ADSL-alternative group looks to VOD

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ohannesburg, 25 July 2006] - Goal Technology Solutions, on the verge of rolling out broadband over powerlines, will apply for a broadcast licence to provide video-on-demand (VOD) services to its future subscribers.

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Goal COO Patrice Lasserre says the closing date to apply for a broadcast licence from the Independent Communications Authority of SA is 31 July, adding: “We will definitely apply before that date.”

Earlier this month, at the conclusion of Goal's powerline communications (PLC) trials, CEO Adrian Maguire said an investment of about R500 million would be made over the next five years to establish PLC across the country.

With six installation sites already complete in Pretoria's eastern suburbs, Lasserre confirms Goal is on track to provide the service commercially in early September.
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Continued at http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/tel...nd&O=E&CiRestriction=&[email protected]

Before worrying about VOD I wish they would give us affordable pricing.
 
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telkomsuig said:
Without Multichoice content this will not work.
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why not? Multichoice does not have exclusivity to most of its content (bar the MNet and Sports channels). Anyone can buy content from the distributors and studios - it's expensive but possible.
 
they have signed exclusive agreements with most of the channels they provide into south africa. have a look here at the content MIH's only semi competitor is offering www.mytvafrica.tv
 
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