Originally Posted by
mistaTea
I think the hybrid capability of the new STB will be very good, as it enables existing subs with poor internet to carry on as usual...but also provides a better On Demand streaming experience for the vast majority who have access to great internet.
I also hope that the new STB is capable of performing as a straight IP Box too though...for those who do not need or want satellite.
With Vodafone TV, you can just buy it...plug it in, go online to subscribe to the packages you want and you are away laughing. No need for a technician to come out to get you set up and potentially install a satellite dish on your house that you might not even want. If the box can also operate as a straight IP box I think it will make it easier for Sky to grow their STB cusotmer base.
And customers have options...they can absolutely get a satellite connection if they want so they can enjoy truly 'live' sport as well as the reliability that comes with satellite. Or they can not take that option and just stream Sky TV like they do for all of the other content they provide.
Which then brings us back to Sky Glass being an interesting idea, that should at least be explored. If Sophie and the team don't believe it will be very popular in NZ and/or the terms of trade are unfavourable then we take a pass. But it could also be a great product that helps Sky on their quest to be in every single living room on any type of platform...
We won't know unless we at least take a look...