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Old 28-12-2014, 12:43   #892
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4

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Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute View Post
I fail to see how NowTV is as you describe a last ditch attempt; TV over Internet is very much the future and sky is using this as a method to ensure its presence in this new(ish) market in light of new competition against its traditional model. Now offers a new market audience who don't wish to take expensive contracts.
Spot on.

And Now TV is probably attracting some VM TV customers who really want to see HBO content and are prepared to shell out a bit more money to watch it.

I can see no real advantage for Sky to add Atlantic to VM. Well, unless the upcoming Premiership bid leaves them strapped for cash

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Now TV offers a new market audience who don't wish to take expensive contracts.
And also for Cord Cutters who want to choose the TV content that they pay for, in a more selective way.
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