What is Sky announcing tomorrow?

[Derek Wright]

Just seen an email suggesting that is dispensing with Satellite dishes. And also supporting a higher definition for TV.

Are they going fibre? Are they going to piggy back on Virgin and BT et al fibre networks.

 

[daytona600]

Sky is set to launch a 4K QLED TV with Sky TV built in. It's claimed the TV – dubbed 'Sky Glass' – will let you watch Sky channels without the need for a satellite dish.
The TV will supposedly be available in 43-, 55- and 65-inch sizes, complete with built-in Dolby Atmos soundbars and 4K and HDR support. The 43-inch set is expected to cost £650 (around $880, AU$1200) – a third more than the Samsung UE43AU7100

Sky branded chinese TV set

 

[Tony Lockhart]

Just seen an email suggesting that is dispensing with Satellite dishes. And also supporting a higher definition for TV.

Are they going fibre? Are they going to piggy back on Virgin and BT et al fibre networks.

If they dispense with dishes, that’s the end of our contract with them, as we still don’t have fibre here.

 

[deebster]

If they abandon satellite dishes I think they should change their name.

How about Dirt?

 

[Tony Lockhart]

If they abandon satellite dishes I think they should change their name.

How about Dirt?

Any reason why?

 

[deebster]

Satellite dish - sky

Underground cable - ?

 

[Tony Lockhart]

Earth?

 

[Woodface]

Will the TVs be any good?

 

[Derek Wright]

Thanks all for the info and also to the power that be that removed the surplus t

 

[Seeker_UK]

Sky have been talking about going over to a broadband-based service for a while.

4k TV is pushing the limit of current satellite / dish provision. >4K will need more Ka bandwidth. That is limited on current Astra constellation, would probably need new dishes for consumers and Ka suffers badly from 'rain-fade'.

To future-poof Sky boadcasts, it's now cheaper to go the broadband route and let satellite Internet providers provide access for those not on fast fibre.

 

[davidsrsb]

The satellite TV operator in SE Asia Astro is moving to Internet based and has UHD content on fibre only. It is the future, geostationary broadcast satellites are expensive

 

[Bananahead]

Sky is internet only where I live.

 

[SteveS1]

https://www.express.co.uk/life-styl...ent-Expand-Beyond-Satellite-Television-Change

For those who would rather lick pissed on thistles than click on a Daily Express link...

https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/a-sky-q-smart-tv-is-in-the-works-so-should-you-buy-one

 

[Andrew C!]

If it's a TV, they won't bin boxes. Millions of customers are not going to instantly swap to a Smart TV, and Sky won't risk a mass exodus and loss of subscription fees.

Also, how do they multi-room this?

Nonetheless, an interesting development.

 

[Hoopsontoast]

Or just buy any TV and use a NowTV box/stick...

 

[Eyebroughty]

If it is like Sky Q will the TV be rented and never owned by you?

 

[Rodrat]

Bring back Radio Rentals

 

[Snufkin]

Or just buy any TV and use a NowTV box/stick...

This seems easier.

 

[gintonic]

Bring back Radio Rentals

DER

 

[Barrymagrec]

DER

My dad worked for them for a couple of years back in the fifties. They gave him a Ford 100E van with a diagonal sail on top - it was O.K. near the office (Twickenham) but out in the country he could barely keep it on the road in windy weather.