Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? in Verizon FIOS TV http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r19665776 en Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:20:22 EDT Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:20:22 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20630330 Michael Nvct : Setanta Sports Scores Strategic Solution With Verizon FiOS TV Distribution Deal

Verizon to provide Setanta's Elite Line-Up of International Sports Programming

NEW YORK, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Setanta Sports (www.setanta.com), the leading sports broadcasting network dedicated to international soccer and rugby, today announced the upcoming launch of Setanta on Verizon FiOS TV. Soon FiOS TV subscribers will be able to sign up for 24-hour "armchair access" to more than 1,000 live events, including UK, European and International soccer, as well as world-class rugby and other sports programming.

Setanta will join FiOS TV's extensive lineup, which offers more than 400 all-digital channels, including approximately 30 high-definition channels in most markets, and access to more than 10,000 on-demand titles, 70 percent of which are free. FiOS TV is currently available to over 6.5 million homes in 13 states: California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Oregon, Texas and Virginia. Verizon's FiOS TV service is delivered over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes and businesses.

"Advanced fiber-optic networks are another great way to watch our live world-class soccer and rugby matches," said Roger Hall, CEO of Setanta. "Joining Verizon FiOS TV is a natural next step for Setanta as we work to provide die-hard fans across the United States with the highest quality international sports content."

Setanta provides the very best Soccer including Barclays Premier League and UEFA Champions League which are the benchmarks in club football around the world. Also the best Rugby from across the globe along with other great International Sports programming.

Airing seven days a week, 24 hours per day, Setanta Sports will soon be available to FiOS TV customers for only $14.99 per month.

"Sports content is incredibly popular and important to today's consumers, and Verizon's FiOS TV subscribers are looking for the very best channel offerings. Setanta will be a great new addition to our channel lineup, giving our customers a front seat to some of their favorite sports," said Terry Denson, vice president -- FiOS TV content and programming.

For more information about how to order Setanta Sports and to learn more about Verizon FiOS TV, visit www.verizon.com/fiostv.

»www.inboxrobot.com/article.php?nid=3528]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20630330 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:20:28 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20471944 amdmaxx : Since new EPL season starts in August,t hat would be fine..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20471944 Mon, 12 May 2008 19:38:31 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20471130 MichaelWacey : July would be OK. So long as I do not miss the start of the 2008/2009 EPL Campaign.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20471130 Mon, 12 May 2008 17:11:19 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20462056 Michael Nvct : There's a list floating around with the first set of SD and HD channels to be added and Setanta is present.

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48 SD Channels
Globecast International Programming (23 confirmed)
MLB Extra Innings / NHL center ice (14) GMA Pinoy TV RFD TV
Zee TV Veria TV Current TV
World Championship Sports Network Reelz The Florida Channel (VHO 2 only)
WAPA TV Setanta Sports Big Ten Network

26 HD Channels
Animal Planet HD TBS HD ESPNews HD
Big Ten Network HD The History Channel HD MOJO HD
CNN HD The Learning Channel HD Showtime Too HD East
Cinemax West HD The Science Channel HD Showtime HD West
HBO West HD The Weather Channel HD Starz Edge HD
USA HD Versus / Golf HD Starz Comedy HD
Bravo HD CNBC HD Starz Kids and Family HD
Outdoor Channel HD SCI FI HD Lifetime HD East
Smithsonian HD Pay Per View HD (Events)

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Apparently it originated here at DSLReports. Someone in the thread "confirms" it and says end of July.

»msg deleted]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20462056 Sat, 10 May 2008 15:55:03 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20410981 anon : Setanta also carries some UEFA games both Champions League and UEFA Cup.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20410981 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:44:13 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20409736 rashid11 : UEFA is carried by ESPN, EPL is on FSC and Setanta.
Euro-08 is also (thank God!) on ESPN and ABC.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20409736 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:04:49 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20408410 amdmaxx : Setanta would be good on Fios..

Isnt ManU vs Barca game on espn2/classic?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20408410 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:39:06 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20390193 rashid11 : Well, ManU is playing Chelsea as I write - but no cigar for FIOS subs :(

Due to ungodly hour all local pubs that have Setanta are not yet open :huh:

I used to watch a few ManU games a year when I had Setanta with DTV. $15/m is a bit too excessive, IMO .]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20390193 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:49:51 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20239111 anon : Hi, Mike, long time no see! The question is, will Setanta be in HD? I get the Spanish League in HD with CV and it's spectacular.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20239111 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:56:41 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20205163 MichaelWacey : I have not heard anything. I am expecting it will not happen until the shut down of the analog channels. We will see. I have resigned myself to being able to watch the 2009-2009 season on Setanta.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20205163 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:12:16 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20201496 Michael Nvct : Any updates?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20201496 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:32:04 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20104713 anon : I NEED SETANTA! Hurry Verizon before I go back to DirecTV.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20104713 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:12:27 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20095883 anon : At least all the Euro 2008 matches are on ESPN/ABC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20095883 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:42:35 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20085934 darcilicious :
said by Master Po :

Setanta? Great, so we get another spanish channel?

All of the spanish channels should be an addon at an additional cost.
Wow. Perhaps you should do a little bit of homework before posting such a tirade :p

FYI: »www.setantanorthamerica.com/ ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20085934 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:26:44 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20085852 anon : Setanta? Great, so we get another spanish channel?

All of the spanish channels should be an addon at an additional cost.

Same with the Jesus channels. They should all be addon packages for an additional Fee.

With the new Menu system, it seems i cant even delete these channels from my listings.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20085852 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:10:46 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20085292 MichaelWacey : I am still enjoying the glow from yesterdays announcement that Philadelphia would get the 16th MLS team in 2010.

I wonder if this is in any way tied to the shut down of analogs. Since the shutdown will start in some markets in April. Maybe we will get Setanata once the Analogs are turned off. So long as we get it before next season, I will be happy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20085292 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:23:12 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20084053 Michael Nvct : Can't put much stock into this but on my daily Google adventure I found the following message board post:

"Setanta will be available in April and in HD on Verizon FiOS in October. In fact, there will be 150 HD channels available in HD in October."

»www.soccerpubs.com/boards/index.···&t=26202

I subsequently did some more digging and found at least one more SD channel rumored to be added in April (also on a message board so again not concrete). Maybe that's the target date to expand channels with Setanta up front.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20084053 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:04:41 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19990710 dendillon : Not more than a few days ago I wrote to "customerservice-usa@setanta.com" and got this reply:

"We hope to have something in place with them quite soon, hopefully within a few months. Sorry I cannot be more specific than that, but things are in the works!!!"

Quite vague, but an answer none the less. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19990710 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:34:26 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19990246 Michael Nvct : I scour the web for more info every couple days. Found a snippet in a New York Times article about football from February 12th.

Notes

Setanta Sports North America, a premium network that has about 100,000 subscribers paying $14.99 a month, offers European sports like soccer (190 English Premier League games, and World Cup qualifiers) and rugby. Soon the network will be available on the Verizon FiOS cable network. Until now, Setanta had limited distribution on satellite TV, and in bars and restaurants.

»www.nytimes.com/2008/02/12/sport···f=soccer

About as vague as it gets but better than nothing.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19990246 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:17:18 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19949646 keyboards :
said by matcarl See Profile :

A lot of changes lately and they don't tell us about them either.
Gee, wasn't that what the message function was supposed to be for? Guess VZ hasn't figured that out yet ;-)
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REMEMBER: Stupidity should be painful !!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19949646 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:23:31 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19947947 matcarl : Investigation Discovery. A lot of changes lately and they don't tell us about them either.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19947947 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:08:52 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19947499 JPL : There were a couple channel name changes this year, for some reason. I kept scratching my head to figure out what 'ID' was, then realized that that was formerly known as Discovery-Times. I forget what the 'I' stands for, but the D is for Discovery. There were a couple others as well - TruTV being one of them.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19947499 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:58:30 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19943963 darcilicious :
said by matcarl See Profile :

Correct, Court TV changed it's name. Nothing new was added.
Right.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19943963 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:35:47 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19943950 matcarl : Correct, Court TV changed it's name. Nothing new was added.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19943950 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:33:25 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19943939 darcilicious :
said by Mark F See Profile :

If this helps anyone, Wikipedia has a list of all current cable networks including ones we don't receive (such as Chiller, TruTV, [...]
FiOS TV lineup now includes TruTV on #163 -- it was just switched over from something else... I think it was more of a cable network change that a new addition by Verizon though.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19943939 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:29:23 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19942975 Mark F : If this helps anyone, Wikipedia has a list of all current cable networks including ones we don't receive (such as Chiller, TruTV, Retrojams, Moviemania, Reelz, NASA, Retroplex, Link, MGM Channel, RFD, AMG TV) and proposed networks. They also list cable networks no longer in operation.
But, it looks like Verizon already gives us most of the best networks, at least in SD if not in HD as well. Mark F.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19942975 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:58:30 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19942097 amdmaxx : Setanta would be awesome..
I wanna watch all the EPL games on Saturday/Sunday and even willing to pay a small monthly fee for it..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19942097 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:55:51 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19941180 Michael Nvct : Man, I was hoping for spring of this year. I read about an expansion of SD and HD channels rumored to roll out from spring through the end of 2008. I thought maybe Setanta would be up front.

I just got into soccer but not until after I had FiOS installed. Couldn't wait to get rid of DirecTV. Now I wish I kept DirecTV for a few more months so I could have Setanta. Strange how the world works.

Thanks for your help.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19941180 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:32:47 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19935116 MichaelWacey : I sent a letter to both Verizon and Setanta to ask about this. Setanta replied that they are working on it an hope to have news soon. Based on my review of the internet, this has been rumored since 2006. So, I am not going to hold my breath. It would be great if Setanta was added before the 2008/2009 season starts.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19935116 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:40:12 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19934658 Michael Nvct : Any updates?

(Pardon if I posted twice.)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19934658 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:24:44 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19692214 anon :
said by Tested :

Okay, so what names do you remember?
It would be easier to answer whether a specific channel is on the list - which is what I did.

Almost anything anyone has asked for on all the various threads was on the list. VZ programming (Denson's team) had a huge range of deals for niche SD programming, along with all of the HDs that are constantly being requested on this board.

This included lots of international content, both from the Globecast deal (announced in 2006) and elsewhere. There were niche sports services like World Fishing Network, services dedicated to various types of fighting, etc., as well as things like "Blue Horizons TV" which I think had something to do with retirement.

Of course, there were also the sports packages like MLB EI, Center Ice, etc. and the Big 10 network (SD and HD).

In the end, I really only cared about the delivery method and bandwidth it took, not what the pictures were of. But I remember Setanta specifically because someone sent Ivan a letter about it, that made its way to my desk.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19692214 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:48:22 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19690817 anon :
said by FMR VZMAN :

said by Tested :

said by FMR VZMAN :

Setanta is one of the SDs on the list for when they get capacity to add more channels
There's a list? I'd love to know what else is on it for both SD and HD. Can you provide it?
No, I can't provide it. I remember a lot of the specific channel names from the list, but I didn't leave with it.
Okay, so what names do you remember?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19690817 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:05:51 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19687131 anon :
said by Tested :

said by FMR VZMAN :

Setanta is one of the SDs on the list for when they get capacity to add more channels
There's a list? I'd love to know what else is on it for both SD and HD. Can you provide it?
No, I can't provide it. I remember a lot of the specific channel names from the list, but I didn't leave with it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19687131 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:03:50 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19669770 anon :
said by FMR VZMAN :

Setanta is one of the SDs on the list for when they get capacity to add more channels
There's a list? I'd love to know what else is on it for both SD and HD. Can you provide it?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19669770 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:58:40 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19668060 MichaelWacey : That is great news. I know that the capacity issue is in the CO equipment. It is just funny that Fibre is marketed as having "unlimited capacity".]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19668060 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:11:49 EDT Re: Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19665776 anon : Setanta is one of the SDs on the list for when they get capacity to add more channels]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19665776 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:54:27 EDT Any news on Setanta on FiOS TV? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19665303 MichaelWacey : I know everyone wants more HD. But, I do not have an HD TV yet. So, what I want is more Soccer. It looks like Setanta covers a lot of Premier League and other matches. There was a rumor in 2006 that FiOS would have Setanta some time in 2007. Is there any update on this?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19665303 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:34:16 EDT