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BBC and ITV shared coverage of the Euros last year and their streaming offerings couldn’t have been more different. The BBC were airing matches in 4K HDR and t
by nerdawson 5y ago
BBC and ITV shared coverage of the Euros last year and their streaming offerings couldn’t have been more different.
The BBC were airing matches in 4K HDR and their service ran without a hitch.
ITV, on the other hand, a private company, had a site which crumbled under load. When it did eventually work, it was so poor as to be laughable. It probably wouldn’t even be considered HD and the frame rate couldn’t keep up.
It became a running joke on social media.
As much as I dislike the license fee, I do appreciate the services and content it funds. Non-partisan, non-commercial news is particularly valuable. I’m glad our TV news hasn’t descended into US style garbage yet.
- iso1210 5y agoI wouldn't watch a live sports match online, certainly not something like an England match in the world cup / euros (think Superbowl if you're American) - you're talking 30-60 second lag. The neighbours cheer at the goal and you're screwed, not to mention things like twitter. The difference between DTT and Satelite is just about OK, but not online.
- zimpenfish 5y ago> I wouldn't watch a live sports match online, certainly not something like an England match Unfortunately, some of us have no choice - no working aerial on this block (and a satellite dish wouldn't help.) It's online or nothing.
- petepete 5y agoITV still don't broadcast anything with 5.1 audio. BBC have done since the launch of BBC HD twelve years ago.
- dazc 5y agoI agree that ITV is far behind technically but maybe this is because they are a commercial entity and have to justify the cost/return ratio whereas the BBC do not?