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Originally Posted by pauldavies83
Maybe while they are moaning to ofcom (with good reason!) they should ask them why they decided to bottle their decisions earlier in the year, and keep HD3/4 out of the must-offer?
And why movies weren't included, as Sky still have a monopolistic grip on first-run pay-TV movies.
I'd be very happy to see an end of the draconian per-device charge. VM obviously don't want to charge it, and it will be a good day for everyone when it's gone. A HD multiroom box on Sky costs £20p/m because of it!
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Haven't Ofcom refered that to the another regulator?
http://media.ofcom.org.uk/2010/08/04...on-commission/
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Ofcom has today asked the Competition Commission to investigate concerns regarding the sale and distribution of subscription premium Pay TV movies.
First-run Hollywood movies are particularly important to competition in the Pay TV sector. This is because they are highly attractive to a large number of consumers, who want subscription access to premium high quality movies as close to their box office release as possible. This content is a key factor for many consumers when signing up to a pay TV service.
Ofcom is concerned in particular that the way in which these movies are sold and distributed creates a situation in which Sky has the incentive and ability to distort competition. The end result for consumers is less choice, less innovation and higher prices.
Ofcom cannot address these concerns fully using its powers and has referred them to the Competition Commission.
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