Thread: Government to stop BSkyB taking millions of pounds from BBC
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Old 23-01-2013, 14:30   #15
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Re: Government to stop BSkyB taking millions of pounds from BBC
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter View Post
I agree.



Yes, but the presence of the BBC channels helps to drive up subscribers. Not having them would be detrimental to Sky. They should think of it as a loss leader, they have no problem with this concept in other areas of their business.



Absolutely.

Cable companies are obliged to carry the PSB channels Free To Air at no charge as part of their franchise licence to operate.

Sky do not have to carry them, but, if they do, they have to give them "due prominence" in the EPG.



The BBC channels would still be available, Free To Air, from the Astra satellite. The channels would simply be removed from the Sky EPG. Some or all may still be available via "add channels". The channels available, however, would no longer be recordable.

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They pay so Sky users can record a show In that case someone at the BBC needs a ----- choose your own phrase. Paying is a crazy waste of public money - something they are good at- resign your job & we pay you compensation REALLY
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