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Originally Posted by andy_m
I would think Bt would be on a slightly sticky wicket if they don't offer the channel to Virgin on at least a wholesale basis. After all, Sky have even been made to provide the hd versions of two of their channels. I have no doubt that Bt would like to withhold it, but I can't see how they'll be allowed.
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Sky were made to wholesale Sky Sports 1&2 because of their dominant position with sport on pay TV , BT aren't currently in the same dominant position.
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Originally Posted by Dave42
well why is sky allowed to withhold channels
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The only channels content that's exclusive on Sky is Sky Atlantic , there are no requirements to wholesale this channel so platforms have to strike a deal which both feel represents value for both subscribers and shareholders.