They’ll be left with the Lifestyle channel and will only add more channels under the Lifestyle name. Have blocked these channels as there are nothing on.
This is me a lot 
Also, particularly with sport, streaming isn’t as convenient particularly if you want to easily flick between different sports/matches for a score update and then flick back.
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We can only hope. That Patrick Delaney needs to be pulled down a peg or two. He’s arrogance has been astounding.
You wonder why anyone would want to conduct business with him.
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If anything, the emergence and growth of FAST channels over the last few years perfectly demonstrates how there’s still a place for linear channels.
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I’m confused? is it just the History channel and the crime investigation channel or is it more?
I would like to see devices like Hubble and Fetch have the streaming services listed with an LCN to make it much easier to switch between streams (so be like a FAST channel as well - for live sport at least)
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Hubbl does use the Foxtel LCN’s
personally though im thinking of moving over to Fetch considering the continued loss of content on Binge/Foxtel
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With the new gen 5 version of Fetch out, it gives you access to Kayo & Binge while also access to the Fetch content.
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I could be wrong, but I isn’t the History channel owned by Discovery networks? Crime + Investigation is a Foxtel produced channel.
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History Channel and Crime + Investigation are A&E brands
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Foxtel licenced both brands for local channels
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Are you replacing them with Fox branded channels minus the licensing fees?
What I find outrageous is how expensive the basic plans are with so little new linear channels to watch. Basically paying for the privilege of watching sport/premium drama through a satellite box at this point, especially if you don’t have access to a stable/fast internet service.
If/when HBO Max launches in Australia, the platform will be doomed for drama. No reason not to use Kayo.
I think it is clear that Foxtel see the end nearing for its platform as a linear service.
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If Sky Racing is on Kayo, I will move there.
Sky Racing is the only thing that is keeping me on Foxtel. Sky 1, Sky 2 and Sky TC
You can use the free sky racing app on Google or Apple TV
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Downside is no Sky1 or Sky2 in HD
Sky Racing isn’t HD on FOXTEL either, is it?
I know pubs and clubs have it in HD, but I don’t think that’s available to residential subscribers.
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Yes I thought only Sky RC was HD on foxtel
There is no channel on Foxtel called Sky Racing Channel. There is;
Sky Racing 1
Sky Racing 2
Sky Thoroughbred Central and RACING.COM are available in HD.
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That was meant to be Sky TC not RC
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