VOD Question
 

Im in bromley and just got VOD.

But im currently confused.... I would of thought there would be more VOD programs.... Like those from skyone etc. But anyway here is my quick question

If the program is free and i click it and it says you can watch this unlimited for 1 day, does that mean i can only watch that free program for one day and then its gone from my list or because its free can i watch it say today then tommorow?

Please tell me NTL will start adding more VOD channels based on user subscription. As i want to watch some programs on sky1 and SCI-FI etc

Re: VOD Question
 

TBH, I would be staggered if we see any VOD content from any of the Sky Channels. They provide the minimum they can get away with to non-sky subscribers.

I mean look at all the Interactive stuff they have on Sky one, Sky Sports etc. There is no technical reason why they cannot provide Interactive on NTL/Telewest, but they don't.

As for other channels, well, I suspect it's just a case of waiting for NTL and the TV Companies to sort out VOD rights for the programmes. Yes, VOD and on line broadcasting rights are considered to be seperate to the right to show the programme.

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well that sucks.... As i like to watch stargate etc..... cries....

Anyway if the programs free i take it i can watch it over and over again even when i viewed it once before?

Re: VOD Question
 

Yes you can, at least until they remove it to make room for other programmes.:)

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just got VOD as well.. also in Bromley only thing we need to get is a guide as to what will be on VOD in the next few days.. otherwise you still have to program the video only to find that it will be on VOD later in better quality

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It's generally very much hit and miss, although you will get used to it. :erm:

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this is where NTL and Telewest need to sort themselves out abit more.. we can't have a slap dash approach where something might be on there and might not. we need to know in advance otherwise the system is abit useless.. it might have what i want in broadcast quality or i might have to tape it and get it in reduced quality

we should be able to see what is coming up in the next few days so we can use the service properly

Re: VOD Question
 

I agree, the amount of times I have told my missus not to bother recording something because it will be on VOD has been disappointing.

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Just wiat until you rely upn the vod and then all of a sudden the program you have missed does not appear.

It happens, It is ntl, you get used to it eventually.

Re: VOD Question
 

The solution to this is simple:

1) Pretend you don't have the VOD service.
2) Set the video as normal
3) Enjoy the fact that your set top box will only crash as often as it used to, rather than twice as often.

NB - For added nostalgia, try flicking through the channels at twice the speed you usually do, this will remind you of how the mini guide USED to work!

Re: VOD Question
 

must say i was surprised last night.. went out and taped eastenders ( sad I know ) but was back by 10 and managed to catch it on VOD in better qaulity

is there any way we can all contact NTL and suggest they post a list of what is going to be on there in the next few days otherwise the service needs some work done on it

i think the think is that NTL are using this to sell series' etc i.e watch a few of lost free and then buy the rest the free stuff and pick of the week is just an added bonus

Re: VOD Question
 

you could use responsetek on the CF homepage to make such a suggestion to ntl.

Re: VOD Question
 

cheers for that have sent some feedback.. maybe if we all did that they might have a coming soon page or something