Voom to Offer HD-LIL?

[HDVoomer]

I was wondering if anyone knows if Voom plans on offering HD-LIL since DirecTV is currently getting ready to roll out this service? If so what poential markets might we see to begin with?

 

[Walter L.]

I haven't heard of any plans for HD LIL's.

 

[dougmcbride]

For the preservation of what precious bandwidth we currently have, I hope not.

 

[SactoCal]

For the preservation of what precious bandwidth we currently have, I hope not.

What he said

 

[jnardone]

75% of US households can receive at least 4 networks OTA so there is no need for VOOM to waste their bandwidth. They are far better off becoming experts at the OTA antenna installations. A one time expense and free programming forever.

 

[riffjim4069]

I receive HD LIL from 4 DMAs using my 2 UHF antennas - I will always recommend installing an OTA antenna if that is an option VOOM should explore opportunities using their MVDSS licenses and perhaps parnering with Verizon. HD LIL is a needless waste of bandwidth in my opinion.

 

[DarrellP]

Let's not get greedy already, just be thankful they are still providing a signal. Maybe when Voom hits a few million subs and they get the other 3 satellite's launched then they can offer LIL HD.

 

[shadow_keeper]

LIL would be a waste of space, but NOT the national feeds. All Sat providers should be required to carry at least those and I hope Voom does.

 

[riffjim4069]

LIL would be a waste of space, but NOT the national feeds. All Sat providers should be required to carry at least those and I hope Voom does.

Agreed!

 

[jclampit]

Most (but not all) of the locals that come w/ cable, D*, or E* are available OTA where I live. But in markets where OTA reception is difficult, it's a problem that can't be overstated.

I honestly had no idea at first just how offended many people are at the idea of a company offering service w/o providing the major networks. But I now know several people who flat out refuse to get Voom because of the problem getting locals OTA in their area. It's quite simply a deal killer. No matter how many other HD channels are offered, if the networks aren't included then a provider is Mickey Mouse, bush league, a joke in their eyes.

My parents, too, will drop Voom when their 6 month term is up if locals aren't available by then.

At the very least, HD nat'l feeds are needed for Voom to survive.

 

[bradley]

East, Mountain, Central and West time zone feeds established for a single major market w/in ea time-zone. If a Voom client was unable to receive a OTA signal certified by an installation tech they would thereby be entitle to a service feed.

No need to waste bandwidth. That's why there's competition.

You want locals via sat go D* or E*. Otherwise qualify for zone feed.

Petition FCC for overriding authority; locals could not veto option once a qualified tech certifies.