[mythtv-users] OT: Sky UK (Was: DVB-S2 HD in the UK)

[Simon Hobson]

Andre wrote:

>  > On the other hand, Freesat I think has them worried. You only 
>have to look at the way they've dropped some of their charges since 
>Freesat came out to see that.
>
>I think you missed the :-P after that bit!

No, missed nothing off. It's still more than the big fat zero I'd be 
prepared to give the <leave you to guess the derogatory term>. But 
when you look at what they used to charge for things like HD or + or 
HD+, it now appears that you'd be mad not to take the HD+ box as it 
looks like it's actually cheaper than having a standard box and some 
channel bundles. That change in pricing seems to have coincided with 
the availability of Freesat and HD PVRs. OK, there's still no 
competition for a lot of the sports stuff, but there's guys at work 
have ditched Sky for Freesat - they aren't alone and I reckon that 
will have got Sky on the defensive. Unless you want something that's 
subscription only (and a **LOT** of people aren't bothered), Sky 
aren't the only option any more.

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