Subj : TV Woes
To   : AUGUST ABOLINS
From : Rob Mccart
Date : Fri Sep 26 2025 11:14:32

MP> Sounds like sat tv might be a thing of the past in the UK
MP> and Ireland after 2030 due to a lack of interest in
MP> replacing the existing satellites, which will reach the
MP> end of their life spans around then.

AA>That does not bode well for people in more rural areas.  I
  >suppose the alterative might be one of the LEO sat/internet
  >systems like Starlink to satisfy that tv entertainment urge.

In theory anyone with Internet access can get a lot of TV networks
without paying much (or anything) beyond the cost of having enough
data to stream Television shows. Obviously you can pay something
to get more, newer or special Television but most everything you
get on Satellite TV should be available in another way.

AA>Personally, I think tv is overrated.

I think that depends on the individual a lot. People not working
full time have a lot of hours to fill and, depending on their
exact situation, may rely on TV to fill their days.

(Plus.. electronic baby sitter for a lot of parents..)

I read a lot, hours a day, plus my living situation takes me more
time than for most people but I still watch 3 or 3 hours of TV in
the evening to fill time.

But I agree they charge more than seems fair for the service.

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