Setanta problems?

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 07 Mar 2008, 04:14

bigdave82 wrote:I have been trying for over a year to get Sky to fix my line so I can pick up Box Office, Setanta etc but to no avail.

So in desperation I signed up to Setanta by broadband and it's incredibly erratic. Saturday football at 17:15 is totally unwatchable as the picture rebuffers every 2 seconds or just goes completely blank.

Yet Ive had no problems with the am shows like Latin Fury or Taylor-Pavlik. Chagaev-Skelton was fine too.

I'll just pray it holds together for Saturday night.

Anyone else watch Setanta on the computer?

Their server may be overloaded for Prem games, but not for boxing, hence the ping issues.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 07 Mar 2008, 06:01

No signal last night, then this morning, during a storm, I get perfect reception

Bloody hell, I just know it's going to cut off right before the first bell...

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 07 Mar 2008, 06:09

No probs here, watched Buncey and Woodhall's big up stuff last night on Setanta 1 and Setanta Eire.

Ezzard · Post by **Ezzard** » 07 Mar 2008, 07:10

bigdave82 wrote:I have been trying for over a year to get Sky to fix my line so I can pick up Box Office, Setanta etc but to no avail.

So in desperation I signed up to Setanta by broadband and it's incredibly erratic. Saturday football at 17:15 is totally unwatchable as the picture rebuffers every 2 seconds or just goes completely blank.

Yet Ive had no problems with the am shows like Latin Fury or Taylor-Pavlik. Chagaev-Skelton was fine too.

I'll just pray it holds together for Saturday night.

Anyone else watch Setanta on the computer?

I'm thinking of getting it on computer and watching the fight at 8:00 am the next morning (so shouldn't have any live broadcast issues), problem is that the web site might have the result all over it. Any advice?

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 07 Mar 2008, 13:20

I was thinking of getting santana but after reading some of these 'reviews' I think I'll stick to the radio!... you know where you are with the old wireless!.... and besides Ive got the feeling Haye will win early!!!....

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 07 Mar 2008, 14:51

Same here. Sky are bad enough to deal with, not interested in another headache dealing with Sentanta after reading some of the comments on this thread.

Looks like Radio 5 for me too

chesh · Post by **chesh** » 08 Mar 2008, 06:55

My Setanta's fooked now! I'm a Sky digital customer. I thought it was a Sky (dish) problem, but I've just heard from a mate who's on cable and he's lost Setanta too. I can't get through to Customer Service - not that it would make any difference. I've had Setanta since Hatton-Castillo last summer and this is the first time I've had a problem. And what a time for it to happen - the schedule from now until the end of April is unmissable.

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 08 Mar 2008, 07:57

02:00am BBC RADIO 5 live Boxing

Live coverage of the all-British cruiserweight world title fight between David Haye and Enzo Maccarinelli from the O2 Arena in London, featuring ringside commentary from David Croft, Mike Costello, Spencer Oliver, Matt Skelton and Ron McIntosh.

chesh · Post by **chesh** » 08 Mar 2008, 08:04

THEBUTCH wrote:02:00am BBC RADIO 5 live Boxing

Live coverage of the all-British cruiserweight world title fight between David Haye and Enzo Maccarinelli from the O2 Arena in London, featuring ringside commentary from David Croft, Mike Costello, Spencer Oliver, Matt Skelton and Ron McIntosh.

Thanks. Better than nothing, but still pissed off, especially when I've paid for it.

antony · Post by **antony** » 08 Mar 2008, 08:29

does anyone know what time the mac vs haye fight starts? its advertised at 3am but setanta's tv guide say's its on 10.30 till 2am!!! when i first subscribed for a hatton' fight i did it the day before and it took two days to come on, what.s that all about!

WildWaylon · Post by **WildWaylon** » 08 Mar 2008, 11:12

Setanta via cable is fine. Freeview boxes and Sky dishes are too hit and miss. I understand Setanta on freeview boxes after 3am doesnt work.

zorbaron · Post by **zorbaron** » 08 Mar 2008, 15:40

I have just spoken to Setanta and the problem is widespread (the bloke on the phone bizzarely blamed the Equinox

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They have change the schedules around and the fight will be broadcast on Setanta Ireland which is still broadcasting fine

hope this helps

banjo · Post by **banjo** » 08 Mar 2008, 15:45

only time i've had problems was last year during Pacman v MAB

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 08 Mar 2008, 15:50

WildWaylon wrote:Setanta via cable is fine. Freeview boxes and Sky dishes are too hit and miss. I understand Setanta on freeview boxes after 3am doesnt work.

They've announced they will show all upcoming fights on freeview as well, switching to another freeview channel ( the next one along I think ) at 3am..

My sat is ok right now, but with a big storm coming tonight it could be lights out for a lot of us...anyone post an on line address for a live stream of the fight, in case my dish goes tits up??

History · Post by **History** » 08 Mar 2008, 15:59

MightyWarrior wrote:
WildWaylon wrote:Setanta via cable is fine. Freeview boxes and Sky dishes are too hit and miss. I understand Setanta on freeview boxes after 3am doesnt work.
They've announced they will show all upcoming fights on freeview as well, switching to another freeview channel ( the next one along I think ) at 3am..

My sat is ok right now, but with a big storm coming tonight it could be lights out for a lot of us...anyone post an on line address for a live stream of the fight, in case my dish goes tits up??

http://www.boxrec.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=79312

EddieShredder · Post by **EddieShredder** » 08 Mar 2008, 16:07

Setanta works just fine out here in the mountains....

Only problem i'll have is getting 300 pissheads out of the bar, and all the staff cleaned up and out before it starts

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 08 Mar 2008, 16:09

History wrote:
MightyWarrior wrote:
WildWaylon wrote:Setanta via cable is fine. Freeview boxes and Sky dishes are too hit and miss. I understand Setanta on freeview boxes after 3am doesnt work.
They've announced they will show all upcoming fights on freeview as well, switching to another freeview channel ( the next one along I think ) at 3am..

My sat is ok right now, but with a big storm coming tonight it could be lights out for a lot of us...anyone post an on line address for a live stream of the fight, in case my dish goes tits up??
http://www.boxrec.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=79312

Brill thx alot

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 08 Mar 2008, 16:40

Mine is still fine at the moment. So if anyone wants a copy, give us a shout.

chesh · Post by **chesh** » 08 Mar 2008, 18:48

GreedyG wrote:My Setanta via the Sky box has always been fine no problems.

Until today - it decided to go off this afternoon and says "no signal received".

Setanta Ireland is fine so hopefully they'll stick to their word. Missing the build up though.

It's on Setanta Ireland now - build-up right up to and including big fight!

BAMBI · Post by **BAMBI** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:48

cheers guys, my setanta is screwed but S Ireland is up and running!!

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:52

Fingers crossed, mine is okay at the moment in N.Ireland.

BAMBI · Post by **BAMBI** » 08 Mar 2008, 22:02

I've subscribed to this channel, but still get "subscribe" sign??

gkt999 · Post by **gkt999** » 08 Mar 2008, 22:04

BAMBI wrote:I've subscribed to this channel, but still get "subscribe" sign??

It does say it normally takes 20mins but can take up to 24hrs to activate, fingers crossed it comes good soon mate.

Spud · Post by **Spud** » 10 Mar 2008, 08:01

Whilst I appreciate people may have their problems with Setanta - at £9.99 per month - top fights and numerous other top sports showing makes the fee rather small in comparison to other sh*t we all waste our money on.

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 11 Mar 2008, 15:35

Maybe you'll pay mine then!... I'm sure you can afford it!...

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