[Mr K]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I think you completely misunderstand my position on this (not for the first time!).

I don’t oppose maintaining a linear presence. I just don’t think it will happen as it doesn’t make economic sense, given the alternatives.

It does depend on broadband being completely rolled out first of course, and any U-turns by this or subsequent governments. Abolition of the licence fee in favour of subscriptions cannot happen while broadcast TV over the airways continues to exist.

Broadband isn't and never will be as reliable as a tv signal.