Optus EPL Deal Details Emerge

[God is an Englishman]

Why get rid of Fox when there's so much quality content this season (and thanks to adding more BeIN channels, more live games)?

because it doesn't show many live games in the league that I want to watch

[Juventino]

Why get rid of Fox when there's so much quality content this season (and thanks to adding more BeIN channels, more live games)?

because it doesn't show many live games in the league that I want to watch

Isn't League One still on BeIN?

[God is an Englishman]

Why get rid of Fox when there's so much quality content this season (and thanks to adding more BeIN channels, more live games)?

because it doesn't show many live games in the league that I want to watch

Isn't League One still on BeIN?

One game a week. Other ways to watch it than have foxtel.

[haywood djablowme]

Was the transmission of the games ok?

There has been a bit in the media about it being pretty bad.

Not a problem, watched 3 live games without a problem - bar the result this morning! Great having different pundits prior to the game/s, far better than Robbie and Bozza

[Nice One Cyril]

Why get rid of Fox when there's so much quality content this season (and thanks to adding more BeIN channels, more live games)?

All the BeIN channels are on Optus anyway so there's a fair bit of duplication. Depends on what you want to watch I guess. I want EPL and CL and you want Serie A.

[ozzie owl]

Another hidden gem with Optus EPL , if you are not using OPTUS Internet for Fetch TV , watch out for down load usage. The HD Fetch gobbles up data pretty fast.

[God is an Englishman]

Another hidden gem with Optus EPL , if you are not using OPTUS Internet for Fetch TV , watch out for down load usage. The HD Fetch gobbles up data pretty fast.

Hidden? Did you think HD downloads wouldn't use data?

[ozzie owl]

Another hidden gem with Optus EPL , if you are not using OPTUS Internet for Fetch TV , watch out for down load usage. The HD Fetch gobbles up data pretty fast.

Hidden? Did you think HD downloads wouldn't use data?

According to OPTUS it was 8gb-10 gb per game looks lot more than that.

[Nice One Cyril]

Another hidden gem with Optus EPL , if you are not using OPTUS Internet for Fetch TV , watch out for down load usage. The HD Fetch gobbles up data pretty fast.

I thought everyone had unlimited internet these days. You need to get with the times, this isn't Sheffield in the 60s you know.

[Juventino]

Why get rid of Fox when there's so much quality content this season (and thanks to adding more BeIN channels, more live games)?

All the BeIN channels are on Optus anyway so there's a fair bit of duplication. Depends on what you want to watch I guess. I want EPL and CL and you want Serie A.

I also want to see CL and EL and so the addition BeIN channels are great and will allow for a variety of teams to be shown next season (read: not just English teams).

I just hope this deal will stop Australia's 'Premier League or nothing' mentality which has come to pass over recent years. Would be good for people to recognise there are other leagues out there.

I did download the Optus app last week to watch West Ham v Juventus, as I get it for free, but I don't think I'll get much use out of it until the World Cup. Maybe just to see how the Italian coaches are going.

[ozzie owl]

Another hidden gem with Optus EPL , if you are not using OPTUS Internet for Fetch TV , watch out for down load usage. The HD Fetch gobbles up data pretty fast.

I thought everyone had unlimited internet these days. You need to get with the times, this isn't Sheffield in the 60s you know.

We had it tough when we were young

[Abenomics]

The highlights on nine news tonight showed the optus watermark. The picture was awful and jerky. Is that what it's like for those watching it on optus?

[Nice One Cyril]

The highlights on nine news tonight showed the optus watermark. The picture was awful and jerky. Is that what it's like for those watching it on optus?

It depends on the bandwidth available. For those on NBN it's pretty seamless HD quality much the same as Fox, but if you're on an ADSL2 feed and your internet speed drops, Optus automatically reduces the resolution and keeps playing, rather than freeze. I had to peer at the screen at times to see what was going on.

Overall, it's better that you can watch replays and highlights on demand, but the picture quality is generally not as good as Foxtel.

[Kosta Utd]

The highlights on nine news tonight showed the optus watermark. The picture was awful and jerky. Is that what it's like for those watching it on optus?

I dont have NBN but i do have Telstra Cable. The picture was fantastic, better than my foxtel (i didnt have HD for foxtel).

didnt know about the replays and highlights on demand though, thanks Cyril

[The Bluehearts]

I noticed that there was a game on SBS this evening. Is there a game broadcast on SBS every week?

[God is an Englishman]

I noticed that there was a game on SBS this evening. Is there a game broadcast on SBS every week?

Yes, 1 game a week. Perfect for those of us who love football but don't support an EPL team.

[The Bluehearts]

I noticed that there was a game on SBS this evening. Is there a game broadcast on SBS every week?

Yes, 1 game a week. Perfect for those of us who love football but don't support an EPL team.

I must remember that. It's been a long time since I've watched a game on tv.

[Delete Your Account]

I noticed that there was a game on SBS this evening. Is there a game broadcast on SBS every week?

Yes, 1 game a week. Perfect for those of us who love football but don't support an EPL team.

I must remember that. It's been a long time since I've watched a game on tv.

[Ippatsu Geinin]

Thanks Slinky. Too bad they're not all in that early time slot.

[ozzie owl]

Just received sms from Optus that Premier League jumps to $15pm (after free for first season) plus $5pm for the crappy fetch box mini , time to scrap it and hope Foxtel get it back.

[God is an Englishman]

Just received sms from Optus that Premier League jumps to $15pm (after free for first season) plus $5pm for the crappy fetch box mini , time to scrap it and hope Foxtel get it back.

Still free for me

[ozzie owl]

Thankfully at least one game a week on SBS.