Sky bundling has cables in a twist
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Cable television broadcasters in the UK believe that BSkyB, on which they rely heavily for programming, is wrong to make customers subscribe to a bundle of channels, rather than to the single channel which they really wish to receive. The Cable Communications Association has responded to this problem by making a submission to the Independent Television Commission's review of cable and satellite pay-TV bundling. BSkyB believes that its approach gives customers a wider choice, as smaller channels will not survive if sold alone.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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Buddy, can you spare us a slot?
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There is currently a severe shortage of satellite and cable broadcasting space in the UK for companies considering establishing a new television station. So far, 217 cable and satellite programme providers have been licensed by the Independent Television Commission, but at least one-third of these have not yet launched. Telewest, the largest cable operator in the UK, reports that more than 20 channels are planning to launch before Christmas 1996.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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That's entertainment, now on Sky 2
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Pay television concern BSkyB has announced plans to launch an additional 11 satellite services. This will be funded by increased charges for its multi-channel service. It has recently launched Sky 2, a second entertainment channel, and plans include a third Sky Sports service, the Weather Channel and a Warner Brothers Channel. It is particularly keen to attract female viewers, building on the success of UK Living.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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