Firstly. I have absolutely no connection with ZKTV other than having just become a customer. I have to say I was slightly dubious about this service because I sometimes think they come across a 'bit strong' on this forum. However in desperation because for the first time out here I was finding Filmon unusable! buffering all the time and hanging up. I tried on IPAD, Smart TV, everything but with the same problem. I tested my Movistar line which was showing download of around 8.2Mb so that wasnt the problem.
So I figured I had nothing to lose by giving it a try. They organised a MAG254 box for me (costing â,¬129) and also helped me get a better deal on my ADSL package with Movistar. I pay â,¬18 Euros per month for ZKTV but may well opt for the VOD service, which is not that much extra. I paid a small connection fee and then 3 months in advance. Another good point is that if you are not here for a Calendar month you can switch the service off by simply calling them.
I took delivery of my box on Friday and was immediately called by Paul from ZKTV to make sure everything was working ok - it was, in fact we are absolutely delighted with the system...and because we are often out in the evening the 14 day catchup TV is a great!
So although we have only had the system for a few days, we think it is superb...and so easy to use. Hopefully this will continue as more users get connected.
I can't speak for other systems out there, only that I am very happy with the service provided by ZKTV.
iptvready mag250/254 85 euro youve been done
The Mag 254 box is available for those in UK who want one for £73.75 on Ebay (under 90 euros)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAG-254-IPTV-STB-BOX-RECEIVER-UPDATED-MAG250-WITH-REAL-12-MONTH-WARRANTY-/181553141670?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Internet_TV_Media_Streamers&hash=item2a456917a6
Mag 250 on ebay for £71.00 (86 euros)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAG250-IPTV-SET-TOP-BOX-Receiver-OFFICIAL-UK-SUPPLIER-REAL-12-MONTH-WARRANTY-/171485925928?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item27ed5b9228
So I would get one in the UK (or get one to bring one for you) then contact Paul (ZKTV) to connect you to the service.
Yes I know I could have hot it cheaper in the UK, but to be honest I don't give a damn! Both the supplier of the box and Paul from ZKTV have been most helpful in getting me setup with a TV system I am very happy with.
Fully agree with Decho about ZKTV, we got the system installed last October and it's brilliant, even during the November storms there were no pixelating or buffering. VOD is well worth the small fee, up to date films and series. Paul is always available and often calls just to check that all is well. Highly recommend it.
Thought I`d report back on my positive experience since last September with ZKTV.
I had problems with UKTV and Europa, so have experienced many different ways of getting TV including with a dish. I most say that both the picture on screen and the communication with Paul, have both been above my expectations. The past poor experiences I have had on Fuerteventura, made me believe that I would always struggle to find a good TV experience with any company. So if anyone else who is starting out looking for a UK television service, you could do a lot worse than learning from myself ( and others) who have been there and have found what we were looking for years ago.
I am glad that this forum will allow new members to short circuit the trials I had, in searching for the solution which took me so long to find.
As Beachlife & Canarian have already stated, you cannot fault the service we have had from ZK TV. Again if there hadn't been a posting on this forum we would never have had a satisfactory outcome to the problems we were having with Europa and English TV. We have now had this service since July last year and it has been brilliant, the customer service is second to none, when we had a slight technical problem with our box Paul fixed it no problems. He rings to see if everything is OK and responds to any questions we may have promptly. All in all an excellent service which we would and do highly recommend.
Lulabell
And just to add ZKTV now have the very last double episode of The Mentalist 10 weeks before its on UK TV, it's on their VOD system
AND all the sports channels for a bit extra - fantastic!
AND Watch Again for all channels going back over a week!
Had the system for 3 months, delighted with it, great reception/picture, good choice of channels and the play back system is great. We didn't lose the system once when the gales were blowing.
i have only 1 meg would it work on such a low signal
www.zktv.info (http://www.zktv.info)
Love the 'trainlapse'.
Watched Shaun the Sheep last night with AAA stream. Don't waste your money on ZKTV.....
Why does ZDTV keep getting free promo on this forum?
I believe Android TV is at the dawn of a new era in TV Services. ALL IPTV distributors must be concerned, and some are now promoting Android boxes. You can get all the TV channels, Movies and USA TV Series you can handle on Android, and free. True, it's not handed to you on a plate, but I've found my box maker in the US very helpful, as well as numerous advice on Forums. Why would you want to pay, unless you're rich.
Are you a customer, constanting 'bumping' ZKTV tel number to the top? I don't think so.
As a delighted customer of ZKTV I'm just letting others know that the Wimbledon coverage is fantastic this year - scroll through the channels and see the extra red button options!
I agree with TamaraEnLaPlaya here.
I have just renewed my subscription for the 4th Time and am very happy with the service. Having just returned from Paradise Island it was so nice to be able to watch Andy Murray without any buffering or service loss!
Now I know there are other options available and cannot comment on them but for 18 Euros a month I am delighted with the service that ZKTV provide. We particularly like the 14 day catchup which is so easy to use and is ideal if you are out in the evening dining at one of the many fine restaurants in town. The catchup is light years ahead of BT Visions offering(which I have in the UK) which involves loading IPlayer etc and is clunky, slow to load and a pain in the neck to use!
I know some people on this forum think ZKTV can come across a bit 'strong' on this forum, but Paul that runs the local operation is such a helpful person - you can email him and guarantee a quick response - not that I have ever had to do this because the service has always worked! He also helped me set up a better contract with Movistar which I was most grateful for.
Well said! I think it is time that I also spoke up for the silent customers who have this excellent system from ZKTV. This has given myself and my wife trouble free viewing for the last 9 months with Paul always at hand to to help and advise. We spend a lot of time out enjoying this beautiful island, so the 60 channels that have been recorded for us to watch from the last two weeks is great! It is for us the best TV service I can think of for people like us who want to watch what we want, when we want while still having our social and outdoor life. I hope that many other happy ZKTV customers will post as well.
So, decho, can you let me know what you now pay to Movistar and assume it includes a landline and internet? This system you have looks interesting,I may look at it.
I pay â,¬38 per month which includes line rental, 10Mb download ADSL( I actually normally get 8+Mb), free mobile phone with free minutes and texts(can't remember exact amount). On top of that I pay â,¬18 per month for ZKTV.
So â,¬53 per month in total, may seem a lot but for me it's worth it as I need broadband for work when I am out there.
I paid about â,¬130 for the MAG 254 box you need -you can probably get it cheaper than that but I got it installed and running for that. There is a guy in Corralejo who can supply you with the box.
Paul from ZKTV can help you out with the exact details if you are interested
Should also have said they offer a free trial I think.
Many thanks decho.
Thanks to you both for your positive comments. It is how this section should work, rather than constant disparagement of competitor systems by ZKTV.
Anyone new to the forum can make up their own minds :D
For the telephone and internet it may well be worth signing up to ZKTV, especially if you're with Movistar, that's if they are prepared to do just those elements. As far as TV is concerned there is no comparison with Android, there are hundreds of channels available, including every UK channel, and a massive amount of sports and movies, all totally free. Playback is available on all BBC, ITV, Ch.4 and Ch.5, plus American TV series, movies and most sports. Of course you don't have anybody standing behind you to help. Personally we like to watch a lot of sports and the latest movies, but it's not everyone's choice.
There are loads and loads of "Help" videos on Youtube.
Just search KODI XBMC HOW TO , (whatever).
Is ZKTV available in Corralejo? Just got my ADSL installed last week and really struggling with the Android box :o Any contact info for installers? Cheers
Yes I am in Corralejo and have ZKTV. - excellent service and easy to use. I will PM you contact details.
Hi Pandali,
You can contact Paul at ZKT TV on 922323741 or email him at
tvtenerife@hotmail.com
His service is excellent ;D ;D
Cheers
Lulabell
This is all very helpful to know as we will shortly be looking at a UK TV service (since all we've got from plugging in is Spanish channels) and I wasn't at all sure where to start.
This looks like a good starting point and the support and after sales sound really good - are there any others to consider? Would prefer cable rather than a dish.
Out of curiosity I wonder which addons the users find best for live sport on Kodi XBMC.
I keep reading how this is superior to the package that ZKTV offer but in my experience I find it very frustrating to use.
I have used an android box for around 2 years and found that just when you have something suitable you then have to mess around and look for something else.
Mash Up/PHOENIX,AAA Streams, IPTV stalker, all come and go.
For about the last 8 months I have had a subscription to supply a Mag254 with the sport etc( not ZKTV) and this is far superior and more reliable.
I have a supply of 50 Mb in the UK and only around 4 Mb in Caleta, but both work fine.
The IPTV stalker was good quality and if anyone knows of a reliable alternative I'd be happy to give it a go.
The fact I can search on YouTube and resolve any issue with the XBMC is okay , but you never know when the next addon is going to go down.
A lot of what you've said is right. On my Android box, for sport I use UK Turks, which also gives you basic UK TV channels. For movies, Genesis is brilliant, as soon as a movie is released to the cinemas, you'll find it there, although I prefer to give it a couple of days, the first streams are sub standard. I also have an IPTV system, which gives me loads of sports channels, and Sky channels, including the movies, apparently ZKTV won't supply Sky channels. I pay just under 30 Euros per month, and I pay monthly, also included is catch up on practically all the channels they supply, and reception is good, I've watched all the Ashes Tests, with barely any interruptions. If you're interested, phone Graham on 966 783944. Android is a challenge, like you say, but if you search forums you can usually find the next good add on.
Thanks for the info Terry.
The Genesis addon as historically been very stable and reliable for films and TV series.
I'll give the UK Turks a try.
My supplier for the Mag254 is great for the football and I pay £20 a month and watch whichever 3pm kick off on a Saturday I want.
Arsenal v Chelsea 3.00pm today. Community Shield.
BTSports 2, on Android TV Box. IPTV Stalker add-on, also on UK Turks, but not as good a picture.
Tunefootball, why you paying £20 per month. You can every any Saturday afternoon game on NBC Sports Extra.
Install on Android from zip: plugin.video.nbcsnliveextra-beta.zip
You will need VPN pointed to USA Server though. I use Tunnelbear $4.99 per month. I also use this for ITV Player Catchup through UK server.
Also check out Operation Robocop addon ;)
ANDROID TV BOX, BTSPORTS 2, USING IPTV STALKER ADD-ON
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As I mentioned earlier the IPTV Stalker is the closest picture and performance quality to the supply I get
on the Mag254.
As usual though that went down in July and the last YouTube video that I followed didn't re-install it successfully.
I'm currently watching the Arsenal- Chelsea game via theVdubt25 addon because that is more stable than the Zeus video( formerly AAA) addon.
I watch on a 50 inch screen and the picture quality certainly suffers.
You can't complain when it doesn't cost anything , but in my experience the £20 is worth every penny
on the subject i have just had this email ..
From 8/8 zktv.futbol will start service from cali colombia ,offering SKY SPORT with 14 day catchup, CTH for all 3pm matches and unique to us EPL VOD - every match of the season at the touch of a button to watch all of the season.
To fix IPTV Stalker,
Right click on NFPS, click on Add On Settings.
Click on Custom Mac Addres so the blue light comes on
Click in the space that appears
And where it says Mac, enter these numbers: 00:1A:79:12:34:56
Click out of this, then right click NFPS again, and CLEAR CACHE.
Click out again, restart XBMC, click on IPTV Stalker then NFPS and all should be well.
CLICK FOR BIGGER VIEW
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Thanks for the guidance Woe.
I have seen this info before but unfortunately my system isn't showing any Custom MAC address panel.
My android box as a remote control and rather than press the right click on the NFPS to display Add on Settings I have to press the "menu" button to achieve this.
However I cannot get anything to display the "Custom Mac Address" and therefore I cannot input the relevant numbers.
My system just shows
Portal1
Name NFPS
Url http://portal.iptvprivateserver.tv
Instead of then displaying "Custom Mac Address" as per your instructions, mine just then states "Portal2"
I might need something changing on my primary settings.
Are you using this version of IPTV Stalker, with the black wrinting and yellow flash. Version esxbr 1.0.18
Go into SYSTEM/SETTINGS/ADD-ONS/ENABLED ADD-ONS/VIDEO ADD-ONS/IPTV stalker/CLICK ENTER ON YOUR REMOTE
You should see this: click on configure and you should see the screen with the mac address space.
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If you don't see this version, you need to download the ZIP (below). and install from zip as usual.
Copy or click the address below into your browser, and the zip should download into your downloads folder.
https://github.com/esxbr/plugin.video.stalker/archive/master.zip
Hi Woe
My version is1.0.62
Having added the source you mentioned I then found that when I went to install from the zip file there was nothing within the "master.zip" and therefore I couldn't continue to install the IPTV Stalker.
Never mind.
Thanks for your help
Hmmmm ... strange :-[
Might be worth having a run through this
https://seo-michael.co.uk/tutorial-how-to-install-stalker-kodi-xbmc/
Personally, when using an Android box I would always get a wireless keyboard and mouse as it makes life so much easier. Even the small combined ones such as
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rii-i8-Multifunction-2-4GHz-RF-Portable-Mini-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad-Mouse-/131500049800?hash=item1e9e038588
QuotePersonally, when using an Android box I would always get a wireless keyboard and mouse as it makes life so much easier. Even the small combined ones such as
I use my Android mobile phone and/or Kindle as a remote control
I just use ZKTV with its very friendly user interface! Just 2 clicks of the remote and you're there!
Hi Deso
Thanks for the link to the Stalker.
I'd already run through that guide several times but the problem is where the guide states to install from the zip file, I can't because my download folder as got nothing in it,
Where you normally have a zip folder or repository that would then be the addon , I've nothing that the Kodi can work with.
Decho, as far as ZKTV are concerned they haven't shown the normal service to me that most seem to appreciate.
I've messaged Paul a couple of times on his current number to see if he can supply my Mag254 with his service into the U.K. After two days no response.
I then went onto their website requesting a trial.
I had a e-mail back stating the sports section would be available soon and they would get in touch.
I e- mailed back asking if they do supply the U.K. , and two days later I am still awaiting a response.
They obviously look after customers and Fuerteventura better than the U.K. and potential customers.
You need to download the zip file to your PC or Android box. If you do it to your PC then put it on a USB drive and plug into your Android box. When you are in Kodi, navigate to the file on your USB or wherever you have downloaded it on your Android box and it will install in Kodi. You should then be able to get it up and running.
In the guide, click on the blue words I have enclosed below to download.
"Download the 'IPTV Stalker Zip' and save to a location you can easily access from your Kodi device"
Sorted.
Got the lap top out, downloaded the zip file and I'm back up and running.
Who needs ZKTV when you've got helpful members like this.
Excellente :D
Quote from: Deso on August 05, 2015, 18:19:35 PM
You need to download the zip file to your PC or Android box. If you do it to your PC then put it on a USB drive and plug into your Android box. When you are in Kodi, navigate to the file on your USB or wherever you have downloaded it on your Android box and it will install in Kodi. You should then be able to get it up and running.
In the guide, click on the blue words I have enclosed below to download.
"Download the 'IPTV Stalker Zip' and save to a location you can easily access from your Kodi device"
Sorry to mention. This is how I install ZIPs to my Andoid box. From my Laptop to a USB drive.
The location of the USB drive on the Android box is usually found in the sda1 folder.
Glad you got ther in the end. Yes https://seo-michael.co.uk/ tutorials are the best.
Quote from: Tunefootball on August 05, 2015, 22:17:39 PM
Sorted.
Got the lap top out, downloaded the zip file and I'm back up and running.
Who needs ZKTV when you've got helpful members like this.
Add-ons, USBs, ZIPs, Downloads, Kodi, Laptops, Stalkers, Kindles...
That's why I need ZKTV. Our friends and family that use our place struggled with Flimon, never mind all this technology ::)
Now if someone can tell me using this system that I can pick up a remote, press '1' and get BBC1 then I might be interested!
Decho, I have the same system in the UK as what ZKTV
supply you.
My point was that despite an e-mail and phone message to
ZKTV they were of no use to me.
I agree, the Mag254 is far simpler, but needs must.
The Mag 254 is Linux based softwear, the Google boxes use the latest Android softwear, which I have, I also have it on my laptop using windows 7. No difference between them. So what is the difference with the mag box. Is it better ??
Hi Woe
I've no idea if the Mag254 is superior than the latest android system, I just know it is recommended whenever you have IPTV supplied by a third party.
Quote from: decho on August 06, 2015, 09:06:11 AM
Add-ons, USBs, ZIPs, Downloads, Kodi, Laptops, Stalkers, Kindles...
That's why I need ZKTV. Our friends and family that use our place struggled with Flimon, never mind all this technology ::)
Now if someone can tell me using this system that I can pick up a remote, press '1' and get BBC1 then I might be interested!
Good point.
Some people want free/cheap, and to get free/cheap they are prepared to a: faff around with convoluted or hacked together solutions and b: sacrifice ease of use and reliability.
Some people want the aforementioned ease of use and reliability, and will pay a premium to get it.
The answer you get to "which is the best system" often depends on which of the above camps you are in, and also which camp the person answering is in.
Does anyone have a web address for ZKTV please?
Tried the email tvtenerife@hotmail.com but that just kept bouncing back.
Thanks
That's the correct email - I emailed Paul on Thursday at this address and it got there ok.
Thanks Decho
Will tell my neighbour to keep trying the email address
Quote from: Baldy on October 05, 2015, 14:45:43 PM
Does anyone have a web address for ZKTV please?
Tried the email tvtenerife@hotmail.com but that just kept bouncing back.
Thanks
Hi Baldy
These are the various contacts I have:
Paul who is the agent for the islands is on
TVtenerife@hotmail.com
and/or
Paul@zktv.co
ZKTV can be found at
ZKTV.INFO
http://www.zurich-kabel-tv.ch/
their email is ....
Zurich-Kabel-Tv@email.ch
Quote from: Ironworks on October 03, 2015, 16:26:39 PM
Some people want free/cheap, and to get free/cheap they are prepared to a: faff around with convoluted or hacked together solutions and b: sacrifice ease of use and reliability.
Some people want the aforementioned ease of use and reliability, and will pay a premium to get it.
The answer you get to "which is the best system" often depends on which of the above camps you are in, and also which camp the person answering is in.
I think your comment about 'camps' is probably very true but considering the ZKTV packages start from around just £6 per month I wouldn't say you pay a premium to get it - you pay far, far less than a SKY package in the UK but you do get a premium service from Paul.
I'm definitely in the 'easy' camp these days! I spent many years as a Microsoft certified trainer (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, Word) so I'm sure I could work it all out using an Android box
if I had to but I'm happy to keep others in gainful employment and put my feet up/mouse out to grass! Very glad I came across ZKTV who can do it all for me!
Quote from: TamaraEnLaPlaya on October 06, 2015, 22:34:18 PM
Quote from: Baldy on October 05, 2015, 14:45:43 PM
Does anyone have a web address for ZKTV please?
Tried the email tvtenerife@hotmail.com but that just kept bouncing back.
Thanks
Hi Baldy
These are the various contacts I have:
Paul who is the agent for the islands is on
TVtenerife@hotmail.com
and/or
Paul@zktv.co
ZKTV can be found at
ZKTV.INFO
http://www.zurich-kabel-tv.ch/
their email is ....
Zurich-Kabel-Tv@email.ch
Thanks Tamara my neighbour has now made contact with Paul from ZKTV
Quote from an email sent by a very satisfied new customer to ZKTV today:
'At long last we have a TV we can watch without interruption thanks to ZKTV,, we have changed provider after 18 months of stress from Europa, to ZKTV ,,,wonderful people, :D thank you Paul..'
Weren't they the people that spread malicious propaganda about Sky no longer being available in Fuerteventura after June this year. I guess you have to spread rumours to get business at times. Maybe they meant next year or the year after etc.
White Label IPTV. Compare their offer, their transmission of live TV is faultless and includes ALL of the sports channels. They also have 24/7 live chat support in English which is excellent. Highly recommended, but don't forget they are non bona fides so pay monthly in case they disappear
Absolutely no comparison to ZK tv, to start the price is 90.00 euro for the same period, i don't see any catch up, and if you want full programs there is a further cost and set top box, with ZK what you see is what you get, and the support from Paul is just unreal.
Well I will be sticking with ZKTV then😊
I have tried kodi etc. If you have the time and patience to fiddle about with constantly changing configurations, buffering etc, I'm sure it's brilliant. I now use zktv.... I switch on the tv, choose my channel from an on-screen menu and watch. I have access to scores of films and series/box sets, and can watch any programme from any channel broadcast over the past two weeks. It costs me â,¬25 a month, no buffering, and I'm happy to pay it for the ease of use. Yes, you probably can find much of this via kodi etc, but for me life is just too darned short, I have better things to do! Each to his own!
Couldn't have put it better myself😊
The main downside to ZKTV is that they were adamant that they would never include Sky channels in their package.
Quote from: Terry M on November 30, 2015, 19:17:06 PM
The main downside to ZKTV is that they were adamant that they would never include Sky channels in their package.
UK TV France include Sky channels using a MAG box:
http://www.uktvfrance.net/
16.99â,¬ per month for sports channels
and
26.99â,¬ per month including movie channels.
Catch-up TV is included on many but not all channels and it's only for 7 days.
Just helped my elderly neighbour change from Europa, who were totally unreliable and getting more and more expensive, over to ZKTV. As part of the change she is now getting 16mb download speed, twice what she was getting before, for the same price. I've also noticed there are some other channels in the 100 channel ZKTV offer:
-Discovery
-Discovery Science
-Discovery Turbo
-Animal Planet
-National Geographic
-Gold
-Dave
-Drama
-Watch
-Yesterday
-Quest
-Really
Another satisfied customer then? 😊
The longer, cooler evenings have had us watching more TV than normal - seen some great films over Christmas courtesy of ZKTV's VOD (and they have been v.good quality!):
SPECTRE - brilliant - have been on tenterhooks waiting for this one, as good as I had hoped for.
Bridge of Spies - Steven Spielberg, set during the Cold War.
Danish Girl - interesting, glad I watched it, wouldn't bother again though unlike other films.
Joy - Good, but then anything with Robert de Niro normally is.
The Martian - Directed by Ridley Scott, with Matt Damon - loved this, especially poignant with Tim Peake up in Space at the moment.
Bone Tomahawk - horror Western.
Creed - aka Rocky VII, not really my thing but friends enjoyed it.
In the Heart of the Sea - I really liked this, inspired Moby Dick.
The Hateful Eight - the latest Quentin Tarantino.
Quote from: TamaraEnLaPlaya on December 27, 2015, 00:35:47 AM
The longer, cooler evenings have had us watching more TV than normal - seen some great films over Christmas courtesy of ZKTV's VOD (and they have been v.good quality!):
SPECTRE - brilliant - have been on tenterhooks waiting for this one, as good as I had hoped for.
Bridge of Spies - Steven Spielberg, set during the Cold War.
Danish Girl - interesting, glad I watched it, wouldn't bother again though unlike other films.
Joy - Good, but then anything with Robert de Niro normally is.
The Martian - Directed by Ridley Scott, with Matt Damon - loved this, especially poignant with Tim Peake up in Space at the moment.
Bone Tomahawk - horror Western.
Creed - aka Rocky VII, not really my thing but friends enjoyed it.
In the Heart of the Sea - I really liked this, inspired Moby Dick.
The Hateful Eight - the latest Quentin Tarantino.
How much is the subscription to view these films?
Unless I'm missing something, there is no subscription info on their website:
http://www.zurich-kabel-tv.ch/
If you download the Showbox app you get them for free
Quote from: Stone Free on December 29, 2015, 13:55:06 PM
How much is the subscription to view these films?
Unless I'm missing something, there is no subscription info on their website:
http://www.zurich-kabel-tv.ch/
I asked them and they said - "the VOD section comes from Cali and is not operated from Switzerland, it is charged at â,¬7 a month." You can ask direct at informacion@zktv.co
Stone Free - if you have an Android box you can watch the latest films for free. I watched Spectre 6 weeks ago on Genesis.
My Android Box works perfectly with 6 mb.
Subscribe to Netflix for 7 euros / month per month and get 100's of great films.
Everything else free.
looks like bad news for watching UK netflix
luckily i have ZKTV VOD with Queen of the desert starring Nicole Kidmn with Damian Lewis and the new X-files to watch tonight
https://media.netflix.com/en/company-blog/evolving-proxy-detection-as-a-global-service
Can't say I've heard of this, we're not into TV series, but each to his/her own. We'll be watching live football, followed by the Australian Open Tennis.
Firstly, Tamara, please stop with the whole "I'm such a happy ZKTV customer I simply had to share my experience and recommend them" nonsense.
Don't you work with ZKTV and profit from selling it?
What's most irritating is that whole pushy 'buy buy buy' pitch isn't even necessary, because ZKTV is good and will earn natural and genuine recommendation if you, and other ZKTV sellers on here before you, would simply wind your necks in.
Secondly, the VOD service on ZKTV that is being 'endorsed' currently is actually pretty poor value. Yes there are new movie releases on there, many before they even get to the cinema, but the quality on some of them is tragically bad 'recorded on a camcorder in the cinema' stuff that is barely watchable.
There are invariably far better copies available, for free, using websites like www.kickass.to and similar torrent or movie streaming sites.
That all said, the basic ZKTV plus catchup package is superb. Reliable and well worth the money just for the convenience alone.
Just take Tamaras gushing over the top endorsements for what they are - a slightly tacky and largely uneccessary sales pitch.
P.S. After 3 years here, we've pretty much drilled down our 'reliable and perfect for our needs' â,¬30 per month TV system to ZKTV for live UK TV and catch-up, with Netflix for everything else.
That said, I can fully understand that some are on a tighter budget, so the slightly less accessible and user-friendly KODI / Android alternatives are an attractive 'free' option - but in my experience, they're an almighty pain in the bum that quickly negates any cost-savings.
I have posted on here several times about the good service we have received from ZKTV, whether you choose to use them is your decision, I am not trying to brain wash anyone into going to ZKTV, but I've asked paul about your questions and he has told me the following ...
All the films on ZKTV VOD say they are LOW QUALITY or CINEMA QUALITY before you view
when a better copy is available then the old one is replaced and the film jumps to the top of the list
some people want the film now ,some wish to wait a month or two for a better copy
There is no better copy in the world on any website or torrent then we provide
ZKTV US SERIES show episodes within 24 hours of broadcast in NEW YORK sometime months ahead of SKY
and along with the UK BOX SETS of GRANTCHESTER ,HAPPY VALLEY,BENIDORM,and classics like COLDITZ ,AUF PET etc ,
overall very good value for 5 pounds a month
Plus we have to say, when we have had problems, Paul has been there for us within the hour and managed to sort things out..... We are just speaking as we find.
Lulabell
The ZTV tv channels now offer about 600 channels which include of old and newish TV shows and a number of sports channels offering coverage of all premiership games (some of these are not broadcast in English) live and other sports at no extra costs.
The sports channels provide Sky sports, BT sports and other quality English speaking channels at 15 euros a month.
Quote from: Ironworks on March 13, 2016, 14:57:24 PM
Firstly, Tamara, please stop with the whole "I'm such a happy ZKTV customer I simply had to share my experience and recommend them" nonsense.
Don't you work with ZKTV and profit from selling it?
Hands up - I tried a few days of telephone sales last summer but soon realised it wasn't for me, so no, I don't profit from selling it, I'm simply a very satisfied customer.
Just take Tamaras gushing over the top endorsements for what they are - a slightly tacky and largely uneccessary sales pitch.
I don't think I've ever gushed in my life! :D
If I can just add that it was me that started this post and I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO CONNECTION WITH ZTKV WHATSOEVER. I merely started this thread to provide information to others about an excellent service if you want UKTV. I did previously use Filmon but found that friends and family who use my place just found it too compicated and also subject to buffering.
There are other companies provide this kind of service who are maybe equally as good and people are welcome to post their experiences.
Just a quick comment, that we have suffered a dreadful weekend on ZKTV. Constant freezing & pixels were really infuriating. Contacted them by email (not Paul I think - not very good English) to be told eventually, too many people using the internet & don't have all your Wifis on at the same time! Looking at better routes to get round the problems apparently.
It's Ok this morning? :( 8)
Did anyone else have problems? 8)
On the same manzana as you and some pixelation at the weekend, but no more than normal. Certainly not excessive or making me thinking of changing from ZKTV .
Not thinking of changing either. Just wondered what happened. It's Ok today, they advised rebooting the router & their box so I did. 8)
Just had my renewal for the next 3 months and it's gone up from â,¬18 to â,¬20 per month for the basic package. Bit disappointed TBH....I know it's only a measly â,¬2 per month but there are other people offering this service who also seem to get good reviews.
Quote from: decho on March 15, 2016, 08:43:33 AM
Just had my renewal for the next 3 months and it's gone up from â,¬18 to â,¬20 per month for the basic package. Bit disappointed TBH....I know it's only a measly â,¬2 per month but there are other people offering this service who also seem to get good reviews.
I've just made an enquiry for the ZKTV service and was quoted (by Paul)
â,¬25 per month - he said that people have been paying this for the last year in respect of the basic package? Is this true?
Quote from: Some Bloke on March 30, 2016, 13:02:24 PM
Quote from: decho on March 15, 2016, 08:43:33 AM
Just had my renewal for the next 3 months and it's gone up from â,¬18 to â,¬20 per month for the basic package. Bit disappointed TBH....I know it's only a measly â,¬2 per month but there are other people offering this service who also seem to get good reviews.
I've just made an enquiry for the ZKTV service and was quoted (by Paul) â,¬25 per month - he said that people have been paying this for the last year in respect of the basic package? Is this true?
Yes, â,¬25 pcm is what I have been paying for the past year or do, and I consider it pretty good value. Not sure where the cheaper price comes from unless, perhaps, longer-standing customers have been kept on a preferential rate? No idea but, as I say, I'm happy to pay the current price, even with the recent rise.
I've just made an enquiry for the ZKTV service and was quoted (by Paul) â,¬25 per month - he said that people have been paying this for the last year in respect of the basic package? Is this true?
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Yes, â,¬25 pcm is what I have been paying for the past year or do, and I consider it pretty good value. Not sure where the cheaper price comes from unless, perhaps, longer-standing customers have been kept on a preferential rate? No idea but, as I say, I'm happy to pay the current price, even with the recent rise.
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Yes, that's fair enough - and â,¬18 on top for sports? Gets a bit pricey but probably worth it for a stable service with good support?
I think there was a cheaper tariff without VOD, 40 Euros a month for TV, catch up TV, Videos, Sport (Sky, BT and all the Saturday Premier League 3pm kick offs) is great value and a darn sight cheaper than Sky.
ZTV are providing the main 5 UK channels in HD at no extra cost in June and July so customers can watch the Euro championships and Wimbledon in HD.
ZTV are replacing the existing sport offering which costs 15 Euros a month with stations added to their TV channels. The new service will cost an additional 8 euros per month for those currently without sports.
The current sports channels will terminate on 31/8.
The new service will provide all Premiership matches and selected championship and football league matches via mainly BEIN TV. Other channels will include all types of sport including golf and cricket.
The channels will not include Sky and BT
What's the speed of the Internet like with ZKTV. Thanks
Quote from: missmac on August 14, 2016, 15:52:29 PM
What's the speed of the Internet like with ZKTV. Thanks
Not quite sure what you mean here? ZKTV don't provide Internet, only IPTV service. They will however help us get the best deal with Movistar for Internet Service.
If you are asking what the speed of the Internet doing other things whilst watching TV through ZKTV I have noticed no difference in performance.
We have just installed ZKTV and it is fantastic,we did have some small problems at first but they were dealt with straightaway,we would happily recommend this system
Dennis
Does anyone know how to get rid of the info pop ups? I've constantly got banners across the bottom of the screen. Thanks :D
Quote from: CKFE on August 24, 2016, 17:04:08 PM
Does anyone know how to get rid of the info pop ups? I've constantly got banners across the bottom of the screen. Thanks :D
I haven't found a way of preventing them appearing but pressing OK will clear one from your screen. From what I understand the info banners are put on the system when deemed appropriate but if you haven't got your system running at the time they will build up in the background and then all feed through when you switch on. It does mean that you need to sit with your thumb on the OK button for a few minutes sometimes!
The ZKTV system continues to give good value, in both picture quality and selection of channels. I am getting a bit of stick from the wife for watching too much football now on most days and when that is not on I am watching the golf.
In comparison to the ZKTV system I understand that FILMON now charge â,¬15 a month for 20 channels and no catch-up and most of the android boxes no longer can show free UK TV Stations.
Have to say we've had the ZKTV service running for a few months now - and have been so impressed with it that I bought another MAG box to set it up in the UK (enabling us to bin off a £90+ per month contract with Virgin Media in the process).
Never met the bloke but Paul does also go above and beyond in terms of customer service - simply do not have a bad word to say about it.
Just reading all the posts below and remembering back to the time when the only way you would get UK tv or SKy on the Island was to istall a 3m Satalitte
dish or watch it in the pub, now there are a lot of choices on the island for tv viewing. I am of the view go with whatever tv provider your happiest with. remember most people who go to live in Fuerteventura go there to live the dream lucky beggers! and stressing about which is the best tv service is not part of the dream.
Not everybody is tech savvy so if there is a provider who will supply and maintain the service at a cost and you are happy to pay for it go for it
For those who are getting free tv service via kodi boxes or any android devices and i am one remember you get what you pay for.
I think the Island has everything now
lots of Sunshine, very laid back lifestyle, daily flights and the internet which will get better as the big service providers will ramp up there service.
am i missing anything?
Brennt
Have been with ZKTV for a while now. However, as there are so many other iptv providers who are cheaper, considering changing to another iptv provider. Anyone changed from ZKTV and tried another provider? If so be nice to hear your experience and if you were happy that new provider provided as good a service as ZKTV or if you went back to ZKTV.
When I see some of the prices it seems that ZKTV are perhaps over priced in the present market.
I was with ZKTV and changed, only because i got a better deal.....nothing wrong with ZKTV programming or service. I pay 125 â,¬ for 6 months. Have all UK terrestrial channels in HD with 7 day catch up. All sky and bt sports and bein sports.....can watch every EPL game live at 3pm on a Saturday. Have over 4k films and box sets on demand.
For a little over 20 â,¬ per month its superb value for money. I have a mag 254 box
Quote from: Kyle on September 07, 2017, 17:56:41 PM
I was with ZKTV and changed, only because i got a better deal.....nothing wrong with ZKTV programming or service. I pay 125 â,¬ for 6 months. Have all UK terrestrial channels in HD with 7 day catch up. All sky and bt sports and bein sports.....can watch every EPL game live at 3pm on a Saturday. Have over 4k films and box sets on demand.
For a little over 20 â,¬ per month its superb value for money. I have a mag 254 box
Sounds like we are using the same service. Plus the agent for me lives close by. I know the rules about advertising apply on the forum company names. However I found the company looking in "The Voice" magazine.
I`m not knocking ZKTV was with it for a while and was pleased with what it offered. However the price crept up over time.
Are there any iptv providers who provide a PAYG service. I have tried the kodi option & tbh just too much faffing about. Also tried a number of the iptv apps for ios & these are all pretty rubbish as well. Would like something where I can buy the box, pay for a month or so when we are out here & just sit down switch on & select a channel. TIA
Ace TV is PAYG and works on your ZKTV MAG box - switching over takes minutes.
I've been using Ace on my old ZKTV box since June, no problems at all, no buffering or anything - I'm in Corralejo with internet that is usually around 6MB. Ace comes highly recommended.
I honestly can't figure why anyone would pay more than double for ZKTV when Ace gives you everything you need: live TV, catchup TV, movies, TV series and all Sky/BT and international sports, even Pay per View, all for a tenner a month.
There's no contractual obligation, just pay for what you need, when you need it, PAYG a month at a time for â,¬10.
Of course it gets cheaper if you sign-up for longer; 3 months â,¬25, 6 months â,¬40, 12 months â,¬70
They also do a FREE 24 hour trial/test.
More info here: Beams TV - www.beams-tv.com (http://beams-tv.com/aff.php?aff=5)
Quote from: Ironworks on September 28, 2017, 21:29:20 PM
Ace TV is PAYG and works on your ZKTV MAG box - switching over takes minutes.
I've been using Ace on my old ZKTV box since June, no problems at all, no buffering or anything - I'm in Corralejo with internet that is usually around 6MB. Ace comes highly recommended.
I honestly can't figure why anyone would pay more than double for ZKTV when Ace gives you everything you need: live TV, catchup TV, movies, TV series and all Sky/BT and international sports, even Pay per View, all for a tenner a month.
There's no contractual obligation, just pay for what you need, when you need it, PAYG 24 hours is £2 (this is for testing really), PAYG a month at a time for £10.
Of course it gets cheaper if you do sign-up for longer; 3 months is £25, a year is £70.
More info here: Ace TV - ace-tv.co.uk (https://ace-tv.co.uk/aff.php?aff=255)
Does Ace have catchup? If so is it 7 or 14 days?
It definitely has catchup, I believe it is 7 days, but it could be longer.
An email to sales@ace-iptv.com will give you the definitive answer to this or any other questions you may have.
Thanks for that have already sent an email to sales. Will finish my present session with iptv service I`m using and try their 1 day trial. Price is really good and if service is as good as you say sounds like I`ll make a switch as well.
It looks nigh on identical to ZKTV, same menu system, same method of operation etc, so I'm sure you'll find it a bit of a no-brainer, as your basically getting the same thing for less than half the price. :D
In fact for anyone doing villa rentals, Ace is far better because it also has channels in French, German, Italian, Indian, Polish, Russian etc etc etc - so it works for all your visitors, regardless of their nationalities.
ZKTV have changed the sports offering to include Sky Sports, BT sports and additional BEIN channels showing matches not covered by Sky/BT plus a number of a wide range of other sports channels.
Anyone with a MAG box can have a free 7 day trial, ZKTV will require your box number to enable the service - no personal details are required for the trial.
If you sign up for a six month contract ZKTV will supply a free MAG 25 box
So ZKTV for 6 months x £25 = £150. Or £300 for the year.
For comparison sake, Ace-TV is â,¬70 for a full year. More info here: Beams TV - www.beams-tv.com (http://beams-tv.com/aff.php?aff=5)
Frankly if ZKTV or their local reps didn't get so greedy, I doubt I'd ever have had the need to find alternatives like Ace-TV.
FYI during my time with ZKTV i saw 3 price increases. It's greed pure and simple. I eventually discontinued using them because I didn't like being taking for a ride.
The going rate for a stream that includes all regular live TV, sports, movies, catch-up, box-sets etc is £10 a month. This price typically gets cheaper if you commit to a longer period.
There are many such streams listed here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IyIuugnKqYZweKLkuqRQ9Vh1GbOEbrEtJyFodhK6p4Q/pubhtml - all offer as much or more than ZKTV.
ZKTV is a good service, but the price is a p!ss-take that is intended to squeeze as much as possibe out of an ill-informed customer base that just want to get their fix of UK telly.
P.S. You can buy an Android box in Electron in Rosario for â,¬55, comes complete with TV remote and a keyboard, it will run MAG box emulation software that works with any stream of your choice.
Install guide for Ace TV: https://ace-tv.co.uk/knowledgebase.php?action=displaycat&catid=1
Includes a free MAG box emulator: https://ace-tv.co.uk/knowledgebase.php?action=displayarticle&id=6
Quote from: Ironworks on October 01, 2017, 14:20:02 PM
So ZKTV for 6 months x £25 = £150. Or £300 per year
Well we paid â,¬260 for the year with zktv, so not sure where £300 comes from?
Each will go with what feels right to them - for us, the tv package we have (in London & Fuerte) is excellent value and, crucially, Paul provides first class support, which I think is hugely important. Any issues are resolved in the space of minutes and we often end up having a good chat. I appreciate that kind of personal touch.
Perhaps I'm naturally cautious, but having found the service that's right for us, I'm wary of new ones with no track record that fly very low on price. You tend to get what you pay for in this life...
Mate, if you want to buy a â,¬10 service for £25, you go right ahead - some on here have not got the luxury of being so free and easy about paying an extra £15+ a month for a service readily available for less from other providers.
Incidentally, Ace-TV also have excellent customer service, with prompt responses and help with setup - they even talked me through setting it up on a second TV in a second room at no additional cost to me, and with no financial gain for them.
As with all of my TV related posts on here, I'm just sharing my experiences and making the good people that frequent this forum aware of the various options that exist - some of my recommendations are for free services, some like this one are recommendations for paid services that offer greater reliability. I have personally been using Ace TV since the beginning of June (I would not be recommending it otherwise) and it's been flawless thus far.
In this particular case the point is that ZKTV charge well over the odds, and there are other options like Ace-TV that provide, for less than half the price, a service that is as good or better.
All i can do is bring that to folks attention - the choice is then theirs.
Incidentally, it might also be worth pointing out that this is an unmoderated forum, and it's been clear for some time that ZKTV have been using that fact to hijack this forum as a vehicle for generating sales - with rampant self-promotion and dubious reviews, some of which will more than likely have been posted by ZKTV people using fake accounts.
ZKTV is a good service, but they are not the only reliable service available, yet they are charging a premium by continually perpetuating the myth that they are. Blimey, at one point they were even trying to pitch it on here that ZKTV was 'legal', it isn't - all streaming services of this nature are illegal, to claim otherwise is simply dishonest.
P.S. Ace-TV is not a product 'flying low on price', it is priced at a typical market value for a quality stream. Rather it is ZKTV taking a very similar product of similar value, but then increasing the price up as high as they believe their customers will tolerate.
The more enlightened on here are fully aware of how ZKTV operate, how they use this forum, and how they set their pricing as exhorbitantly as they can.
I have no axe to grind, I have been using ZKTV for about 3 years and am very happy with the quality, performance and support I receive.
I could try and find something cheaper but think that I am getting good value for money and I believe you only get what you pay for.
I did have a look on the ACE TV page on Facebook and see that a number of people were complaining that the service had locked out and they couldn't watch the football. Mind you I watched the West Ham game and it sent me to sleep ;D
Haha, no argument there, West Ham are tragically bad right now.
The 'locking out' issue is a 'UK only' problem and may ultimately effect all stream providers, even ZKTV, as internet providers like BT and Sky in England are starting to actively block the servers of streaming companies, much like they did previously with Torrent sites.
So the complaints you read are completely irrelevant to users here on Fuerte, it is purely as issue for users located in the UK that get their internet from BT or Sky, and who get their football via streams.
The current sport offering gives Sky Sports, BT Sports and other stations that screen all of the premiership matches (3pm Saturday and mid-week).
I am very happy with the Sports service, especially the HD channels. As the service comes from Switzerland I do not get any blackouts during the football even with Telefónica slow service, I just wish my team could perform as well!
Quote from: DaveW on December 18, 2017, 12:40:29 PM
I use the ZKTV System both in Fuerteventura and the UK with a single subscription, I just get Paul to switch the service to my current location.
The current sport offering gives Sky Sports, BT Sports and other stations that screen all of the premiership matches (3pm Saturday and mid-week).
I am very happy with the Sports service, especially the HD channels. As the service comes from Switzerland I do not get any blackouts during the football wherever I am. I just wish my team could perform as well!
You're doing better than my lot! :(
But agree with the overall message - thumbs up for ZKTV here too 8)
The football channels they offer now are great, watched a few matches over the weekend and the reception was great, no break ups or buffering delays and a number of the channels are in HD.
To the casual observer, it seems these threads are turning in to a ZKTV vs Others bun-fight, and there's no need for that really.
I've been anti-ZKTV as far as their pushy selling techniques on here, and their pricing, but I should also make it clear that I think ZKTV is a very good service and you do get local support and assistance. So if you prefer a bit of hand holding and are happy to pay a premium for that, then for sure ZKTV is the option for you.
Ace/BEAMS is much less expensive, as little as â,¬6 monthly - for that you'll get a TV service that's just as good, just as reliable and just as effective, but YOU WON'T GET THE LOCAL SUPPORT. If you are technically confident, then Ace/Beams is a great solution at a lower price.
It's really that simple...
TV plus LOCAL SUPPORT for the non-technically minded = ZKTV
Similar TV at a fraction of the cost for those geeky enough to look after themselves = Ace / Beams
I had ZKTV and switched to Ace. I was perfectly happy with ZKTV, but it gradually crept up in price. I can get 3 months service with Ace for the price of 1 month with Ace, or a whole year with ACE for £70 (although I am always reluctant to commit to any IPTV service for a year as services can downgrade if they take on too many new customers).
Ace also provide a free VPN for UK customers to get round the EPL football blocking problem.
The only main advantage of ZKTV over Ace from my personal experience is that Ace only has 7 days catch up compared to 14 days with ZKTV.
I too have a subscription with Ace, but the one thing I find is that for sports it is not as smooth as ZKTV was and another I have had. When you watch football you can see the trace of the ball moving as if the frame rate is not as good as others. Maybe there is a setting to sort this, perhaps others who have Ace have some ideas? It happens both in the UK and in Fuerteventura so it's not down to the internet speed.
Quote from: decho on January 23, 2018, 13:09:29 PM
I too have a subscription with Ace, but the one thing I find is that for sports it is not as smooth as ZKTV was and another I have had. When you watch football you can see the trace of the ball moving as if the frame rate is not as good as others. Maybe there is a setting to sort this, perhaps others who have Ace have some ideas? It happens both in the UK and in Fuerteventura so it's not down to the internet speed.
There is a setting you can change for this. Don`t know what you are using but a solution to mag/kodi/etc can be found here.
https://ace-tv.co.uk/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/search
ZKTV keeps improving, they are adding channels all of the time including the Sky channels and others.
The sports channels are extensive, but you only pay for them if you require them.
There are hundreds of films going back to the year dot. The VOD system has the latest films and TV box sets and is continually updated.
Paul continues to give a great service at all times of the day.
Having experienced a Droidbox there is no going back for me.
You can just pay for the months you are in Fuerteventura and require the service.