I’d just like some sound consistency on 9Now. Always have to turn my TV to 20 just to hear it, while 12 suffices for all other networks’ streaming channels. Also 9Now often pixelated badly and goes back to SD. It’s certainly not my FTTP connection.
It could be the CVC backhaul though. The contention on most connections are way too high, and as a free platform, Nine are also likely on the cheaper side of the CDN options for delivery. I’d be interested if Stan Sport streams are fine while 9Now has problems.
To bang a well worn drum, it’s still very dumb that FTA television isn’t delivered via IP multicast - the FTTP and HFC networks are perfect for it - the NTDs even have the extra ports, and you could replicate the metro/regional license areas pretty effectively along the POI boundaries.
This is because more people will complain about buffering than being on a delay that unless there is live sport on most won’t notice.
To lower the delay/latency means less buffer and tolerance for unstable connections.
“Our ongoing commitment to regional markets is evidenced by our recent negotiation with Southern Cross Austereo to acquire its regional licences in Tasmania, Darwin, Spencer Gulf, Broken Hill, Mt Isa and Remote, Central and Eastern Australia. The acquisition is expected to be complete by 30 June 2025.”
