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Originally Posted by Neil
I actually think it's both, I think Sky want to hold on to it as it gives their product an edge over the cable companies (they developed it, so why not?), & I also think that ntl's network can't handle it (I should say that's what I was told last time I was in ntl Hook)
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I dont see any reason why ntl cannot just have the channels.........sod the interactive.
This highlights what is wrong! Why should Sky be able to use Sky Sports to sell Sky Digital? Sky Sports is partially funded by Cable susbcriptions.
Sky Digital the platform and Sky Sports the Channel should be seperate entities without hidden agendas (ie more subscribers for Sky).
The Channel should make money in its way selling its product, on an indiscrimate basis to whichever providers are willing to pay for it.
Sky Digital should making money by being a service provider, and channels with rights that have been supported in funding by cable subscribers should not be exclusive.
If Sky does not wish to play fair, the Cable football rights should be given to ntl or someone else to give their customers a fair deal.