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Originally Posted by pip08456
If I went to a resturant for a meal and was told I had to pay for 4 others to be able to get one I'd have something to say about it.
"Niche" channels? Meh, they already have an alternative platform to broadcast on, it's called YouTube. They can also get funding via Google ads and subscriptions via that platform.
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The end result is likely to be that you will pay the same, but not have access to some of the less popular channels. At least this way you have the choice now and in the future.
It is true that things are changing with OTT providers, YouTube etc.
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Originally Posted by DJSADERS
If Discovery, National Geographic and Fox came onto freeview i would drop pay tv in a flash
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I doubt that they will be going FTA any time soon, although some pay channel operators are now showing some of their older material on unbranded FTA channels specially created to wring the last bit of revenue out of them.
This is a good example to use.
If everybody could drop these channels, you would either lose access to them or have to pay more as the subsidy from others would stop. This would negate the saving made by you from ceasing to subscribe to channels you don't need.
The end result would likely be the same price for less channels!