Sky bundling has cables in a twist

Article Abstract:

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.

Cable Television Systems, Cable Networks, Cable and other pay TV services, Cable television broadcasting industry, Direct broadcast satellite television industry, Satellite television industry

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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.

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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.

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