Mike: The ITV HD channels are encrypted because ITV signed a pay TV deal with Sky so they receive some of the money people pay to watch HD channels on Sky. ITV clearly said at launch these were pay TV channels, so I doubt they will go FTA any time soon:
Wednesday 19 October 2011 11:55AM
Mike: The ITV HD channels are encrypted because ITV signed a pay TV deal with Sky so they receive some of the money people pay to watch HD channels on Sky. ITV clearly said at launch these were pay TV channels, so I doubt they will go FTA any time soon:
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