Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
What is iWantv!?
Answer:
iWantv! is a website that hosts all of your favorite ABS-CBN shows and initially, shows of 4 cable channels. Now you don’t have to miss any episode since you can watch it on iWantv! anytime, for free.
Question:
Who can use iWantv!?
Answer
iWantv! is available exclusively to SKYBROADBAND and Bayan DSL residential subscribers in Metro Manila.
Question:
3. Is iWantv! available on all packages of SKYBROADBAND and Bayan DSL?
Answer
IWantv! is available on SKYBROADBAND and Bayan DSL with at least 512kbps speed.
Question:
I am not a SKYBROADBAND and Bayan DSL subscriber but I want to watch my favorite shows anytime. What should I do?
Answer:
Check out SKYBROADBAND and Bayan DSL packages to see which package suits you and call to subscribe.
SKYBROADBAND
www.mysky.com.ph
Bayan DSL
www.bayandsl.com
Question:
How do I use iWantv!?
Answer:
Here are the steps on how to use iWantv!:
Step 1: Go to www.iwantv.com.ph.
Step 2: If you are a first-time user, register to get a username and password. Please be ready with your SKYBROADBAND or Bayan DSL account number since this is a requirement. Check your personal email after registration to get your username and password.
If you already have an existing username and password for iWantv!, log-in with the details.
Step 3: Then just choose whether you want to watch live TV or video on demand.
Question:
What are the PC requirements to watch iWantv!?
Answer:
You need to have a PC running on a Windows operating system (XP or higher) with Windows Media Player 11 installed.
Question:
How do I change my username and password?
Answer:
Just log in with your current email address and password to www.iwantv.com.ph/changepassword.aspx and change the existing password with your new one.
Question:
I forgot my password. How do I retrieve?
Answer:
Just click on the Forgot Password? link or go to www.iwantv.com.ph/forgotpassword.aspx. You will need to enter your email address and the account number you used.
Question:
Can I access iWantv! using different PCs?
Answer:
Yes, you may access iWantv! in any PC that supports the basic requirements, and as long as using a SKYBROADBAND or Bayan DSL internet connections.
Question:
I experience buffering while watching a show. What causes this?
Answer:
If you have a broadband connection of at least 512 kbps but still have poor video quality, excessive buffering, or a total lack of video, this can be due to a lack of computer processing power or general traffic congestion on the Internet. Try not to run other applications while accessing streaming media. Also, if you are accessing the video through a Local Area Network (LAN), you may experience excessive buffering or connectivity delays as a result of network congestion from the other users on your LAN.
Question:
Can I download shows on my PC?
Answer:
We only allow viewing or streaming of the shows. You cannot download any of the shows.
Question:
What channels are available on iWantv!?
Answer:
The following are the live channels of iWantv!:
ANC
DZMM Teleradyo
Al Jazeera
MYX
Question:
Are the live channels shown in real time?
Answer:
Yes, what you see in regular TV is the same as what you will see in iWantv! live channels.
Question:
Do I have to pay for any of the content?
Answer:
No, content available now on iWantv! are free of charge.
Question:
Are all episodes of the current programs stored or just this week’s episodes?
Answer:
All episodes of current programs are stored.
Question:
Can I watch iWantv! on a MAC computer and operating system?
Answer:
Unfortunately, iWantv! will not work on a MAC OS. However, it will work if the MAC also has a Windows operating system (XP or higher) with Windows Media Player 11 installed
