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Listed below are comments made by jonhansen between Wednesday, 12th November 2008 and Tuesday, 25th November 2008.

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The BBC licence free? 3:03pm on 25 Nov 2008 The more i think about it the more I realise what value for money the BBC is. If BBC America is an example of a commercial BBC then i am worried for the future.

However, the BBC does need to continue to investigate the globalisation of broadcasting. As we move further into the digital age TV and radio is no longer restricted by the distance a transmitter can send the signal. I currently pay a little less than the cost of the license fee (US$20) per month and only watch a couple of the cable only channels. I could certanly do without it if i chose to and just rely on the 'free' ad supported terestial broadcasters (CBS, NBC,FOX, ABC etc). In exchange I would be happy to pay the 12 quid a month for BBC1, BBC2, BBC3, BBC4, News 24, CBBC, Cbbebies, Radio's 1 - 7, the World Service and the internet site.

Of course, if the cost was spread more widely to those of us no longer living in the U.K. the cost per subscriber (rather than licence fee payer) should reduce.

I already have a set top box connected to the internet. I just need the BBC to start sending the signal down my DSL connection.
The BBC licence free? 2:32pm on 25 Nov 2008 Since moving to the U.S. four years ago i have come to realize just what i got from the Licence fee. Public Broadcasting here (PBS - TV and NPR - Radio) is nowhere near as diverse or innovative. Regular on air pleading for donations to keep broadcasting drive me crazy. There is no advertising but there is 'sponsorship'. I Still watch more British TV productions than U.S. ones here and thankfully the internet means that i can keep up with the news, enjoy great Drama, Comedy, Sport and intellectual discussion thanks to Radio Four and Five and the World Service. I wonder how many people who complain about the Licence fee are happy to hand over hundreds of pounds a year for Sky and Cable.
Look out Skype, Google's calling 8:48pm on 12 Nov 2008 It was over a year ago that Google purchased Grand Central in the US. Since then they haven't done very much with it. The combination of the two would be an interesting development

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