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taxbuster · 10-05-2018, 08:56 PM

I live in rural BC, so satellite TV is my only option. I have decent internet, but it also has its challenges (I have Shaw in a small town, and use Ubiquiti radio relays to get it at home, 26 km away. Long story.)

I have a Bell account that is "registered" to my old Calgary address, so I get an Alberta feed which of course includes Sportsnet in all its flavours and gives me every Flames game. When I'm out of town I can usually - but not always - use my Bell "Fibe TV" app to watch games. If using my laptop I can Chromecast to a TV. Quality is so-so, but quite watchable. Occasional hiccups to be sure.

I've used **** nhl streams as well. Often not as good and malware is an issue. OTOH, I'm a techie and can generally avoid the problems.

I've used GCL which was free during the playoffs last year and watched games. Not overly impressed - quality was "acceptable", just. Delay was intolerable compared to TV, especially if online on CP....just sayin'.

Personally, I resent paying what I must for Flames games, but I can afford it. My biggest problem is that we travel a lot in the winter and access can be a b**ch. Streaming from alternate sources is the only choice, but as noted above, quality is not always .... good.

One of these days the NHL will figure out that their blackouts are stupid, and harken back to a long-gone day of cable-only delivery. People are mobile, and want to watch their teams all the time, wherever they are. (However, as long as Gary is around, don't count on it.)

10-05-2018, 08:56 PM	#59
taxbuster #1 Goaltender Join Date: Feb 2010 Exp:	I live in rural BC, so satellite TV is my only option. I have decent internet, but it also has its challenges (I have Shaw in a small town, and use Ubiquiti radio relays to get it at home, 26 km away. Long story.) I have a Bell account that is "registered" to my old Calgary address, so I get an Alberta feed which of course includes Sportsnet in all its flavours and gives me every Flames game. When I'm out of town I can usually - but not always - use my Bell "Fibe TV" app to watch games. If using my laptop I can Chromecast to a TV. Quality is so-so, but quite watchable. Occasional hiccups to be sure. I've used ** nhl streams as well. Often not as good and malware is an issue. OTOH, I'm a techie and can generally avoid the problems. I've used GCL which was free during the playoffs last year and watched games. Not overly impressed - quality was "acceptable", just. Delay was intolerable compared to TV, especially if online on CP....just sayin'. Personally, I resent paying what I must for Flames games, but I can afford it. My biggest problem is that we travel a lot in the winter and access can be a bch. Streaming from alternate sources is the only choice, but as noted above, quality is not always .... good. One of these days the NHL will figure out that their blackouts are stupid, and harken back to a long-gone day of cable-only delivery. People are mobile, and want to watch their teams all the time, wherever they are. (However, as long as Gary is around, don't count on it.)