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Old 02-07-2025, 19:55   #457
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Re: Virgin TV (2025)
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Originally Posted by vincerooney View Post
since virgin media own the channel spaces couldn't they just run these channels as proper linear channels? like get the stream and broadcast it as a linear channel without the need to press red etc and with the same functionality as a linear channel.

i assume its to save money even though virgin media own everything their end?
These channels don't require a "cable & satellite" licence from OFCOM as a broadcast channel would. Also broadcast channels can be recorded, which will lead to the inevitable rights issues.
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