Frosty Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 if you're paying for dstv premium just for cycling content alone, then GCN+ is a nobrainerAt R359.99 for the year compared to R829/month - it’s not even comparable. Note: assume R829 is the single view price for premium. I remember being closer to R900 a few years back.
Stall_Gear Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 Anyone know if we we going to be constrained as to what we can see from an SA log in? or will we be able to see the same as UK subscribers?This is the list of races available locally - looks like Grand Tours, Paris Roubaix and some stage races are highlights only, but it's actually quite a decent list! https://help.globalcyclingnetwork.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360015984360-South-Africa
Frosty Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 I see on their support page, they mention I can use a browser? Anyone tried that? My experience with the Eurosport app and a VPN was unsuccessful - I wonder if the GCN+ in a browser with a VPN will keep me happy in July?The web browser option, from what I could see was for UK, Spain, Germany, and a few other EU countries. With the Eurosport player, I have to ask my brother to pay with his UK card as it won’t accept my Disco card. The Tour is currently only shown as Highlights.
Hilton. Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 https://help.globalcyclingnetwork.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360015984360-South-Africa A list of all the races we can see in RSA with GCN+; which are Live vs Highlights
Zatopek Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 I see on their support page, they mention I can use a browser? Anyone tried that? My experience with the Eurosport app and a VPN was unsuccessful - I wonder if the GCN+ in a browser with a VPN will keep me happy in July?Yes, browser work for me here in KL Eurosport app require a VPN app + something like FakeGpsFree to spooth your location in that country as well Eurosport browser only require a VPN
geomark Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 This is the list of races available locally - looks like Grand Tours, Paris Roubaix and some stage races are highlights only, but it's actually quite a decent list! https://help.globalcyclingnetwork.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360015984360-South-AfricaThanks, looks like will get full Giro but other 2 grand tour just highlights. The UK package would give you all 3 live and on demand, any opinions yet if a VPN will work to get it?
Mntboy Posted February 16, 2021 Author Posted February 16, 2021 if you're paying for dstv premium just for cycling content alone, then GCN+ is a nobrainerPart of the reason why I haven't gotten DSTV is that I would basically just be using it to watch sport (not just cycling). I just couldn't justify spending that much on something I wouldn't use often for a variety of reasons but GCN+'s additional content goes into things that peak my interest makes it an worthwhile investment imho. Frosty 1
lechatnoir Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 Thanks, looks like will get full Giro but other 2 grand tour just highlights. The UK package would give you all 3 live and on demand, any opinions yet if a VPN will work to get it? If I had to pick one of the grand tours, it'd be the Giro. Wayne pudding Mol, Gen and Vetplant 3
lechatnoir Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 I see GCN are waiting for the Samsung smart TV app to be approved.
lechatnoir Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 Classic start this weekend, and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad isn't on GCN. Not live, nor highlights. mmm
Vetplant Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) Classic start this weekend, and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad isn't on GCN. Not live, nor highlights. mmmYep, they mentioned on their You channel that they couldn't get the rights. Very difficult to get the rights to some races and Omloop seems to have been one of the most difficult to get. I see Wout isn't riding, so very little reason for me to watch anyways. Edited February 23, 2021 by Vetplant
Guest Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 The web browser option, from what I could see was for UK, Spain, Germany, and a few other EU countries. With the Eurosport player, I have to ask my brother to pay with his UK card as it won’t accept my Disco card. The Tour is currently only shown as Highlights.I watch on the browser no problem.No VPN Frosty and Mntboy 2
Frosty Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 I watch on the browser no problem.No VPNSunday I was on the browser too, with no problems.
jimmycool Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 Just fyi. Dstv compact plus for R529 contains all of the variety channels so if all you want to watch is cycling then you don't have to pay for the full premium package.
Vetplant Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) Just fyi. Dstv compact plus for R529 contains all of the variety channels so if all you want to watch is cycling then you don't have to pay for the full premium package.R6348 for 12 months... Vs R359 for 12 months... Decisions, decisions. Edit, fixed the GCN+ pricing Edited February 23, 2021 by Vetplant Frosty and Mntboy 2
Vetplant Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) .Edit:Double post from Mobile Edited February 23, 2021 by Vetplant
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