Thread: VOD The threat of streaming services
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Old 19-11-2011, 11:17   #37
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Re: The threat of streaming services
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Originally Posted by zantarous View Post
I think ITV and Netflix is going to be in for a rude awakening when they realise no one is going to want to pay to watch ITVs back catalogue.

Until every inch of this country is fibred up and ISPs have greatly improved their bandwidth streaming will still be a limited niche. Only VM seem in a good position to make streaming a seamless experience with one interface, no bandwidth limit and payment via your monthly bill.
If netflix launches in the UK with the same or similar pricing to the US, I'm going to be very interested, though, not for the ITV shows.

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Originally Posted by ntl.wotcha View Post
Much prefer postal Blueray rental myself. Significantly cheaper than most VOD/streaming services and much more reliable/responsive if you want to pause, rewind etc...
If Lovefilm could stream HD movies, I wouldn't bother with the Blueray discs. The sooner it happens the better for me.

Lovefilm have reduced their prices recently; 2 discs at home is now 9.99. I wonder if it is a result of the forthcoming netflix launch?
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