When, the technology advances, which is just around the corner now, and semi static content (Like repetitive sat TV content) becomes much cheaper, we won't (thank God) need providers. It'll be similar to the web and IP.<br />I'm literally counting how many more sleeps to that day <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/default/wink.gif" /> <br />Mind you, when that day comes, the days of providers will be numbered and they’ll be extinct, like dinosaurs! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/default/grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/default/grin.gif" />