ESPN America on ch. 34 - Top Up TV

TheBrutalK · 24-06-2009, 16:39

Surprised nobody has noticed yet, but ESPN America is currently transmitting on channel 34.

ironeagleuk · 24-06-2009, 16:45

Is it?.....must be encrypted then

TheBrutalK · 24-06-2009, 16:46

TUTV card ('free 6 months setanta') clears it here.

ironeagleuk · 24-06-2009, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBrutalK

TUTV card ('free 6 months setanta') clears it here.

Oh well, that was quite a quick turn around then for TUTV. Just a temp filler til they start their new channel.

mad_dude · 24-06-2009, 16:57

That was a quick turn around is ESPN america a seperate subscription channel on Sky or is it on the basics package?

technoguy · 24-06-2009, 16:59

Excellent, so it looks like the new ESPN channel and premier league footy is coming to TUTV.

Daveoc64 · 24-06-2009, 17:08

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Originally Posted by mad_dude

That was a quick turn around is ESPN america a seperate subscription channel on Sky or is it on the basics package?

It's just become a basic channel (as part of the News and Events mix) on Sky.

On Virgin Media it costs £10 extra per month.

Clive123 · 24-06-2009, 17:10

I have just tuned in and found it on air as well. Encrypted. I think it might be testing as the picture is glitching a lot!

Sam B · 24-06-2009, 17:22

Hi All

As you've noticed, ESPN America is now being shown on channel 34.

It is encrypted, and is being provided free to anyone who previously subscribed to Setanta, through any provider. It will also be shown to Top Up TV customers who subscribe to TV Favourites or Picturebox.

If you aren't a subscriber but would like to see the channel whilst it's available for free, then you can do so by calling Top Up TV and asking to subscribe to ESPN. You will need to have a viewing card, and will also need to provide name and address details to set up an account, but you won't be required to give any payment details.

Cheers
Sam

Edit: maybe I should have provided the phone number: 08444 159 159. I would also suggest waiting until tomorrow to do this, as we have done this very quickly and our agents are only just being briefed about this also.

Further edit: sorry, I should also have said that you don't need a TUTV DTR to do this - you can sign up for this channel if you have a set top box or a CAM.

ironeagleuk · 24-06-2009, 17:32

Excellent news....thanks Sam

DXRulz · 24-06-2009, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveoc64

It's just become a basic channel (as part of the News and Events mix) on Sky.

On Virgin Media it costs £10 extra per month.

Is that part of the deal they have struck with Sky?

I can view it on Sky just not on Freeview.

EDIT: My post count was "all the 2's" 2,222 when posting this

SMURFIT · 24-06-2009, 17:46

WOW!!!
Thats quick to react and get another sports channel in place of Sultana.
Well done TUTV

Jmoo · 24-06-2009, 17:54

Nice work on quickly replacing Setanta

Ardvark21 · 24-06-2009, 20:04

Excellent work TUTV !! Hopefully I'll be enjoying my Saturday Tea time Premiership football for years to come !!

I'm guessing that this is a positive sign that ESPN will be taking Setantas place.

Wonder what other sports that means ? UFC, Tennis, Golf, NASCAR ?

Wonder what the price will be when the channel launches ?

Dancc · 24-06-2009, 20:19

Wow. This must be the most exciting thing that's happened on Top Up...well, ever, really.

Congratulations.

Ardvark21 · 24-06-2009, 20:49

Text from TUTV's website

"In a positive move, ESPN, another sports channel, has bought the exclusive rights to the 46 Live Barclays Premier League matches in the 2009-10 Season that were previously to have been shown by Setanta Sports. Top Up TV are currently working with a view to bring you this channel as soon as possible which will be the destination for ESPN 's Premier League coverage next season. If you 're interested in finding out more about the ESPN service, register your details by clicking here now and we 'll be in touch shortly via email with the latest updates."

pale rider · 24-06-2009, 20:58

I was about to get in touch with my bank and cancel my direct debit to Setanta. Shall I still do this? Will I eventually receive new info as to whom I should pay to receive ESPN? If I cancel my Setanta direct debit will it stop me from receiving ESPN currently or is the present service free until further notice?

ironeagleuk · 24-06-2009, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by pale rider

I was about to get in touch with my bank and cancel my direct debit to Setanta. Shall I still do this? Will I eventually receive new info as to whom I should pay to receive ESPN? If I cancel my Setanta direct debit will it stop me from receiving ESPN currently or is the present service free until further notice?

If you cancel, you won't be able to watch ESPN

ironeagleuk · 24-06-2009, 21:04

Seems to be FTV at the moment....I can see ESPN now....but not without the card in.....so maybe they have made it available to ALL TUTV subscribers

Baseball is currently on

Ray Cathode · 24-06-2009, 21:11

I've just signed up; it will be live tomorrow apparently!

oscar1 · 24-06-2009, 21:15

Viewable now without a setanta sub but with a TUTV sub.
Baseball.
Regards

ironeagleuk · 24-06-2009, 21:54

oooh NASCAR now

linkinpark875 · 24-06-2009, 22:32

Just thinking it would be nice if Top Up TV done a guest channel every month.

ironeagleuk · 24-06-2009, 22:34

Hmmm seems out of synch

cmfitzg · 25-06-2009, 07:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by pale rider

I was about to get in touch with my bank and cancel my direct debit to Setanta. Shall I still do this? Will I eventually receive new info as to whom I should pay to receive ESPN? If I cancel my Setanta direct debit will it stop me from receiving ESPN currently or is the present service free until further notice?

TUTV site says that unused Setanta subs will be credited against future billings and/or refunded, depending on the type of subscription. Nothing further to be taken for the time being and a link for those interested in finding out more about ESPN in due course.

24-06-2009, 16:39	#1
TheBrutalK Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 39	ESPN America on ch. 34 Surprised nobody has noticed yet, but ESPN America is currently transmitting on channel 34.

24-06-2009, 17:22	#9
Sam B TopUpTV Staff Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 49	Espn Hi All As you've noticed, ESPN America is now being shown on channel 34. It is encrypted, and is being provided free to anyone who previously subscribed to Setanta, through any provider. It will also be shown to Top Up TV customers who subscribe to TV Favourites or Picturebox. If you aren't a subscriber but would like to see the channel whilst it's available for free, then you can do so by calling Top Up TV and asking to subscribe to ESPN. You will need to have a viewing card, and will also need to provide name and address details to set up an account, but you won't be required to give any payment details. Cheers Sam Edit: maybe I should have provided the phone number: 08444 159 159. I would also suggest waiting until tomorrow to do this, as we have done this very quickly and our agents are only just being briefed about this also. Further edit: sorry, I should also have said that you don't need a TUTV DTR to do this - you can sign up for this channel if you have a set top box or a CAM.

24-06-2009, 16:45	#2
ironeagleuk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folkestone, Kent (Dover TX) Services: Nokia 9850T, Hauppauge Nova-T, Matsui TUTV1, Ferguson FPVR1T, Top Up TV+ Posts: 28,749	Is it?.....must be encrypted then

24-06-2009, 16:46	#3
TheBrutalK Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 39	TUTV card ('free 6 months setanta') clears it here.

24-06-2009, 16:57	#5
mad_dude Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Services: SKY, Freesat HD, Freeview 20mb. PS3,CFW PSP 60gb (320gb),Wii, Saturn Posts: 3,721	That was a quick turn around is ESPN america a seperate subscription channel on Sky or is it on the basics package?

24-06-2009, 16:59	#6
technoguy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,447	Excellent, so it looks like the new ESPN channel and premier league footy is coming to TUTV.

24-06-2009, 17:10	#8
Clive123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 220	I have just tuned in and found it on air as well. Encrypted. I think it might be testing as the picture is glitching a lot!

24-06-2009, 17:32	#10
ironeagleuk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folkestone, Kent (Dover TX) Services: Nokia 9850T, Hauppauge Nova-T, Matsui TUTV1, Ferguson FPVR1T, Top Up TV+ Posts: 28,749	Excellent news....thanks Sam

24-06-2009, 17:46	#12
SMURFIT Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex, Heathfield. Services: TISCALI 8MBS,On Net, On Digital,ITV Digital, Freeview,TUTV, TUTV anytime. Posts: 432	WOW!!! Thats quick to react and get another sports channel in place of Sultana. Well done TUTV

24-06-2009, 17:54	#13
Jmoo Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,681	Nice work on quickly replacing Setanta

24-06-2009, 20:04	#14
Ardvark21 Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chesterfield Services: Freeview, Top Up TV Anytime Posts: 139	Excellent work TUTV !! Hopefully I'll be enjoying my Saturday Tea time Premiership football for years to come !! I'm guessing that this is a positive sign that ESPN will be taking Setantas place. Wonder what other sports that means ? UFC, Tennis, Golf, NASCAR ? Wonder what the price will be when the channel launches ?

24-06-2009, 20:19	#15
Dancc Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Services: Freeview, Virgin Broadband, Xbox Live Posts: 18,756	Wow. This must be the most exciting thing that's happened on Top Up...well, ever, really. Congratulations.

24-06-2009, 20:49	#16
Ardvark21 Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chesterfield Services: Freeview, Top Up TV Anytime Posts: 139	Text from TUTV's website "In a positive move, ESPN, another sports channel, has bought the exclusive rights to the 46 Live Barclays Premier League matches in the 2009-10 Season that were previously to have been shown by Setanta Sports. Top Up TV are currently working with a view to bring you this channel as soon as possible which will be the destination for ESPN 's Premier League coverage next season. If you 're interested in finding out more about the ESPN service, register your details by clicking here now and we 'll be in touch shortly via email with the latest updates."

24-06-2009, 20:58	#17
pale rider Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 97	I was about to get in touch with my bank and cancel my direct debit to Setanta. Shall I still do this? Will I eventually receive new info as to whom I should pay to receive ESPN? If I cancel my Setanta direct debit will it stop me from receiving ESPN currently or is the present service free until further notice?

24-06-2009, 21:04	#19
ironeagleuk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folkestone, Kent (Dover TX) Services: Nokia 9850T, Hauppauge Nova-T, Matsui TUTV1, Ferguson FPVR1T, Top Up TV+ Posts: 28,749	Seems to be FTV at the moment....I can see ESPN now....but not without the card in.....so maybe they have made it available to ALL TUTV subscribers Baseball is currently on

24-06-2009, 21:11	#20
Ray Cathode Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Guildford / Crystal Palace Services: Freeview; TUTV; FreeSat HD; FTA satellite; DAB; FM; DAT45+MRD; Log Periodic Posts: 7,375	I've just signed up; it will be live tomorrow apparently!

24-06-2009, 21:15	#21
oscar1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: God's country Posts: 362	Viewable now without a setanta sub but with a TUTV sub. Baseball. Regards

24-06-2009, 21:54	#22
ironeagleuk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folkestone, Kent (Dover TX) Services: Nokia 9850T, Hauppauge Nova-T, Matsui TUTV1, Ferguson FPVR1T, Top Up TV+ Posts: 28,749	oooh NASCAR now

24-06-2009, 22:32	#23
linkinpark875 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,452	Just thinking it would be nice if Top Up TV done a guest channel every month.

24-06-2009, 22:34	#24
ironeagleuk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folkestone, Kent (Dover TX) Services: Nokia 9850T, Hauppauge Nova-T, Matsui TUTV1, Ferguson FPVR1T, Top Up TV+ Posts: 28,749	Hmmm seems out of synch