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well the day has come, the greek channels are now encrypted but Cyprus Sat is still on, maybe its fate is undecided or they haven't encrypted it yet...

Also Alpha has not been encrypted yet

a sad day in the history of tv in this country

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by gavros: a sad day in the history of tv in this country <hr /></blockquote>lol... why is that?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by gavros: a sad day in the history of tv in this country <hr /></blockquote>What did you expect everyone knew it was going to happen eventually <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/default/rolleyes.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/default/smile.gif" />

not just before xmas, where is everyone going to pull the money from

Considering you knew it was on the cards, surely you could have started saving.

I wonder if they will add Antenna or/and ERT... When I subscribed, I also asked them about those channels. The operator told me that they currently are bidding for Antenna! I hope they can get it. I think it is ridiculous that Foxtel has Antenna. This channel belongs to a *real* ethnic service! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/default/wink.gif" /> Peter PS By the way, I had no idea that Alpha also shows the Greek football league... yeah!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/default/grin.gif" />

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by gavros: not just before xmas, where is everyone going to pull the money from <hr /></blockquote>Well UBI have a Business to conduct. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/default/confused.gif" />

But lets remember that SELECT TV already have Antenna - Do you think that they wil gve it to UBI too?

And thats all they have and it isen't Exclusive

Good point - but do you think Foxtel will allow a lot of didtribution of thier only Greek channel?

they ( Foxtel ) have no Say in it cause it isent Exclusive to them either

Oh - I didn't no that - who has the say in it then?

World Media International is the Ditributor and Reseller of Ant1 in Australia so i guess its them And don't forget World Media have there own Arabic Service on PAS8 which competes with UBI

So could that mean they might not allow UBI to have Antenna? Being their competitors and all?

Mate anything could happen just wait and see i guess <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/default/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/default/smile.gif" />

Sorry im jumpin the gun a bit!! lol <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/default/wink.gif" />

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by gavros: not just before xmas, where is everyone going to pull the money from <hr /></blockquote>Ubi is not a charity... these channels were to be encrypted eventually, free trial is called a free trial because thats what it is.... a trial! As for Cyprus Sat.. if the Cyprian gov. doesnt want to cover costs, then Ubi are entitled to encrypt and charge. I see Rik as a suppliment and not a channel that i would rush out to subscribe for, so if the gov. stops them from carrying the channel because they are "charging" then adios.. no sad loss.

why not do it in january, 3-4 weeks wouldn't kill them

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by aaatjs: <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by gavros: not just before xmas, where is everyone going to pull the money from <hr /></blockquote>Ubi is not a charity... these channels were to be encrypted eventually, free trial is called a free trial because thats what it is.... a trial! As for Cyprus Sat.. if the Cyprian gov. doesnt want to cover costs, then Ubi are entitled to encrypt and charge. I see Rik as a suppliment and not a channel that i would rush out to subscribe for, so if the gov. stops them from carrying the channel because they are "charging" then adios.. no sad loss. <hr /></blockquote>Well I totally 100% agree. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/default/smile.gif" />

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by aaatjs: [QUOTE]Originally posted by gavros: [qb] As for Cyprus Sat.. if the Cyprian gov. doesnt want to cover costs, then Ubi are entitled to encrypt and charge. <hr /></blockquote>Totally wrong. UBI are not forced to carry this channel its SIMPLE ENOUGH UBI either take it with the restrictions Cyprus Govt put on it such as it must remain FTA. Or they don't take it. Any contract they sign will clearly state that.

Apsattv, thank you for applying some well needed common sense. The media release from Cyprus Sat states that the channel is to be distributed around Australia FTA on behalf of The Cypriot Government, and whoever wins this contract, whether it is UBI or another company, the service will be provided for a descent and fair profit to the winning tender. If UBI do not want the channel, then they can withdraw from the negotiations right now. From what I know, I do not think the Cypriots care as thay are negotiating with others as well. The Cyprus Government is willing to pay for costs + profit for this to happen. And it will happen, whether it is with UBI, Globecast (my preferred option), or Select.

aaatjs, The Cyprus Government is willing to pay for costs + profit. What can I say, we are Greeks and Greeks are not tight arses. Greek Governments invest a lot of monies into their diaspora because they view their diaspora as very important. Can I remind you all that there are only 800,000 people living in Cyprus and over 3,000,000 Cypriots living in the Diaspora.

And as was stated by an earlier news release from cyprus, the channel will not be officially launched FTA until May 2006.

Geeezzzz.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/default/rolleyes.gif" /> we still going on about this <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/default/rolleyes.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/default/smile.gif" />

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by LAZERSAT: Geeezzzz.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/default/rolleyes.gif" /> we still going on about this <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/default/rolleyes.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/default/smile.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>dont people have anything else to chat about????... sheezee, free, not free, free... stiff shit... get on with the show!

Lazer, It's just dissapointing to read about all the inuendo concerning Cypriots and all the false assumptions members make on these forums.

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Evagoras Paligaridis: Lazer, It's just dissapointing to read about all the inuendo concerning Cypriots and all the false assumptions members make on these forums. <hr /></blockquote>its also dissapointing to see that some people take this crap too seriously... its only tv dudes!!!

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by LAZERSAT: Geeezzzz.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/default/rolleyes.gif" /> we still going on about this <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/default/rolleyes.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/default/smile.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>Yes by the look at it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/default/smile.gif" />

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by aaatjs: <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Evagoras Paligaridis: Lazer, It's just dissapointing to read about all the inuendo concerning Cypriots and all the false assumptions members make on these forums. <hr /></blockquote>its also dissapointing to see that some people take this crap too seriously... its only tv dudes!!! <hr /></blockquote>And I agree on that one, The're other other things in life other than Television.

Sorry guys. Atleast we can have a healthy debate/arguements without it getting personal as it has done so in the past (ie Meatball and Why Me). It also makes the forum more interesting.

Yes this is the problem but you must remember we are dealing with ethnics on these forums. Actually I think 90% of the members that use the Satellite forums are hot blooded Ethnics.

thats correct for aus-city but not for austech. we see lots of racist posts over there.

More than happy to pay for such a service. Personally i believe UBI have done a fantastic job getting so many different greek channels!! Unheard of to be able to tune into 6-7 greek channels. Great stuff. Folks are wrapped.

Yes same here am enjoying it and everyone i know also like it and there is stil more to come <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" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/default/grin.gif" /> cant wait <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/default/grin.gif" />

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by lendis: More than happy to pay for such a service. Personally i believe UBI have done a fantastic job getting so many different greek channels!! Unheard of to be able to tune into 6-7 greek channels. Great stuff. Folks are wrapped. <hr /></blockquote>And there will be more as soon as UBI gets more transponder space early next year. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/default/smile.gif" />

Alpha still seems to be on - whats happenin at UBI headquarters? Leave it on for a bit - my folks love it!! either way though i think these channels have become a sort of addiction so i think my folks will invest in UBI eventually!!

Will get encrypted soon i say

Yeah, there must be a problem at UBI trying to encrypt it!

message came up yesterday it will be encrypted on Monday the 19th

Ok, not looking forward to it ;D

Anyone have any further info on the Extra International channel?? Can't seem to find it anywhere on the web.

there website is www.extra-channel.tv but seems to be down at the moment

Yeah that was the problem. Found the website but not working. Thought maybe someone had some info as to what sort of programs they have etc.

alpha is encrypted

Yep! right be4 Christmas <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/default/frown.gif" /> - CySat is still on tho!

Another marketing blunder. Why didnt they start them later and leave them on until the new year? Then they MAY have had more subscriptions when theres nothing for people to do in Jan/Feb.

the f#$ked up in the first place , they put them on too late, should have been on 1 month before the greek rating season started(in october). As for encrypting now, sounds silly as well as all the greek stations are in non-rating period leading up to the new year.... In my opinion they should have left it on till the new year to bait everyone well and good. Dont forget they havent even got the 10 channels the promised yet... Wish them well anyway , maybe it will take off next year for them... mixo

Might have to rush and get my subscription in. But I will have to purchase a UBI box. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/default/frown.gif" /> Any ideas where I can get one. They are fairly expensive especially if customers will have to get a new one when UBI change encryption. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/default/frown.gif" />

my personal position is that mentioned above. a tarbs box costs around $300 new, which at the current time of year is very hard. i understand ubi have a business to run, but if they did it late january then people could save after xmas

It is bad timing. Might get it late January.

would not bother till late january, thats when the greek rating season starts again, might save yourself 60 bucks and you never know ubi might put a special on... mixo