KIOSKMAN said:What if I only want to watch BBC HD & ITV HD, (not yet conformed or transmitting) The platform cannot refuse to supply without a subscription. You will only need a subscription if you want to watch those channels that are part of the SKY Package. the BBC & ITV are not. same as the existing SKY LD deal.
Colman said:Sorry but I can't see what the problem is. HD viewers would pay the additional sub (say £10 pm) for the HD bit. Those on basic packages then get the additional Artsworld HD, Discovery HD, Sky one HD and Nat Geo HD. Those who subscribe to the sport channels get the addition of Sky Sports HD. Those who subscribe to Movie channels get the addition of Sky Movies 9 HD and 10 HD.
It's possible that those who subscribe to the top tier (Movies and Sport) may get the HD sub waived, but I doubt it at this stage.
Colman said:Sorry but I can't see what the problem is. HD viewers would pay the additional sub (say £10 pm) for the HD bit. Those on basic packages then get the additional Artsworld HD, Discovery HD, Sky one HD and Nat Geo HD. Those who subscribe to the sport channels get the addition of Sky Sports HD. Those who subscribe to Movie channels get the addition of Sky Movies 9 HD and 10 HD.
It's possible that those who subscribe to the top tier (Movies and Sport) may get the HD sub waived, but I doubt it at this stage.
Course it's reasonable. They provide a service, you pay for it. It's not life or death, it's not your heating bill. If you don't think it's reasonable, you can do without. It's a premium service, it seems clear to me from all we've heard that that is how it will work, so brace yourself if I were you.Is that reasonable?
MAW said:Course it's reasonable. They provide a service, you pay for it. It's not life or death, it's not your heating bill. If you don't think it's reasonable, you can do without. It's a premium service, it seems clear to me from all we've heard that that is how it will work, so brace yourself if I were you.
The_Censor said:Hmmm, fair enough, you are happy for capitalism to run completely unchecked? I personally want to see Sky regulated more tightly, to prevent a monopoly, which they are always dangerously close to obtaining - When you read the price that Telewest are offering their HD service at, it is perfect evidence that a healthy market is one where no one company monopolises the market - Telewest are offering their package so cheaply and competitively because they know they have to gain more market share by stealing Sky customers - If Sky had 1 or 2 companys going toe to toe with them in the HD arena, they would be begging the customer to choose them rather than the possibility of milking their existing and new customers for all they are worth and then some. If HD with multiroom means a £70 Sky monthly subscription on top of paying top buck for equipment, I will have reached the point where I am acutely aware that it is time to opt out.
The_Censor said:Hmmm, fair enough, you are happy for capitalism to run completely unchecked?
chambeaj said:I consider my SKY subscription money well spent . Plenty of channels and a great choice of documentries, movies, sci-fi etc etc. Can't wait to get hold of SKY HD. I imagine to most AV/Home cinema enthusiastes such as myself the extra £10 per month will be a small price to pay.
SKY may have the monopoly at present. But thats because the competition is total rubbish in comparison and offers poor value for money (i.e. the TV license - what a complete rip off that is).
Personally I think SKY reasonably priced.