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Old 25-08-2013, 11:23   #36
BenMcr
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Re: Price increase XL

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Originally Posted by Lostlam View Post
I think the price increases are going over the top. It might be Sky's doing, but I don't understand how VM don't have any leeway in negotiations. They are the ones who agree the deal with Sky. They fought with BT to get BT Sports for the best price for their customers, but they don't seem to be doing the same with Sky.
Because unlike BT Sports, Sky Sports 1 & 2 are regulated by OFCOM http://media.ofcom.org.uk/analysts/regulated-prices/ , and it's the change in the regulated price which is causing VM's increase
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