Channel 4 to join Freesat imminently.

Robbo · 14-11-07, 10:29 AM

A bit out of date I know.

Sky encryption contract will run out "imminently"
Tuesday September 25, 2007
Channel 4 to join Freesat

Channel 4 will be joining the Freesat line-up in 2008 when its encryption contract with Sky expires.

The broadcaster will be part of Freesat from its launch in early 2008, thanks to Film4, but the other Four-branded channels are currently covered by a Sky encryption contract.
A Channel 4 source confirmed that the expiry date of the contract - which ties Channel 4, E4 and More4 to the Freesat from Sky system - is "imminent", and it will not be renewed. Sadly, it won't run out in time for the Channel 4 family to join Freesat at launch.

Our source added that Channel 4's channels will be moved to Astra 2D so they can broadcast unencrypted to the UK, without worries of spilling across Europe (well, not too much), and Channel 4 will be acquiring more capacity on 2D for its timeshift and high definition channels.
Unfortunately, a shortage of further space on Astra 2D's spot beam could prevent other broadcasters with high-value content from joining Freesat, or launching hi-def channels.

Source:- blog.wotsat.com

Analoguesat · 14-11-07, 10:37 AM

Thats jumping the gun from Wotsat - I have my doubts about the accuracy of that date - as far as I know the C4 encryption contract expires mid 2008.

"Sadly, it won't run out in time for the Channel 4 family to join Freesat at launch."

darchiuk · 02-12-07, 12:35 AM

it's about time we had no licences to watch tv.

Analoguesat · 02-12-07, 11:41 AM

Not going to happen any time soon.

Please dont hijack existing threads with unrelated ramblings

wod · 02-12-07, 02:18 PM

hmm interesting also if astra 2d is going to be used for the freesat channels like bbc, itv etc they could get encrypted channels moved off it as its silly to have encrypted channels on there

Analoguesat · 02-12-07, 02:36 PM

It depends how the contracts are written though. If Disney RTE & the othersd have contracted for specific 2D tp's then thats where they will stay until the contracts come up for renewal

14-11-07, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad admin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 7,303 Thanks: 69 Thanked 1,144 Times in 975 Posts	Channel 4 to join Freesat imminently. A bit out of date I know. Sky encryption contract will run out "imminently" Tuesday September 25, 2007 Channel 4 to join Freesat Channel 4 will be joining the Freesat line-up in 2008 when its encryption contract with Sky expires. The broadcaster will be part of Freesat from its launch in early 2008, thanks to Film4, but the other Four-branded channels are currently covered by a Sky encryption contract. A Channel 4 source confirmed that the expiry date of the contract - which ties Channel 4, E4 and More4 to the Freesat from Sky system - is "imminent", and it will not be renewed. Sadly, it won't run out in time for the Channel 4 family to join Freesat at launch. Our source added that Channel 4's channels will be moved to Astra 2D so they can broadcast unencrypted to the UK, without worries of spilling across Europe (well, not too much), and Channel 4 will be acquiring more capacity on 2D for its timeshift and high definition channels. Unfortunately, a shortage of further space on Astra 2D's spot beam could prevent other broadcasters with high-value content from joining Freesat, or launching hi-def channels. Source:- blog.wotsat.com __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.

14-11-07, 10:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 12,197 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,252 Times in 945 Posts	Re: Channel 4 to join Freesat imminently. Thats jumping the gun from Wotsat - I have my doubts about the accuracy of that date - as far as I know the C4 encryption contract expires mid 2008. "Sadly, it won't run out in time for the Channel 4 family to join Freesat at launch." __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

02-12-07, 12:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
darchiuk Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Channel 4 to join Freesat imminently. it's about time we had no licences to watch tv.

02-12-07, 11:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 12,197 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,252 Times in 945 Posts	Re: Channel 4 to join Freesat imminently. Not going to happen any time soon. Please dont hijack existing threads with unrelated ramblings __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

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wod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,249 Thanks: 18 Thanked 83 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Channel 4 to join Freesat imminently. hmm interesting also if astra 2d is going to be used for the freesat channels like bbc, itv etc they could get encrypted channels moved off it as its silly to have encrypted channels on there


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02-12-07, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 12,197 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,252 Times in 945 Posts	Re: Channel 4 to join Freesat imminently. It depends how the contracts are written though. If Disney RTE & the othersd have contracted for specific 2D tp's then thats where they will stay until the contracts come up for renewal __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

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