Thread: VOD The threat of streaming services
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Old 21-04-2011, 11:14   #2
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Re: The threat of streaming services
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 View Post
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bu...x-2270651.html

With Lovefilm and now Tesco with Blinkbox looking to start streaming services , could the launch of youview be a threat to normal cable/satellite subs ?

I know TIVO will have access to apps however a TV sub is still payable , when youview launches users will have access to these streaming subs and imagine a scenario where streaming companies gained access to boxsets of TV shows.
I think that is one of the reasons VM repositioned it's self from content creator to delivery system. I don't think linear TV is going away (just have a look at the TiVo reminders thread) but I do think the age of the "cable cutters" is coming. VM provide a high speed network for these "cable cutters" so will continue to have them as customers, Sky aren't in such a strong position on that front.
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