It will be interesting to see what happens with the bandwidth.
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there also getting rid of the foxtel tunes active service
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on the old Austar boxes their still staying as is its only the newer boxes that are changing to individual channels
u can still buy movies if your box is connected to the internet
Info:
From 11 October Foxtel Box Office âsession timeâ movies are changing.
So, whatâs happening to Foxtel Box Office movies?
From Wednesday 11 October, weâll remove the Foxtel Box Office rental channels (channel 901 - 908) from our Cable and Satellite services.
Whatâs behind the decision?
Weâre focusing our efforts where our customers are moving, Foxtel Store online movie ordering and On Demand.How will this impact me?
As the Foxtel Store is only available to internet connected iQ boxes, you may not have access to movie rentals.Our iQ1.5, iQ2 and iQ3 set top boxes can be easily connected with an internet cable, and iQ3 can connect via WiFi. Foxtel Box Office New Releases Instant movies will still be available via the menu application for MyStar 2 (MyStar HD) set top units, as well as IQ1.5 and IQ2 boxes if theyâre connected to the internet.
We encourage you to connect your set-top box to the internet so you can access features like the Foxtel Store online movie ordering and On Demand.
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New pricing brings unbeatable entertainment and high performance broadband to subscribers
Foxtel today unveiled dramatic new pricing for its high performance Broadband built for entertainment for both new and existing customers. This move greatly enhances Foxtelâs broadband offering, further lowering the barriers for customers looking for the best in entertainment coupled with top quality broadband.
Foxtel Broadband puts entertainment at its core designed to deliver the best in local and international TV shows, sport and movies streamed instantly including the latest Foxtel favourites A Place To Call Home, Gogglebox Australia, Love It or List It Australia. Foxtel Broadband has also been recognised by YouTube+ as offering a seamless HD experience for video streaming.
As a reward for Foxtelâs existing Platinum HD customers, Foxtel also offers an Unlimited Broadband plan, with home phone, for just $65` extra per month with no lock in contract and no set up costs (see table below for further details).
Peter Tonagh, Foxtel CEO said, âAt Foxtel, we are passionate about entertainment whether youâre watching a live game or bingeing on The Walking Dead. Thatâs why we pride ourselves on being a Broadband provider where your service is specifically built for entertainment with nbnâ˘, unlimited streaming, a modem optimised for video, and HD certification from YouTube+. We are also committed to our loyal customers, which is why we are offering our Platinum subscribers a compelling low price, we wonât charge any upfront fees, and they can enjoy the flexibility of a no lock-in contract.â
Todayâs news also follows Foxtel Broadbandâs recently expanded availability of nbn⢠services, now including access to Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC), alongside Fibre-to-the-Node (FTTN), Fibre-to-the-Building (FTTB) and Fibre-to-the-Premise (FTTP) serviceable areas across Australia.
Tonagh continued, âWith the addition of HFC, we have secured the most important broadband technologies and can now service over 92 percent of Australian households with either ADSL or nbn⢠connectivity. Our new pricing puts us in a very competitive position and whether youâre an existing Foxtel customer or new to our service, our bundles are exceptionally attractive.â
Foxtelâs ADSL Broadband bundles are ânbn⢠ready1â, meaning current and new customers on Foxtel ADSL Broadband plans today will be able to easily switch their service to the nbn⢠network without needing to recontract. Foxtel Broadband offers a stress-free connection with our dedicated team of customer service advisors who take the hassle out of switching your broadband providers, and weâll make life easier with one bill for the Foxtel Broadband bundle.
Foxtel Broadband bundles feature:
⢠Reliable service â Our bundles are available on the ADSL or on the nbn⢠with the 25/5Mbps speed tier# included on all our nbn⢠unlimited broadband plans, ideal for HD video streaming;
⢠No data download limits for Foxtel content, including Foxtel On Demand3, the Foxtel app3, or Foxtel Now when connected to Foxtel Broadband at home;
⢠Optimised modem for video streaming - The Foxtel WiFi modem delivers improved WiFi speeds# and great in-home coverage, and it enables easy HD video streaming to multiple devices, free on a 24-month contract or to existing Platinum HD customers who take an unlimited broadband plan;
⢠Unrivalled content â Foxtel Broadband is bundled with Foxtel TV packages and our internet-ready set-top boxes to provide access to the best live sport, new movies, shows and complete seasons, live and on demand;
⢠YouTube HD verified+ (as at October 1, 2017) quality video streaming for less buffering and superior HD quality. Over 90 percent of YouTube videos streamed in peak hour are delivered in HD;
⢠Unlimited standard local calls2 included in all broadband bundles and unlimited standard national calls2 also included in the unlimited broadband bundles;
⢠Easy management of all Foxtel services with the convenience of a single bill, one point of contact and 24/7 technical support;
⢠Move between data plans and nbn⢠speed tiers each month without a transfer fee to only pay for what you need.
Foxtel offers a range of nbn⢠and ADSL broadband and home phone bundles which are designed to deliver easy streaming in HD to multiple devices throughout customersâ homes:
In addition, Foxtel has also adjusted their pricing on their 200GB Broadband bundles available to new and existing subscribers, for more information please visit www.foxtel.com.au/broadband.
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good, but still not good enough.
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Changes to Lifestyle YOU, Foxtel Smooth & Foxtel Arts
On October 10 we say goodbye to Lifestyle YOU, but donât worry â from October 11 some of your favourites will be moving to Arena and the Lifestyle Channel in the Entertainment Pack, Lifestyle FOOD in the Entertainment Plus pack or in On Demand^
On October 11, Foxtel Smooth and Foxtel Arts will become one channel, with Foxtel Smooth programming airing daily from midnight to 6.00pm and Foxtel Arts programming scheduled from 6.00pm to midnight each day. Foxtel Smooth/Foxtel Arts will continue to be broadcast at two channel locations on the Foxtel platform, at both Channel 133 and Channel 806.
From 11 October, Foxtel Smooth/Foxtel Arts will sit in the Entertainment pack. This change means that, for the first time, Foxtel Arts programming will be available to all Foxtel customers, irrespective of their package.
Source:
https://www.foxtel.com.au/support/tv/understanding-packages/channel-changes.html#lifestyle
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this was posted when it was first announced.
foxtel are removing the adults only (box office channels) not the on demand content
I wonder why no one here has âlikedâ your post yet? 
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Because everyone knows that there is free porn on the internet.
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Surprised they lasted so long⌠so to speak.
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Surely in this day and age of everything you could ever want⌠for free⌠on the internet - no one was actually watching these?
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ACCC launches inquiry into Foxtel-Fox Sports merger
The ACCC has launched a formal inquiry into the proposed merger between Foxtel and Fox Sports which will give News Corp a 65 per cent stake in Foxtel.
News Corp presently owns Fox Sports and 50 per cent of Foxtel with Telstra.
The inquiry will consider the impact of the merger on the acquisition of sports content, the supply of telecommunications services and the supply of broadband services on fixed and mobile lines.
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c21 reports Foxtel has secured the Australian rights to 10-part reality show Cheer Squad from Canadian distributor Corus Studios. Produced by Vancouver-based Good Human Productions, Cheer Squad follows a Canadian cheerleading teamâs adventures on the road to defending their world championship title. Foxtel has also acquired seasons one and two of Architect Filmsâ home-improvement series Home to Win (18Ă60â) which I think will go straight to LifeStyle channel.
RealScreen reports Foxtel has also acquired Extreme Cake Makers for LifeStyle channel. The documentary looks at the successes and failures of the elite group, who go all out to produce the worldâs most delicious and breathtaking cakes.
foxtel has dumped the religious audio channel from the Tunes section. this was quite annoying as iâd put this on whilst cleaning the house.
also, i took an online survey about foxel, linked from another news ltd site. there were some questions asking about new channels.
can you link the survey? as Id like to do it.
Why is Universal only repeating even-numbered series of Suits? I didnât see the earlier series, so itâs a bit frustrating to start at series 2, then jump to 4, then jump to 6.
it was a personalised link to me unfortunitly.
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