Looks like Wight cable have secured the basic Sky TV channel package for their subscribers (although there’s currently no mentioned of it on their site).
Sky TV is now doing deals with many of the small cable TV companies, attempting to put additional pressure on Virgin Media, who they’ve been having a big bustup with of late.
The channels that Wightcable and another two cable companies based in Jersey and the Borders now have, including Sky One and Sky News are exactly the ones that Virgin Media customers don’t have any more.
Commercial details were not given, but Sky chief operating officer Mike Darcey was quoted as saying “All three have recognised the increasing value of Sky’s basic channels and we welcome their decision to invest in bringing their customers the TV they enjoy.”
WiMAX on the Island
Wight Cable also have a WiMAX trial running under the name WightWireless in East Cowes and Highview Estate, Westbury Homes, Cowes.
What’s WiMAX? For those technically inclined there’s a comprehensive description over on the ever helpful Wikipedia – for the rest of you … think of it as a more powerful version of the wireless Internet (WiFi) that some people have at home.
This is pioneering work by them, given there’s only one other company in the UK doing the same.
Hurrah for the Island hosting further technical innovations.
