BT has today launched a multi-room option for its YouView-powered TV service, allowing subscribers to add a second box to their account. The BT TV service offers a bouquet of pay-TV channels delivered over broadband alongside traditional aerial channels and on-demand and pay-per-view video apps. Prices start at £7 per month for 20 subscription channels, including Fox, SyFy … [Read more...] about BT launches multi-room service for YouView-based BT TV
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ASA bans adverts for Now TV and TalkTalk over content claims
The UK’s advertising watchdog has banned adverts from TalkTalk and Now TV internet TV services over concerns that they misled potential customers about the amount of content available. Adjudicators at the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled the ad for Sky’s Now TV streaming service exaggerated the amount of content on offer. The service’s entertainment pack provides … [Read more...] about ASA bans adverts for Now TV and TalkTalk over content claims
Easter offer: £20 off a Humax YouView set-top box
Set-top box maker Humax is offering £20 off of its 500GB DTR-T1010 YouView+ digital recorder and is also promising free pre-Easter delivery for early buyers. The silver and white box offers access to more than 70 free channels as well as integrated access to popular catch-up services including iPlayer, 4oD and ITV Player. In addition, the box offers additional pay-TV apps … [Read more...] about Easter offer: £20 off a Humax YouView set-top box
YouView’s five-year funding deal is a major boost to the platform
Yesterday’s announcement that its shareholders have agreed a new, five-year funding settlement is a big win for YouView and its growing band of users. The length of the deal kills off claims that the UK’s free to air broadcasters are unhappy with how the platform is developing or that they believe it’s been ‘hijacked’ by TalkTalk and BT. If either of these claims were true … [Read more...] about YouView’s five-year funding deal is a major boost to the platform
YouView shareholders agree new 5 year funding plan
All seven shareholders in YouView, including the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, have agreed to continue funding the connected TV platform for a further 5 years. The group - which also includes BT, TalkTalk, Channel 5 and Arqiva - will remain equal shareholders “committed to promoting the future of connected free-to-air TV and enabling an upgrade path to pay services.” Today's news … [Read more...] about YouView shareholders agree new 5 year funding plan
