Gordon Mockles Posted 12 November, 2009 Share Posted 12 November, 2009 I wasn't sure whether to put this in the lounge, software section or here. As it could result in some Saints fans being able to catch Brighton live on their iPhones this Sunday (I'm aware many post from reserve/away matches on their Blackberry/iPhones) if they are in a WIFI zone, then it seems rude not to share. If you type the code: 4XMEWE0 in at the Sky mobile T webpage when you set up an account, you'll get 3 free months service of Sky Sports & Sky News direct on your iPhone. http://mobile-tv.sky.com/skyplayerservice/mobile/web/subscription/landing Sadly, it's not possible to view the channels utilising the 3G network so the service is limited to wifi zones but it's still feckin' cool. You need to be a Sky subscriber too I believe. Once you've been on to the App. Store & downloaded & installed the BSKYB Mobile TV app on your iPhone, you'll need to open the application, log in with your Sky Mobile TV username & password (ensuring you have a wifi connection), then open any of Sky Sports channels (even ESPN) or news & you're away. PLEASE NOTE: You'll need to log in to your Sky a/c (or create one if u haven't before) & fill in credit card details but the trial 3 months are free with the code above (PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE INITIAL CODE O2 SENT OUT VIA SMS DID NOT WORK - This was from the texting " SKY" to the Sky SMS No.) Tested it tonight with Saints v Charlton & the sound & picture quality is very good. I'm impressed anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channonball Posted 12 November, 2009 Share Posted 12 November, 2009 I think evryone needs a unique code tk get the 3 month trial. If you text SKY to 2020 you will get a code from o2 for free. I downloaded it and have to say it is great quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 12 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 12 November, 2009 I think evryone needs a unique code tk get the 3 month trial. If you text SKY to 2020 you will get a code from o2 for free. I downloaded it and have to say it is great quality! I thought the unique codes O2 were sending out were wrong initially & had problems but I couldn't remember the text no. so thank you for that. Text that instead then & use the code instead of mine. I think Sky may have misled me with their feedback. Still, a great service! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf saint Posted 12 November, 2009 Share Posted 12 November, 2009 Only the first 150,000 who text get the three months so best to register quickly. I think you need a unique code- sky changed mine but not the same as above. Great service - worked really well last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essruu Posted 12 November, 2009 Share Posted 12 November, 2009 The feed was about 1-2 mins behind the live action last night, meaning I was able to whip my iPhone out and watch the goals and contentious penalty decisions just after they'd happened. Yes, it 'needs' a wi-fi connection, but not if your iPhone is jailbroken and you've installed the 3G Unrestrictor App (which works whether it's 3G, Edge or GPRS) The Quality is superb. With this and http://www.iphone.tvcatchup.com , the available mobile tv channels are growing! It's a shame there are not more chabbels via SKY Mobile's far superior service though... maybe linked to your Sky Player account. Correct Shane: Not for Blackberrys or other rubbish phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 12 November, 2009 Share Posted 12 November, 2009 if i want to watch tv...i'll watch a tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essruu Posted 12 November, 2009 Share Posted 12 November, 2009 if i want to watch tv...i'll watch a tv Just like: if you want to have a discussion with someone, you'll engage in a face to face talk (and not use an Internet message board); If you want to speak to someone on the telephone whilst you're out of the house, you'll pop 20p in a callbox (and not use one of those newfangled personal mobile cell phone things); If you want to write to someone, you'll get out your parchment and quill (t'internet email is what?); You're quite happy with your 15" Black & White telebox, thank you very much; and, do you want woofers and tweeters with your gramophone, grandad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 12 November, 2009 Share Posted 12 November, 2009 Just like: if you want to have a discussion with someone, you'll engage in a face to face talk (and not use an Internet message board); If you want to speak to someone on the telephone whilst you're out of the house, you'll pop 20p in a callbox (and not use one of those newfangled personal mobile cell phone things); If you want to write to someone, you'll get out your parchment and quill (t'internet email is what?); You're quite happy with your 15" Black & White telebox, thank you very much; and, do you want woofers and tweeters with your gramophone, grandad? Why is it you've got quite such a hard on for Apple Essruu? Oh and i'm hardly a technological luddite...it's just that the thought of watching a football game on a 3 and a half inch screen when i could find a pub or sit down at home and watch it properly strikes me as frankly ludicrous... The rest of your message is a load of arse as well of course but i can't be bothered with replying to that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 12 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 12 November, 2009 Only the first 150,000 who text get the three months so best to register quickly. I think you need a unique code- sky changed mine but not the same as above. Great service - worked really well last night. According the person I spoke to from Sky there is not a 150, 000 limit. Maybe just a ploy to get people moving for the offer. Good service though, great picture. Only for Iphones, Not blackberrys Didn't say it was for Blackberry's (as stated in the title). Merely intimated that I was aware many fans post from games on the iphones and Blackberries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 12 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 12 November, 2009 (edited) The feed was about 1-2 mins behind the live action last night, meaning I was able to whip my iPhone out and watch the goals and contentious penalty decisions just after they'd happened. Yes, it 'needs' a wi-fi connection, but not if your iPhone is jailbroken and you've installed the 3G Unrestrictor App (which works whether it's 3G, Edge or GPRS) The Quality is superb. With this and http://www.iphone.tvcatchup.com , the available mobile tv channels are growing! It's a shame there are not more chabbels via SKY Mobile's far superior service though... maybe linked to your Sky Player account. Correct Shane: Not for Blackberrys or other rubbish phones. Yes, it's 1 min behind but if you watch HD Sky anyway, you may notice HD is approx. 4 secs or so behind the conventional Sky Sports channel. I noticed this sometime back when on the phone to a friend in a pub - when a goal went in during the match (forget who was playing) the pub cheered, then I noticed the delay as the striker on the screen scored a few seconds later. Weird! Why is it you've got quite such a hard on for Apple Essruu? Oh and i'm hardly a technological luddite...it's just that the thought of watching a football game on a 3 and a half inch screen when i could find a pub or sit down at home and watch it properly strikes me as frankly ludicrous... The rest of your message is a load of arse as well of course but i can't be bothered with replying to that... Each to their own. I'd prefer to watch the match at St Mary's but, failing that (when I have my son in bed and no baby sitter), in the comfort of my own home in HD on a large screen. However, having the technology to watch a game you would otherwise miss on your phone (for instance, at a wedding, work seminar/working away, at a friends who doesn't have Sky, holiday, abroad, etc.) or to merely check results is a great feature on the iPhone. Not everyone has the luxury of fitting the life around football so it's a brilliant and versatile tool which many people will relish. Edited 12 November, 2009 by Gordon Mockles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 12 November, 2009 Share Posted 12 November, 2009 Each to their own. I'd prefer to watch the match at St Mary's but, failing that (when I have my son in bed and no baby sitter), in the comfort of my own home in HD on a large screen. However, having the technology to watch a game you would otherwise miss on your phone (for instance, at a wedding, work seminar/working away, at a friends who doesn't have Sky, holiday, abroad, etc.) or to merely check results is a great feature on the iPhone. Not everyone has the luxury of fitting the life around football so it's a brilliant and versatile tool which many people will relish. I can kind of see where your coming from...but if you came to my wedding and then proceeded to spend two hours staring at your sodding phone i'd be well unimpressed! Sat on a long train journey would certainly be good to watch a bit of soccer saturday though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guided Missile Posted 12 November, 2009 Share Posted 12 November, 2009 I suggest you guys google slingbox and learn how to watch Sky on either an IPhone or Blackberry For the cost of the slingbox and no monthly fee. Sky will never be able to charge for this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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