Official MIO TV Thread.......

[liangtam]

No need what, mioTV doesn't require you to go with singnet internet service.

 

[VideoOne2]

MioTv so mafan de arr??
if i want to subscribe JUST the MioTv, but sign for Fibre Broadband w Viewquest or MyRepublic, can?? i dont want to use Singtel's internet connection!
how much to just subscribe MioTv?

this is the minimum for stand alone.
- must subscribe to interest pack.
SingTel - mio TV : Price Plan

- monthly STB rental charge
SingTel - mio TV : Price Plan

- quarterly phone line charge if you are NOT currently on a land line phone subscription.
$29.43

you get free installation (including new phone line wiring if there is a need) ADSL2+ modem.

SH cable TV is miles better than ST. Due to the delivery platform, be prepared to do resetting of ST devices. Since it is IP based, the time taken for a reset is time consuming. For SH to power off/on their cable STB is very quick. Also SH STB's interface is very much better than ST.

 

[AhBui168]

this is the minimum for stand alone.
- must subscribe to interest pack.
SingTel - mio TV : Price Plan

- monthly STB rental charge
SingTel - mio TV : Price Plan

- quarterly phone line charge if you are NOT currently on a land line phone subscription.
$29.43

you get free installation (including new phone line wiring if there is a need) ADSL2+ modem.

SH cable TV is miles better than ST. Due to the delivery platform, be prepared to do resetting of ST devices. Since it is IP based, the time taken for a reset is time consuming. For SH to power off/on their cable STB is very quick. Also SH STB's interface is very much better than ST.

starhub cable tv are more channels the mio tv..
maybe u can choose free BB tv

 

[chuppachop]

Starhub SD interface is a big joke, dinosaur age look compared to.mio TV'S HD interface. For their DVR box, u can't even record 2 programs at the same time. If u are on Singtel fiber, u can even record 5 progs at the same time on the mio TV STB.

Starhub recently launched VOD chs like FOX play, Star World play etc. are all SD materials. The same chs on mio are in HD.....so Starhub is actually short changing subscribers.

 

[VideoOne2]

well SH are phasing out the old SD STBs. The new HD STB's interface is definitely much better than MIO TV HD STB in my opinion. The remote control on the SH's gives you direct access, such as favorites...etc
Don't need to go to menus and sub menus like ST.

Not everyone want to record stuff off cable, let alone 5 or 10 recordings at the same time. Some dont even have time to watch all the recordings.

As for TV content, I think the problem with ST and SH is that they will demand exclusive deal with the programme provider. We as customer are on the losing end due to this. IDA should stop them from signing these exclusive deals, so that both be able to carry the same SD/HD contents.

The amount of disruptions on MIO TV are unbelievable. There are far too many points of failure from ST to home viewer's STB. It is unreliable. SH cable connection is much more robust.

I believe SH have many more advantages and pluses than ST in many areas.

If ST cannot provide continuous uninteruptible TV delivery, they should just let SH or others to do this job and concentrate on their original core business.

 

[liangtam]

There are no more 'exclusive deals', due to the cross carriage rule.
Of course, not that there are no loophole for content provider to slip through not to sell service to one provider.

Also, previously when I am on mioTV, there are no disruptions.
You need to check your setup instead.

 

[VideoOne2]

liangtam,

i hope to see the cross carriage rules takes place asap.

Right now we can see there are heaps of channels locked in by SH which are not available to ST. Do you think those programme providers or ST does not want to carry them?

These setups are installed by ST. They are most qualified because it is their system. you are lucky not have any disruption with MIO TV. On ST facebook, one can see heaps of comments for MIO TV.

 

[liangtam]

Because either its not a new or exclusive deal, which is why I mentioned the loophole.
Like any other payTV provider overseas, the company must decide on the cost before services are offered. So you wont see a 1:1 replica of the channels available either.

And just because certain setups are offered to customer in the past, i.e. Homeplugs, does not mean it is ideal for use.

 

[ym_tan2]

Can MDA or the telcos release the list of programmes which they had exclusive till when? It has been more than 2 years and exclusivity deals should be ended. Most people still watch serials especially tvb. It should be available to ST ASAP.

 

[ym_tan2]

I think if u subscribe to Mio home, the second line is free.

 

[Preacher1010]

Uniquely Singapore.
Cheating their customers and at the same time putting the blame on them.
MioTV Singtel is a joke.

lots of complaints:
http://www.facebook.com/singtel?ref=ts&fref=ts

 

[jtdcjtdc]

I am just renting on a condo, and they provided us internet. I checked on speedtest it must be 6MB connection. I asked Singtel cust service in Parkway Parade and she said I can get mio TV service if there's already an existing singtel line in the condo, else I apply for a line myself (phone line that costs less than $10, forgot the exact amount).

Now this 6MB connection at condo is not exclusive for me, it is shared by other tenants. So it is just barely acceptable, not that fast cos other people use as well. So, say when they put a mio TV service for me (provided I am permitted by condo owner), this will ride that same saturated 6MB link?

EDIT:

Looks like it rides the same link as per page 81.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/i...inic-4/official-mio-tv-thread-2519082-81.html

sheesh... better a dedicated phone line then, than use the always saturated link.

or better not subscribe at all... haish...

 

[liangtam]

I am just renting on a condo, and they provided us internet. I checked on speedtest it must be 6MB connection. I asked Singtel cust service in Parkway Parade and she said I can get mio TV service if there's already an existing singtel line in the condo, else I apply for a line myself (phone line that costs less than $10, forgot the exact amount).

Now this 6MB connection at condo is not exclusive for me, it is shared by other tenants. So it is just barely acceptable, not that fast cos other people use as well. So, say when they put a mio TV service for me (provided I am permitted by condo owner), this will ride that same saturated 6MB link?

The mioTV does not exactly take bandwidth out of the 6Mbps

 

[Henry Ng]

i actually believe it the set up box problem. but the customer service officer keep insisting that it the content provider which is the one tv asia channel problem. It seems like I am the only user who suffer this problem. The rest seems to be fine. If it the one tv asia channel problem, I am sure all the users in Singapore will be complaining about it. It so frustrating that mio tv keep having problem. Almost every month I have to call up singtel because of the mio tv problems. (image freeze, no image etc).

Are you using fibre optic broadband or ADSL? I used to have Mio Tv when I am using ADSL. Fibre also same problem?

 

[Henry Ng]

Mio tv Welcome Pack VS Free 20 family channels!!

which is better?

Of course family channels as it has more channels. family channels include the welcome pack channels too.

 

[Henry Ng]

I am just renting on a condo, and they provided us internet. I checked on speedtest it must be 6MB connection. I asked Singtel cust service in Parkway Parade and she said I can get mio TV service if there's already an existing singtel line in the condo, else I apply for a line myself (phone line that costs less than $10, forgot the exact amount).

Now this 6MB connection at condo is not exclusive for me, it is shared by other tenants. So it is just barely acceptable, not that fast cos other people use as well. So, say when they put a mio TV service for me (provided I am permitted by condo owner), this will ride that same saturated 6MB link?

EDIT:

Looks like it rides the same link as per page 81.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/i...inic-4/official-mio-tv-thread-2519082-81.html

sheesh... better a dedicated phone line then, than use the always saturated link.

or better not subscribe at all... haish...

Forget about it since you are using ADSL. Lots of problem.

 

[chuppachop]

There are no more 'exclusive deals', due to the cross carriage rule.
Of course, not that there are no loophole for content provider to slip through not to sell service to one provider.

Also, previously when I am on mioTV, there are no disruptions.
You need to check your setup instead.

I was on 6 meg mio home previously n never had any problem wif mio TV too. I agree with liangtam....it all depends on yr set up, whether micro filters are inserted at the sockets etc.

Just follow the SOP sequences in turning on the modem then the STB n u will not have any issue.

For those whiners on FB, there is no way to verify if they really are mio TV subs. For all we know, they could just be Starhub staff in disguise.

 

[ym_tan2]

I am just renting on a condo, and they provided us internet. I checked on speedtest it must be 6MB connection. I asked Singtel cust service in Parkway Parade and she said I can get mio TV service if there's already an existing singtel line in the condo, else I apply for a line myself (phone line that costs less than $10, forgot the exact amount).

Now this 6MB connection at condo is not exclusive for me, it is shared by other tenants. So it is just barely acceptable, not that fast cos other people use as well. So, say when they put a mio TV service for me (provided I am permitted by condo owner), this will ride that same saturated 6MB link?

EDIT:

Looks like it rides the same link as per page 81.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/i...inic-4/official-mio-tv-thread-2519082-81.html

sheesh... better a dedicated phone line then, than use the always saturated link.

or better not subscribe at all... haish...

I recently subscribe to Mio home hence I could help to answer some of your questions. MioTV needs at least 8-10Mbps for high definition contents. For ADSL, maximum bandwidth is 15Mbps. Hence they would suggest to you to get another phone line. The best IPTV and Internet platform is Fiber as phone line is subject to electrical interference and cable is also bad as it's not meant for internet transmission as you might encounter weak signals and it is especially bad during bad weather. MioTV is powered by Microsoft. It is used widely around the world for IPTV platform. It is software based and it behaves like a PC during the startup. But after its startup, it is the fastest. On the other hand, Starhub HUbstation is powered by Cisco, one of the best network equipment maker in the world. I like Cisco. There's not much complaint from me except I felt it is slower in channels switching, replay, fast foward and user interfaces.

 

[Henry Ng]

I recently subscribe to Mio home hence I could help to answer some of your questions. MioTV needs at least 8-10Mbps for high definition contents. For ADSL, maximum bandwidth is 15Mbps. Hence they would suggest to you to get another phone line. The best IPTV and Internet platform is Fiber as phone line is subject to electrical interference and cable is also bad as it's not meant for internet transmission as you might encounter weak signals and it is especially bad during bad weather. MioTV is powered by Microsoft. It is used widely around the world for IPTV platform. It is software based and it behaves like a PC during the startup. But after its startup, it is the fastest. On the other hand, Starhub HUbstation is powered by Cisco, one of the best network equipment maker in the world. I like Cisco. There's not much complaint from me except I felt it is slower in channels switching, replay, fast foward and user interfaces.

i am on fibre plan now so may want to take back mio tv again to try. anyone please share. I have SH but i feel it is more expensive. have both is best can watch song song.

 

[chuppachop]

Am on ST Fiber 100 now, no issues so far. As I use a DVR Box, the tuner streams gone up to 1 SD & 5 HD, meaning I got record up to 5 programs at the same time.

In fact, I dropped a lot of add-on channels from Starhub and with the money saved, I upgraded from Ultimate Pack to Jinxuan Gold......I still got money leftover.

Cheers.