1. What is the 8TV Mobile site? Mobile.8tv.com.my is a mobile browser based website which gives you free access to stream the latest Catch Up TV programmes from 8TV. You can also check the 8TV schedule to see what’s on when, synopsis and get downloads.
a) Yes the content is free
b) Unfortunately, there are separate data charges incurred by your operator. This can be expensive so we recommend unlimited data plan.
Click for more info. 3. I really want to watch video on my mobile, what’s the cheapest way? • The cheapest way is to use Wi-Fi – yes you can watch 8TV Mobile using a Wi-Fi connection if your phone supports it. If you access mobile.8tv.com.my via Wi-Fi, either at home or a wireless hotspot, you won't pay for any data downloaded.
• Get on a data package - you can sign up to a monthly flat-rate or capped data package, and some operators offer daily and weekly access packages. Once you start watching videos on your mobile, it can be pretty addictive, so contact your mobile operator to find out what they offer.
4. Can every phone use mobile.8tv.com.my? This site has been designed and tested to fit a wide range of phones but do remember your settings may need to be updated and there are large inconsistencies in the way manufacturers implement streaming support on their phones.
As a rule of thumb, if you can stream video at m.youtube.com, you should be able to stream mobile.8tv.com.my. See our ‘technical tips section’ for more info.
5. Do I need to register? No, just go to mobile.8tv.com.my, chose the programme you want to watch and click.
6. How do I bookmark mobile.8tv.com.my? Bookmarking saves your favourite sites so that you can find them again later. When you are on our site you can do this by selecting the 'Bookmark', 'Add bookmark' or 'Favourites' option from your phone's menu.
7.How do I find a show to watch? Right smack on the main page of mobile.8tv.com.my, you will see the top shows of the month. Click the thumbnail to play the show immediately or click the title to select the episode you want to watch. For the full list of available programmes, click the Catch Up Menu.
Actually 15 episodes is usually a full season for a drama, and 2 weeks worth of News, but if you want more we have full seasons and past seasons on our web-based site, www.8tv.com.my.
You can also download ringtones, wallpapers, games, sms services and more from our wap portal, mobsta.my. Click the link that says, Downloads for content on that site. All links from mobile.8tv.com.my are deemed relevant to the content/page they are linking from and suitable for all audiences.
10. I need more technical info? If you have a technical question, email us at mobilehelp@8tv.com.my via this page or on the bottom of the mobile.8tv.com.my site. There is a feedback form to log a report and we will get back to you as soon as possible about your problem. You can also visit our Twitter page for mobile video viewing tips. Tweet your feedback or question to us @mobile8tv