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[Manager]

Get http://unblock-us.com/ and have Netflix now, says the happy Netflix user in Australia

Very interesting. $5 a month?

I'm not good at proxy but from the description it sounds like it's just a proxy you're paying for? No? Doesn't that take a hit on bandwith?

 

[Fusebox]

No, it just uses DNS redirects, much better than VPN for streaming media as no encryption.

 

[RyL]

isn't the uk one of the few first world countries which still have bandwidth caps?!

When it comes to (yank) media the uk is number one in europe but I still don't understand why they get bandwidth heavy services like Onlive/Netflix first even though their infrastructure is utter rubbish (hell, even 3rd world countries have better internet.... believe me I lived long enough in London... ffs even the internet in Lviv/Ukraine was way cheaper and faster)

They aren't even the most populous nation in Europe. (it's Germany)

 

[Fusebox]

Probably because they speak the same language as the content, as opposed to Germany and Ukraine.

 

[RyL]

Probably because they speak the same language as the content, as opposed to Germany and Ukraine.

Yes, of course. But isn't content on netflix multi-lingual?!

 

[Meier]

Lovefilm are shite when it comes to streaming content so it'll be good to finally have some competition around.

Sad thing is I imagine most HBO stuff will be tied to Sky subscriptions which will hamper the service somewhat.

HBO content isn't available for streaming via Netflix. Their DVDs are rentable though.

 

[Fusebox]

I haven't seen an option for Ukraine subs yet!!!

 

[RyL]

come on... I'm talking about Multi5 (english, german, italian, spanish, french)

ukraine was just an example... if a 2/3rd world country outshines your internet infrastructure then there is something terribly wrong

 

[mclem]

isn't the uk one of the few first world countries which still have bandwidth caps?!

Assuming you don't count 'fair use' restrictions, not on Be.

 

[Detox]

Virgin doesn't have a cap either, 50Mb is more than enough for streaming.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

I will take 5.

 

[FlyingTeacup]

I welcome it.

lovefilm has paltry streaming selection.

not big fan of mailing disc back and forth.

 

[Detox]

For those using the unblock-us site, what do you enter as your address on Netflix when you sign up?

 

[Fusebox]

Anything from the US of course, I just looked up a plumber in California and used his address.

 

[Detox]

Thanks I see the unlock-us site has a tutorial anyway

 

[Haribo]

isn't the uk one of the few first world countries which still have bandwidth caps?!

When it comes to (yank) media the uk is number one in europe but I still don't understand why they get bandwidth heavy services like Onlive/Netflix first even though their infrastructure is utter rubbish (hell, even 3rd world countries have better internet.... believe me I lived long enough in London... ffs even the internet in Lviv/Ukraine was way cheaper and faster)

They aren't even the most populous nation in Europe. (it's Germany)

You're talking crap mate.

 

[Cerebral Assassin]

isn't the uk one of the few first world countries which still have bandwidth caps?!

Nope.

 

[Gav47]

I really hope it comes to Ireland but it probably won't. Still a Netflix sub + VPN sub will probably be cheaper than even the base package of Sky.

 

[Biggzy]

LoveFilm's service is okay but could do with being cheaper.

Between Netflix and Tesco's potential new service I smell a PRICE WAR!!!!!

If Tesco get involved then you can bet on it.

 

[Operations]

Only if that worked on xbox/ps3

uh? It works. You make a small change in your router DNS config and you're good to go. Been enjoying US Netflix on my PS3 through unblock for months now.

 

[Crimson Clown]

I really hope it comes to Ireland but it probably won't. Still a Netflix sub + VPN sub will probably be cheaper than even the base package of Sky.

Have a read of the OP again. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

 

[PumpkinPie]

Now I just need an internet connection capable of streaming at a decent rate, fuck this 4mbps.

 

[Monty Mole]

So are they bringing the postal service here or just the streaming service?

 

[omimasum]

its about time it came to the uk

 

[InaudibleWhispa]

isn't the uk one of the few first world countries which still have bandwidth caps?!

When it comes to (yank) media the uk is number one in europe but I still don't understand why they get bandwidth heavy services like Onlive/Netflix first even though their infrastructure is utter rubbish (hell, even 3rd world countries have better internet.... believe me I lived long enough in London... ffs even the internet in Lviv/Ukraine was way cheaper and faster)

They aren't even the most populous nation in Europe. (it's Germany)

I've never experienced capping in the UK, nor do I know anyone that has. I stream HD content daily without a hitch.

It's not as if you have to dig around for a deal either. Most major ISP's offer unlimited broadband at 20Mb/s+. Perhaps the prices are ridiculous in London, I'm not sure.

 

[Addnan]

Hopefully good content and a decent price, I would love to use it.

 

[Salmonax]

I wonder if they'll offer all seven episodes of Do Shut Up.

 

[Desmond]

Put Ireland in the title,

I came in to bitch about us not getting it, but we are

so I'll bitch about the title

 

[goodfella]

Now I just need an internet connection capable of streaming at a decent rate, fuck this 4mbps.

Sarcasm?

 

[RyL]

I've never experienced capping in the UK, nor do I know anyone that has. I stream HD content daily without a hitch.

It's not as if you have to dig around for a deal either. Most major ISP's offer unlimited broadband at 20Mb/s+. Perhaps the prices are ridiculous in London, I'm not sure.

To be honest, it was back in 2006 -2007. Maybe things have changed for the better. But according to the internet it has not.

and no, I'm not talking rubbish

...I'm really not

Bandwidth caps and shitty internet seems to be an anglo thing... (worst being Canada by far)
Link
O2 UK limits to 40GB

40GB ... really ?! That's nothing in Web 2.0 times. I waste like hundreds of GB maybe even TB.

I'm certainly not the one who is talking rubbish.

 

[Danj]

Sorry for the thread necromancy, wasn't quite sure where to post this. Basically I'm looking for an answer to the essential question that nobody seems to have properly addressed: if I already have a Lovefilm subscription, why should I switch to Netflix?

 

[SuicidalSteve]

Sorry for the thread necromancy, wasn't quite sure where to post this. Basically I'm looking for an answer to the essential question that nobody seems to have properly addressed: if I already have a Lovefilm subscription, why should I switch to Netflix?

If you only have a lovefilm streaming subscription i would recommend netflix because of the choice of films and tv shows you can stream on your devices some in hd and with 5.1 surround sound

 

[Keyser Soze]

Sorry for the thread necromancy, wasn't quite sure where to post this. Basically I'm looking for an answer to the essential question that nobody seems to have properly addressed: if I already have a Lovefilm subscription, why should I switch to Netflix?

I don't use Lovefilm, but in the other Netflix threads the phrase "this shits on Lovefilm" comes up a lot.

 

[Danj]

If you only have a lovefilm streaming subscription i would recommend netflix because of the choice of films and tv shows you can stream on your devices some in hd and with 5.1 surround sound

I have a Lovefilm movies & games subscription, I got it back in the day when they didn't do streaming. So basically if I still want physical discs and games I should stick with Lovefilm, but if I don't care about that I should switch to Netflix?

 

[Keyser Soze]

I have a Lovefilm movies & games subscription, I got it back in the day when they didn't do streaming. So basically if I still want physical discs and games I should stick with Lovefilm, but if I don't care about that I should switch to Netflix?

Netflix only does streaming in UK/Ireland. They are forcibly trying to cut the disk option in the US, so will not ever be introducing it in the UK/Ireland. The streaming they do is top notch though.

 

[Inanna]

Wondered why we have Netflix app on PS3.

 

[butter_stick]

Sorry for the thread necromancy, wasn't quite sure where to post this. Basically I'm looking for an answer to the essential question that nobody seems to have properly addressed: if I already have a Lovefilm subscription, why should I switch to Netflix?

If you want discs, you shouldn't.

If you want the best streaming options, you should.

 

[micromagic]

I'm liking Netflix so far, especially what you get for £5.99, but I long for the inevitable day when major DVD/Blu-Ray releases hit the service on the same day. I guess they would probably need to have another 'premium' type subscription for that kind of service.

 

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

I have a Lovefilm movies & games subscription, I got it back in the day when they didn't do streaming. So basically if I still want physical discs and games I should stick with Lovefilm, but if I don't care about that I should switch to Netflix?

You could do both, I'm cutting my LF down an option then putting the fiver I save there to a Netflix sub.

 

[Johnlenham]

Im tempted to sign up for the month free trail but Love films selection was shite and also for some reason it seem insistant on using facebook info to log in to it..

 

[Keyser Soze]

Im tempted to sign up for the month free trail but Love films selection was shite and also for some reason it seem insistant on using facebook info to log in to it..

There is an option not to use Facebook - cannot direct you right now as I cannot see that screen any more (wont show once you are signed up even after logout). However if you use Facebook, then go here straight away, scroll down to Apps and Websites and remove the app. Nothing will be linked to Facebook then, ever.

If you have a 360, PS3, iPad, or other device (anything that is not a web browser) you can sign up via them completely bypassing Facebook altogether

 

[Omikaru]

isn't the uk one of the few first world countries which still have bandwidth caps?!

I've been using broadband in the UK for over a decade, and I've never had caps. That said I haven't been with a wide variety of ISPs:

-BT
-NTL/Virgin Media
-Sky
-BT Infinity

Most ISPs advertise no caps as a selling point these days, as is the nature of the highly competitive broadband market over here.

 

[Nicktendo86]

Well signed up for the free trial last night, girlfriend watched a film (Princess Diary, yuk) and it worked pretty well. The picture on the Xbox however seemed to be a bit, well, juttery. Wasn't as smooth as it should have been, is that normal?

 

[Chinner]

well i watched robocop last night and then i watched city of god and then two episodes of breaking bad.

so yeah netflix is p cool.

 

[butter_stick]

Unlimited internet usually costs a little more, but it's always been an option for me, and one I can't imagine not taking.

 

[Danj]

I've been using broadband in the UK for over a decade, and I've never had caps. That said I haven't been with a wide variety of ISPs:

-BT
-NTL/Virgin Media
-Sky
-BT Infinity

Most ISPs advertise no caps as a selling point these days, as is the nature of the highly competitive broadband market over here.

Most ISPs advertise "unlimited" as a selling point these days. That doesn't mean they actually are unlimited or that they have no caps. Make sure you check the small print and 99% of the time you will find a cap or, even worse, a reference to some nebulous "Fair Usage Policy" which basically means "we won't tell you what the cap is but we'll kick you off when you exceed it".

BT Broadband and BT Infinity caps
Virgin Media caps (scroll down a bit, there is a table, plus some nebulous FUP-style language).
Sky Broadband caps

And while your statement that none of the ISPs you've been on uses caps is not true, it's definitely the case that many ISPs make this information very hard to find.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Well signed up for the free trial last night, girlfriend watched a film (Princess Diary, yuk) and it worked pretty well. The picture on the Xbox however seemed to be a bit, well, juttery. Wasn't as smooth as it should have been, is that normal?

How is you internet connection? Maybe use the 'Manage video quality' option on the website (check under Your Account & Help on the top right) to chose the best for you. The App is supposed to auto force the best for you connection, but messing with the settings might help some.

These options are available:

Good quality (up to 0.3 GB per hour)
Better quality (up to 0.7 GB per hour)
Best quality (up to 1 GB per hour, or up to 2.3 GB per hour for HD)

Did you just watch one film? There is a small chance that one film was just badly coded...

 

[Jburton]

Most ISPs advertise "unlimited" as a selling point these days. That doesn't mean they actually are unlimited or that they have no caps. Make sure you check the small print and 99% of the time you will find a cap or, even worse, a reference to some nebulous "Fair Usage Policy" which basically means "we won't tell you what the cap is but we'll kick you off when you exceed it".

BT Broadband and BT Infinity caps
Virgin Media caps (scroll down a bit, there is a table, plus some nebulous FUP-style language).
Sky Broadband caps

And while your statement that none of the ISPs you've been on uses caps is not true, it's definitely the case that many ISPs make this information very hard to find.

Sky Unlimited Broadband has zero traffic management or bandwidth cap.

Virgin Media top tier package also used to be free from traffic management or bandwidth cap although I am not sure if this remains the case.

BT have traffic management and FUP up the wazoo, even on Infinity top tier package.

 

[Danj]

Sky Unlimited Broadband has zero traffic management or bandwidth cap.

Interesting, so it does. Unfortunately though it's an LLU product, which means it isn't available everywhere. For example in my area the only Sky broadband product I could get is Sky Broadband Connect, which has a usage cap of 40GB. Currently we subscribe to Zen Internet's 200GB product, which costs up the wazoo (though it's not so bad when split between 3 people - I live in a shared house) but at least provides us the kind of usage we need.

 

[DefectiveReject]

Well the UK is ranked 35th in the world for broadband, and with changes Virgin and BT are making over the next 2 years it will jump to 19th.... so yeah 3rd world alright!


I watched 3 eps of inbetweeners and worked a charm.