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[pscocoa]

Hope someone can assist as I am not getting much joy on web.

I have Freesat HD and BT Infinity. Having BT Infinity means I can now get BT Sport at little cost but apparently the package comes with Freeview or Youview - delivered via aerial. So it appears that BT Sport will be delivered via a device but not sure if it is a separate BT Vision box or they will enable this via the Youview or Freeview box that they will supply.

Is anyone into this latest development yet - I think it launches on 1st August?

[zirk]

As you via Radio Waves, so will probably be on one on the Freeview channels and decoded by the BT box.

[Terbs]

If I remember correctly, I had a contact about BT sport....and I am pretty sure it said that Sky customers could get it. I am assuming that would be via satellite and not added equipment.

http://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Programming-Channels/BT-Sport-via-Sky/td-p/941080

So if it comes via satellite, maybe it could be got that way on Freesat

Probably talking a load of twaddle

[Terbs]

Found this....

Getting BT Sport: Freesat


Freesat
Status: Not available unless you have BT Broadband. This will be a separate arrangement and nothing to do with Freesat.

Price: Free via your BT Broadband connection.




If you have Freesat, but have a BT Broadband connection, you will be able to access BT Sport 1, 2 and ESPN via btsport.com and via a mobile/tablet app. See “Apps & Online” section. 




If you have another broadband supplier, BT is currently not offering the service to you.


 Freesat itself does not offer pay TV channels. 

[pscocoa]

I have a funny feeling that I will end up with having to ditch freesat or have a Freesat box for everything apart from catch up and BT sport which will be delivered via the Box that BT will supply - Freeview or Youview. So messy - will probably have to ditch Freesat.

[pscocoa]

hmmm - after discussion with Humax and BT not a lot of progress. BT say they can deliver BT Sport via FreeSat with a viewing card (which I do not have) - Humax (makers of my Freesat box) say they can't - the viewing card part of their systems is for TopUp TV, Sky Sports etc.

Back to drawing board

[Terbs]

hmmm - after discussion with Humax and BT not a lot of progress. BT say they can deliver BT Sport via FreeSat with a viewing card (which I do not have) - Humax (makers of my Freesat box) say they can't - the viewing card part of their systems is for TopUp TV, Sky Sports etc.

Back to drawing board

The right arm does not know what the left arm is doing....ironically I was on the BT site for something else, and found the statement...BT sport is only available on the Sky platform satellite system at the moment!!
My son has had the same problem with infinity. He was told adamantly by one BT person, he could not have infinity. After a few rants and raves, he spoke to someone else, who said he could have infinity with no problem!!!!! Its now up and running

I wish you luck on your mission, my friend 

[TheBoy]

BT have been quite clear.

Sport will be delivered encrypted via Astra for a fee, as its encrypted, it will require a viewing card.

For BT (Retail) broadband customers, it will be delivered free via IPTV (streaming over the internet) to either a PC, or to a special BT specific youview box.

[pscocoa]

Thanks for making it clear. The knowledge I am short of is the use of viewing cards with Humax but as Humax were not forthcoming with assistance I may as well move to Youview I think = 1 redundant/back up sat dish and freesat box

[TheBoy]

If its an Internet connected Humax, I'm sure it won't be long before an enthusiast ripes the BT specific parts out of a BT YouView (Humax ) box, and retrofits to a non BT Branded Humax, to stream straight to the device.