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I have NOT ignored the alternatives, epsilon! Why do you keep saying that? You don’t have access to my head!
I have considered those alternatives and I don’t think the ones you espouse are more compelling, although, once again (how many times…?) I acknowledge they are possible outcomes.
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I don't generally "espouse alternatives" as I don't have, or wish to own, a crystal ball, there are still many options.
Maybe you could explain this...
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The reality is, there will just be more shopping channels, channels showing old programmes and films and some music channels. While they will attract an audience, it will be a relatively small one, and the costs of transmitting them will not be met by the income these channels will bring in when the big hitters leave. It will simply not be worth it.
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"The reality is, there will just be more shopping channels". Do explain how this "reality" in your comment is taking other options into consideration. It's a firm conclusion based on your opinion. Which other alternatives does it explicitly consider? I can't see any. Invisible ink maybe?
As far as terrestrial networks go, the UK is lagging behind other European countries with similar viewing patterns. The UK has no strategic planning for broadcasting and the network is sleep walking into obsolescence. We will probably end up doing a u-turn, as Ireland has with DAB, closing down the network then realising it was all a big mistake. Followed by a mad dash to reintroduce a transmitter network with more advanced technology. That's what happens when something is closed down without considering the implications.
https://www.worlddab.org/news/15160/plans-underway-to-bring-back-high-powered-dab+-multiplexes-to-ireland