F1 TV

chrcoluk · 10 May 2018 at 14:28

MissChief said:
And their T's and C's state that if they catch you trying to circumvent their protections they'll cancel your sub with no refunds.

The overseas EPL service tried that on me and my credit card provider overruled them and completed the chargeback.

But yes obviously sharing an account with someone like that is a breach of t&c, I didnt think that would need pointing out.

Shocky-FM · 10 May 2018 at 14:47

If it wasn't locked into Sky I'd use it, oh well.

Fan getting screwed as usual.

KillBoY_UK · 11 May 2018 at 13:03

Has anyone tried the Pro service via a VPN to see if it has been blocked ? I'm tempted try and sub for a month and see how it goes

MissChief · 11 May 2018 at 13:06

KillBoY_UK said:
Has anyone tried the Pro service via a VPN to see if it has been blocked ? I'm tempted try and sub for a month and see how it goes

They also check the country of origin of the card you use. A UK card won't be accepted.

KillBoY_UK · 11 May 2018 at 13:10

MissChief said:
They also check the country of origin of the card you use. A UK card won't be accepted.

nuts!, Ill have to talk nicely to one of the peeps in my US office then

Jimbeam3678 · 11 May 2018 at 22:58

Why just use a virtual US card if you really want it

englishpremier · 12 May 2018 at 08:04

Jimbeam3678 said:
Why just use a virtual US card if you really want it

Any how do you get one of those without proof of address? Same as trying to get the German version of Revolut which you can have a virtual card with. you need proof of address.

Jimbeam3678 · 12 May 2018 at 16:47

englishpremier said:
Any how do you get one of those without proof of address? Same as trying to get the German version of Revolut which you can have a virtual card with. you need proof of address.

Just use a hotel address or google a US address thats what I did when I was buying PSN stuff from the US store.

Kanpai · 12 May 2018 at 18:34

Jimbeam3678 said:
Just use a hotel address or google a US address thats what I did when I was buying PSN stuff from the US store.

So basically commit fraud by using someone else's home address? Not sure that's sound advice.

pacegod · 12 May 2018 at 19:14

Seems once again none US people are being ripped off. $89.99 a year in the US and €170.99 here in France, seems I wont be dropping my Sky Sports.

Jimbeam3678 · 12 May 2018 at 19:49

SpartaK said:
So basically commit fraud by using someone else's home address? Not sure that's sound advice.

I did say Hotel address as well, you could be staying there for a period of time? Does that satisfy the internet police? God forbid trying to make some suggestions as to how to do it :rolleyes:

Kanpai · 12 May 2018 at 22:06

Jimbeam3678 said:
I did say Hotel address as well, you could be staying there for a period of time? Does that satisfy the internet police? God forbid trying to make some suggestions as to how to do it

All well looking for loopholes, but address fraud doesn't really fit the criteria.

Sure if you're staying in a hotel for a prolonged period of time, it's another thing if that will pass.

andshrew · 13 May 2018 at 09:07

SpartaK said:
All well looking for loopholes, but address fraud doesn't really fit the criteria.

Sure if you're staying in a hotel for a prolonged period of time, it's another thing if that will pass.

You can get a free unique address from places like Borderlinx if you'd rather not use a random US address.

Jimbeam3678 · 13 May 2018 at 11:19

andshrew said:
You can get a free unique address from places like Borderlinx if you'd rather not use a random US address.

But, but , buuuttttt thats fraud and the internet police will get you :eek:

Flibster · 13 May 2018 at 16:26

Apparently it barely worked today as well.

Deleted member 651465 · 15 May 2018 at 11:26

They're launching an investigation in to why it failed so miserably.

https://www.racefans.net/2018/05/15/f1-begins-urgent-investigation-into-f1-tv-faults/

Fans who tried to watch the Spanish Grand Prix using the new live streaming service experienced buffering problems (pictured) and other faults which rendered the stream unwatchable for some. F1 says it has already offered refunds to customers who were affected.

F1 TV presents a significant technical challenge. It involves broadcasting two dozen live streams in 1080p HD quality from a range of different international locations, while also ensuring the footage can only be accessed in certain regions.

FOM has enlisted the services of several different suppliers to deliver F1 TV. The problems it has experienced are understood to involve making those technologies work together seamlessly to deliver live playback.

F1’s punishing schedule offers little time to implement fixes. The next live session begins in nine days in Monaco. After that the series moves on to Canada, then returns to Europe for five races within six weeks.

According to FOM the problems it encountered last weekend “only affect customers during live playback.”

“All sessions from this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix will be available to enjoy on-demand including all onboard cameras and full team radio,” it added. “Full replays are available to F1 TV Pro customers, or F1 TV Access customers in selected territories.”

The_Abyss · 18 May 2018 at 15:41

Ah, that's ok then. Only the live viewers got screwed!

GravyMonster · 18 May 2018 at 17:20

I didn't realise this was only 1080p? Well that's disappointing.

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