New Freeview Sommet Sports Channel!

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#802679 20-Apr-2013 09:58

There's an article in today's NZ Herald but it doesn't really tell us anything new.

"No answers over sports station's no show"

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#802823 20-Apr-2013 16:28

Wonder if Sky is trying to do a back room deal and pull the rug from under Sommet.

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#803961 22-Apr-2013 21:43

More info here... https://www.facebook.com/SommetSports

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#804079 23-Apr-2013 08:51

"soft launch"...wonder what that will really mean?

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#804086 23-Apr-2013 09:05

Handsomedan: "soft launch"...wonder what that will really mean?

I would imagine similar to what was done with Choice, start with a low bandwidth test loop.

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#804146 23-Apr-2013 10:32

Handsomedan: "soft launch"...wonder what that will really mean?

"Soft Launch will mean that we will not be fully operational but will have some live content and some magazine shows".

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#804221 23-Apr-2013 12:05

There is no bandwidth, what mux is it even on??

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#804223 23-Apr-2013 12:07

mrbbi:
Handsomedan: "soft launch"...wonder what that will really mean?

"Soft Launch will mean that we will not be fully operational but will have some live content and some magazine shows".

My questions was what will it really mean?

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#804229 23-Apr-2013 12:14

Moto GP and SBK is gone from Sky. dang. Probably too costly for a FTA channel? And/or too niche?

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#804414 23-Apr-2013 17:06

I see the launch won't be before ANZAC Day now...

"I know that you are all waiting for this channel to launch. We are making positive progress.
We are currently working with the third parties that will enable us to get on air. We will update you Friday."

tdgeek: Moto GP and SBK is gone from Sky. dang. Probably too costly for a FTA channel? And/or too niche?

Superbikes are still on Sky, I was watching the race for Aragon the other weekend. I hope they pick up MotoGP

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#804416 23-Apr-2013 17:13

allstarnz:

Superbikes are still on Sky, I was watching the race for Aragon the other weekend. I hope they pick up MotoGP

Ah tks for that. Moto GP is on an "alternative" channel for now.......... Its going to be great, Rossi is riding well on a decent bike, Marquez is rocking the top guys. He is super aggressive, makes great viewing.

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#804868 24-Apr-2013 13:14

Their website is now active http://www.sommetsports.co.nz/

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#804895 24-Apr-2013 13:37

mrbbi: Their website is now active http://www.sommetsports.co.nz/

Interum Web Site

That's a good start

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#805006 24-Apr-2013 15:20

"Our channel will only work with Freeview Approved Terrestrial Product (it requires MHEG5)." Not so good for the Tivo!

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#805016 24-Apr-2013 15:25

Handsomedan:
mrbbi:
Handsomedan: "soft launch"...wonder what that will really mean?

"Soft Launch will mean that we will not be fully operational but will have some live content and some magazine shows".

My questions was what will it really mean?

Soft launch is typically a non advertised launch, aiming to keep initial numbers down. This may indicate they are not bandwidth ready yet, or they prefer problems that arise just to affect the few who that know? Rather than a highly publicised launch that has issues and gives a bad result to the masses.

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