... Personally I hope that 4DTV does get phased out because it is proprietary whereas as DVB isn't. ...
While true, I've not seen any talk about replacing the 4DTV subscription service with anything based on DVB nor DVB-S2.
So, if 4DTV goes away, then you'll have
nothing in that category (end-user subscriptions on BUDs).
Not that something couldn't appear in the future, but there is no handwriting on the wall (that I'm aware of).
If anyone knows different, please share. - :up
Also, as feeds and Equity Broadcasting satellite distribution move to S2, with it's higher technical requirements to decode, that will further limit reception to the die-hards.
Today, any idiot can put up a 1- or 2-LNB 30"..36" dish and get something.
The smart ones get motorized, but are still on 36"...40" dishes
As I read it, S2 C-band takes a really good 8' dish 'n LNB, or for many a 10'..12' dish, . . . plus a $400 receiver.
Those specs may be out of my reach.