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I wish we had sky sports extra...

  • 29-08-2003 7:39pm
    #1
    UbahOne
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    I know it was mentioned recently. But is there any way this channel can even be purchased? I'd really like to have it.


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  • #2
    celticfc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 2,884 Mod ✭✭✭✭celticfc


    It didn't look very likely that we would ever get it a while ago. (Sky wanted to keep it for themselves so they could be the only operators to offer it, ie. try to entice cable customers to move to them ).

    Things seem to be changing though. (after all we have just after getting some of their other channels - Sky One Mix, Sky Sports News, The Amp, Flaunt & Scuzz)

    It's looking more & more likely in the UK that they'll get Sky Sports Xtra. If they do get SSX, NTL Ireland would really like to get it here & to stop their customers leaving them for Sky.

    I also believe ntl are in the process of doing a big deal with Sky to get Sky Active. :D


  • #3
    UbahOne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 743 ✭✭✭UbahOne


    I also believe ntl are in the process of doing a big deal with Sky to get Sky Active.

    ESSENTIAL!!! So that would mean we have those 8 mini screen to choose from as well isnt it? YAY!:D


  • #4
    celticfc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 2,884 Mod ✭✭✭✭celticfc


    Originally posted by UbahOne
    ESSENTIAL!!! So that would mean we have those 8 mini screen to choose from as well isnt it? YAY!:D

    Yep, fingers crossed, but theres been no official announcements about it yet. Besides this only applies to ntl:home int the UK at the moment.

    I doubt we will be able get any interactive/ETV feaures till sometime next year.


    From Mark Mohan (Marketing & Sales Director, ntl Ireland) :
    Enhanced/Interactive applications are at planning stage and we would envisage the first such applications being launched next year.


  • #5
    UbahOne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 743 ✭✭✭UbahOne


    Damn why are Ireland so slow about all these things!? Ah well at least thats progress i suppose...:rolleyes:

    fingers crossed anyway.


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