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RE: Sky Platform News - Rdd - 03-08-2023

It always had the appearance of a Murdoch fiefdom, partially because he often acted like it was a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corporation, but to the extent that he did, it was only because the other shareholders were happy that he did so.

In fact News Corporation’s share of Sky was reduced to 50% by the merger with BSB, and reduced again down to 39% when Sky was floated in or about 1994.

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RE: Sky Platform News - Stooky Bill - 16-09-2023

UKTV announces new satellite contract - SES to uplink and channels to stay in satellite until end of decade

https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/uktv-stays-on-satellite-until-the-end-of-the-decade/ 

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RE: Sky Platform News - CCFG - 29-09-2023

Interesting info here.
Eight out of ten users using Sky Glass/Stream are new to Sky.

https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/no-desire-to-disrupt-sky-satellite-viewers-despite-streaming-growth/ 

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RE: Sky Platform News - Spencer - 30-09-2023

(29-09-2023, 04:58 PM)CCFG Wrote:  Interesting info here.
Eight out of ten users using Sky Glass/Stream are new to Sky.

https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/no-desire-to-disrupt-sky-satellite-viewers-despite-streaming-growth/ 

That makes sense. There’s not much advantage for anyone with Sky Q to switch to Glass/Stream, and there are disadvantages, namely they offer fewer channels and you’d lose the ability to record.

I can see though that if you’re upgrading from Freeview, it’s a good option, especially for those who don’t want or can’t have a dish.

If they want to migrate more Sky satellite customers, Glass/Stream need to offer some must-have new features.

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RE: Sky Platform News - Jsnbts - 30-09-2023

(30-09-2023, 10:48 AM)Spencer Wrote:  That makes sense. There’s not much advantage for anyone with Sky Q to switch to Glass/Stream, and there are disadvantages, namely they offer fewer channels and you’d lose the ability to record.

I can see though that if you’re upgrading from Freeview, it’s a good option, especially for those who don’t want or can’t have a dish.

If they want to migrate more Sky satellite customers, Glass/Stream need to offer some must-have new features.

The dealbreaker for me was the ability to have 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos in each room where my setup supports, rather than just wherever the main Sky Q box was. I was worried about losing the ability to record, but in all honesty it’s had zero negative impact on the way we watch things, in fact I’d say the opposite. The channels not on Sky Stream compared to Sky Q are ones that we never watched anyway but I can understand the reluctance to switch for those that do watch them.

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RE: Sky Platform News - Spencer - 30-09-2023

(30-09-2023, 11:22 AM)Jsnbts Wrote:  The dealbreaker for me was the ability to have 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos in each room where my setup supports, rather than just wherever the main Sky Q box was. I was worried about losing the ability to record, but in all honesty it’s had zero negative impact on the way we watch things, in fact I’d say the opposite. The channels not on Sky Stream compared to Sky Q are ones that we never watched anyway but I can understand the reluctance to switch for those that do watch them.

I doubt though that most typical users are bothered enough about the 4K HDR / Dolby Atmos benefits to make the switch. For you personally, it may be a real game-changer, but I suspect most people are happy with a reasonably good setup for their main TV, but aren't craving the full cinema experience on the kitchen or bedroom telly.

Unless Sky can come up with a real, killer feature that the masses are desperate for, the only way I can see there being a major migration from Q to Stream/Glass is to announce satellite services are ending, and replace everyones boxes.

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RE: Sky Platform News - London Lite - 20-11-2023

There's a Black Friday deal on Sky Stream which I've taken up.

Sky Ultimate for £19pm on an 18 month contract or £22 on a 30 day rolling contract.

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RE: Sky Platform News - Jimbo2022 - 20-11-2023

London LiteThere's a Black Friday deal on Sky Stream which I've taken up.

Sky Ultimate for £19pm on an 18 month contract or £22 on a 30 day rolling contract.

That surely is just the family pack and will add lost certainly not include sport and movies?

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RE: Sky Platform News - London Lite - 20-11-2023

Sky Mix and Challenge added to Samsung TV Plus.

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RE: Sky Platform News - WillPS - 20-11-2023

(20-11-2023, 09:32 AM)Jimbo2022 Wrote:  London LiteThere's a Black Friday deal on Sky Stream which I've taken up.

Sky Ultimate for £19pm on an 18 month contract or £22 on a 30 day rolling contract.

That surely is just the family pack and will add lost certainly not include sport and movies?

Correct, basic package, with basic Netflix. Doesn't seem much cop to me.

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