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robbo71 · 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A bit out of date I know.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)
robbo71 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 4,210 Thanks: 15 Thanked 342 Times in 331 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 A bit out of date I know.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 __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM1000D.Triax TD110.STABHH-90 motor. DigitAlb movie package. Virgin Media Cable TV, Phone & Broadband subs.

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Analoguesat Site Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 7,273 Thanks: 7 Thanked 161 Times in 149 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." __________________ Dreambox 7020 / Pace Sky Digibox / Amstrad Sky Italia box 5 dishes for 5E/9E/13E/16E/19E/23E/28E Please DO NOT pm the mods & admins for c&ble keys. You may get banned for it! Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

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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.

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Analoguesat Site Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 7,273 Thanks: 7 Thanked 161 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Channel 4 to join Freesat imminently. Not going to happen any time soon. Please dont hijack existing threads with unrelated ramblings __________________ Dreambox 7020 / Pace Sky Digibox / Amstrad Sky Italia box 5 dishes for 5E/9E/13E/16E/19E/23E/28E Please DO NOT pm the mods & admins for c&ble keys. You may get banned for it! Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

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wod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,819 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 15 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 __________________ motorised triax/andrew dishes, Vantage x221tsci, tms-1500ci+, digitalb, skystar 2, diablo v2.3 zone 2 minidish 28e - setanta


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Analoguesat Site Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 7,273 Thanks: 7 Thanked 161 Times in 149 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 __________________ Dreambox 7020 / Pace Sky Digibox / Amstrad Sky Italia box 5 dishes for 5E/9E/13E/16E/19E/23E/28E Please DO NOT pm the mods & admins for c&ble keys. You may get banned for it! Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

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