Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36151101)

Broadcast TV will not be supported going forward, You will not get Broadcast TV over a stream box.

For all new VM FTTP (and I mean XGSPON not RFoG) only TV via a stream box will be supported.

As VM turns off it's HFC Network and converts to XGSPON, the ability to receive broadcast will disappear.

Timescales are sketchy but within 10 years.

I can't speak for Sky, but they are on the same pathway.

It's the way the industry is going.

Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36151103)

What do you mean by broadcast TV?

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36151107)

Broadcast TV received through the aerial from your local transmitter.

Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36151110)

Confused me because you broadcast over the internet too by definition

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36151107)

Thank you, Pierre. They know this, but they have to play out this silly game every time the subject is mentioned.

I think I’ll pursue this elsewhere in future, where people can have a sensible conversation without having to tolerate wind-up merchants.

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Broadcast TV received through the aerial from your local transmitter.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36151075)

True. However, I don’t see how that is relevant when all the broadcasters are being pointed in the direction of broadcast by IP.

In fact, the BBC has now been instructed by OFCOM to plan for just that, as I reported in an earlier post.

And the problems relating to electricity supply that Chris reported a few years ago have been overcome already, haven’t they?

I guess if you lack the imagination, it is pointless discussing the future with you guys, although I think a lot of forum members would love to discuss it if there was less hostility and cynicism on here to any discussion on the subject of what the future may have in store.

Such a pity.

Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36151118)

Disney+ not going well for Disney?

‘Dancing With The Stars’ to Move Back To ABC From Disney+

https://deadline.com/2023/05/dancing...bc-1235353662/

Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36151118)

Disney+ not going well for Disney?

‘Dancing With The Stars’ to Move Back To ABC From Disney+

https://deadline.com/2023/05/dancing...bc-1235353662/

Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36151120)

I think the issue is that even in the US many people will not subscribe just for crap.

A lot of people watch a lot of rubbish on BBC and ITV because it is top of the list and doesn't cost extra.

Move Ant & Dec to ITVX Premium and most people will not follow.

Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36151110)

Confused me because you broadcast over the internet too by definition

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36151107)

Broadcast TV received through the aerial from your local transmitter.

Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 36151123)

But some insist online is the future :)

Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36151110)

Confused me because you broadcast over the internet too by definition

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36151124)

linear TV is commonly the label attached to the scheduled programming channels you receive

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36151124)

I know, but that’s how they are referring to it in the media. Same as linear TV is commonly the label attached to the scheduled programming channels you receive, but the pedants want to muddy the waters by constantly drawing attention to the technical terminology.