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Horizon · 28-02-2010, 18:42

....that's what the media say. They need their own stuff as leverage against competitors otherwise a situation like the Sky basics fiasco will happen all over again.

To quote a former cableco boss "do we just want to be a utility like a water company and just provide the pipe only, or do we wish to own some of that stuff pumped down the pipe?"

28-02-2010, 18:42	#5
Horizon Seven Kings Headend Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Essex Services: Sky, Cable & Freeview Posts: 992	Re: Virgin Media To Take On BSkyB With Cheaper Football Prices ....that's what the media say. They need their own stuff as leverage against competitors otherwise a situation like the Sky basics fiasco will happen all over again. To quote a former cableco boss "do we just want to be a utility like a water company and just provide the pipe only, or do we wish to own some of that stuff pumped down the pipe?" __________________ Also known as Horizon on the Digital Spy forums.