The cost of HD should be in the cost of the box, not a premium on the sub as well. Either that, or the box should be free and the premium is extra. Having an expensive box and an expensive sub is pure greed by Sky. Especially considering the meagre number of HD channels that Sky even offers. It's no wonder HD isn't taking off in the UK.
There was talk at one point of a proper free satellite service, i.e. something like freeview with EPG but on satellite. Lets hope that goes through and we see some HD boxes that support it. Cut Sky and their stupid service out of the loop entirely.
Aye, freesat. I didn't want to say freesat in case it was confused for Sky's £150 card thing that let you watch some channels. I didn't realise it was that far along. The sooner it launches the better.
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The cost of HD should be in the cost of the box, not a premium on the sub as well. Either that, or the box should be free and the premium is extra. Having an expensive box and an expensive sub is pure greed by Sky. Especially considering the meagre number of HD channels that Sky even offers. It's no wonder HD isn't taking off in the UK.
There was talk at one point of a proper free satellite service, i.e. something like freeview with EPG but on satellite. Lets hope that goes through and we see some HD boxes that support it. Cut Sky and their stupid service out of the loop entirely.
I think you are you referring to FreeSat? www.freesat.co.uk. I totally agree, Sky needs some competition to bring down its monopoly on HD in the UK.
Aye, freesat. I didn't want to say freesat in case it was confused for Sky's £150 card thing that let you watch some channels. I didn't realise it was that far along. The sooner it launches the better.