Category Archives: iPlayer

Sky takes on Lovefilm and Netflix with new web TV service

Satellite television provider Sky is to launch a brand new service which will allow users to watch Sky content over the internet in an attempt to target users that do not have a subscription with the pay TVcompany. The new … Continue reading

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Sky Go set to launch on Android

Sky Go, the multiplatform television service from Sky is to launch on Android devices the satellite television broadcaster has confirmed. Having been available to Apple users since July 2011, the Sky Go application will open up a wide range of Sky … Continue reading

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All Sky+ HD customers to get Sky Anytime+

Digital television provider Sky has today announced that it will be opening up its Sky Anytime+ service to all Sky+ HDcustomers regardless of whether they subscribe to Sky Broadband services from Sky. After its launch in 2010, the video on … Continue reading

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Sign up to BT Vision with BT’s Winter Deals

BT currently have some fabulous winter deals running on their triple play bundles at the moment, which means that you can get a great TV, broadband and phone service for just £4 for the first 4 months! At the moment, … Continue reading

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BBC iPlayer and ITV Player launch on Sky

Sky has significantly strengthened its video on demand proposition following deals to offer both BBC iPlayer and ITV Player to its satellite television subscriber base. The new services will appear as an extension to the Sky Anytime+ service which was launched … Continue reading

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Report – Channel 4 catch up TV channel to be launched

According to new reports terrestrial television channel Channel 4 intends to launch a brand new catch up channel this summer which will allow viewers to catch up with their favourite Channel 4 television programs such as New Girl, and Big … Continue reading

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TV viewing remains strong in 2011

According to a new report released by TV marketing body Thinkbox, TV viewing maintained record levels in 2011 as shows like X-Factor, Strictly Come Dancing and Sherlock kept viewers watching television for 4 hours and 2 minutes every day. The … Continue reading

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BT Vision set for major revamp

According to a report in the Financial Times, BT Visionis set to undergo a major revamp of its services in an attempt to revive its television service offering to BT Vision customers. The FT cites a source “with knowledge of … Continue reading

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Netflix unlikely to bid for Premier League rights

Netflix the streaming movies on demandservice has said that it is not likely to bid for the next round of Premier League rights when they come up for tender towards the end of the season. Netflix launched in the UK … Continue reading

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YouView spends £20m in nine months

Delayed IPTV venture YouView has spent nearly £20m in the first nine months of operation but still has no product on the horizon for launch. According to a report in the Guardian newspaper, YouView was reportedly handed £20.2m by its main … Continue reading

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