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**Chris** · 27-02-2009, 09:52

Yes, Sky+ boxes have e-net, but what proportion of Sky's customer base has a Sky+ box? Has Sky even done any of the development work that would be necessary to activate the port and make use of it?

Freesat has specified a working ethernet connection from day one, so all Freesat boxes, whether HD or SD, with or without PVR, will be able to run the iPlayer when it's launched later this year. Virgin Media of course is able to do iPlayer and similar VOD services by the very nature of its network. Sky on the other hand is out on a limb.

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Chris Trollsplatter Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North of Watford Services: Humane elimination of all common Internet pests Posts: 38,295	Re: Virgin Media to add more HD channels Yes, Sky+ boxes have e-net, but what proportion of Sky's customer base has a Sky+ box? Has Sky even done any of the development work that would be necessary to activate the port and make use of it? Freesat has specified a working ethernet connection from day one, so all Freesat boxes, whether HD or SD, with or without PVR, will be able to run the iPlayer when it's launched later this year. Virgin Media of course is able to do iPlayer and similar VOD services by the very nature of its network. Sky on the other hand is out on a limb.