[opendtv] FLO TV Shutting Down March 27
- From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:00:04 -0600
Interesting. Might be something to consider, when broadcasters try to figure
out whether or how much to charge consumers for M/H channels.
Bert
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http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/110786
FLO TV Shutting Down March 27
by Doug Lung, 12.16.2010.
It's official. While the FLO TV web site still lists the programming available
on Qualcomm's FLO TV service, and its coverage across the country, the rebate
page reveals: "In consideration of the FLO TV service ending on March 27, 2011
we are offering a rebate on FLO TV devices."
The rebates apply to the FLO TV Personal Television, the Audiovox Portable DVD
Player with FLO TV and FLO TV Auto Entertainment. Non-FLO TV accessories and
charges such as tax, shipping and handling are not eligible for rebate.
Humberto Saabedra, in the article Qualcomm to Shut Down FLO TV on PhoneNews.com
observes, "Consumer reception for the service was lukewarm owing to the
initially high $15/month cost on top of monthly wireless service as well as
limited channel selection, with carrier and hardware exclusive channels adding
to the confusion. Monthly rate reductions, increased hardware availability and
bundled service did little to spur sales, as few outside of the tech enthusiast
circles adopted the service."
I have not seen any information on what will happen to FLO TV's spectrum, its
transmitters, antennas and site leases. If any readers have additional
information, please let me know.
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