Will 2nd great Depression bring more FTA time stations comes on the air?

[N5XZS]

Just curious on economy system on hard time?

 

[Titanium]

Doubt that a reduction in the availability of start-up funding or reduced advertising revenue potential would drive many to risk launching a new service.

On the other hand, FTA and OTA end users will likely increase as people look for alternatives to a costly subscription package.

 

[Cosmo Blatz]

There will probably be quite a few businesses closing. Low gas prices may force some gas stations to shut down. This unfortunate situation may lead to the availability of more Ku dishes for FTA users. Nothing to rejoice about, but that's reality.

 

[TNGuy84]

I would think it would be easier to start a streaming network out of one's basement. Anything involving transmission over satellite seems less of a priority nowadays, especially with the costs involved.

 

[mr3p]

My depression from being effectively locked up at home has increased FTA viewing time

 

[Titanium]

The cost point for satellite distribution savings over IP is approximately 30 downlinks.

I would think it would be easier to start a streaming network out of one's basement. Anything involving transmission over satellite seems less of a priority nowadays, especially with the costs involved.

 

[N6BY]

My depression from being effectively locked up at home has increased FTA viewing time

I'm also locked up at home. Add to that an abdominal problem for the past 4 1/2 months that makes walking painful. All I care about is being able to walk without pain again.

 

[spongella]

Hispasat has lots more channels these days, wonder if there is any connection?

 

[N0QBH]

I'm also locked up at home. Add to that an abdominal problem for the past 4 1/2 months that makes walking painful. All I care about is being able to walk without pain again.

Here's hoping you get your wish. We never appreciate good health until it aint.
73
Mike

 

[N5XZS]

I have the same problem with CP, with foot pain from time to time too.

No fun being cooped in the house thanks to stay at home curfew, except for essential grocery shopping, hardware and medical facilities.

 

[N6BY]

Here's hoping you get your wish. We never appreciate good health until it aint.
73
Mike

Thanks. Exactly -- having a serious health problem makes me appreciate the first 62 years of my life when I didn't have it.