Sky To Buy Broadband Operator?
Posted: 13th Oct, 2005 By: MarkJ
Last month we heard a rumour that Sky (TV) was on the verge of announcing their own IPTV platform, based off Easynet's LLUStream product. Today the Guardian newspaper claims that Sky may now be looking to buy a whole broadband Telco:
The Rupert Murdoch-owned satellite broadcaster is also prepared to invest up to £200m in local loop unbundling in a bid to provide phone and broadband services direct to end users, reports The Guardian.
Should BSkyB go ahead with its broadband and fixed-line telephony plans it would enable the satellite operator to offer punters the all-important "triple play" of phone, TV and broadband services.
Pipex, EasyNet and LLU TV outfit HomeChoice have been named as possible targets for BSkyB, which is looking to raise up to £1bn to fund the deal.
Clearly the dynamics of Sky's IPTV plans are in a state of flux as the broadcaster moves ever closer to finalising its future direction. Given past rumours, we wouldn't be surprised if EasyNet became the most likely target. More @ The Register.
The Rupert Murdoch-owned satellite broadcaster is also prepared to invest up to £200m in local loop unbundling in a bid to provide phone and broadband services direct to end users, reports The Guardian.
Should BSkyB go ahead with its broadband and fixed-line telephony plans it would enable the satellite operator to offer punters the all-important "triple play" of phone, TV and broadband services.
Pipex, EasyNet and LLU TV outfit HomeChoice have been named as possible targets for BSkyB, which is looking to raise up to £1bn to fund the deal.
Clearly the dynamics of Sky's IPTV plans are in a state of flux as the broadcaster moves ever closer to finalising its future direction. Given past rumours, we wouldn't be surprised if EasyNet became the most likely target. More @ The Register.
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