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Re: The Rise and Fall of ITVN

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:32:58 -0000

any way to hack the box and use it?

Re: The Rise and Fall of ITVN

GunnerGene — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:56:38 -0000

I am one of those fortunate customers of ITVN that got irate back in February when ITVN wouldn't respond to either of my requests to cancel service. I had my credit card replaced that ITVN charged monthly, and couldn't be more pleased, especially after hearing about the double billing mess. ITVN had NO contact with us for approximately a month until the auto bill for March came due, and the bank denied the charge. ITVN then sent along an email (finally) stating that they had to suspend service to my box till I got caught up on the payment. They also went on to state that if I was intending on cancelling my service, that I would need to send back the equipment, or they'd take legal steps to retrieve it!!!!!!!!!!! The equipment was free to us as we'd met the requirements of having continuous service for a one year period-that was the agreement!!!!!!!! What a bunch of flakes! I kept the box out of spite, and have NO intention of sending it to them. I feel this, in some miniscule way, helps me feel better about all those months of sub-standard feeds we were getting-frozen video, crappy video even when it WAS working, and having to pay for that incredibly crappy service. Good riddance ITVN, you will not be missed. I have now subscribed to Setanta via broadband, and am somewhat happier-although the video quality still isn't up to snuff in my honest opinion. i agree with many that cable needs to pick up Setanta, and maybe as the sport of footie picks up over here, that will come to be. Fingers crossed it happens one day, but till then, I'm at least able to still see our matches.

Re: The Rise and Fall of ITVN

Simon Burke — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:03:27 -0000

Knowing Setanta, they collect nearly 100% profit and give none back... They are tight.

If they offered Comcast and the like more I am sure this wouldnt be an issue. I for one cant see why I get 4325426536 music channels instead of one premium channel.

Re: The Rise and Fall of ITVN

United4life — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:31:55 -0000

I just rceived my credit card bill in the mail today. ITVN again charged my account 14.95 twice on 3/28/08. This was after i emailed them in February to cancel my services. I had to call my credit card company again and contest these charges. They are going to reimburse me the charges.

Re: The Rise and Fall of ITVN

RIP — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:02:55 -0000

That is the real question...when will Setanta be available on cable? I don't understand how it hurts cable to add a premier pay channel to their 100s of HBOs, showtimes and cinemaxes..

Re: The Rise and Fall of ITVN

Simon Burke — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:18:09 -0000

Good point , I think Broadband is okay and I used it too but its not a replacement for television quality on a TV. I think it ought to be cheaper as well.

Re: The Rise and Fall of ITVN

Todd — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:13:17 -0000

living in an apartment and facing the wrong direction, ITVN allowed me to see matches i wouldnt have otherwise seen. for nearly 2 seasons ITVN was not the ideal solution but pretty darn close. however once setanta broadband became a better option, i made the switch. but ITVN slowly but surely did their part to lose trust with their customers. then they dropped certain sports like rugby. and with subpar quality (inevitable with the technology) blacked out sports, no dvr, buffering during matches...and yet the whole time we paid the same price dish customers did? even setanta broadband now is a rip off. if people are willing to pay these prices for a subpar setanta, why not just get it on cable and see how many more get it. no bar in my state opens at 7am for a prem match, let alone pay for another channel, so in home is the only option

Re: The Rise and Fall of ITVN

Simon Burke — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:04:57 -0000

Yes ITVN became crooks, i know a couple of folk in addition to me that got double charged. Good luck getting a hold of them...
CROOKS!
Unfortunately it makes no sense in the modern age to have a box by which to get an internet stream into the telly. It seems like an unecessary extra step. It did okay for 15 months and provided a decent stopgap as the Gaffer called it - its really up to Setanta to get themselves on Cable now and solve this football watching issue once and for all... The problem with Dish and DirecTV is they dont bundle in decent internet so cable/Fios is still more attractive.