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Originally Posted by muppetman11

An interesting read echoing what you say , the Olympics can be a big selling point for pay TV also


http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...murdoch-312474

This bit is interesting:

making Sky’s satellite platform the best port of call for anyone wanting in-depth or specialized coverage plus additional timeshift recording options.

I can only think of three reasons why VM wouldn't offer linear channels, the lack of which, prevents time shift recording:

1) They don't have the capacity or there are other technical reasons.

2) They don't want to spend the money involved

3) They want to use it as a way of driving users to Tivo


All are worrying in my view; 1 and 3 in particular.

VM should do the right thing and provide linear channels.