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Originally Posted by Freesat-Box
Well all the Freesat boxes have Ethernet ports on the back. There is talk of this being used to link up to your broadband connection to enable you to do VOD via BBC iPlayer, and potentially, in the future, ITV Catch Up, 40D and Demand Five.
The Freesat PVR boxes and V+ box could be direct competitors in the near future.
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This is a definite part of the Freesat business plan, rather than just 'talk'. The e-net port is part of the core spec for that reason. However, while it will certainly allow catch-up services to be offered over broadband, it's never going to quite match VOD, unless you have an exceptionally fast broadband connection to hook it up to.