading copyrighted programs) |
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There is a new Euro satellite service called Freesat,how does what you offer compare? Freesat like Sky is meant for UK and contains the freeview channels plus some others.You can receive British TV in Europe with a satellite dish provided you are within the footprint. British TV Abroad features major channels and there is no need to spend 2000 euros for that big dish if you are in southern Spain. Many apartment buildings in Europe wont allow satellite dishes. Our solution isnt for everyone, but can be your British TV solution if outside Europe without any of the satellite alternatives, or when you are unable or unwilling to install a satellite dish. |
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We've already got the TV service, watching on our new Laptop - How do we watch it on our LCD flat screen tv Your Laptop should have a female Svideo connection - You just need an Svideo lead to your TV and it will put the picture signal into your Big Screen TV.The sound via a 3.5mm plug from your computer to phono plugs on your tv.(If you are in Europe then you can get a scart lead at one end for your tv and Svideo and phono leads at the other, or even a scart adapter taking Svideo and Phono).For a short distance you can use a vga to vga lead carrying picture to your LCD TV,with sound as above. If your laptop or PC is older then you can buy a VBOX that connects to your VGA port at the back of your computer then a Scart (EU) or RCA (non EU) lead to your TV. More information on our "Watch on Home TV" page. You can also use a Special wireless video sender for around GBP69 connected to your LCD big screen TV - great viewing resolution. |
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Of course interested in the normal British TV for self and the good lady -
But I need to get my fix of Sport TV ... Can I see major Sport and what extra will it cost? Good Question - Well ITV and BBC have their fair share including major Barclays Premier League games - But the best sport options are Sky or Setanta. A while ago I would have said only SKY but Setanta has given them recent competition. Sky Sports will cost you GBP40 to GBP47 a month, with a one off setup charge of GBP99 for a sky+ box hosted by us . Setanta Sports have a major sports add-on option for only GBP10.99 a month. As both SKY and SETANTA are Channels for the UK then a UK address is required to sign up. |
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Interested in British tv but we're 8 hours time difference ... can we record the TV to watch later. The browser includes an auto download to watch later function. You will also have access to Catchup TV channels on demand. Major programs available for instant viewing anytime.We'll give you all details when you subscribe. |
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I'd like to ask you some questions - as about to signup .... how do I do that? No Problem ... my name is Ron Mooney and happy to answer any of your questions. Best by email to RonMooney@mail2TV.com or if you'd like to chat .....just email me your phone number and a best time to get you and I'll contact you.(Dont worry no hard sell) |
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