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jfman · 29-04-2006, 18:34

I look forward to the day ADSL pricing gives me the option to change for a 'better' service. Anything that gives me what I get now cheaper is welcomed no matter what the technology. I don't see it any time soon though.

These companies are having to shell out just to match cable at the minute.

Cable are currently the market leader in broadband services. I can't see them giving it up too quickly.

They could provide some kind of competition with Sky if they focussed on VOD services, especially HD VOD. Sky have made their aspirations clear with an expensive box and expensive subscription. Cable could squeeze in somewhere if they struck a deal with the terrestrial broadcasters for HD versions of BBC/ITV/C4/Five's best shows over VOD.

29-04-2006, 18:34	#6
jfman Inactive Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 11,146	Re: Where Now For UK Cable? I look forward to the day ADSL pricing gives me the option to change for a 'better' service. Anything that gives me what I get now cheaper is welcomed no matter what the technology. I don't see it any time soon though. These companies are having to shell out just to match cable at the minute. Cable are currently the market leader in broadband services. I can't see them giving it up too quickly. They could provide some kind of competition with Sky if they focussed on VOD services, especially HD VOD. Sky have made their aspirations clear with an expensive box and expensive subscription. Cable could squeeze in somewhere if they struck a deal with the terrestrial broadcasters for HD versions of BBC/ITV/C4/Five's best shows over VOD.