It has been announced that the recent iPlayer trial, heralded to be a success, is to be rolled out to all the public across the Freesat network. The BBC iPlayer test has been trialled for months, and whilst the code is widely already known, the formal 5438 code has now been released.
Allowing all of the public to access the beta version of the BBC’s iPlayer, individuals need either a Freesat+ (Humax) or Freesat HD (Humax) digital box. This then needs the additional minimum connectivity of 1Mega bits per second (Mbps) to either a broadband connection or satellite dish. After loading up the BBC’s red button page for the first time, consumers will be required to enter the code, and after a “number not found” message, the iPlayer service will be available.
Speaking of the latest roll-out, Freesat’s managing director Emma Scott said “I’m really pleased that we can now expand the number of Freesat viewers who can access BBC iPlayer. With ITV Player also due to launch on Freesat in the first half of this year, we will be the only TV platform to offer catch-up services from both major broadcasters on a subscription free basis and without the need to buy new equipment. The ability to access on-demand (television) is increasingly important to viewers, and Freesat’s exclusive ability to offer this to TV viewers without a subscription demonstrates our strategy of innovation and long term growth for the platform.”
