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Originally Posted by andy_m
If you think this is likely to be a serious issue, then surely it's evidence in favour of the suggestion that these services will be bundled free of charge in the higher TV packs?
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I wouldn't say a serious issue hence my comment of 'element of risk' however I agree bundled would be appealing to many.
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I'm not so sure. The way I see it is (and I'm guessing here) that the majority of people still choose Virgin for broadband first and end up with TV as part of the deal, rather than with Sky where they choose TV first and then take their broadband product. If that's correct, then it stands to reason that the vast majority of Virgin customers (and generalising here, but especially those with a TiVo that have arguably demonstrated a liking of tech by having got one) already have devices capable of accessing Netflix and the like. Couple that with the inertia that customers in this country are renowned for, and I think it unlikely that providing OTT apps will create any significant dent in Virgin's top tier subscriber base.
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Fair point and one Mike Fries has stated in a recent debate on the future of pay tv with James Murdoch at Euro Summit 13.
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He said Liberty “will never do content as well as James” and would play to the strength of its network.
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http://www.digitaltveurope.net/10354...eurosummit-13/
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Originally Posted by andy_m
BUT, isn't it great that I'll have these decisions to make. You can't fault Virgin for the choice they're trying to offer.
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Agreed choice is always a great thing , Netflix certainly have some good exclusive original content.