Satellite dish service discontinued
In the realm of television, a symbol of the revolution in un-cabled countries during the 1980s, the satellite dish, has been a common feature of the UK landscape for decades. However, times are changing, and the satellite dish seems to be fading away, joining technology's historical Hall of Fame.
In the past, a fierce competition known as the 'Dish war' between Sky and British Satellite Broadcasting (BSB) took place in the UK. Rupert Murdoch's Sky emerged victorious, but the victory came with a price. Due to debt accumulated from a venture in the US, Sky had to merge with BSB.
The author, in their quest for a modern television experience, was disappointed that Sky Glass, an untied streaming service, was not available without a dish. Despite discussions with David at Sky, trying to convince the author to stay without a dish, the author decided to cancel a 20-year subscription to a full-fat Sky package.
Sky, in response to this shift in consumer preference, has announced a new way to buy the Sky Glass package. This new initiative, called Sky Stream, allows customers to purchase the Sky Glass package via a box that connects to any TV, eliminating the need for the traditional satellite dish. The Sky Stream platform, developed by Sky itself, offers a more flexible and adaptable solution for modern homes.
In line with this transition, there may be a need for Sky's dish making and installing community to be retrained for broadband infrastructure work. As the satellite dish becomes obsolete, these skilled workers can find new opportunities in the growing broadband sector.
The author, in their pursuit of a satellite dish-free home, has now switched to Now as a service provider. The previous story about the end of the Sky dish, which was run by ATV but taken down due to Sky's insistence on official sources, can now be read on ATV.
Sky has also announced that it will continue to support Sky Q, offering a choice for those who still prefer the traditional satellite TV experience. However, the future seems to be leaning towards streaming services like Sky Glass, accessible through platforms like Sky Stream, which offer a more flexible and adaptable solution for modern homes.
As we move forward, it's clear that the satellite dish is becoming a relic of the past, joining the ranks of other obsolete technologies in technology's historical Hall of Fame. The space race, both in the physical and digital realms, continues to evolve, but the focus is shifting away from satellites and towards streaming services and broadband infrastructure.
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