Gavlar1981 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi, does anyone have any review on the Expat TV UK service (http://www.expatuktv.asia/), i see now that they have all the SKY TV movies and sport channels provided, as well as most True channels and the CTH Sports channels. I am thinking i couold get rid of True/CTH and Expat Tv and replacce the 3 with theis 1 service. Any info is much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff1n2ret Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I've been running the basic service since last March, I haven't upgraded to the Sky Movies and Sports channels, I'm quite happy to watch Match of the Day on a Sunday or Monday morning and the Test Match highlights on Channel 5 during the summer. The service isn't bad, although the set-top box is (in my opinion) of poor quality, and a bit temperamental at times. As a recommendation I would give the whole package 8/10. Since I've had it I don't bother to watch Truevision any more, I just reverted to the cheapest package so as the missis can watch the Thai programmes, so overall I've saved money and although I distrust the BBC's coverage of news and current affairs, their cultural output, along with ITV and the others, is probably still the best in the world , for this expat Brit at any rate. Bugger, why won't the font size alter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Their site is only offering package now, 1500 a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavlar1981 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Depends on the package you take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Only one package for all channels, just a little cheaper if you take 12 months contract. For all you Android gurus, with TV box, just search for ukiptv, and you get a quite a lot for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry123 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 the only reason i don't go for it is my low and irregular internet service i think they say 3mb but for sure service i think 5 mb would work well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrens54 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Whatever you do, AVOID "WETV" they have dropped "Australia Plus" and replaced it with 24/7 Chinese Soaps and a bit of Chinese News. Every time we phone, they claim to be "fixing the problem" which has been going on for about 3 Weeks. The alleged Manager, a Khun APPLE is always in meetings and NEVER returns phone calls. WETV= Worst Ever Television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebrian Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 You can get many UK stations here for free, just use a UK proxy server. You can use firefox with addon anonoymox 4.4.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lor Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Also you can try iptvuk.club The basic package is cheaper than Expat UK TV but you do need a MAG 250/254 or 260 box to receive it. This box is not one of the cheap android ones. Or for Free you could try an android box with XBMC on it with the FTV pluging. Regards CHris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB300 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Good thread on watching Global TV here... http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?/topic/725898-Watch-Global-TV-%28Android-Box%29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmicheald Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 If you have fast internet you can get all of that stuff with one of the Minix boxes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitnoymoy Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I second the Minix box route a one time payment to purchase then free tv, sports and movies from all over the globe,make sure to purchase one thats already formatted as long as you have fairly quick internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB300 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I use the Minix X7 (X8 is out now), very pleased with it though it was a bit tricky to set-up so would agree with buying one already set-up with the best repositories. One small point, XBMC is now called Kodi, if you're looking for additional/new channels etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Or you can just watch ITV , BBC and Channel 4 for free, no need to pay for a subscription when it's free. All you need is a UK proxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1101 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Will someone please explain in very simple terms (step by step) how I get a UK proxy for my lap-top. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Don't need proxy with the mini x boxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolsti Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Will someone please explain in very simple terms (step by step) how I get a UK proxy for my lap-top. Many thanks. Install the addon zenmate to your browser...... done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Just try to google it , are many ways to use a proxy or a vpn . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1101 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Will someone please explain in very simple terms (step by step) how I get a UK proxy for my lap-top. Many thanks. Install the addon zenmate to your browser...... done. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Hin Barry Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 After trying VPN services, exbc, androids and expat tv we settled on mag 250 box via mrskyt as did most of my neighbours. Very happy with the service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya28 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Do you pay a monthly subscription ? Do you pay extra for sky sports ? My IP address is Thai. Can I still use this service without a VPN ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Hin Barry Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 We pay baht 10K a year and that includes all of the channels, Sky sports and bt sports and the sky sports formula one channel all the sky movies and its plugged in to our 3bb router using a internet cable we dont need a upn. The 7 day catching up feature is handy so we can watch yesterdays uk tv the following day. We insisted on a three day trial over a weekend so we could see what its like when its busy. Loads of kids tv for when the grandkids come to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 If you put in the time to start with, almost every channel of TV + Live TV is out there FREE.. once you find them and bookmark them, cannot see any point paying for something you can get free [with a few days playing about and searching].. also have Kodi, again need time to work out what is best, what is best picture and again totally FREE Will say for me it s much easier to play about on the PC.. have loads of things [websites and builds] on my PC, then put good ones on the Laptop and on the Android box.. Edit: As a P.S. live out in the sticks, and only internet option is TRUE past 13 years. 590 baht per month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 We pay baht 10K a year and that includes all of the channels, Sky sports and bt sports and the sky sports formula one channel all the sky movies and its plugged in to our 3bb router using a internet cable we dont need a upn. The 7 day catching up feature is handy so we can watch yesterdays uk tv the following day. We insisted on a three day trial over a weekend so we could see what its like when its busy. Loads of kids tv for when the grandkids come to stay. But who do you pay? The only "mrskyt(v)" I found was based in Spain though they do have some sort of subsidiary in Thailand. Their website gives no details or prices. Android boxes and Kodi add-ons are all very well, but the catch-up facility is by far the most important thing as far as I'm concerned. I never watch live TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Hin Barry Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 [email protected] send them an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 ..... send them an email. I have an innate dislike of anyone who doesn't publish full details of who he is and what he is selling for all to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Hin Barry Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 ..... send them an email. I have an innate dislike of anyone who doesn't publish full details of who he is and what he is selling for all to see. I emailed them, got a response with this link on the website - http://mrskytv.com/store.php I agree with you 100% about the 7 day catch up facility, watching the previous days telly is very important to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Hin Barry Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 We pay baht 10K a year and that includes all of the channels, Sky sports and bt sports and the sky sports formula one channel all the sky movies and its plugged in to our 3bb router using a internet cable we dont need a upn. The 7 day catching up feature is handy so we can watch yesterdays uk tv the following day. We insisted on a three day trial over a weekend so we could see what its like when its busy. Loads of kids tv for when the grandkids come to stay. But who do you pay? The only "mrskyt(v)" I found was based in Spain though they do have some sort of subsidiary in Thailand. Their website gives no details or prices. Android boxes and Kodi add-ons are all very well, but the catch-up facility is by far the most important thing as far as I'm concerned. I never watch live TV. http://www.mrskytv.com/bangkok.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 ^^ Those are more informative than the pages I found. It's a shame that they require the use of a "box". ExpatTV has a PC app and servers in Thailand which usually ensure a viewing experience free of buffering. Not sure whether the MrSky service would do the same on regular ADSL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Hin Barry Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 ^^ Those are more informative than the pages I found. It's a shame that they require the use of a "box". ExpatTV has a PC app and servers in Thailand which usually ensure a viewing experience free of buffering. Not sure whether the MrSky service would do the same on regular ADSL. We wanted sky sports and sky movies but most importantly sky sports F1 as the Mrs loves the F1 The box is easy to use and lets us connect our hard drive to it and use it as a media hub, and has a uk radio built in so we can listen to LBC in the mornings. Our 3BB is not fibre optic its 15MB regular ADSL costs us baht 998 a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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