Spark Sport
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@Rembrandt Mine is mostly good, the odd crash or drop down to SD.
I’m getting an Apple TV this week as I’m sick of chrome cast* and want to just turn my tv on and hit a remote. I’ve resigned myself to them never providing the PS4 app they promised me would be available in a couple of months when I joined.
- it is fine if you don’t mind casting from a phone or a iPad and a cheaper option than Apple TV.
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I had no issues at all - better picture than I get on Sky. I do get very good download speeds though
I see Sparks market valuation has dropped $144M this morning
@dogmeat that is really interesting - not sure if was saltiness but I could swear the HD signal on Duke wasn't as good as Sky's usual HD. Noted that we aren't on fibre but can stream multiple HD sources with no issues on at least two devices. I plugged our laptop to the router rather than use wifi connection, and that seemed to make an improvement when we first were testing out the replayed (fiji) match. We definitely hit solid patches where the streamed signal was mint, but that just made the lag or drop in qual stick out.
On a biggish tangent has anyone caught school's talking about wanting to drop the BYOD approach? I can see some similarities with all this streaming guff about how well you can cater for hundreds of combos of hardware, OS, apps, connections, not to mention the user end of things!!
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I had no issues at all - better picture than I get on Sky. I do get very good download speeds though
I see Sparks market valuation has dropped $144M this morning
@dogmeat said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
I had no issues at all - better picture than I get on Sky. I do get very good download speeds though
Yeah same for me. We are on fibre and TV and apple TV are hardwired so assuming why we had no issues. I was also streaming to NRL to one ipad and had racing.com on another at the same time and it was all good. Actually, the rugby did appear to drop out of HD to SD for a moment or so but not a major.
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Update on Spark Sport streaming issue
Following technical investigations overnight and this morning, Spark Sport is making configuration changes to the way the video stream comes into New Zealand. We believe this will resolve the video quality issues experienced by some customers intermittently during the All Blacks v South Africa match last night. These configuration changes will be implemented prior to today’s matches, which commence with Italy v Namibia from 4.45pm.
Spark will simulcast all of today’s Rugby World Cup coverage free-to-air on TVNZ DUKE so our customers can have full confidence they will be able to enjoy the matches tonight. We are confident Spark Sport will provide a good experience tonight, but if customers for any reason are unhappy with their stream, they will have the opportunity to watch on TVNZ DUKE. This is in line with the commitment we made prior to the tournament to have established procedures in place via our partner TVNZ to provide an alternative means of watching matches should there be any concerns with Spark Sport’s streaming service.
Customers who feel unhappy with their viewing experience of the All Blacks v South Africa pool match pass can receive a refund: customers who purchased an All Blacks vs South Africa Match Pass can receive a full refund; those who purchased a Tournament Pass and wish to leave the service can also receive a full refund; and those who wish to carry on with the service, can receive a partial 15% refund of their Tournament Pass price. Unhappy customers who have activated a Spark Sport subscription via a voucher code can also receive a full or partial refund.
TVNZ DUKE is available on channel 13 or DUKE on Sky channel 23. Note that tonight’s matches will not be available through the TVNZ website or TVNZ OnDemand app.
@Bovidae said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Update on Spark Sport streaming issue
Following technical investigations overnight and this morning, Spark Sport is making configuration changes to the way the video stream comes into New Zealand. We believe this will resolve the video quality issues experienced by some customers intermittently during the All Blacks v South Africa match last night. These configuration changes will be implemented prior to today’s matches, which commence with Italy v Namibia from 4.45pm.
I dont understand this. If this was the case then wouldnt everyone in NZ be impact rather than just some people?
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@Bovidae said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Update on Spark Sport streaming issue
Following technical investigations overnight and this morning, Spark Sport is making configuration changes to the way the video stream comes into New Zealand. We believe this will resolve the video quality issues experienced by some customers intermittently during the All Blacks v South Africa match last night. These configuration changes will be implemented prior to today’s matches, which commence with Italy v Namibia from 4.45pm.
I dont understand this. If this was the case then wouldnt everyone in NZ be impact rather than just some people?
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@JK I agree. I think Spark isn't telling the whole story which leads to speculation for the cause of the problems, which were not just restricted to the rugby stream. Those watching F1 also had issues I read.
@Bovidae said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@JK I agree. I think Spark isn't telling the whole story which leads to speculation for the cause of the problems, which were not just restricted to the rugby stream. Those watching F1 also had issues I read.
They've said it was delivery to the CDN's
It was mostly sent to 1 instead of 6. People's experience would vary depending on how well they connected to that 1 CDN
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@Nepia Cheers yeah I'd prefer a remote, I had it on the Telstra TV at my previous apartment and that ran well. Have looked at appleTV but bit pricey for my liking. Might see if I can pick up a cheap TelstraTV
@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Nepia Cheers yeah I'd prefer a remote, I had it on the Telstra TV at my previous apartment and that ran well. Have looked at appleTV but bit pricey for my liking. Might see if I can pick up a cheap TelstraTV
Oh, I didn't realise you could use Telstra TV without having Telstra account. I don't think Telstra TV supports split view so not an option for me as I love split view, probably use it at least half the time I'm watching Kayo.
I'm going to grab the Apple TV now as it comes with a free 12 months of Apple TV + (the streaming service at $7.99 a month).
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@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Nepia Cheers yeah I'd prefer a remote, I had it on the Telstra TV at my previous apartment and that ran well. Have looked at appleTV but bit pricey for my liking. Might see if I can pick up a cheap TelstraTV
Oh, I didn't realise you could use Telstra TV without having Telstra account. I don't think Telstra TV supports split view so not an option for me as I love split view, probably use it at least half the time I'm watching Kayo.
I'm going to grab the Apple TV now as it comes with a free 12 months of Apple TV + (the streaming service at $7.99 a month).
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@Snowy said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Crucial said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
whether I could cast from iOS device via AirPlay to a non Gen4 Apple TV
They really should know that - and that they have an Apple TB app so that you don't have to cast anyway.
ATV app is only for Gen4 onwards ATVs.
In theory though older ATVs should still be able to function like a Chromecast using AirPlay. Considering the numbers of older ATV units still around you would think the answer as to whether it will work should be in the CRM notes for agents to respond to questions.
My main annoyance is the expectation that people will be happy to purchase another piece of kit if they don't have the ones Spark have chosen to focus on.
I already have an ATV and a firestick and don't want a chromecast or a new TV just for them.@Crucial said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Snowy said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Crucial said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
whether I could cast from iOS device via AirPlay to a non Gen4 Apple TV
They really should know that - and that they have an Apple TB app so that you don't have to cast anyway.
ATV app is only for Gen4 onwards ATVs.
In theory though older ATVs should still be able to function like a Chromecast using AirPlay. Considering the numbers of older ATV units still around you would think the answer as to whether it will work should be in the CRM notes for agents to respond to questions.
My main annoyance is the expectation that people will be happy to purchase another piece of kit if they don't have the ones Spark have chosen to focus on.
I already have an ATV and a firestick and don't want a chromecast or a new TV just for them.In case you’re still wondering I just dug out an old Gen2 ATV and cast via airplay from my iPad with no issues at all. Funnily though I couldn’t locate any way to release the cast from within the iPad app. Usually the have an icon you can press and bring up an airplay menu but couldn’t see one.
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Oh, when going via chrome you can adblock the in stream ads but need to unlock the UI elements (full screen, advance, rewind etc). Seems to work nicely.
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OK I accept my POV is coloured by the fact I had no issues on Saturday night but I do think there's been a massive over-reaction to Sparks problems.
I mean anytime there's any fucking drizzle about there's a high probability you'll lose your Sky feed. Spark also did have a Plan B in place and initiated it although it seems that they have communicated this better.
SKY have been treating their customers with arrogant disdain for decades. Spark have introduced some competition and oh shit all of a sudden there's 10 "free" SKY sports channels.
I do have enormous sympathy for anyone who can't or couldn't get to see the game live and wanted to but I'm fully supportive of Spark upsetting the cosy monopoly Sky enjoyed and think there's been a predictable response from the media whipping up hysteria.
I get "880,00 Spark viewers really happy" isn't going to grab the headlines but I do think Sky have played the MSM.
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OK I accept my POV is coloured by the fact I had no issues on Saturday night but I do think there's been a massive over-reaction to Sparks problems.
I mean anytime there's any fucking drizzle about there's a high probability you'll lose your Sky feed. Spark also did have a Plan B in place and initiated it although it seems that they have communicated this better.
SKY have been treating their customers with arrogant disdain for decades. Spark have introduced some competition and oh shit all of a sudden there's 10 "free" SKY sports channels.
I do have enormous sympathy for anyone who can't or couldn't get to see the game live and wanted to but I'm fully supportive of Spark upsetting the cosy monopoly Sky enjoyed and think there's been a predictable response from the media whipping up hysteria.
I get "880,00 Spark viewers really happy" isn't going to grab the headlines but I do think Sky have played the MSM.
@dogmeat said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
OK I accept my POV is coloured by the fact I had no issues on Saturday night but I do think there's been a massive over-reaction to Sparks problems.
I mean anytime there's any fucking drizzle about there's a high probability you'll lose your Sky feed. Spark also did have a Plan B in place and initiated it although it seems that they have communicated this better.
Yep - it's a perspective thing. New and Scary means anything less than perfect has the media frothing at the mouth ... while Sky dropping out from time to time is just part of the service.
The fail where I was on Saturday was annoying but not consequential -we didn't lose any of the game, just paused for 2-3 seconds and then dropped quality.
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Well I was pissed off. Been waiting for that match for 4 years and had to wait an extra hour (didn't know it was on Duke). It was a tense hour around the house. The cat left, the dog hid under the bed, the wife wanted to leave but was chained up in the kitchen.
What I really don't like about streaming is trying to fast forward or rewind. It's clunky and hard to find what you are looking for. Time isn't that easy to use as a guide, pictures are. I rewind a lot during a match so that I can criticise referees with "facts" later.
I haven't lost Sky for ages due to "rain fade" - I do have shit internet though and Spark was not good. Netflix and lightbox work fine. It is no surprise that people are annoyed. I signed up early due to not being scared of "new and scary". I just don't like paying for stuff that is shit.
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@dogmeat said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
10 "free" SKY sports channels
I agree with what your saying about Spark's competition suddenly leading to Sky introducing extra channels and offering more content, but free? Nope, I pay for them.
@Snowy said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
What I really don't like about streaming is trying to fast forward or rewind. It's clunky and hard to find what you are looking for. Time isn't that easy to use as a guide, pictures are. I rewind a lot during a match so that I can criticise referees with "facts" later.
This! I missed the beginning of the Wales v Georgia game and tried to go back 5 - 10 minutes to see the game from the beginning without watching the long chit-chat from the studio panel before it. I couldn't find the beginning of the game and ended up missing most of the first half because of it.
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All good on Fox Sports so far
Except for the make up of the studio panel obviously
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All good on Fox Sports so far
Except for the make up of the studio panel obviously
@mariner4life said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
All good on Fox Sports so far
Except for the make up of the studio panel obviously
Your mate Kearns?
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@mariner4life said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
All good on Fox Sports so far
Except for the make up of the studio panel obviously
Your mate Kearns?
@Snowy said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@mariner4life said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
All good on Fox Sports so far
Except for the make up of the studio panel obviously
Your mate Kearns?
the short fat Barnes is adding fuck all as well.
Last night they had the dude from Sky News leading the panel? The fuck?
Gregan's really good though.
