Long post alert!
Are you a regional viewer who is unhappy about the lack of 7Flix and a main HD channel through Prime7? Send a message to Prime by…
1: Seeking alternative sources for your favourite programing on the Prime7 network. Eg: Plus7 online streaming, Fox Footy for live/HD AFL coverage. If for whatever reason(s) that is not possible, well you should still have access to plenty of other television channels and entertainment options!
2: Ask Prime directly why they aren’t broadcasting Prime7 HD/7Flix. Don’t bother with Facebook or Twitter where they can easily ignore your complaints, directly contact them via email, phone or via snail mail.
3: If you are unhappy with their response, bring this up with ACMA and/or your local MP. Point out that Prime is not broadcasting the same amount of services that Seven is providing metropolitan viewers with, despite the fact that the entire scheme of regional television aggregation was for regional areas to have the same choices that those in metropolitan areas get.
No, I’m certainly not saying that people’s complaints about the lack of Prime7 HD/7Flix via Prime7 aren’t valid. Yes, I live in Sydney. But at the same time I can understand why regional viewers are unhappy at the lack of main HD channel/7Flix. Personally I missed the former considerably moreso than the latter when I had my last trip to Prime7-land in March, although that’s really beside the point.
Unfortunately, continually complaining about Prime7’s lack of a main HD channel and/or 7Flix on forums and/or social media probably isn’t going to achieve much so if you are really unhappy about this, I would recommend doing the above. I would recommend similar action for other perfectly valid complaints about things related to regional television like the quality of the regional editions of Nine News, but that’s for another topic!
Also remember to keep in mind that while you may be missing out on Prime7 HD/7Flix, other regional viewers don’t have access to 9Life, Nine HD or even a Ten/WIN HD service in the case of the very few regional/remote areas not covered by WIN.