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Does anybody know the true cost of broadcasting Sky HD? I dont mean marketing hype etc etc just the cost of the technology to get Sky HD to the masses. The reason I ask is because I have been reading the many discussion threads regarding the price of Sky HD with interest.
I probably like most folk here would agree that the Sky+ service is pretty good at the mo and at £42/ month it isnt too much wonga to part with.
But! Feel free to shoot me down if I am wrong but I do not agree with paying extra subscription charges for what is essentially just a few extra (repeated) channels (albeit with a great pic mind). I dont mind shelling out for the extra technology (the box), but why the extra subs?
I am sure there is some initial hardware investment on Skys behalf but like most busnisess we all need to keep up with progessing technology. Surely their present charge to the customer should be budgeting in future proofing. HD is
the future of TV and has been for a good while I guess, so why now will we all be asked to put our hands in our pockets again?
Please, somebody tell me that it costs millions to buy new transmitters, satellite bandwidth etc etc. I wont feel so bad then, when I look at the bank statement every month after signing up!!
I probably like most folk here would agree that the Sky+ service is pretty good at the mo and at £42/ month it isnt too much wonga to part with.
But! Feel free to shoot me down if I am wrong but I do not agree with paying extra subscription charges for what is essentially just a few extra (repeated) channels (albeit with a great pic mind). I dont mind shelling out for the extra technology (the box), but why the extra subs?
I am sure there is some initial hardware investment on Skys behalf but like most busnisess we all need to keep up with progessing technology. Surely their present charge to the customer should be budgeting in future proofing. HD is
the future of TV and has been for a good while I guess, so why now will we all be asked to put our hands in our pockets again?
Please, somebody tell me that it costs millions to buy new transmitters, satellite bandwidth etc etc. I wont feel so bad then, when I look at the bank statement every month after signing up!!