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chienmort · 11-03-2009, 19:20

I think we have to look at what VM and Sky offer.

The two platforms re very different and one (VM)is suited to VOD, Broadband, telephony ll of which are two way communication and (S*y) via satellite is one way. They have different strengths and weaknesses.

For me HD is important BUT I am not going to pay Mr Murdoch and for me the best thing about the V+ box is VOD and BBC iPlayer PLUS the fact that it has three tuners.

I also have 20Mb broadband that usually reaches 18-19Mbps download speed(or more than 90%) whereas ADSL (inc Sky) can do 3-4Mbps at best.

So although I am miffed that I have little HD content, V+ plus real broadband is the killer for me and when more HD channels are added, that will be great.

Satellite broadcasting's one main technical benefit is that it can reach 100% of the population. In all other aspects of a modern communication system... it sucks.

One final thought regarding BT: their drive for Fibre To The Home(FTTH)? Would it be best served by them buying the current FTTH service provider VirginMedia (OfCom notwithstanding).

11-03-2009, 19:20	#59
chienmort Inactive Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Poole, Dorset Services: NTL Digital Family Pack 750K STB Broadband Posts: 64	Re: Virgin Media to add more HD channels I think we have to look at what VM and Sky offer. The two platforms re very different and one (VM)is suited to VOD, Broadband, telephony ll of which are two way communication and (S*y) via satellite is one way. They have different strengths and weaknesses. For me HD is important BUT I am not going to pay Mr Murdoch and for me the best thing about the V+ box is VOD and BBC iPlayer PLUS the fact that it has three tuners. I also have 20Mb broadband that usually reaches 18-19Mbps download speed(or more than 90%) whereas ADSL (inc Sky) can do 3-4Mbps at best. So although I am miffed that I have little HD content, V+ plus real broadband is the killer for me and when more HD channels are added, that will be great. Satellite broadcasting's one main technical benefit is that it can reach 100% of the population. In all other aspects of a modern communication system... it sucks. One final thought regarding BT: their drive for Fibre To The Home(FTTH)? Would it be best served by them buying the current FTTH service provider VirginMedia (OfCom notwithstanding).