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DirecTV superfan - NFL Sunday Ticket
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I don't see how Apple (more like AT&T) will allow this app.
This is from the letter Apple sent the FCC:
"SlingPlayer Mobile, by Sling Media, was initially rejected because redirecting a TV signal to an iPhone using AT&T’s cellular network is prohibited by AT&T’s customer Terms of Service, but the developer subsequently fixed the application to use WiFi only and it has been approved"
So wouldn't this Superfan App be directing a football game that is on TV to your iPhone?
If it does get approved over 3G, it puts a big hole in Apples defense.
This is from the letter Apple sent the FCC:
"SlingPlayer Mobile, by Sling Media, was initially rejected because redirecting a TV signal to an iPhone using AT&T’s cellular network is prohibited by AT&T’s customer Terms of Service, but the developer subsequently fixed the application to use WiFi only and it has been approved"
So wouldn't this Superfan App be directing a football game that is on TV to your iPhone?
If it does get approved over 3G, it puts a big hole in Apples defense.
there is an MLB app to watch games on the iphone. it's $9.99.
what probably happens is that they make a deal with AT&T to either stage the content on AT&T's network or they route the data so as not to cause performance issues.
SlingPlayer if used by enough people will cripple the network because the data flow isn't organized
The app hasn't been released for the Supercast mobile yet. The regular season doesn't start until Sep. 13th. If you go to Directv.com you can install Supercast for your desktop but all it does is get you prepared for the 13th.
This is quite a boneheaded moneygrab app by DirecTV and the NFL. Instead of going the MLB At Bat route and making audio available to EVERYBODY, they're going for the suparich who can afford Sunday Ticket. Most people have no need for that package, let alone the superfan upgrade, so the NFL and DirecTV are going to get only a few customers for that app. Go the MLB route and you have one of the top apps throughout the year. Add in-app game video purchases and make a killing.
But no, the NFL is too busy being in bed with DirecTV (and EA Sports for that matter).
But no, the NFL is too busy being in bed with DirecTV (and EA Sports for that matter).
Exactly what I'm saying!! They should make this app available to everyone.
What I plan on doing is to use my friends DirecTV account info so I can hopefully get the app
NBA, NHL, MLS, NASCAR, NCAA sports should all work on this model. I get that NASCAR is in bed with Sprint so it won't happen, but it could be a sweet app. In-car audio, race broadcasts, video recaps. The people who rent scanners at tracks would be pissed, but that's quite an old technology compared to smart phones.
The other guys could really give it a shot. MLS has some deals similar to MLB.tv on its Web site, which is why I'm surprised it hasn't come out with an audio/video app yet. And considering how much the NCAA makes on sports with unpaid athletes, it's amazing that all we have gotten was the March Madness app.
How doesn't it?
A live televised football/baseball game on your iPhone doesn't contradict "redirecting a TV signal to an iPhone using AT&Ts cellular network is prohibited by AT&Ts customer Terms of Service"
It's not redirecting a TV signal. The game's signal is sent straight to the phone, with all of DirecTV's ads controlled and in place.
It's not redirecting a TV signal. The game's signal is sent straight to the phone, with all of DirecTV's ads controlled and in place.
Okay, I get that it's not redirecting a tv signal, which is the legal clarification. But if ATT's real concern is network data overload, how is this not going to be a network killer? Is there money in it for ATT, and therefore they choose to ignore the network crippling ramifications?
I am a Superfan subscriber, so I will get this mobile coverage. Just seems that ATT is full of carp.
Doesn't do much as of now but it is nice knowing I have it and will be ready come football season!
I looked two or three times today...thanks for the heads up. I'm guessing we'll get a pretty quick update once this is out for a couple of weeks. Good to have it though.
live games are recordered by the league for later marketing. TV just gets a license to the signal. slingbox redirects a TV signal because it's in your home. in this case they take the raw data which is easy to control the routing on the network since it's all from one location. Worst case they made them lease an AT&T circuit for a direct path into their cell backhaul network
Someone would have to trust you enough with their login and password for DirecTV.com. That may be a hard thing for someone to do.