Talk:Vision TV Network

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Has anybody got anymore info in regards to some of these channels on Freeview's visiontv. streaming service (i.e. the ones without links to articles as of June 2020)?

Former Channels[edit]


Merger with Vision TV UK article[edit]

This article Vision TV Network needs to be merged with the Vision TV UK article as its the same service — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.154.170.104 (talk) 20:58, 22 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Note: The confusion may have arisen as it looks like the parent company were handling Vision TV as two separate streaming services under the same name; a pay-TV one via ROKU/Now TV and a free-to-air service via Freeview. However, there just seems to be the free-to-air service on Channel 264 now which is branded onscreen as visiontv. since it's recent revamp (though listed as VisionTV on the TV guide) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.154.170.104 (talk) 11:21, 23 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]


"Channelbox"[edit]

Where has the Channelbox article gone? It looks like it has been removed by an American!!! Please put the article back...if you need to write it here's all the info you might need...

Info from Rxtvinfo [1][edit]

Streamed channel portal Channelbox has this month added two new services for Freeview users

BritAsia TV and Vox Africa can now be accessed by users of compatible connected Freeview TVs or boxes by selecting channel 271 and using the remote control arrow keys to navigate to the relevant channel.

BritAsia is a channel targeting young British Asians and becomes the first music channel to be carried on Channelbox.

Vox Africa offers a variety of African news, current affairs, dramas, soaps, documentaries and the biggest reality music show in Africa, The Voice Afrique Francophone.

Channelbox is also currently the only place to watch vintage film channel Retro Movies, after its delisting from Sky and Freesat last month.

The availability of Channelbox varies depending on Freeview device; in tests RXTV log has seen some newer LG smart TVs that don’t support this type of service, whereas other devices, usually TVs and receivers that hit the market in 2012-13 or later can access the service, subject to suitable connection to the internet.

The hidden extra channels available on Freeview[edit]

6 May 2020[2]

Extra Freeview channels available to users with certain TVs are hiding in plain sight and provide access to a diverse range of special interest stations.

You won’t find most of them in the main Freeview channel list. Instead you can access a number of these services by pressing the red button when tuned into certain Freeview channels or by visiting a channel portal through certain Freeview channel numbers.

The TV or Freeview box needs to be compatible and connected to the internet but doesn’t need to be an up-to-date model – TVs from the last 7-8 years are more likely than not to be compatible – sadly there isn’t an exhaustive list of devices – so why not try and see if these services work on your TV:

So what’s available?

More Music 4Music also offers extra choice with a red button prompt giving access to

Kerrang, Kiss, Magic TV On compatible TVs, the red button prompt with the caption “more music TV” appears in the top right corner of the screen within 60 seconds of switching on channel 29.


Now 90s can now be streamed via Freeview channel 271 Music channels Now 90s and Clubland can now be accessed via the Channelbox portal. Go to channel 271, wait for it to load and navigate to the relevant channel via the left and right keys on your remote.

Country music and archive feature channel Spotlight TV can be accessed through Vision TV on channel 264.

More Shopping QVC allows viewers to access a wider range of channels via its red button service.

On Freeview channel 16, a red button prompt will appear on compatible devices which will allow you to choose from a selection of QVC channels.

QVC HD QVC Beauty QVC Extra QVC Style QVC+1 A similar service is also available on channel 35 through QVC Beauty, which only broadcasts on a part time basis on traditional Freeview.

Jewellery Maker and Shopping Quarter (incorporating Sewing Street) also offer extra choice: during Jewellery Maker’s morning broadcast on channel 73, select red to access Sewing via your internet connection. That’s ideal if you are not in the range of Shopping Quarter’s signal on Freeview, which is only available in some areas on Freeview 74.

More hours Freeview doesn’t have as much bandwidth as other TV platforms, so slots are more expensive and some channels limit their hours to reduce costs or because they can only secure of part-time slot. However when the main Freeview service ends, these channels keep on going:

QVC Beauty – channel 35 Jewellery Maker – channel 73 NOW 70s – channel 78 Hochanda – channel 85 If you access these channels on a compatible device during the times they are not broadcast via Freeview’s terrestrial network, a web stream of the channel will load. It make take up to a minute to load on slower devices, and you’ll be alerted to the fact that this channel is being delivered by your broadband provider.

More languages Vision TV (channel 264) and Channelbox (271) offer access to a number of global channels.

The French language service from France 24 is currently available on both Vision TV and Channelbox.

For Greek speakers, Hellenic TV via Channelbox includes content from the Greek and Cypriot public broadcasters.

Channelbox also has Rudaw TV, supplying Kurdish language programming and the bilingual Vox Africa, which was the home of the French-African version of talent show The Voice.

On-demand Planet Knowledge on Freeview

In addition to live linear channels, special interest on-demand platforms are also available using the same system.

On-demand 365 (channel 265) combines the Sports Channel Network offering sports fans coverage of a wide variety of sports, including some not widely featured elsewhere, plus Planet Knowledge with its vast library of factual programmes, from motoring to history. For children, Ketchup TV and Yaaas! (211), open up a world of children’s programming to watch anytime. Finally, pressing red on Moscow based RT, will, on compatible devices, provide access to the RT Documentary channel, providing a different perspective on events.

The operators of these services recommend a minimum broadband speed of around 2.5Mbps. This article was updated on 13th May, following changes to Planet Knowledge, Sports Channel Network, Ketchup and Yaaas.

From advanced-television... Channelbox launches on Freeview[3][edit]

September 24, 2019 Share

Channelbox – a new streaming TV service that bundles a curated selection of free-to-air TV channels of various genres and languages – is delivering them to the Freeview platform (on channel 271) via OTT.

Channelbox includes such TV channels as France24, Hellenic TV, Faith UK, Retro Movies and Law&Crime. More channels will be announced in the near future.

Channelbox’s user interface remembers the previously watched TV channel, presenting it by default on subsequent visits. This feature makes Channelbox unique in the current Freeview lineup.

To access Channelbox users need is to have their TV viewing device connected to the aerial and the internet.

from broadbandtvnews [4][edit]

OTT aggregator Channelbox launches on Freeview SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 12.06 EUROPE/LONDON BY JULIAN CLOVER

A new channel OTT channel aggregator has launched on the UK’s DTT platform Freeview.

Channelbox says it will bundle a curated selection of free-to-air channels across multiple genres and languages.

The current line-up includes France 24, Hellenic TV, Faith UK, Retro Movies and Law&Crime.

More channels are expected to be launched in the next month.

channel streaming service offered through Freeview.

The network is also on the heels of launching on the Roku Channel in Canada.

Freeview viewers on Channelbox will have on-demand access to Law&Crime’s gavel to gavel live trial coverage and expert legal commentary. Also available, the network’s original true-crime and legal programming hosted by Law&Crime’s roster of reporters and attorneys.

“We are very excited to welcome Law&Crime to the Channelbox line up and bring US court drama to the biggest TV platform in the UK,” said Channelbox Head of Business Development, Tanya Kronfli.

Law&Crime also joined a select rollout of channels now available on the new Roku “Live Linear” service in Canada last week.

“As we continue to build a significant audience for our Law&Crime content outside of the U.S., these partnerships not only broaden our reach but give more viewers an exclusive inside look into our courtrooms through the network’s daily live trial coverage and true crime programming,” said Law&Crime Head of Content Distribution & Licensing, Alex Kopacz.

Viewers with a connected TV will be able to access the channels through Freeview channel

from csimagazine - Channelbox OTT bouquet launches on Freeview [5][edit]

By CSI 24/09/19

Channelbox has announced its launch on the UK’s Freeview platform. Located as channel 271, it is a new streaming TV service that bundles a curated selection of free-to-air TV channels of various genres and languages, delivering them to the Freeview platform via the internet.

According to viewers on user forums, the first channels popped up at the end of July. So far, only five stations are available, including Hellenic TV, Faith UK, Retro Movies, Law&Crime and France 24, but more are expect to be added to the line-up. Channelbox is inviting other broadcasters to onboard their channels onto its platform.

Unique in the current Freeview lineup, the Channelbox says its user interface remembers the previously watched TV channel, presenting it by default on subsequent visits. This minimises the time of navigating the menu and selecting the desired content.

For content providers this offers the equivalent user experience of a dedicated Freeview channel at lower cost and it does so whilst increasing the potential audience for their channel, the company said.

As the content is delivered via IP, non-EU content can be delivered without a broadcast license, it said, making Channelbox a route into millions of UK homes.

Some set-top boxes and smart TVs including Sony, Panasonic and LG currently support hybrid Freeview services such as the catch-up players from UK broadcasters.

References

  1. ^ https://rxtvinfo.com/2020/channelbox-adds-two-new-services
  2. ^ https://rxtvinfo.com/2020/the-hidden-extra-channels-available-on
  3. ^ https://advanced-television.com/2019/09/24/channelbox-launches-on-freeview/
  4. ^ https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019/09/24/ott-aggregator-channelbox-launches-on-freeview/
  5. ^ https://www.csimagazine.com/csi/Channelbox-OTT-bouquet-launches-on-Freeview.php
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