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[tunnie]

Actual advertising revenue does not cover that much, Sky News for example makes an annual loss of around £30 million a year, a fraction of what BBC News costs.

Broadcasting via Satellite, investing in box design, setups, all cost. Also have you seen how much football rights cost!? All of that money gets straight back to the clubs who buy the players...

Broadcasting Mobile TV to Sky Go, costs a lot of money, Sky pays a CDN (Content Delivery Network) same one BBC used to use, to handle all the streams.


But at the end of the day, Sky is a business. Its out there to make money, unlike BBC you don't have to pay for it if you don't want it.

Look at it this way, how many channels do BBC show? You pay £12 a month for their stuff, do you get broadband with BBC, phone package?

Costs £18 for basic package from Sky, for that you get Broadband, Phone & TV package. They are also continuing to invest, where is BBC's live broadcasts to phones, where is their 3D channel?

[cleggy]

Actual advertising revenue does not cover that much, Sky News for example makes an annual loss of around £30 million a year, a fraction of what BBC News costs.

Broadcasting via Satellite, investing in box design, setups, all cost. Also have you seen how much football rights cost!? All of that money gets straight back to the clubs who buy the players...

Broadcasting Mobile TV to Sky Go, costs a lot of money, Sky pays a CDN (Content Delivery Network) same one BBC used to use, to handle all the streams.


But at the end of the day, Sky is a business. Its out there to make money, unlike BBC you don't have to pay for it if you don't want it.

Look at it this way, how many channels do BBC show? You pay £12 a month for their stuff, do you get broadband with BBC, phone package?

Costs £18 for basic package from Sky, for that you get Broadband, Phone & TV package. They are also continuing to invest, where is BBC's live broadcasts to phones, where is their 3D channel?

I really do get it, and yes it's a business it's just that I don't really care about the technology I just want to watch WHAT I WANT, and am prepared to pay for without the PACKAGES.

3D didn't  work years ago it won't do so now, lets put glasses on to watch TV don't forget to take them off if you go for a wee THEN AGAIN

Perhaps I am in the dark ages but all I want to do is watch a program, analogue was fine, is digital really that much better?
I only ever use a mobile phone if I am travelling any great distance, I can read a map, SAT NAV I'd strangle the bitch, OH! I prefer vinyl records to my IPod (which is only ever stuck in it's Bose Dock

[Lazydocker]

Costs £18 for basic package from Sky, for that you get Broadband, Phone & TV package. They are also continuing to invest, where is BBC's live broadcasts to phones, where is their 3D channel?

There is a flaw in that statement though Tunnie... Because I live in the sticks and my exchange isn't (and probably won't be any time soon) LLU I can only have Sky Connect BB which doubles that basic package cost

[tunnie]

Costs £18 for basic package from Sky, for that you get Broadband, Phone & TV package. They are also continuing to invest, where is BBC's live broadcasts to phones, where is their 3D channel?

There is a flaw in that statement though Tunnie... Because I live in the sticks and my exchange isn't (and probably won't be any time soon) LLU I can only have Sky Connect BB which doubles that basic package cost

Very true 

Although if BT installed a decent infrastructure you would be ok!

[Lazydocker]

Costs £18 for basic package from Sky, for that you get Broadband, Phone & TV package. They are also continuing to invest, where is BBC's live broadcasts to phones, where is their 3D channel?

There is a flaw in that statement though Tunnie... Because I live in the sticks and my exchange isn't (and probably won't be any time soon) LLU I can only have Sky Connect BB which doubles that basic package cost

Very true 

Although if BT installed a decent infrastructure you would be ok!

Yep, but just thought that the "not so cheap" sky package should also be pointed out As you know, I already have Sky so not exactly trying to talk myself out of it

What I must do is call them up and tell them I'm going to cancel so I can have another discounted period

[feeutfo]

I feel quite left out.  I don't want Sky, nor do I want F1

Given your team and opinions on motor sport, why have a tv at all? Just a monitor? 

[albitz]

I feel quite left out.  I don't want Sky, nor do I want F1

Ive got Sky, but dont particularily want it. I dont mind a bit of F1 but theres no way am I ever going to pay extra just to watch it.

[Mr Skrunts]

So is this offer for half price of the subscription (monthly) or just half price on the sports package?

[tunnie]

So is this offer for half price of the subscription (monthly) or just half price on the sports package?

Half price on the entire subscription. Go for the full lot? Movies, Sport, ESPN what ever package you pick, you get 50% off for a year 

[Phil N]

Great offer, if you would be happy sharing a code with a relative 'newbie' then I would be most appreciative. No doubt if I take the plunge for a V6 estate there may be a call to your recovery service 

[Radar]

Must say a public thanks to Tunnie - all signed up now and looking forward to install in a couple of weeks

[tunnie]

Must say a public thanks to Tunnie - all signed up now and looking forward to install in a couple of weeks

Great stuff, enjoy 

Great offer, if you would be happy sharing a code with a relative 'newbie' then I would be most appreciative. No doubt if I take the plunge for a V6 estate there may be a call to your recovery service 

Sorry no can do, you've only joined today. Radar joined in 2007 and is an established member.

[Phil N]

Fully understand mate, not to worry!

[Martin_1962]

Any CAM news yet?

[tunnie]

Any CAM news yet?

CAM?  :-?  :-/