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What is Bell TV Online and how do I access it?
What is Bell TV Online?
As a Bell Satellite or Fibe TV customer, Bell TV Online gives you instant access to many of the movies, TV shows and premium content that you already subscribe to, on your computer.
You can also check out the online TV guide to find out what's on TV, program recordings with Remote PVR service, and order* Pay-per-view movies and events.
*Online ordering is only available to Satellite TV clients.
Last Updated:18/01/2012
What is Bell TV Online?
As a Bell Satellite or Fibe TV customer, Bell TV Online gives you instant access to many of the movies, TV shows and premium content that you already subscribe to, on your computer.
You can also check out the online TV guide to find out what's on TV, program recordings with Remote PVR service, and order* Pay-per-view movies and events.
*Online ordering is only available to Satellite TV clients.
Last Update:18/01/2012
How do I use Bell TV Online?
Bell TV Online is divided into two sections:
- Watch online
Lets you browse through all programming that can be streamed to your computer. - What’s on TV
Includes the online TV guide, programming search feature, and for Satellite TV customers, the ability to order Pay-per-view movies.
To access Bell TV Online:
- Log in to My Bell.
- If you don’t have a My Bell profile, register now in a few easy steps.
Not a Bell Satellite or Fibe TV customer? Catch up on popular TV shows from CTV without logging in.
Last Update:18/01/2012
What are the requirements to use Bell TV Online?
To use Bell TV Online, your account must be in good standing with no overdue amounts owing. You will also need:
- A computer and Internet connection
- A supported browser with Flash plug-in
- The Silverlight Media Player plug-in
The minimum and recommended system requirements are:
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Card | 100 MB | 1000 MB |
| Operating system | Win7 or Vista / Mac 10.4 | Win7 / Mac 10.6 |
| Browser | Firefox 2.0, Safari 3.1.2, Chrome 9, IE 6 | Firefox 3.6, Safari 5.3, Chrome 9.0.597, IE 8 |
| Computer Processor | Core Solo 1.5 GHz | Core Duo 1.83 GHz (64 bit) |
| Computer memory | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Hard drive | 20 GB of free disk space | 20 GB of free disk space |
| Software | Latest software service packs | Latest software service packs |
| Internet speed | 2 mbps | 7 mbps |
Note: For Bell Internet subscribers, using Bell TV Online will count toward your overall Internet usage. Watching one hour of video on Bell TV Online, will use less than 0.6 GB of bandwidth.
Track and estimate your Internet usage.
Last Update:18/01/2012
What can I watch on Bell TV Online?
Depending on the services you subscribe to, you can watch:
- Popular primetime and daytime TV shows
- Premium movies
- Family programs
- Special events
You may also have access to:
- NHL Centre Ice
- NFL Sunday Ticket
See the list of available channels
Last Update:18/01/2012