String fellow 354 Posted 24 October 2020 Report Share Posted 24 October 2020 With all the issues (legality, cost, buffering, geo-blocking etc.) surrounding live football via internet streams, my preferred source is satellite tv. It helps having a motorised dish to lock onto to different satellites, but even a fixed dish pointing at Astra 28E will give one live Scottish football on BBC Alba. I'm currently enjoying Killy v. Hibs with its Scottish Gaelic commentary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davieG 17,130 Posted 24 October 2020 Report Share Posted 24 October 2020 2 hours ago, Facecloth said: Mines been buffering too. I switch WiFi channel and its improved. I’ve forgotten how to do that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Facecloth 12,702 Posted 24 October 2020 Report Share Posted 24 October 2020 33 minutes ago, davieG said: I’ve forgotten how to do that. I have an app called WiFi analyser, that tells you your channel. Type your ip address into the Internet address bar and find out how to log into the router, (different for each provider) and the find the part of the page to switch once in. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davieG 17,130 Posted 24 October 2020 Report Share Posted 24 October 2020 34 minutes ago, Facecloth said: I have an app called WiFi analyser, that tells you your channel. Type your ip address into the Internet address bar and find out how to log into the router, (different for each provider) and the find the part of the page to switch once in. Didn't go too well too many dead ends. But That's what I usually get Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Facecloth 12,702 Posted 25 October 2020 Report Share Posted 25 October 2020 SD seems to be completely down, has been since before the Liverpool game yesterday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davieG 17,130 Posted 25 October 2020 Report Share Posted 25 October 2020 1 hour ago, Facecloth said: SD seems to be completely down, has been since before the Liverpool game yesterday Have had the same problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Facecloth 12,702 Posted 25 October 2020 Report Share Posted 25 October 2020 3 minutes ago, davieG said: Have had the same problem. Seems to be the whole thing that's down, nobody is getting an channels right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Webbo 16,694 Posted 25 October 2020 Report Share Posted 25 October 2020 Mine's working fine atm, we'll have to see if it lasts the match. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gazza3 77 Posted 25 October 2020 Report Share Posted 25 October 2020 My Sports Donkey is down . No channels working . I found a stream on KODI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Facecloth 12,702 Posted 25 October 2020 Report Share Posted 25 October 2020 I'm using Mobdro, which is usually really jumpy, but it was mostly good for the Wolves game and its been ok so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Webbo 16,694 Posted 25 October 2020 Report Share Posted 25 October 2020 2 hours ago, Webbo said: Mine's working fine atm, we'll have to see if it lasts the match. I lost my English language african channel after about 10 mins, switched to a Norwegian channel and it was perfect, great picture too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strokes 10,085 Posted 25 October 2020 Report Share Posted 25 October 2020 My sub was excellent again. No complaints. Think I’m going to have to pay for a VPN as the free ones are a bit shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adam1 187 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 On 25/10/2020 at 22:34, Strokes said: My sub was excellent again. No complaints. Think I’m going to have to pay for a VPN as the free ones are a bit shit. I got surf shark dirt cheap on a 2 year. Used a link on this site https://www.itproportal.com/guides/best-cheap-vpn-in-2020/ They also have a firestick app which is useful if you use your firestick. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JamesO 23 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 9 hours ago, adam1 said: I got surf shark dirt cheap on a 2 year. Used a link on this site https://www.itproportal.com/guides/best-cheap-vpn-in-2020/ They also have a firestick app which is useful if you use your firestick. I would also recommend this as well. I used this website too cash back start of the year and you get the majority of the money back you paid. Worth looking into Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Webbo 16,694 Posted 28 October 2020 Report Share Posted 28 October 2020 Does Virgin block many sites? They've got a good deal on atm but if I have to pay for a VPN as well it's not going to save me any money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Innovindil 2,854 Posted 28 October 2020 Report Share Posted 28 October 2020 11 minutes ago, Webbo said: Does Virgin block many sites? They've got a good deal on atm but if I have to pay for a VPN as well it's not going to save me any money. Apart from the shenanigans of having the parental controls automatically turned on so you have to mess about getting it turned off they haven't blocked anything for me. Been with them a few months now after switching from bt because it was faster/cheaper. For all the horror stories I've heard over virgin it's been flawless, haven't been throttled at all even though I've never used a VPN. And it's the closest I can currently get to the holy grail of 1GB net. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strokes 10,085 Posted 28 October 2020 Report Share Posted 28 October 2020 1 hour ago, Webbo said: Does Virgin block many sites? They've got a good deal on atm but if I have to pay for a VPN as well it's not going to save me any money. I’m on virgin and I can’t watch streams without one, however you can make do with the free ones. They are just annoying to set up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Webbo 16,694 Posted 28 October 2020 Report Share Posted 28 October 2020 1 hour ago, Innovindil said: Apart from the shenanigans of having the parental controls automatically turned on so you have to mess about getting it turned off they haven't blocked anything for me. Been with them a few months now after switching from bt because it was faster/cheaper. For all the horror stories I've heard over virgin it's been flawless, haven't been throttled at all even though I've never used a VPN. And it's the closest I can currently get to the holy grail of 1GB net. 2 minutes ago, Strokes said: I’m on virgin and I can’t watch streams without one, however you can make do with the free ones. They are just annoying to set up. One says yes, another says no. I don't know what to think now Do you set the VPN up on the router or on each individual computer/android box? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Innovindil 2,854 Posted 28 October 2020 Report Share Posted 28 October 2020 13 minutes ago, Strokes said: I’m on virgin and I can’t watch streams without one, however you can make do with the free ones. They are just annoying to set up. What do you mean you can't watch streams without one? Just don't work or stutter? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strokes 10,085 Posted 28 October 2020 Report Share Posted 28 October 2020 30 minutes ago, Innovindil said: What do you mean you can't watch streams without one? Just don't work or stutter? It works for a while then stops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strokes 10,085 Posted 28 October 2020 Report Share Posted 28 October 2020 40 minutes ago, Webbo said: One says yes, another says no. I don't know what to think now Do you set the VPN up on the router or on each individual computer/android box? On the device Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Innovindil 2,854 Posted 29 October 2020 Report Share Posted 29 October 2020 7 hours ago, Strokes said: It works for a while then stops. Weird. Maybe worth asking them about it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Filbert_Ross 795 Posted 29 October 2020 Report Share Posted 29 October 2020 11 hours ago, Webbo said: Does Virgin block many sites? They've got a good deal on atm but if I have to pay for a VPN as well it's not going to save me any money. I pay for two sport subscriptions and Virgin doesn't block either 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strokes 10,085 Posted 29 October 2020 Report Share Posted 29 October 2020 1 hour ago, Innovindil said: Weird. Maybe worth asking them about it? Excuse me virgin customer service, why when I’m illegally streaming are you throttling my service? Im not sure it’s wise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Suzie the Fox 5,187 Posted 29 October 2020 Report Share Posted 29 October 2020 3 minutes ago, Strokes said: Excuse me virgin customer service, why when I’m illegally streaming are you throttling my service? Im not sure it’s wise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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