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Okay, I realize I'm the only person happy 'bout this...
I don't suppose anyone can confirm that all of those games will be on the regular broadband service, as opposed to pay-per-view? I don't want to set myself up with a $14.99/month subscription and then find I have to pay another $9.99 for the games I really want to watch (not that I won't enjoy having access to all the other Setanta games).
I have Setanta Broadband, and I can tell you that last year, all EPL games were included in the regular subscription price. I don't have any reason, officially or unoffically, to believe it's going to be different this year.
But, if you want some extra security on that, and can afford it, there's the annual package at $150, which includes all regular and pay-per-view content. That, by the way, would give you access to Setanta Broadband's Champions League matches on top of the EPL.
I would say the quality of Setanta broadband is in the middle as far as online video goes. Not the best or worse I've ever seen. The only issue you might have is you can't resize the video, so you can't make it full screen on your computer. Live streams are available at 300K or 600K, whereas on-demand is only 300K.
Setanta broadband shows live the BPL (over 140 games a season), the Coca-Cola Championship (roughly 60 games), the Carling Cup (20 or so games), and French Ligue 1. Setanta also has the SPL, though they don't often get shown live, and the UEFA Cup on an irregular basis. Setanta also just picked up rights to the FA Cup and a bunch of European World Cup 2010 qualifiers, though they haven't announced yet how or if those will be broadcast online.
The big thing with going annual instead of monthly, as I noted above, is that you get the PPV matches alongside the regular games. That gives you access to about 35 live UEFA Champions League games, plus whatever else might end up on PPV in the future.
I personally like it a lot. If your willing to accept the technical limitations, I think it's good value for money. Certainly, getting it on TV is probably better, but its not a bad option.
I am probably going to end up getting it just wanted to be clear on exactly what I am getting as the website doesnt give you the specifics.
At times last year quality seemed to be an issue. Maybe the problem was with my system, and I tend to watch it on my laptop and run the picture via split screen into TV, easily done via Windows. At times the game would often stop and start via broadband. If you want a comparison look at a free online broadcast of Superliga or the USL. The quality is not as good as those for sure and that is disappointing since it is a paid service.
I would agree with Jeff's comments. Not a bad choice but could be better quality wise.
Usually yes. It's on Setanta broadband's 2nd channel.
Kevin:
Yes it is... in most cases. The only exceptions I am aware of is Southern Hemisphere rugby, Australian Rules Football, MUTV and Chelsea TV, which are not available on broadand (note: MUTV and Chelsea TV is not the same as regular Premier League broadcasts). Everything else (including what I described earlier) is on both at the same time.
thanks for a great list. I'm coming to Miami from Manchester between 11th and 22nd September.
Obviously there's 2 big games I'd like to see -
Liverpool vs Man U - 13th - Setanta - 7:45
Chelsea vs Man U - 21st - Fox - 9:00
Can anyone give a name / address / website to a bar / pub / restaurant that will defiantly be showing these 2 games live?
I'm also amazed that you get far more live games shown over there than we do in the UK!!
Many thanks
Chris
Do you know where in Miami you will be staying?
That'll give me a good idea about the pubs/bars nearby.
no I'm flying into Orlando on the 11th, staying there for 1 night, getting a car and driving down the east coast but spending most of our time in and around Miami. No hotels are booked yet.
I will definately be in Miami for the Liverpool game, but maybe back in Orlando for the Chelsea game.
We will probably try to get a hotel on the Miami beach island, but I don't mind travelling as I've got a car with sat nav or a taxi.
Thanks
Chris
Probably the case of the American players leaving?
In Miami proper we have a few good premier league friendly pubs. The best is Churchill's on NE 2nd AVE at N E55th street. They show every PL match available on satellite there.
In Orlando, Cricketers Arms is the best. It is at the Festival Bay mall and is PL, Championship and MLS friendly.
, Liverpool-Sunderland is on Setanta. I was under the impression that Fox Sports usually get Sky Sports feeds... is this true? I am new this year to EPL, and want to know how to watch as many games as possible, especially Liverpool games.
I will be sure to hunt them down on google earth before I go.
Chris
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Cheers,
The Gaffer