Thread: General Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
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Old 05-06-2020, 13:55   #736
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
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Originally Posted by cheekyangus View Post
I know. However, not everyone has internet, let alone decent enough internet.

And even in properties with good enough internet, there can be problems with distribution within them. You can usually get TV signals in places with problem wifi. Powerline plugs don't work everywhere.
I agree, but the government has a programme for internet access to be delivered throughout the country. I do not see any big change before that is completed.

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Originally Posted by Raider999 View Post
As someone who visits a lot of elderly people's home for work, I can say

A) there are a lot of old people
B) at least 50% of those rely on standard linear TV programs
C) many have no access to broadband in their homes

I think this is because of the high cost of cable/satellite and broadband

These are 3 reasons why linear TV will continue for a long time yet.
So, already, about 50% are using VOD. That is very encoraging - I thought it would be lower than that as this stage.

Yes, access to the internet must be vastly improved before any transmitter signals are ceased. We are probably a decade away from that situation, but it could come quicker if the internet companies pull their fingers out.
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