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Old 08-08-2014, 19:52   #1244
RichardCoulter
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3

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Originally Posted by cj136uk View Post
Well the fact was I could just buy the equipment and watch TV, by Digital Cable and watch tv (all FTA and good variety).
it is possible, like freeview freesat.

I do understand in the low countries and possibly France, cable is the norm in some areas without an alternative, so basic channels are given free with corresponding equipment. As long as the STB or TVs follow a standard to receive the EPG and channels, it should be possible.

As I understand it now the PSBs are unencrypted on VM (is this still the case). therefore just equipment would be need.

J
Channels 1 to 5 are still FTA on VM. Apart from Channel 5 in some areas, it is a condition of their licence.

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Originally Posted by theone2k10 View Post
CityTV won't be launching so can take that of the list it's bit the dust already http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...?commentpage=1
Alas, I don't think that they will be the last to end this way.
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