TV over the internet could revolutionise broadcasting - BBC

[moby_matt]

There was content available from all of the BBC channels... I personally don't have digital reception at the moment, but I was able to watch BBC3 programmes like Titty Bang Bang because of iMP (and very good it was). In fact, there were times when content became available to download BEFORE it was broadcast. There were also listings for programmes that were being repeated through regular broadcast - result for me as I got to see a documentary I would not have seen otherwise.

Hope this helps...

Matt.

[moby_matt]

anyone know when it's expected to be released?

Matt?

When the trial finished in February it was said that all the results were going to be reviewed by the board of directors to see if the project was via to be funded. So far I know only this, but by the press releases being made available I can guess it won't be too far in the future when we will see it again.

**STOP PRESS**

Just aquired this piece of info...

The launch of the internet TV player MyBBCPlayer - which is pencilled in to launch at the end of the year - will be subject to the necessary public value test and approvals as outlined in the Government's White Paper on the BBC Charter.

Matt.

[BeoWulf]

There are no extra channels. This is an additional ways of receiving existing programmes, maybe including archived programmes at some time in the future.

I meant having the BBC at all. Its not a service I want or use, but they charge me for it anyway in the guise of a compulsory TV license. I already pay a cable bill, when I tell my american friends they laugh their arses off. Way to make us look more backwards british government

[moby_matt]

If you listen to any BBC radio station, be it national or local, your license fee also pays for this. It is law in the UK that anyone who can receive television broadcasts pays for the license - the decision not to watch any BBC channels is entirely yours, I'm afraid...

Matt.

[BeoWulf]

I dont listen to the radio either. The content is of no interest to me. Its the fact that they are forcing people to pay it by using a "tradition" really. I would rather have the choice to pay and watch, or not pay and not.

[moby_matt]

I dont listen to the radio either. The content is of no interest to me. Its the fact that they are forcing people to pay it by using a "tradition" really. I would rather have the choice to pay and watch, or not pay and not.

Last year the license fee system got an extension for about the next 10 years, so unless you can prove you do not listen to any radio or TV broadcasts by the BBC, you will still have to pay... And, let's be honest here, how on earth could you prove you never use any BBC services?

All the same it is a valid point you are making, it's just there is no easy solution while the license fee system is in use.

Take care.

Matt.

[MegaManExtreme2]

I use BBC internet TV broadcasting on a regular basis and I find it good. I managed to get things such as Climate change, live news and other important news. It would be nice if they streamed in HIgh Definition.