[dhlennon]

I am hoping that someone that truly knows rather than makes educated guesses can answer this question : "Has NTL run out of capacity to make more dig tv channels available?"

Now, I know that if the real answer is "Yes", this is probably very commercially-sensitive so no-one within NTL would want to confirm it?

If I knew that "yes" is then I would be considering switching platforms. As it happens I personally don't have the choice as I can't get telewest or Sky in my current property. So, for people in the same boat, I would then ask "Will NTL conduct a true commercial survey of channels that could be dropped in favour of new (currently available or new ones as and when they become available) according to viewing figures?"

I appreciate this kind of question always opens several cans of worms regarding channels people like, channels people would want, and channels that people don't watch but pay NTL for carriage (assuming shopping/travel perhaps?). This thread isn't the place to start yet another "I want channel xyz". "get rid of channel abc" discussion please. I could tell you what *I* want but who cares, that's just one guy's preferences.

I would just like some informed insight into whether NTL can or cannot currently add more channels; whether NTL are considering dropping channels for others (if they are at capacity), and again, if at capacity, what intentions, if any, NTL have to expand capacity?

Thanks folks.