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Originally Posted by zantarous

Well in this particular case I would say no as VM sold their channels willingly to Sky. However if the rumours are true about what happened with the NFL talks for this coming season then that is Sky abusing its market position.

If you don't know what happened apparently it has been suggested that Sky told the NFL it would not bid on any packages if ESPN were awarded anything that is why we have the ridiculouse situation with what the BBC are doing.

If that is the case then it just confirms to the vast majority that far more serious Regulatory action is required to stop what has been a systemic abuse of its monopolistic market position by Sky for the last 10 years.