Online television viewing - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

holymoly · 2010-09-12, 09:22 AM

Having been unemployed for some time and EI benefits soon to expire, I am ready to ditch my SD satellite that is costing me $50+ per month which I only watch a handful of channels.

Are there any internet online sites, and free would be great, that can allow me to watch specialty channels like TSN, Discovery Civilization, National Geographic, to name a few?

I checked out Hulu, but that is for US IP addresses. I tried that Hotspot Shield, but still need to tinker with to have it work.

And the next step is streaming A/V to the television big screen.

Any other options?

P.S. I never forgave Star Choice for reneging on its promise to provide free HD Sports, and rejecting outright their rationale that the channels were charging exorbitant rates, while simultaneously SC was raking in record profits.

stampeder · 2010-09-12, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holymoly

Any other options?

No OTA luck? What is your location?

holymoly · 2010-09-12, 01:23 PM

GTA, mississauga.

OTA is network TV, not specialty channels.

Tikker · 2010-09-12, 01:38 PM

justin.tv

watching a steelers game right now, that's not shown by the fox affiliate i'm subscribed to

holymoly · 2010-09-12, 01:48 PM

I currently do use Justin.tv, so really that is the best it gets.

Jenna · 2010-09-13, 02:53 PM

There are a couple of major ones out there that would provide what you are looking for, but Not sure it we can discuss them here(mods??). If you know any blue jays fans, they could probably provide you with some links

2010-09-12, 09:22 AM	#1
holymoly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 179	Online television viewing Having been unemployed for some time and EI benefits soon to expire, I am ready to ditch my SD satellite that is costing me $50+ per month which I only watch a handful of channels. Are there any internet online sites, and free would be great, that can allow me to watch specialty channels like TSN, Discovery Civilization, National Geographic, to name a few? I checked out Hulu, but that is for US IP addresses. I tried that Hotspot Shield, but still need to tinker with to have it work. And the next step is streaming A/V to the television big screen. Any other options? P.S. I never forgave Star Choice for reneging on its promise to provide free HD Sports, and rejecting outright their rationale that the channels were charging exorbitant rates, while simultaneously SC was raking in record profits.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

2010-09-12, 01:23 PM	#3
holymoly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 179	GTA, mississauga. OTA is network TV, not specialty channels.

2010-09-12, 01:38 PM	#4
Tikker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SaskTel Posts: 895	justin.tv watching a steelers game right now, that's not shown by the fox affiliate i'm subscribed to

2010-09-12, 01:48 PM	#5
holymoly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 179	I currently do use Justin.tv, so really that is the best it gets.

2010-09-13, 02:53 PM	#6
Jenna Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 138	There are a couple of major ones out there that would provide what you are looking for, but Not sure it we can discuss them here(mods??). If you know any blue jays fans, they could probably provide you with some links