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{{Short description|Australian internet protocol television provider}}
{{Short description|Australian provider of Internet Protocol Television}}
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Fetch TV
| name = Fetch TV
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| area_served = Australia
| area_served = Australia
| industry = [[Internet television]]
| industry = [[Internet television]]
| products = [[Independent station|Independent]], [[IPTV]], [[Pay television]], [[Pay-per-view]]
| products = [[Independent station|Independent]], [[IPTV]], [[Pay-per-view]], [[Pay television]]
| homepage = {{URL|www.fetchtv.com.au}}
| homepage = {{URL|www.fetchtv.com.au}}
}}
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'''Fetch TV''' is an Australian [[IPTV]] provider that delivers a subscription television service over a user's regular internet service. Fetch TV launched in 2010 backed by its [[Malaysia]]n parent [[Astro Malaysia Holdings]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://delimiter.com.au/2013/04/03/new-fetchtv-box-service-review-its-a-game-changer/ |title=New FetchTV box + service: Review: It's a game changer |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=3 April 2013 |website=Delimiter |publisher=LeMay & Galt Media |access-date=14 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="FetchTVamingfor600,000">{{cite web |last=Mason |first=Max |date=29 May 2016 |title=Fetch TV keeps challenger mindset while aiming for 600,000 subscribers |url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/fetch-tv-keeps-challenger-mindset-while-aiming-for-600000-subscribers-20160512-gothdc.html |access-date=9 November 2019 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref> On 2 August 2022, [[Telstra]] acquired a 51% stake in the company.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 August 2022 |title=Telstra completes its majority acquisition of Fetch TV |url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/telstra-completes-its-majority-acquisition-of-fetch-tv/ |access-date=4 February 2023 |website=Mediaweek}}</ref>
'''Fetch TV''' is an Australian [[IPTV]] provider that offers a subscription television service over a user's regular internet connection. Its majority owned by [[Telstra]], who acquired a 51.4% stake in the company on the 2nd of August 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 August 2022 |title=Telstra Completes Its Majority Acquisition of Fetch TV |url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/telstra-completes-its-majority-acquisition-of-fetch-tv/ |access-date=4 February 2023 |website=Mediaweek}}</ref>Fetch TV was initially launched in July 2010 by Malaysian [[Astro Malaysia Holdings]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://delimiter.com.au/2013/04/03/new-fetchtv-box-service-review-its-a-game-changer/ |title=New FetchTV Box + Service Review: It's a Game Changer |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=3 April 2013 |website=Delimiter |publisher=LeMay & Galt Media |access-date=14 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="FetchTVamingfor600,000">{{cite web |last=Mason |first=Max |date=29 May 2016 |title=Fetch TV Keeps Challenger Mindset While Aiming for 600,000 Subscribers |url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/fetch-tv-keeps-challenger-mindset-while-aiming-for-600000-subscribers-20160512-gothdc.html |access-date=9 November 2019 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref>


Fetch TV provides a set top box with a digital TV tuner, personal video recorder and up to 45 subscription channels, video on demand, pay per view movies, web applications, and a mobile app.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Turner |first1=Adam |date=16 February 2014 |title=Fetch TV v Telstra T-Box: which is the best PVR? |url=http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/hometech/fetch-tv-v-telstra-tbox-which-is-the-best-pvr-20140213-32ixv.html |access-date=14 April 2014 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher=Fairfax Media}}</ref>
Fetch TV provides a set-top box with a digital TV tuner, a personal video recorder, and up to 45 subscription channels. It also offers video-on-demand, pay-per-view movies, web applications, and a mobile app.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Turner |first1=Adam |date=16 February 2014 |title=Fetch TV vs. Telstra T-Box: Which Is the Best PVR? |url=http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/hometech/fetch-tv-v-telstra-tbox-which-is-the-best-pvr-20140213-32ixv.html |access-date=14 April 2014 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher=Fairfax Media}}</ref>


The service is delivered by [[HTTP Live Streaming|HLS adaptive bitrate streaming]]. The minimum internet sync speed required varies by ISP delivery method. The majority of Fetch TV content is unmetered when delivered over a broadband connection from a Fetch TV ISP partner.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://delimiter.com.au/2012/03/09/fetchtv-an-updated-review-for-2012/ |title=FetchTV: An updated review for 2012 |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=9 March 2012 |website=Delimiter |publisher=LeMay & Galt Media |access-date=14 April 2014}}</ref>
The service is delivered using [[HTTP Live Streaming|HLS adaptive bitrate streaming]]. The minimum internet sync speed required varies depending on the ISP delivery method. Most of Fetch TV's content is unmetered when delivered over a broadband connection from a Fetch TV ISP partner.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://delimiter.com.au/2012/03/09/fetchtv-an-updated-review-for-2012/ |title=FetchTV: An Updated Review for 2012 |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=9 March 2012 |website=Delimiter |publisher=LeMay & Galt Media |access-date=14 April 2014}}</ref>


Sure, here's the provided information refactored in English Australian with improved grammar, listed in ascending order of dates, and with lists in alphabetical order using wiki code:
==History==
On 25 May 2010, Fetch TV announced they would begin offering their first generation set top box PVRs through partner [[iiNet]]. This featured three digital tuners to receive Australian terrestrial channels, as well as fourteen linear subscription channels and six Video on Demand based channels. On 21 July they added five international news channels to the subscription channel package. On 6 August they added the [[WarnerTV]] SVOD service.


== History ==
[[Fox Sports News (Australia)|Fox Sports News]] was added on 27 August 2010, and by 14 February 2011, Fetch had [[Chelsea TV]], Man City TV, Barcelona TV, Man Utd TV and [[Real Madrid TV]].
* On 25 May 2010, Fetch TV announced that they would commence offering their first-generation set-top box PVRs through their partner, [[iiNet]]. These boxes featured three digital tuners to receive Australian terrestrial channels, along with fourteen linear subscription channels and six Video on Demand-based channels. On 21 July, they introduced five international news channels to the subscription channel package. On 6 August, they included the SVOD service, [[WarnerTV]].


* [[Fox Sports News (Australia)|Fox Sports News]] was added on 27 August 2010. By 14 February 2011, Fetch had added [[Chelsea TV]], Man City TV, Barcelona TV, Man Utd TV, and [[Real Madrid TV]].
The [[Ovation (Australian TV channel)|Ovation channel]] and [[Setanta Sports]] were added soon after, with Setanta later being rolled out as a $15/month add-on to the basic subscription package. The [[Travel Channel (international)|Travel Channel]] was added 15 September 2011, and [[Optus]] began on-selling the service.


* The [[Ovation (Australian TV channel)|Ovation channel]] and [[Setanta Sports]] were added shortly after. Setanta was later made available as a $15/month add-on to the basic subscription package. The [[Travel Channel (international)|Travel Channel]] joined on 15 September 2011, and [[Optus]] started reselling the service.
[[Syfy]] was added in 2014 and from February 1, 2015, the subscription channel pack was completely revamped, with nine new channels added including [[ESPN]] and [[BBC]] and six channels removed. When Setanta Sports was purchased by the [[Al Jazeera Media Network]] in 2014 the channel was rebranded as [[beIN Sports (Australia)]].


* [[Syfy]] was introduced in 2014. Starting from 1 February 2015, the subscription channel pack underwent a complete revamp, with nine new channels added, including [[ESPN]] and [[BBC]], and six channels removed. When [[Setanta Sports]] was acquired by the [[Al Jazeera Media Network]] in 2014, the channel was rebranded as [[beIN Sports (Australia)]].
On 16 February 2015, they announced plans to become the first Australian pay-TV provider to integrate the Netflix service into its platform, allowing users with a separate Netflix subscription to access Netflix content through the Fetch TV set-top box. In March 2016 it was announced [[Optus]] would add its [[Optus Sport]] channels showing the [[English Premier League]] to the service, available only to Optus customers, and on 15 June 2016 they announced their third generation boxes: the 4k-capable Mighty and the puck-like Mini. This announcement included the addition of [[Spike (TV network)|Spike]] to the channel pack and the planned additions of the [[Presto (streaming company)|Presto]] and [[9Now]] apps to the service.<ref>{{cite web|title=FetchTV Update 15 June 2016|url=https://www.fetchtv.com.au/pdf/fetch-tv-update-15-june-2016.pdf}}</ref> Their press release from the event also hinted at a future catch-up service for content available on the entertainment pack channels.


* On 16 February 2015, Fetch TV announced plans to become the first Australian pay-TV provider to integrate the Netflix service into its platform. This allowed users with a separate Netflix subscription to access Netflix content through the Fetch TV set-top box. In March 2016, it was revealed that [[Optus]] would add its [[Optus Sport]] channels, featuring the [[English Premier League]], to the service. These channels were exclusively available to Optus customers. On 15 June 2016, Fetch TV unveiled their third-generation boxes: the 4k-capable Mighty and the puck-like Mini. This announcement also included the addition of [[Spike (TV network)|Spike]] to the channel pack and plans to add the [[Presto (streaming company)|Presto]] and [[9Now]] apps to the service.<ref>{{cite web|title=FetchTV Update 15 June 2016|url=https://www.fetchtv.com.au/pdf/fetch-tv-update-15-june-2016.pdf}}</ref> Their press release from the event hinted at a future catch-up service for content available on the entertainment pack channels.
In 2016, they began trialling HD and broadcast [[ESPN]], [[beIN Sports (Australia)]] and [[Optus Sport]] in minimum 720p, and customers with the third generation boxes reported that they were receiving [[BBC First (Australia)|BBC First]] and [[BBC Knowledge (international)|BBC Knowledge]] in HD.


* In 2016, Fetch TV began testing HD broadcasts for channels like [[ESPN]], [[beIN Sports (Australia)]], and [[Optus Sport]], with a minimum resolution of 720p. Customers with third-generation boxes reported that they were receiving [[BBC First (Australia)|BBC First]] and [[BBC Knowledge (international)|BBC Knowledge]] in HD.
* 27 February 2017 – Fetch launched their new channel packs, splitting their available channels into 4 groups and allowing them to be purchased separately or as a bundle. They also confirmed that a number of the channels will be delivered in HD, with 'more improvements to come in the next 60 days'.<ref>{{cite web|last1=French|first1=Stephen|title=Fetch TV goes "Skinny" with new and affordable channel packs|date=24 February 2017 |url=https://www.techguide.com.au/news/fetch-tv-goes-skinny-new-affordable-channel-packs/|publisher=Tech Guide|access-date=9 November 2019}}</ref>
* October 2016 – the next generation of their mobile app was launched
* July 2017 – Fetch became the 'Official Broadcaster of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]' in Australia, offering [[pay-per-view]] fights at $54.95 AUD and other content broadcast through their exclusive 'Edge Sport HD' channel.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Knox |first1=David |date=25 July 2017 |title=UFC joins Fetch |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2017/07/ufc-joins-fetch.html |access-date=4 February 2023 |website=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref>
* August 2018 – Fetch added the remaining [[BeIN Sports (Australia)]] channels 2 & 3.
* 10 October 2019 - BBC Earth was launched as part of BBC's global rollout, with a live channel and on-demand content. It replaced BBC Knowledge.


* On 27 February 2017, Fetch launched their new channel packs. They divided their available channels into four groups, allowing them to be purchased separately or as a bundle. They also confirmed that several channels would be delivered in HD, with 'more improvements to come in the next 60 days'.<ref>{{cite web|last1=French|first1=Stephen|title=Fetch TV goes "Skinny" with new and affordable channel packs|date=24 February 2017 |url=https://www.techguide.com.au/news/fetch-tv-goes-skinny-new-affordable-channel-packs/|publisher=Tech Guide|access-date=9 November 2019}}</ref>
==Models and features==

Fetch TV offers two [[set-top box]]es, the Mighty and the Mini. Both boxes receive all [[Freeview (Australia)|Free-to-Air Australian television]] channels via antenna connections, as well as offering the subscription packages via IPTV. Both boxes contain apps such as [[Netflix]] and [[Stan (company)|Stan]] which require external subscriptions, as well as apps such as the [[Seven Sport]] 'Olympicson7' and '7CommGames' apps. The boxes connect when using the same network, and registered to the same account, allowing for "multi-room" functionality, such as using the Mini in another room to watch recorded programs from a connected Mighty device.
* In October 2016, Fetch launched the next generation of their mobile app.

* In July 2017, Fetch became the 'Official Broadcaster of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]' in Australia. They offered [[pay-per-view]] fights at $54.95 AUD and other content broadcast exclusively through their 'Edge Sport HD' channel.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Knox |first1=David |date=25 July 2017 |title=UFC joins Fetch |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2017/07/ufc-joins-fetch.html |access-date=4 February 2023 |website=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref>

* In August 2018, Fetch added the remaining [[BeIN Sports (Australia)]] channels 2 & 3.

* On 10 October 2019, BBC Earth was launched as part of BBC's global rollout. It featured a live channel and on-demand content, replacing BBC Knowledge.
==Models and Features==
Fetch TV offers two set-top boxes: the Mighty and the Mini. Both boxes receive all Free-to-Air Australian television channels via antenna connections and offer subscription packages via IPTV. Both boxes contain apps such as Netflix and Stan, which require external subscriptions, as well as apps like the Seven Sport 'Olympicson7' and '7CommGames' apps. The boxes connect when using the same network and are registered to the same account, allowing for "multi-room" functionality, such as using the Mini in another room to watch recorded programs from a connected Mighty device.


===Fetch Mighty===
===Fetch Mighty===
The Mighty has an RRP of $449 AUD (previously $399). It can support resolutions up to UHD 3840 x 2160, and has a 1TB hard drive for recording live television and storing downloaded content.<ref>{{cite web|title=Compare|url=https://www.fetchtv.com.au/packages/compare|website=Fetch|access-date=19 January 2018}}</ref> It has 4 TV tuners to support simultaneous recording and can record multiple [[multiplex (television)|multiplex]] channels at once using the same tuner.
The Mighty has a recommended retail price (RRP) of $449 AUD (previously $399). It can support resolutions up to UHD 3840 x 2160 and has a 1TB hard drive for recording live television and storing downloaded content.<ref>{{cite web|title=Compare|url=https://www.fetchtv.com.au/packages/compare|website=Fetch|access-date=19 January 2018}}</ref> It features 4 TV tuners to support simultaneous recording and can record multiple multiplex channels at once using the same tuner.


===Fetch Mini===
===Fetch Mini===
The Mini has an RRP of $169 AUD. It can support resolutions up to HD 1920 x 1080, and has 4GB flash memory for pausing live television. It has 1 TV tuner.
The Mini has an RRP of $169 AUD. It can support resolutions up to HD 1920 x 1080 and has 4GB of flash memory for pausing live television. It comes with 1 TV tuner.


==Availability==
==Availability==
Fetch TV can be purchased at retailers [[JB Hi-Fi]], [[The Good Guys (Australian company)|The Good Guys]], [[Bing Lee]], [[Harvey Norman]], Joyce Mayne and [[Domayne]] and through Australian ISP's (Internet Service Providers) such as [[Telstra]], [[Optus]], [[Dodo Services|Dodo]], [[iPrimus]], [[iiNet]] and its subsidiaries [[Internode (ISP)|Internode]], [[Westnet]], [[Adam Internet]], [[Aussie Broadband]] and [[TransACT]]. Fetch TV boxes can also be purchased directly from Fetch via their eBay presence.
Fetch TV can be purchased at retailers such as JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Bing Lee, Harvey Norman, Joyce Mayne, and Domayne. It is also available through Australian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like Telstra, Optus, Dodo, iPrimus, TPG Telecom, and its subsidiaries: iiNet, Internode, Westnet, Adam Internet, Aussie Broadband, and TransACT. Fetch TV boxes can also be directly purchased from Fetch through their eBay presence.


==Subscriber Base==
In 2016 TPG announced that they would abandon their own plans for an [[IPTV]] service and begin selling FetchTV.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mason |first=Max |date=25 September 2016 |title=David Teoh's TPG Telecom to launch Fetch TV |url=http://www.afr.com/business/media-and-marketing/tv/david-teohs-tpg-telecom-to-launch-fetch-tv-20160925-grnukn |access-date=4 February 2023 |website=The Australian Financial Review}}</ref>
Fetch TV Australia faced significant competition in the marketplace from rivals like Foxtel and Telstra TV. In 2014, mainstream technology and financial media sources suggested that the service needed to increase its subscriber base to thrive.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.afr.com/p/business/companies/optus_iinet_join_fetch_in_ad_campaign_ScPzYF6HbWM728XLHDGkqL |title=Optus, iiNet join Fetch in ad campaign |last1=Ramli |first1=David |date=25 January 2014 |website=Australian Financial Review |publisher=Fairfax Media |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref> In response, the company stated in 2013 that it had strategies in place to achieve success and significantly increase its subscription base.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2013/7/22/technology/poor-metrics-cast-shadow-over-fetch-tvs-growth-plans |title=Poor metrics cast a shadow over Fetch TV's growth plans |last1=Polites |first1=Harrison |date=22 July 2013 |website=Technology Spectator |publisher=Business Spectator Pty Ltd }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/386804/fetchtv_eyes_top_10_isps_take_telstra/ |title=FetchTV eyes top 10 ISPs to take on Telstra |last1=Hutchinson |first1=James |date=11 May 2011 |website=Computerworld |publisher= IDG Communications |access-date=11 April 2014}}</ref>


In early 2016, it was revealed that the service had 400,000 active subscribers and aimed to reach 600,000 by the end of the year.<ref name="FetchTVamingfor600,000"></ref> This goal was achieved in late 2017, with Fetch citing the growth of Australia's National Broadband Network as a key driver. On the back of the NBN, Fetch added an average of 20,000 customers per month in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Groves|first1=Don|title=Fetch's growth spurt outpaces Foxtel and Stan|url=https://www.if.com.au/fetchs-growth-spurt-outpaces-foxtel-stan/|website=if.com.au|date=2 October 2017 |access-date=19 January 2018}}</ref>
==Subscriber base==
Fetch TV Australia faced significant opposition in the market place from competitors such as [[Foxtel On Demand|Foxtel]] and [[Telstra|Telstra TV]] leading to comments by mainstream technology and financial media sources in 2014 that the service needs to ramp up its subscriber base to progress.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.afr.com/p/business/companies/optus_iinet_join_fetch_in_ad_campaign_ScPzYF6HbWM728XLHDGkqL |title=Optus, iiNet join Fetch in ad campaign |last1=Ramli |first1=David |date=25 January 2014 |website=Australian Financial Review |publisher=Fairfax Media |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref> In response the company said in 2013 it has strategies in place to produce success and increase its subscription base significantly.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2013/7/22/technology/poor-metrics-cast-shadow-over-fetch-tvs-growth-plans |title=Poor metrics cast shadow over Fetch TV's growth plans |last1=Polites |first1=Harrison |date=22 July 2013 |website=Technology Spectator |publisher=Business Spectator Pty Ltd }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/386804/fetchtv_eyes_top_10_isps_take_telstra/ |title=FetchTV eyes top 10 ISPs to take on Telstra |last1=Hutchinson |first1=James |date=11 May 2011 |website=Computerworld |publisher= IDG Communications |access-date=11 April 2014}}</ref>


The service operates an industry TV ratings app that provides an indication of which boxes are subscribed at any given time and which channels have what share of their audience.<ref>{{cite web |date=19 June 2015 |title=Fetch TV creates a new ratings app but downplays the potential to challenge Oztam |url=https://mumbrella.com.au/fetch-tv-confirms-new-ratings-app-but-downplays-potential-to-challenge-to-oztam-300829 |access-date=4 February 2023 |website=Mumbrella}}</ref>
In early 2016 it was revealed the service had 400,000 active subscribers and were aiming for 600,000 by the end of the year.<ref name="FetchTVamingfor600,000"></ref> This goal was reached in late 2017, with Fetch citing the growth of Australia's [[National Broadband Network]] as a key driver. On the back of the NBN,{{clarify|date=September 2019}} Fetch added an average 20,000 customers per month in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Groves|first1=Don|title=Fetch's growth spurt outpaces Foxtel and Stan|url=https://www.if.com.au/fetchs-growth-spurt-outpaces-foxtel-stan/|website=if.com.au|date=2 October 2017 |access-date=19 January 2018}}</ref>

The service operates an industry TV ratings app which gives an indication which boxes are subscribed at any one time and which channels have what share of their audience.<ref>{{cite web |date=19 June 2015 |title=Fetch TV creates new ratings app but downplays potential to challenge to Oztam |url=https://mumbrella.com.au/fetch-tv-confirms-new-ratings-app-but-downplays-potential-to-challenge-to-oztam-300829 |access-date=4 February 2023 |website=Mumbrella}}</ref>


==Subscription channels==
==Subscription channels==
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{{As of|2018|5|1}}, the following Fetch Channel Packages are offered:<ref>{{cite web|title=Fetch TV - Packages|url=https://www.fetchtv.com.au/packages|publisher=Fetch TV|access-date=8 December 2016}}</ref>
{{As of|2018|5|1}}, the following Fetch Channel Packages are offered:<ref>{{cite web|title=Fetch TV - Packages|url=https://www.fetchtv.com.au/packages|publisher=Fetch TV|access-date=8 December 2016}}</ref>


===Kids (7 channels)===
=== Kids Channels (7 channels) ===
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
*[[Nickelodeon (Australia and New Zealand)|Nickelodeon]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[BBC Kids (Australian TV channel)|BBC Kids]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[Nick Jr. (Australia)|Nick Jr]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[BabyTV]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[CBeebies]]
*[[NickMusic (Australian TV channel)|NickMusic]]
*[[BBC Kids (Australian TV channel)|BBC Kids]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[Nick Jr. (Australia)|Nick Jr]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[Nickelodeon (Australia and New Zealand)|Nickelodeon]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[CBeebies]]
* [[NickMusic (Australian TV channel)|NickMusic]]
*[[ZooMoo]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[BabyTV]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[ZooMoo]]<sup>1</sup>
}}
}}


===Knowledge (18 channels)===
=== Knowledge Channels (18 channels) ===
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
*[[Animal Planet (Australia and New Zealand)|Animal Planet]]
* [[Al Jazeera English]]
* [[Animal Planet (Australia and New Zealand)|Animal Planet]]
*[[Curiosity Stream]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[BBC Brit]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[BBC Earth (TV channel)|BBC Earth]]
*[[Love Nature]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[BBC World News]]
*[[Times Now]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[Bloomberg Television]]
*[[BBC Earth (TV channel)|BBC Earth]]
* [[CNBC Asia|CNBC]]
*[[HGTV]]<sup>13</sup>
* [[CNA (TV network)|CNA]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[Discovery (Australia and New Zealand)|Discovery]]
*[[Food Network]]<sup>123</sup>
* [[Curiosity Stream]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[Discovery (Australia and New Zealand)|Discovery]]
*[[BBC Brit]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[Travel Channel International|Travel Channel]]<sup>13</sup>
* [[Euronews]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[Food Network]]<sup>123</sup>
*[[BBC World News]]
*[[MSNBC]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[HGTV]]<sup>13</sup>
* [[Love Nature]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[CNBC Asia|CNBC]]
* [[MSNBC]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[Bloomberg Television]]
* [[Times Now]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[Al Jazeera English]]
*[[Euronews]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[Travel Channel International|Travel Channel]]<sup>13</sup>
*[[CNA (TV network)|CNA]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[France 24]]<sup>1</sup>
}}
}}


===Vibe (8 channels)===
=== Vibe Channels (8 channels) ===
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
* [[Club MTV (Australian TV channel)|Club MTV]]
*[[FashionTV]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[Comedy Central (Australian and New Zealand TV channel)|Comedy Central]]<sup>13</sup>
* [[Comedy Central (Australian and New Zealand TV channel)|Comedy Central]]<sup>13</sup>
*[[MTV Australia|MTV]]<sup>13</sup>
* [[EDGE Sport HD]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[MTV Hits Australia|MTV Hits]]
* [[ESPN Australia|ESPN]]
* [[ESPN2 Australia|ESPN2]]
*[[Club MTV (Australian TV channel)|Club MTV]]
* [[FashionTV]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[ESPN Australia|ESPN]]
*[[ESPN2 Australia|ESPN2]]
* [[MTV Australia|MTV]]<sup>13</sup>
* [[MTV Hits Australia|MTV Hits]]
*EDGE Sport HD<sup>1</sup>
}}
}}


===Variety (10 channels)===
=== Variety Channels (10 channels) ===
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
*[[Discovery Turbo]]
* [[BBC First]]
*[[Investigation Discovery]]
*[[CMT (Australian TV channel)|CMT]]
* [[BBC UKTV]]
* [[CMT (Australian TV channel)|CMT]]
* [[Discovery Turbo]]
*[[Oxygen (TV channel)|Oxygen]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[Investigation Discovery]]
*[[Universal TV (Australian TV channel)|Universal TV]]<sup>3</sup>
*[[BBC First]]
* [[MTV 80s]]
* [[Oxygen (TV channel)|Oxygen]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[BBC UKTV]]
* [[Stingray CMusic]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[TLC (Australian TV channel)|TLC]]
* [[TLC (Australian TV channel)|TLC]]
*[[MTV 80s]]
*[[Stingray CMusic]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[Universal TV (Australian TV channel)|Universal TV]]<sup>3</sup>
}}


===Ultimate Pack===
===Ultimate Pack===
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'''Note:''' <br /><sup>1</sup> These channels are exclusively available through Fetch TV in Australia.<br /><sup>2</sup> This channel is a different version to the one provided by the [[Seven Network]] on free-to-air television until December 2019.<br /><sup>3</sup> Content from this channel is available on demand.
'''Note:''' <br /><sup>1</sup> These channels are exclusively available through Fetch TV in Australia.<br /><sup>2</sup> This channel is a different version to the one provided by the [[Seven Network]] on free-to-air television until December 2019.<br /><sup>3</sup> Content from this channel is available on demand.


===Special interest packs===
===Special Interest Packs===
As of December 2020 the following channels are offered through the Fetch TV Special Interest Packs:
As of December 2020, the following channels are offered through the Fetch TV Special Interest Packs in Australia:

*[[BeIN Sports (Australia)|BeIN Sports 1,2 & 3 in HD]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[BeIN Sports (Australia)|BeIN Sports 1, 2 & 3 in HD]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[Australian Christian Channel]] & [[TBN Inspire]] (open access without cost)
*[[Australian Christian Channel]] & [[TBN Inspire]] (open access without cost)
*[[Horse & Country TV]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[Horse & Country TV]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[Optus Sport|Optus Sport 1-6 HD]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[Optus Sport|Optus Sport 1-6 HD]]<sup>1</sup>

Fetch offers [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] [[pay-per-view]] fights at $54.95 AUD per event.
Fetch offers [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] [[pay-per-view]] fights at $54.95 AUD per event.


'''Note:''' <br /><sup>1</sup> These channels are exclusively available through Fetch TV in Australia.
'''Note:''' <br /><sup>1</sup> These channels are exclusively available through Fetch TV in Australia.


===Former channels===
===Former Channels===
The following channels were available on Fetch TV but are no longer in service:

*[[Cartoon Network (Australia and New Zealand)|Cartoon Network]] - Channel closed on 22/04/2021
*[[Cartoon Network (Australia and New Zealand)|Cartoon Network]] - Channel closed on 22/04/2021
*[[Boomerang (Australia and New Zealand)|Boomerang]] - Channel closed on 22/04/2021
*[[Boomerang (Australia and New Zealand)|Boomerang]] - Channel closed on 22/04/2021
*[[CNN International]] Channel closed on 22/04/2021
*[[CNN International]] - Channel closed on 22/04/2021
*[[China Global Television Network|CGTN]] Channel closed on 31/7/2021
*[[China Global Television Network|CGTN]] - Channel closed on 31/7/2021
*[[Fox Sports News (Australia)|Fox Sports News]] (replaced by [[TVHits|TVH!TS]])
*[[Fox Sports News (Australia)|Fox Sports News]] (replaced by [[TVHits|TVH!TS]])
*[[Discovery Home & Health]]
*[[Discovery Home & Health]]
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*[[111 (Australian TV channel)|111 Funny]] Ended on Fetch TV 31/12/2018, continued only on [[Foxtel]] rebranded later on from 11/11/2019 as [[Fox Funny]]
*[[111 (Australian TV channel)|111 Funny]] Ended on Fetch TV 31/12/2018, continued only on [[Foxtel]] rebranded later on from 11/11/2019 as [[Fox Funny]]
*[[Style Network (Australia)|Style Network]] Ended 17/12/2019
*[[Style Network (Australia)|Style Network]] Ended 17/12/2019
*[[13th Street (Australia)|13th Street]] Ended on Fetch TV 31/12/2019 continued only on [[Foxtel]] rebranded later on as [[Fox Sleuth]]
*[[13th Street (Australia)|13th Street]] Ended on Fetch TV 31/12/2019, continued only on [[Foxtel]] rebranded later on as [[Fox Sleuth]]
*[[Syfy (Australia)|Syfy]] Ended on Fetch TV 31/12/2019 continued only on [[Foxtel]] rebranded later on as [[Fox Sci-Fi]]
*[[Syfy (Australia)|Syfy]] Ended on Fetch TV 31/12/2019, continued only on [[Foxtel]] rebranded later on as [[Fox Sci-Fi]]
*[[Spike (Australian TV channel)|Spike]]<sup>1</sup> Channel closed on 27/2/2022
*[[Spike (Australian TV channel)|Spike]]<sup>1</sup> Channel closed on 27/2/2022


====Ultimate Pack channel list====
====Ultimate Pack Channel List====
The following channels are included in the Ultimate Pack:

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*[[Animal Planet (Australia and New Zealand)|Animal Planet]]
*[[Animal Planet (Australia and New Zealand)|Animal Planet]]
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*[[CNBC Asia|CNBC Australia]]
*[[CNBC Asia|CNBC Australia]]
*[[Comedy Central (Australian and New Zealand TV channel)|Comedy Central]]
*[[Comedy Central (Australian and New Zealand TV channel)|Comedy Central]]
*[[Disney Channel (Australia and New Zealand)|Disney Channel Ended 30/04/2020 at 11:50:25 PM]]
*[[Disney Channel (Australia and New Zealand)|Disney Channel]] - Ended 30/04/2020 at 11:50:25 PM
*[[Disney Junior (Australia and New Zealand)|Disney Junior Ended 30/04/2020 at 11:36:25 PM]]
*[[Disney Junior (Australia and New Zealand)|Disney Junior]] - Ended 30/04/2020 at 11:36:25 PM
*[[Discovery Channel (Australia)|Discovery Channel]]
*[[Discovery Channel (Australia)|Discovery Channel]]
*[[Discovery Turbo]]
*[[Discovery Turbo]]
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'''Note:''' <br /><sup>1</sup> These channels are exclusively available through Fetch TV in Australia.<br /><sup>2</sup> This channel is a different version to the one provided by the [[Seven Network]] on free-to-air television until December 2019.
'''Note:''' <br /><sup>1</sup> These channels are exclusively available through Fetch TV in Australia.<br /><sup>2</sup> This channel is a different version to the one provided by the [[Seven Network]] on free-to-air television until December 2019.


==World language channels==
==World Language Channels==
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===Italian package===
===Italian Package===
4 Channels.
4 Channels.
*[[Rai News 24]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[Rai News 24]]<sup>1</sup>
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*[[Mediaset Italia]]<sup>1</sup>
*[[Mediaset Italia]]<sup>1</sup>


===Pinoy TV package===
===Pinoy TV Package===
8 Channels.
8 Channels.
*[[AksyonTV|Aksyon International]]
*[[Aksyon International]]
*[[DWLS|DWLS - Audio]]
*[[DWLS - Audio]]
*[[DZBB-AM|DZBB - Audio]]
*[[DZBB - Audio]]
*[[GMA Life TV]]
*[[GMA Life TV]]
*[[GMA News TV]]
*[[GMA News TV]]
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===TVB Cantonese & Korean package===
===TVB Cantonese & Korean Package===
4 Channels.
4 Channels.
*[[KBS World]]
*[[KBS World]]
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*[[TVBN]]
*[[TVBN]]


===Taj Mahal (Indian and Pakistani) package===
===Taj Mahal (Indian and Pakistani) Package===
23 Channels.
23 Channels.
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*[[&TV]]
*[[&TV]]
*[[Bindass]]
*[[Bindass]]
*[[Colors (TV channel)|Colors]]
*[[Colors]]
*[[ET Now]]
*[[ET Now]]
*[[Hum TV]]
*[[Hum TV]]
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*[[News18]]
*[[News18]]
*[[PTC Punjabi]]
*[[PTC Punjabi]]
*[[Rishtey (TV channel)|Rishtey]]
*[[Rishtey]]
*[[Star Plus]]
*[[Star Plus]]
*[[SAB TV|Sony SAB]]
*[[Sony SAB]]
*[[Sony MAX]]
*[[Sony MAX]]
*[[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony SET]]
*[[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony SET]]
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*[[Zee Cinema]]
*[[Zee Cinema]]
*[[Zee TV]]
*[[Zee TV]]
*[[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom]]
*[[Zoom]]
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==Apps==
==Apps==
Fetch boxes receive the following apps
Fetch boxes receive the following apps:


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* [[Amazon Prime Video]]
* [[Amazon Prime Video]]
* [[Netflix]]
* [[Netflix]]
* [[Stan (service)|Stan]]
* [[Stan]]
* [[Disney+]]
* [[Disney+]]
* [[YouTube]]
* [[YouTube]]
* [[Hayu (subscription service)|Hayu]]
* [[Hayu]]
* [[BritBox]]
* [[BritBox]]
* [[ABC iview]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[ABC iview]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[Special Broadcasting Service#SBS On Demand|SBS On Demand]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[SBS On Demand]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[Seven Network#7plus|7plus]]
* [[7plus]]
* [[9Now]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[9Now]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[Network 10#10 Play|10 Play]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[10 Play]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[Network 10#10 All Access|Paramount+]]<sup>1</sup>
* [[Paramount+]]<sup>1</sup>
* Olympicson7 (Hidden until [[2018 Winter Olympics]])
* Olympicson7 (Hidden until [[2018 Winter Olympics]])
* 7CommGames (Hidden until [[2018 Commonwealth Games]])
* 7CommGames (Hidden until [[2018 Commonwealth Games]])
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'''Note:''' <br /><sup>1</sup> Appears in 'Catch Up' menu.<br /><sup>2</sup> Appears in 'TV' menu.
'''Note:''' <br /><sup>1</sup> Appears in 'Catch Up' menu.<br /><sup>2</sup> Appears in 'TV' menu.


==See also==
==See Also==
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*[[Internet television in Australia]]
*[[Internet television in Australia]]
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==External links==
==External Links==
*{{Official website|https://www.fetchtv.com.au/}}
*{{Official website|https://www.fetchtv.com.au/}}


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Revision as of 04:51, 13 September 2023

Fetch TV
Company typeIndependent Pay TV Provider
IndustryInternet television
FoundedJuly 2010
Headquarters
North Sydney
,
Australia
Area served
Australia
ProductsIndependent, IPTV, Pay-per-view, Pay television
OwnerTelstra (51.4%)
Astro Malaysia Holdings (48.6%)
Websitewww.fetchtv.com.au

Fetch TV is an Australian IPTV provider that offers a subscription television service over a user's regular internet connection. Its majority owned by Telstra, who acquired a 51.4% stake in the company on the 2nd of August 2022.[1]Fetch TV was initially launched in July 2010 by Malaysian Astro Malaysia Holdings.[2][3]

Fetch TV provides a set-top box with a digital TV tuner, a personal video recorder, and up to 45 subscription channels. It also offers video-on-demand, pay-per-view movies, web applications, and a mobile app.[4]

The service is delivered using HLS adaptive bitrate streaming. The minimum internet sync speed required varies depending on the ISP delivery method. Most of Fetch TV's content is unmetered when delivered over a broadband connection from a Fetch TV ISP partner.[5]

Sure, here's the provided information refactored in English Australian with improved grammar, listed in ascending order of dates, and with lists in alphabetical order using wiki code:

History

  • On 25 May 2010, Fetch TV announced that they would commence offering their first-generation set-top box PVRs through their partner, iiNet. These boxes featured three digital tuners to receive Australian terrestrial channels, along with fourteen linear subscription channels and six Video on Demand-based channels. On 21 July, they introduced five international news channels to the subscription channel package. On 6 August, they included the SVOD service, WarnerTV.
  • The Ovation channel and Setanta Sports were added shortly after. Setanta was later made available as a $15/month add-on to the basic subscription package. The Travel Channel joined on 15 September 2011, and Optus started reselling the service.
  • On 16 February 2015, Fetch TV announced plans to become the first Australian pay-TV provider to integrate the Netflix service into its platform. This allowed users with a separate Netflix subscription to access Netflix content through the Fetch TV set-top box. In March 2016, it was revealed that Optus would add its Optus Sport channels, featuring the English Premier League, to the service. These channels were exclusively available to Optus customers. On 15 June 2016, Fetch TV unveiled their third-generation boxes: the 4k-capable Mighty and the puck-like Mini. This announcement also included the addition of Spike to the channel pack and plans to add the Presto and 9Now apps to the service.[6] Their press release from the event hinted at a future catch-up service for content available on the entertainment pack channels.
  • On 27 February 2017, Fetch launched their new channel packs. They divided their available channels into four groups, allowing them to be purchased separately or as a bundle. They also confirmed that several channels would be delivered in HD, with 'more improvements to come in the next 60 days'.[7]
  • In October 2016, Fetch launched the next generation of their mobile app.
  • In July 2017, Fetch became the 'Official Broadcaster of the UFC' in Australia. They offered pay-per-view fights at $54.95 AUD and other content broadcast exclusively through their 'Edge Sport HD' channel.[8]
  • On 10 October 2019, BBC Earth was launched as part of BBC's global rollout. It featured a live channel and on-demand content, replacing BBC Knowledge.

Models and Features

Fetch TV offers two set-top boxes: the Mighty and the Mini. Both boxes receive all Free-to-Air Australian television channels via antenna connections and offer subscription packages via IPTV. Both boxes contain apps such as Netflix and Stan, which require external subscriptions, as well as apps like the Seven Sport 'Olympicson7' and '7CommGames' apps. The boxes connect when using the same network and are registered to the same account, allowing for "multi-room" functionality, such as using the Mini in another room to watch recorded programs from a connected Mighty device.

Fetch Mighty

The Mighty has a recommended retail price (RRP) of $449 AUD (previously $399). It can support resolutions up to UHD 3840 x 2160 and has a 1TB hard drive for recording live television and storing downloaded content.[9] It features 4 TV tuners to support simultaneous recording and can record multiple multiplex channels at once using the same tuner.

Fetch Mini

The Mini has an RRP of $169 AUD. It can support resolutions up to HD 1920 x 1080 and has 4GB of flash memory for pausing live television. It comes with 1 TV tuner.

Availability

Fetch TV can be purchased at retailers such as JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Bing Lee, Harvey Norman, Joyce Mayne, and Domayne. It is also available through Australian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like Telstra, Optus, Dodo, iPrimus, TPG Telecom, and its subsidiaries: iiNet, Internode, Westnet, Adam Internet, Aussie Broadband, and TransACT. Fetch TV boxes can also be directly purchased from Fetch through their eBay presence.

Subscriber Base

Fetch TV Australia faced significant competition in the marketplace from rivals like Foxtel and Telstra TV. In 2014, mainstream technology and financial media sources suggested that the service needed to increase its subscriber base to thrive.[10] In response, the company stated in 2013 that it had strategies in place to achieve success and significantly increase its subscription base.[11][12]

In early 2016, it was revealed that the service had 400,000 active subscribers and aimed to reach 600,000 by the end of the year.[3] This goal was achieved in late 2017, with Fetch citing the growth of Australia's National Broadband Network as a key driver. On the back of the NBN, Fetch added an average of 20,000 customers per month in 2017.[13]

The service operates an industry TV ratings app that provides an indication of which boxes are subscribed at any given time and which channels have what share of their audience.[14]

Subscription channels

Fetch TV has broadcast rights to channels from Paramount Networks, BBC Studios, NBCUniversal & Warner Bros. Discovery.

As of 1 May 2018, the following Fetch Channel Packages are offered:[15]

Kids Channels (7 channels)

Knowledge Channels (18 channels)

Vibe Channels (8 channels)

Variety Channels (10 channels)

Ultimate Pack

The Ultimate Pack includes all four 'skinny' channel packs: Kids, Knowledge, Vibe, and Variety.

Note:
1 These channels are exclusively available through Fetch TV in Australia.
2 This channel is a different version to the one provided by the Seven Network on free-to-air television until December 2019.
3 Content from this channel is available on demand.

Special Interest Packs

As of December 2020, the following channels are offered through the Fetch TV Special Interest Packs in Australia:

Fetch offers UFC pay-per-view fights at $54.95 AUD per event.

Note:
1 These channels are exclusively available through Fetch TV in Australia.

Former Channels

The following channels were available on Fetch TV but are no longer in service:

Ultimate Pack Channel List

The following channels are included in the Ultimate Pack:

Note:
1 These channels are exclusively available through Fetch TV in Australia.
2 This channel is a different version to the one provided by the Seven Network on free-to-air television until December 2019.

World Language Channels

Apps

Fetch boxes receive the following apps:

Note:
1 Appears in 'Catch Up' menu.
2 Appears in 'TV' menu.

See Also

References

  1. ^ "Telstra Completes Its Majority Acquisition of Fetch TV". Mediaweek. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  2. ^ "New FetchTV Box + Service Review: It's a Game Changer". Delimiter. LeMay & Galt Media. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  3. ^ a b Mason, Max (29 May 2016). "Fetch TV Keeps Challenger Mindset While Aiming for 600,000 Subscribers". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  4. ^ Turner, Adam (16 February 2014). "Fetch TV vs. Telstra T-Box: Which Is the Best PVR?". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  5. ^ "FetchTV: An Updated Review for 2012". Delimiter. LeMay & Galt Media. 9 March 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  6. ^ "FetchTV Update 15 June 2016" (PDF).
  7. ^ French, Stephen (24 February 2017). "Fetch TV goes "Skinny" with new and affordable channel packs". Tech Guide. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  8. ^ Knox, David (25 July 2017). "UFC joins Fetch". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  9. ^ "Compare". Fetch. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  10. ^ Ramli, David (25 January 2014). "Optus, iiNet join Fetch in ad campaign". Australian Financial Review. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  11. ^ Polites, Harrison (22 July 2013). "Poor metrics cast a shadow over Fetch TV's growth plans". Technology Spectator. Business Spectator Pty Ltd.
  12. ^ Hutchinson, James (11 May 2011). "FetchTV eyes top 10 ISPs to take on Telstra". Computerworld. IDG Communications. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  13. ^ Groves, Don (2 October 2017). "Fetch's growth spurt outpaces Foxtel and Stan". if.com.au. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  14. ^ "Fetch TV creates a new ratings app but downplays the potential to challenge Oztam". Mumbrella. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  15. ^ "Fetch TV - Packages". Fetch TV. Retrieved 8 December 2016.

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