> Frank Wales wrote:
> Andrew Bowden wrote:
> > Even for smaller channels, there are "benefits" to being encrypted, 
> > such as reduced EPG listing fees.
> 
> It costs less to tell people about your programmes if you 
> encrypt them?
> The reason being...?

The same company provides EPG and encryption services, so if you buy
both you get a discount. I don't know if this is still the case though,
it's been a good few years since I've been privy to the commercials of
running a Sky Digital channel.

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Gareth Davis | Production Systems Specialist
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