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Originally Posted by harry_hitch
VM may not be allowed to do so. Why would freesat for example, a rival company to VM, allow VM free reign to all their channels?[COLOR="Silver"
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
I don't think it's in Freesat's gift to block the channels from Virgin - Freesat don't own them.
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Originally Posted by ocav
Exactly. Freesat is simply an EPG for all channels that are broadcasting FTA on DSAT.
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Yup, Freesat would not be able to stop any broadcaster from joining VM.
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Originally Posted by nodrogd
As I have said on many occasions, joining a platform is not free to the broadcaster. FTA via Freeview & Satellite provides the most population coverage for the amount they are paying out.
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If VM wanted to go down this route for the greater benefit, it would be up to VM what (if anything) they would charge the broadcasters. VM could make the Freesat channels an offer that they couldn't refuse.
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Originally Posted by theone2k10
Huge rumour. VM are looking at allowing on demand content to be downloaded directly to the TiVo box and stored on the harddrive similar to Skys OD service.
They will be keeping the instant on demand service but a option will be introduced to record it to the box.
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Sounds a good idea if the recording can be kept (or at least extended beyond 7 days).
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Originally Posted by bamav
Was it maybe a pirated box? Just with the argh reference there...  |
Howard won't have a pirate TiVo, the channel encryption system (Nagra 3) has not been hacked. Even the workaround to keep the recording features on the V+ after cancellation has now been stopped by VM.
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
That would be really good because it's not always convenient to watch an On Demand programme within the week timeframe, and also it helps to remind you to watch the programme if it's on your recordings list.
It won't be so helpful if the programme disappears from your recordings after a week, which is what I believe the Sky system does, but useful nonetheless.
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Yes, I agree that it won't be of much benefit if it auto deletes after 7 days.