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Free Viewing of All FIFA World Cup Games on SBS FTA TV for 48 Hours

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Free Viewing of All FIFA World Cup Games on SBS FTA TV for 48 Hours
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ozisaver on 18/06/2018 - 18:39 sbs.com.au (3266 clicks)
Last edited 20/06/2018 - 17:20 by 2 other users

Save yourself $15 and watch all of the Optus Sport World Cup games on SBS FTA TV for the next two days. At least this solution should work

LIVE MATCH SCHEDULE 

Monday, June 18

Group F Sweden v Korea Republic LIVE from 9.40pm* on SBS (kick-off 10pm*) NEW

Tuesday, June 19

Group G Belgium v Panama LIVE from 12.45am* on SBS (kick-off 1am) NEW
Group G Tunisia v England LIVE from 3.30am on SBS (kick-off 4am)
Group H Colombia v Japan LIVE from 9.30pm on SBS (kick-off 10pm*)

Wednesday, June 20 

Group H Poland v Senegal LIVE from 12.45am* on SBS (kick-off 1am) NEW
Group A Russia v Egypt LIVE from 3.45am on SBS (kick-off 4am*) NEW

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  • Cluster on 18/06/2018 - 19:20
    +5

    Streaming video data individually to hundreds of thousands of customers via the Internet… if only we had a broadcast technology where almost everyone could enjoy the show by putting an aerial up…

    • gccmelb on 18/06/2018 - 19:35
      +5

      Or some type of fibre to the home.

    • cheapoguy on 19/06/2018 - 11:08

      Whatever happened to IP multicast?? That was so hot 10 years ago!

  • neonlight on 18/06/2018 - 19:22
    -3

    Sorry not good enough Optus. Make it free for rest of the games on SBS

    It's the only way to apologise.

    Also i don't consider this as bargain because SBS had the rights last few world cups not sure what happened. It is meant to be free

    Only reason? Government cut costs and don't bother spending money

    • PlagueistheCheap on 18/06/2018 - 19:28
      +3

      DO you read or just post? SBS sold the rights to optus.

      • neonlight on 18/06/2018 - 19:29
        -4

        Sold the rights for money of course. Greed and discard the public interest. Reason already given above. So not sure wth

        I see you a dedicated Optus fan. So here's your down vote for mine to yours.

        • Snoutface on 20/06/2018 - 07:50

          They took our jerbs!

  • jimbler on 18/06/2018 - 19:25

    Barry is from Timbuktu. Barry is on ADSL, lives 18km from the nearest exchange, experiences frequent dropouts, and his line speed is abysmal. I want to see how Optus is going to fix Barry's problems in 48 hours, so he can stream flawlessly.

    • Cluster on 18/06/2018 - 19:27
      +6

      Barry has zero possibility of ever getting ADSL working on an 18km long line.

    • Herbse on 18/06/2018 - 19:36
      +2

      Barry is shit out of luck.
      Tell him to send a complaint to SBS and voice his opinions

    • ahly92 on 18/06/2018 - 20:29

      …Dont be like Barry

    • 2ndeffort on 18/06/2018 - 23:03

      By the sounds of it not just Barry, also his mates Larry and Garry!

  • kiriakoz on 18/06/2018 - 19:25

    I didn’t even know that they offered out the World Cup for $15. I borrowed my friends login who doesn’t watch it but would’ve paid if I’d known (maybe glad I didn’t in hindsight given the issues).

  • WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot on 18/06/2018 - 19:35
    +2

    Thanks op, but after that frog admitting faking being tripped for the penalty kick, I am done watching football.

    • dufflover on 18/06/2018 - 23:50
      +1

      A soccer player diving? Shouldn't you have stopped watching like a few decades ago then? lol

  • Keef on 18/06/2018 - 19:37

    For anyone streaming or considering streaming on the xbox one using optus, replays seem to work fine. Just issues with live coverage for me.

    • Leichhardt on 19/06/2018 - 08:39

      Are you saying you can only watch replays but not live streaming on the Xbox?

      I'm glad I didn't pay $15, it's the one time using unlicensed streams hasn't made me feel guilty.

  • Melb69 on 18/06/2018 - 19:40
    +1

    Locked in. No sleep tonight then.

    • tempura on 18/06/2018 - 22:45

      Sore throat tomorrow?

  • LaTerrible on 18/06/2018 - 19:43
    +4

    lol at public broadcaster fixing up some busted private infrastructure.

    I'm swimming in schadenfreude!

  • BW296 on 18/06/2018 - 19:51
    +6

    I just can't understand their comments the other day about underestimating demand.

    It's the World Cup, pretty much the biggest sporting event in the world.

    They could have easily checked viewing data from the last World Cup on SBS and realised their app would be under the pump.

    Ps. SBS had no issues with streaming on their app. Take note, Optus.

    • TurtleTurtling on 18/06/2018 - 21:20
      +1

      Ps. SBS had no issues with streaming on their app. Take note, Optus.

      Exactly, SBS OnDemand works perfectly. Will the games airing on SBS in the next 48 hours be on OnDemand?

  • jutsu on 18/06/2018 - 19:54

    Unfortunately, Italian and Dutch (Robben) players can't dive in this world cup…

  • skon23 on 18/06/2018 - 20:09
    +6

    Can't believe Australian Telecom is struggling to provide live sports streaming service to mere 30-40k subscribers.

    I am watching on Airtel TV ( Free with Indian SIM) 8 live sports channels ( includes all damn sporting events happening in the world) and 30 other entertainment channels with out a glitch. All I am paying is $2 a month :) to keep my number active.

    Hotstar streaming service recently hit record viewership of 10.6 Million on IPL final, total of 202 Million watched IPL on Hotstar.

    Telstra is struggling to even provide basic telecom service consistently.

    • yummycoot on 18/06/2018 - 20:26
      -1

      are you in india or australia?

      • skon23 on 18/06/2018 - 20:34

        Australia..works fine here in Oz but have to pay roaming rental Rs99 every month and send one SMS/phone call every month to keep service active.

    • dufflover on 18/06/2018 - 23:52

      Being a previous Optus Cable customer and experiencing their profiteering, overloading, and neglecting their infrastructure ways … it's not that hard to believe anymore!

  • TLZ on 18/06/2018 - 20:21
    +1

    I've tried using the app last night and had the errors, but thankfully never had issues using the browser on the laptop.

    Having it on SBS HD 60Fps is even better though.

  • cashless on 18/06/2018 - 20:24
    +7

    How can we overload Optus so that they’ll be forced to allow SBS to broadcast all the remaining games in the WC?
    I’m happy to participate

    • neonlight on 18/06/2018 - 23:49
      +2

      Some one should set up bots and do DDOS on their website and servers preferably without a trace using VPN tunnnels and no log traces (j/k)

      I’m sick of Optus ripping people off not providing service

      Government decided to sell broadcast rights off SBS for a quick dime and things turn out crap

      SBS is fine as is don’t understand why make things complicated

      If the network app or platform is not ready don’t provide the service and don’t charge for it

      Optus should save their face give out refunds and all remaining games back to SBS to show

  • [Deactivated] on 18/06/2018 - 20:26
    +6

    You can catch all the streams on /r/soccerstreams over on Reddit

    • infinite on 18/06/2018 - 22:35

      It's a pity they don't provide links & streams to all the post game stuff and daily "Match of the Day" type equivalent highlight shows. They are easily the best content available for those of us who work and cant watch 6 hours+ of soccer a day at the moment.

    • neonlight on 18/06/2018 - 23:51

      Did not know this certainly better than paid methods

  • yummycoot on 18/06/2018 - 20:26
    +1

    anybody got an australian timezone worldcup fixture poster?

    so far i got this one but it's a lot of pages

    • ShortyX on 19/06/2018 - 09:08

      The easiest way is to find a calendar subscription (ics/ical).

  • Lancerx on 18/06/2018 - 20:34

    On ya face Optus!

  • skon23 on 18/06/2018 - 20:40

    Its really becoming frustrating , they want our money but they will only provide limited or no service.

    look at Amazon Prime , Netflix they charge us same as in US but the library size is joke..those guys even blocked access to US library through VPN. I don't even bother about Stan.

    • jjno41 on 18/06/2018 - 20:46

      Telstra/Foxtel is part of the reason the Netflix library is so small, they have the rights for quite a bit.
      Never going with Foxtel after the Game of thrones fail myself.

    • sillyguy on 19/06/2018 - 00:21

      Stan is good. Lots of good shows. Billions and Imposters just finished, waiting for Better Call Saul.

    • notmrks on 19/06/2018 - 10:14

      Getflix still works I believe

  • serpserpserp on 18/06/2018 - 20:43

    Weird. I've had nothing smooth sailing for all the World Cup matches via the optus app and chromecast.

    • dlakers3peat on 18/06/2018 - 23:01

      Yeah me too, so I am very surprised with all the complaints.

      • sillyguy on 19/06/2018 - 00:23
        -2

        Because people are paying that much $15 per month they are entitled to complain, I guess…

        • notmrks on 19/06/2018 - 10:13
          +1

          They can if there is no alternative and what they are paying for doesn't work.

          Most people are having issues with stuttering and buffering which is why SBS are showing the games for the next 48hrs.

          Do you really think they would do that if everything was running fine?

  • Lancerx on 18/06/2018 - 20:49

    I wish Optus would just get bought over by some big Chinese telco now. Their CEO and services are just freaking useless!

    • Griffindinho on 18/06/2018 - 22:46
      +7

      You realize they’re owned by the Singaporean government

      • arcticmonkey on 19/06/2018 - 08:05
        +2

        Our government sells assets off to giveaway tax cuts to billion dollar businesses, other governments own private companies and invest.

        Such a ridiculous mob we have in charge.

  • Jstar1 on 18/06/2018 - 21:27

    Just when I subscribed to Optus Sport yesterday… :/

  • tempura on 18/06/2018 - 22:42
    -3

    Dae Han Min Guk!

      • Hamlet on 19/06/2018 - 10:44

        As much as I like Korea, I have got to say their team this year isn't the best. The defence looks shaky and the scoreline was only kept at 1-0 due to some fantastic saves by the keeper. The attack looks clueless and the only spark seems to be Son Heungmin. And on top of that, they're in a difficult group.

        All that said, the Korean fighting spirit is awesome!

  • syousef on 18/06/2018 - 22:50
    +2

    I want them to bring back the $5 (then down to $2) Coke soccer ball promo.

    • Reveen on 19/06/2018 - 01:10

      Memories. I still have balls unopened/sealed in plastic from this deal.

      • syousef on 19/06/2018 - 07:40
        +1

        I bought about 50 balls and gave away about 45 (son's birthday party instead of a lolly bag, then family), then my son lost the other 5 at school. I should have bought 100!

  • Macgyver on 18/06/2018 - 22:52

    So you need to install the SBS app do you to watch?

  • SnakeGrape on 19/06/2018 - 00:05
    -5

    SBS didn't stream Sweden Vs Korea match.

    • Herbse on 19/06/2018 - 00:23
      +5

      I must have just imagined watching it on tv then

      • tempura on 19/06/2018 - 07:10
        -1

        Korea won the game; solid performance by Son

  • AlienC on 19/06/2018 - 05:02
    -1

    I love sportsball

  • ShortyX on 19/06/2018 - 09:09

    Does anyone else find the quality on the Xbox app not as good as SBS HD?

  • ttlooshan on 19/06/2018 - 09:11
    +1

    Something about free market blah blah. Apparently free enterprise is good for all of us as they run things more efficiently (by skimping out wherever possible to maximise profit).

  • stevethepom on 19/06/2018 - 09:16
    +11

    The World Cup should be free to air to the public as it is all around the world. Make no mistake, you're being ripped off.
    If you pay for a VPN, you can watch ALL games live on BBC or ITV with top presenters and commentary.
    Alternatively, you can watch ANY match delayed (full match, highlights or BBC match of the day) for free at any of these websites:
    http://www.footballorgin.com/
    http://www.fullmatchesandshows.com/
    http://footballfullmatch.com/

    There are plenty more options out there (Google is your best friend).

    • neonlight on 19/06/2018 - 13:38

      Agree with you Aussies being ripped off big time except this time is done by the governament.

      Thanks for the links shared. Didn't know you can watch without VPN.

  • Brianqpr on 19/06/2018 - 10:15
    +1

    Who would have thought a high publicity, high demand event being streamed online would have problems? Like every click frenzy type event ever.

    Maybe Optus didn't realise just how many of the vocal "soccer" bashing AFL, League and cricket devotees secretly love the world game and know its a better sport. I imagine them staring blankly at the screen in awe of all these countries they have never heard of before.

    Now they have done this they simply cannot afford to take it back off SBS unless it is working seamlessly, which I suspect won't happen. It will be a PR disaster (even more than it already is) if they deny people the opportunity to watch games from here on.

    • neonlight on 19/06/2018 - 13:47
      +1

      I hope SBS does the rest of the games. Optus can get their refund back from SBS we don't really care. We just wanna watch

      Optus should also refund to all customers

  • erkward on 19/06/2018 - 10:57

    Now we need them to look into their poor mobile coverage and customer service!

  • rustysnail26 on 19/06/2018 - 11:58

    God bless SBS

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