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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
I’m not sure where you get these ideas from, jfman, but good luck with that prediction!
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SES have already committed to Astra 1 well into the 2040s and there’s no reason not to do similar with Astra 2. The only question for replacing the satellites and a customer base is it is a bit chicken and egg. Sky have made the first move, lack of a firm end date suggests it’s qualified in some way.
The increasingly precarious cybersecurity situation will inevitably rule out a vital part of communications infrastructure - the terrestrial television network - being closed down as per your fantasies. A lack of commitment to push BBC and ITV online only will mean satellite stays for longer.