Multitasking online suddenly got a lot more entertaining.
At least for subscribers of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company’s myDSL broadband internet service, there is now one more reason to go online. With its recently launched Watchpad, users can now watch their favorite TV shows in streaming video for free even as they surf the web, check their emails, update their social networking status, write their blogs, chat in real time and play online games.
At least for subscribers of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company’s myDSL broadband internet service, there is now one more reason to go online. With its recently launched Watchpad, users can now watch their favorite TV shows in streaming video for free even as they surf the web, check their emails, update their social networking status, write their blogs, chat in real time and play online games.
With Cignal HD as content provider, Watchpad is a revolutionary service that combines broadband connection with rich multimedia content. Initially available right off the bat are popular free TV and cable channels National Geographic, Cartoon Network, MTV, Pinoy Box Office, CNN, Animax Mobile, CNBC and GMA-7. PLDT myDSL subscribers only need to register at www.pldtwatchpad.com to get a username and password in order to access them for free.
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“While it’s true that you can access streaming videos of your favorite shows in the internet from various sources online, what we did here at Watchpad is bring them all together under one online roof,” says PLDT Retail Business Group Head Dan Ibarra. “So our users can spend more time watching, surfing, chatting and blogging instead of searching the web for these show.”
“While it’s true that you can access streaming videos of your favorite shows in the internet from various sources online, what we did here at Watchpad is bring them all together under one online roof,” says PLDT Retail Business Group Head Dan Ibarra. “So our users can spend more time watching, surfing, chatting and blogging instead of searching the web for these show.”
And that’s not all. Watchpad is also introducing myFlicks, its own one-stop, commercial-free movie central channel which will show the acclaimed films of 2009 Cannes International Film Festival Best Director Brilliante Mendoza starting this month. Mendoza, who has so far directed a total of eight films, is the first Filipino to get this prestigious recognition at the annual film festival held in France.
During the press conference launching his inclusion in Watchpad’s initial entertainment line-up, Mendoza said he’s very pleased to see his films such as Serbis, Twilight Dancers, Masahista, Mamoro, Foster Child and soon, Kaleido and the award-winning but controversial Kinatay be exposed to a wider, online audience, he pointed out that since myFlicks is still subject to MTRCB regulations, only the MTRCB-approved cuts of his films will be shown in Watchpad.
For PLDT’s part, Ibarra and AVP Gary Dujali announced that aside from those by Mendoza, more acclaimed films from the country’s best directors are coming soon at Watchpad. Another exclusive Watchpad channel, myView, will feature special shows from popular celebrities like Isabel Oli who will discuss her fashion tips and Rhian Ramos who will dwell on her own celebrity status in myLife.
Also in my View are the latest showbiz gossip from respected industry scribes like Shirley Pizarro, Isah Red, Dolly Anne Carvajal and Ricky Lo.
Dujali pointed out that the Watchpad service is not just limited to films and television but also the latest online games from LevelUp! Games. Initially available for Watchpad are CrazyKart and Hello Kitty Online Philippines.
With regards to the speed and quality of the streaming videos and overall quality of the service as a whole, Dujali and Ibarra are one in saying that while Watchpad is available to all PLDT myDSL subscribers, “the service is best experienced for those who are subscribed to Plan 1299 and higher.” Plan 1299 is also the minimum requirement for those who want to enjoy the streaming videos of available Watchpad entertainment in High Quality (HQ) resolution.
According to Ibarra, PLDT has a total subscriber base of over 1.5 million for both its wired and wireless broadband service. He said he expects this number to significantly increase with the introduction of Watchpad.
Dujali also reveals that there are plans to acquire 25 to 30 more channels to augment the service as it continues to be a hit with PLDT myDSL subscribers. He hinted, however, that just like cable TV providers, PLDT may also require subscribers to pay a premium for certain channels as well as special shows like the pay-per-view fights of Manny Pacquiao, among others. Read the original article here http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/226365/pldt-expects-new-watchpad-service-revolutionize-online-entertainment
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Read how to sign up here for Watchpad and what packages are available and reviews http://philippinestuff.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/pldt-launches-tv-over-dsl-service-watch-tv-online-on-your-lcd/
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Watch FREE TV ON YOUR COMPUTER OR YOUR CELL PHONE PODCAST Also on your LCD TV http://philippinestuff.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/watch-free-tv-on-your-computer-or-your-cell-phone-podcast/
Here are some reviews of users of PLDT Watchpad
Anyone else running PLDT WatchPad?”
Rocky Garcia replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 9:53 am (1)
This is nice! Haven’t run it yet, but the channels are great.
JC replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 11:11 am (2)
My sis is using it on her desktop w/c is running on XP. It works fine. But I don;t know where she got the installer from. We haven’t received the installer from PLDT yet.
My sis is using it on her desktop w/c is running on XP. It works fine. But I don;t know where she got the installer from. We haven’t received the installer from PLDT yet.
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marvin replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 11:27 am (3)
You can actually get the installer from http://www.pldtwatchpad.com/, I got mine installed, but not working.. no videos comes up. I reported it to the PLDT Watchpad support and they told me they still have some problems on the back end specially for slower connection (I have Bundle 990, 384 kbps, but request for an upgrade to Bundle 1299, 784kbps). However, I never received the installer from mail. BTW, I have an XP system.
You can actually get the installer from http://www.pldtwatchpad.com/, I got mine installed, but not working.. no videos comes up. I reported it to the PLDT Watchpad support and they told me they still have some problems on the back end specially for slower connection (I have Bundle 990, 384 kbps, but request for an upgrade to Bundle 1299, 784kbps). However, I never received the installer from mail. BTW, I have an XP system.
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agentorenz replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 11:30 am (4)
We’ve already got the installer in the mail. Haven’t installed it in my laptop, but by brother had done it yesterday, on his laptop. I don’t know if its coincidence, but our pldt 999 connection got slower when i got home at 11pm. Cant do internet banking, access facebook and check mails.
We’ve already got the installer in the mail. Haven’t installed it in my laptop, but by brother had done it yesterday, on his laptop. I don’t know if its coincidence, but our pldt 999 connection got slower when i got home at 11pm. Cant do internet banking, access facebook and check mails.
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pao replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 12:05 pm (5)
yep, installed it and it’s working fine on my computer. i’m using vista. it used to load real slow when our connection was the 990 plan, but we upgraded to the 1299 plan and it’s better now. it takes a while to load but once it’s loaded, tuloy-tuloy na.
yep, installed it and it’s working fine on my computer. i’m using vista. it used to load real slow when our connection was the 990 plan, but we upgraded to the 1299 plan and it’s better now. it takes a while to load but once it’s loaded, tuloy-tuloy na.
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wha™ replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 12:21 pm (6)
haven’t receive the installer yet.. but got the chance to experienced ti. last month until i reformat my pc.
haven’t receive the installer yet.. but got the chance to experienced ti. last month until i reformat my pc.
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petken replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 12:29 pm (7)
Got the installer 30minutes ago but I think the cd had a problem because it keeps on crashing when I attempt to install it. I have Vista Home Premium.
Got the installer 30minutes ago but I think the cd had a problem because it keeps on crashing when I attempt to install it. I have Vista Home Premium.
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berkano replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 12:35 pm (8)
You can actually just do everything online. I installed this over two computers over the last week. I had to download Windows Installer 3.1 and Microsoft .net framework in order to completely launch the app.
video is small, perhaps of our subscription. Hanggang pang pacquiao cotto lang talaga.
You can actually just do everything online. I installed this over two computers over the last week. I had to download Windows Installer 3.1 and Microsoft .net framework in order to completely launch the app.
video is small, perhaps of our subscription. Hanggang pang pacquiao cotto lang talaga.
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petken replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 12:37 pm (9)
Guys have you read the terms and conditions?
“2. Acceptable Use of the Service
Whenever the subscriber will access the Service, subscriber shall consent and is hereby giving full authority to PLDT to charge the monthly charges of the Service to subscribers PLDT telephone account. (At the moment, the Service is free of charge but PLDT reserves the right to impose the necessary monthly charges in the future)”
“3. Payment
Guys have you read the terms and conditions?
“2. Acceptable Use of the Service
Whenever the subscriber will access the Service, subscriber shall consent and is hereby giving full authority to PLDT to charge the monthly charges of the Service to subscribers PLDT telephone account. (At the moment, the Service is free of charge but PLDT reserves the right to impose the necessary monthly charges in the future)”
“3. Payment
The monthly charges that may be charged by PLDT in the future shall be chargeable to the existing PLDT telephone service of the subscriber.”
I think this is a trap. You will be automatically charged in the futute after the free trial has ended.
I think this is a trap. You will be automatically charged in the futute after the free trial has ended.
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Arnel replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 12:46 pm (10)
I Don’t Have the Installer yet
I Don’t Have the Installer yet
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=kcvelasquez replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 1:20 pm (11)
Watchpad is for free, but it offers low quality video streaming. from what I understand, you can upgrade the Watchpad for a price, which makes y the channels available in high quality. I’ve been watching tv with it. too bad animax mobile is a hoax
=kcvelasquez replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 1:20 pm (11)
Watchpad is for free, but it offers low quality video streaming. from what I understand, you can upgrade the Watchpad for a price, which makes y the channels available in high quality. I’ve been watching tv with it. too bad animax mobile is a hoax
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kcvelasquez replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 1:20 pm (12)
Watchpad is for free, but it offers low quality video streaming. from what I understand, you can upgrade the Watchpad for a price, which makes the channels available in high quality. I’ve been watching tv with it. too bad animax mobile is a hoax
Watchpad is for free, but it offers low quality video streaming. from what I understand, you can upgrade the Watchpad for a price, which makes the channels available in high quality. I’ve been watching tv with it. too bad animax mobile is a hoax
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Kevin replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 1:51 pm (13)
Important question… Does this works on a 64-bit OS?
Important question… Does this works on a 64-bit OS?
christmas shopping replied on Nov 6th, 2009 at 2:28 pm (14)
Yeah…Kevin obviously it works with 64 bit version. I am using it on 64bit system.
Yeah…Kevin obviously it works with 64 bit version. I am using it on 64bit system.
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