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I think the problem is rights, and I suspect part of that problem is Sky. Sky have proved very good at agreeing contracts with channels that then prevent those channels offering anything to other platforms that might put Sky at a disadvantage. Tivo To Go would certainly put Sky at a disadvantage as they can't (AFAIK) offer anything to compete.
I'll be honest that is speculation though.
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You make a very valid point here and although it is speculation, I do agree with it and SKY is something I never considered regarding contractually locking rights down for other providers.
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It's interesting that you bought up Apple (and the iPhone) as they were recently punished for selling the iPad 3 as a 4G capable device worldwide when it isn't.
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OK, maybe not the best choice of brand to use as an example given the whole 4G misleading story, but was just given as an example. In respect of blocking the services I mentioned though would be very easy by just deactivating a port on the network protocol. But the mass competition of mobile providers stops this to remain competitive.