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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Is that your best argument against our streaming future, Andrew? The problems being experienced by some streaming companies is not relevant to this argument.
The main problem Discovery+ has is with its programme quality. This should improve with more scripted content - and producing more intelligent documentaries would certainly help.
Are you seriously questioning the fact that streaming in most areas (other than sport) is cheaper than bundled TV channels?
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Absolutely, OB. One only has to take two or three general entertainment subscription services to suddenly find themselves paying over the odds compared to traditional TV platforms.
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I’ve pointed out repeatedly that there will be consolidation when it comes to sport streamers, although popular demand will always push up prices. Just look at boxing and premier league football as examples.
That wasn’t what I said was ‘silly’. What was silly was this:
‘People who want to watch TNT want to watch live sports. No amount of punditry on an app will ever compensate for that.’
It sounded very much like you were failing to acknowledge that you can stream live sport. What else could you have meant?
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I've been pointing out to you that Sky have been streaming sport for over fifteen years.
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Eh? If they can’t do a deal on TNT, maybe they can finally bring Discovery+ to the platform instead, which was meant to be coming this year, by the way.
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And why should I, a rational consumer in the marketplace,
settle for this higher cost, lower quality offering from Discovery+ compared to TNT Sports that I get in my Virgin Media package?
Even for those that pay £18 a month through Virgin. Why should they, also rational consumers in the marketplace, pay the retail price of £30.99 a month to get Discovery+ with TNT Sports just to indulge your streaming fantasy?