[jfman]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I think you are missing the point, jfman. I am not denying for one minute that during the transitional period, both streaming and conventional channels will exist side by side.

DAZN is basically a streaming service, and any conventional channels would be add-one.

The reverse is the case with Sky and BT.

But they’re buying and retaining BT Sports operations presumably. Their rights and customer base.

In that instance linear isn’t an “add-on” it’s the core of the business model. “Basically a streaming service” is to deny reality in that instance.