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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
I don't think that's entirely fair these days as VM is making an effort. Vice UK is a joint venture with Sky so will be on that platform first. In terms of FTA channels, VM will tend to be later as the TV channel has to negotiate with VM whereas Sky and Freeview are open platforms with set prices.
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"Making an effort" isn't quite the same as being proactive. It was a statement of fact, new channels will, inevitably, pop up as soon as VM add additional channels. VM don't appear to be very proactive, after all, we are still waiting for History HD. Hardly a new channel and, new kid on the block, BT has managed to carry the channel. Sure, VM have finally managed to add Universal HD to the lineup. Meanwhile though, BT has again managed to out negotiate VM by adding not only Universal HD but also E! HD. Sure though, good effort, must try harder!
Is Freeview an "open platform"? broadcasters have to negotiate a contract with either Arqiva or SDN for carriage on Freeview, just as they would have to negotiate a contract with VM for carriage on cable...