I don't really know how to rely to that... Source?
Got to pay for those model b's somehow
Explain.
BBC has poor image quality, outdated sound, lacking in features and is generally lagging years behind all the main streaming services. As for technology I don't buy it. Most of the BBC technology is obsolete or old and what little they did would still exist by other people even if BBC was not around. Don't get me wrong going decade(s) back I think the old BBC was great and they did invent some useful things but the modern BBC is living of past glory. The modern BBC is a joke and not worth having, not like the old BBC which was great. The BBC doesn't set the standard that the industry follows anymore, BBC is years behind the standard.
Reasonable points. They're not the powerhouse of innovation they were for sure, but they are still pushing new developments of their own at least. e.g. they did 4k live streaming first for TV (and I don't know if any other channel has done that yet). The HDR stuff is somewhat contentious as they've backed a different horse essentially, but their format (HLG) is still supported in TVs which is not insubstantial.
I would strongly recommend looking at BBC R&D as you'll see yourself they have a massive hand in helping developing and pushing broadcasting standards and workflows, ie - HD as well as 'IP' workflows into studios.
Are you purely comparing BBC iPlayer vs Netflix or....? Have you got sources to data that backs up these statements at all or is it just your opinion?
Can you explain how you're "forced to pay"? It's a 'licence' for watching live broadcasts in the UK; don't want to watch them, they you don't need to pay.
Pretty much streaming as I have never had a TV licence and like many people don't watch live broadcast TV. My source is Amazon, Netflix and all the others. As for source for years I have been able to stream in Dolby Vision or HDR10+, Ultra HD and Atmos sound and in a large category of content. As far as I am aware that is vastly superior to what the BBC offer and there content is tiny when we are talking Ultra HD with HDR. Do BBC even offer Atmos sound yet or are they getting near to a decade behind everyone else? Pretty sure BBC do not stream Dolby Vision or HDR10+ which is superior to the version BBC do stream. Overall I find the sound and image quality lacking with BBC. Now I did stop using Iplayer a while back so please correct me if they have updated it. If they have updated when did they do it and how many years after everyone else?
Does the BBC produce a lot of content that has HDR/DV or Atmos to warrant offering it on iPlayer?
You're forced to pay the BBC if you want to watch non-BBC live TV. Yes you can not watch any live TV broadcasts and not pay, but the whole point of the licence fee is to largely fund the BBC. You shouldn't have to pay company A if you consume from company B.
Quite and even HD is a relatively new addition to a lot of UK broadcasters catch-up services.
It's to watch live TV broadcasts, that's the long and short of it and you can opt-out any time.
It's to watch live TV broadcasts, that's the long and short of it and you can opt-out any time.
If you want to bend it around to fit your narrative then have at it
Not that I am aware off. I consider all of them pretty low quality and behind the times in terms of streaming quality to end users. The way I see it is I have a choice where to get my content and for quality and technology BBC is to far down the list for me to consider being a good option for myself.
