WightFibre: new Netgem.TV client @ UK

(2 septembre 2019) 

WightFibre, just launched on the Isle oF Wight 

Your TV. Reinvented. 

Order netgem.tv from WightFibre today

Add netgem.tv to your WightFibre broadband for an unbeatable TV experience. Access your favourite shows, enjoy the latest films on FreeviewPlay (BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All4…), Prime Video and more, all in one amazing place.

netgem.tv makes exploring the world of entertainment faster and simpler with the ultimate 4K streaming box so get the most out of your Full-Fibre package today!

    

About WightFibre

WightFibre want the Isle of Wight to be the best connected island in the UK – so we can improve the lives of everyone on the island.  Already, thanks to WightFibre, the Isle of Wight is the UK’s ‘fastest island’ as measured by average broadband speeds across the island.  

We are committed to providing the best possible local customer service and support to our customers. As the island’s first provider of all three broadband, TV, and home phone services in one contract, we will strive to continue to lead the way. 

And we still do today. Our recent £35M investment will see our network upgraded to full fibre broadband – that’s fibre all the way into your home not just to the street cabinet as with BT, Sky and TalkTalk.  This network will reach over 60,000 of the 70,000 homes on the island by the end of 2020. We will deliver speeds of 900Mb putting the island at the forefront of the digital economy.  

NEW (2019): NETGEM.TV on Ireland (All Irish Free TV available at Irland)

(26 MARS 2019)

For first time available in Ireland (2019): 
All the Irish Free TV + Best Streaming Services. 

• Watch in full high definition 
• No monthly contract
• Record your favorite shows
• Pause live TV for up to 2 hours
• Voice control with Amazon Alexa 
• 24x7 friendly customer service

"...Boxes can be bought via Amazon and from Netgem’s Ebay channel 

and will soon be offered by Irish broadband suppliers:"

1. boxes on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/node/3947960031

2. boxes on Ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/NetgemUK

3. box on Harvey Norman .ie: https://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/tv-and-audio-accessories/set-top-boxes-en/netgem-netbox-hd-smart-tv-saorview.html

4. Soundboxes on Harvey Norman .ie: https://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/tv-and-audio-accessories/set-top-boxes-en/netgem-combo-soundbox-smart-saorview-box.html

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Read also:
MARCH 27, 2019 - MARTIN HOSCIK@MARTINHOSCIK
=> netgem.tv expands to Ireland following successful UK launch
Source: https://www.seenit.co.uk/netgem-tv-expands-to-ireland-following-successful-uk-launch/

Tubes très intéressants sur Netgem TV (2018-2019):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTg3sOr8U1ARyuQjR47ky8Q

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Mise à jour (2019-06-11):
1. box on Harvey Norman
4. Soundboxes on Harvey Norman

https://twitter.com/netgemtv/status/1138384060252860416

Why Freeview Play boxes are still around ?! (better options on the market)

(24 octobre 2018)

"One issue with Amazon Fire, the Nvidia Shield or similar devices is the lack of access to over the air broadcasts, and in some cases such as the Shield, all the catch-up channels.

=> This is why Freeview Play boxes are still around and Netgem appears to have one of the better options on the market."

Netgem has recognised a need to declutter living spaces, especially if you live in a city, they realise most don;t have room for optical cables, HDMI cables and 4 boxes cluttering the room.  By combining an audio speaker and entertainment streaming box in one unit and addition of an Alexa supported voice control system aids minimalist design by reducing cables and excess accessories.

• Freeview HD tuner.
• On-demand and all catch-up streaming services from Freeview Play.
• A dual-tweeter, dual-subwoofer soundbar aaaaand…
• Amazon Alexa voice commands.
• Number of boxes required: One
• Netgem has delivered what modern British consumers demand, with the SoundBox HD delivering 70 Freeview channels. That includes the HD channels of all the main UK broadcasters, alongside all the Freeview Play catch-up programme feeds from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, 5, and UKTV.

Netgem soundbar is intended to be placed on a flat surface in front of a TV rather than being clipped on or mounted. This allows the unit to be moved easily from room to room without any hassle.

In addition, modern viewing habits are catered for with unique one-click streaming of on-demand content from the likes of Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten, Hopster and Hayu, with more on-demand and catch-up services to be rolled out over the coming months. You can also access streaming music services such as Amazon Prime Music.

Source:
http://thesinsamode.com/netgem-soundbox-hd/

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Review: Netgem Soundbox HD is it worth your money?
By Chris Hare - Oct 18, 2018

UK UHD TV: new generation of 4K TV service ! (Three UK, Gibtelecom, Netgem)

A new generation of Netgem service (at Three UK & Gibtelecom), 

allowing multi-screen access and 

Ultra High Definition content support 

will be launched before the end of the year 2018 !

 - a nice 2018 Christmas gift ! -

(October, 18th 2018)

"In the UK market, the Group's service offerings continue to broaden and diversify their distribution, particularly with the launch of new partnerships with Gibtelecom (Gibraltar) and the mobile operator Three UK. 

Three has marked 2018 Netgem expansion into the UK market beyond its deployment with EE TV

The new generation of the service (Netgem TV), allowing multi-screen access and Ultra High Definition content support will be launched before the end of the year 2018"

Dispite set top boxes sales well below the levels anticipated by Netgem for 2018, especially in international markets (outside Europe) In the French market, Vitis, a 51% subsidiary of Netgem, continues to grow its turnover rapidly and is now marketing its content to more than 250,000 customers.

Vitis has also finalized a new financing round of € 4 million subscribed at 50/50 by Caisse des Dépôts and Réunicable. 

The offer also continues to grow with the signatures of Comedy Central (Viacom) and DisneyTEK.


Source:
https://www.netgem.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PR-Q318-Netgem-UK.pdf

NETGEM TV

NETGEM TV, AVAILABLE ALSO ON amazon

SoundBox by Netgem: Free to enable on Amazon UK !!! (Alexa voice control)

(26 april 2018)

SoundBox

by Netgem

Free to Enable on amazon.co.uk

(By enabling, this skill can be accessed on all your available Alexa devices.)


Once you enable this skill and link it to your SoundBox, you can use it to control your SoundBox by asking to play on-demand content, to watch TV programmes or to show the Programme guide, and more. You can also use your voice to switch Bluetooth on or off.


Try saying "Alexa, ask SoundBox to play Grand Tour", "Alexa, ask SoundBox to start watching Eastenders" or "Alexa, ask SoundBox to go to BBC One".

Ask "Alexa, tell SoundBox to turn Bluetooth on" or "Alexa, tell SoundBox to set audio to TV".

To link the skill to your SoundBox, use the SoundBox remote to press MENU, go to "SETTINGS" menu (to the left), select "ALL SETTINGS" menu, then "VOICE CONTROL" and follow the instructions on TV. (v1.0.0)




Find out more at:
https://www.netgem.com/news/whats-new/news/soundbox-partners-news/
https://www.netgem.com/news/whats-new/news/amazon-video-news/

Netgem OTT SOUNDBOX again in the prize race (CONNIES 2018)

(20 Mar 2018)

NETGEM on Connies 2018 shortlist !
(Awards lunch: Tuesday 8 May 2018)

"Best User Experience - Beyond TV & Video

1. Freeview Play at Digital UK - Freeview Play
2. Netgem UK – Netgem Soundbox
3. SoftAtHome - Personal Assistant  "

This SoundBox, the first, the original, wined already the Content Innovation Awards in 2017 - Cannes !

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"The Voxtok SMART SOUNDBAR (Netgem Soundbox) goes beyond the functionality of the Roku powered soundbars as it also offers a video streaming device. Connect your TV and you'll be able to access music services like Napster and Deezer, as well as streaming video apps like Amazon Video, YouTube and Netflix.

=> With full support of Amazon Alexa, SoundBox can be operated by voice control and has amazing skills!

This "SoundBox" is just the first smart sound bar!

(Best of Music Hi-Fi, Audio + alexa and IP TV...!)

THIS FIRST  SMART SOUNDBAR (Netgem Soundbox) launched by VoxTok for 2018, is available on UK at Jersey Telecom  (from february 2018).

Source

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See also:

NetBox N7900 4K STB 

(Resolution: 4K@60 (UHD 3840x2160p50/60)

● Video decoder: HEVC/H265 (up to 3840x2160p60 /10bit), MPEG­4.10/H264, MPEG­2, VC­1, WMV9)