Motorola has increased fees for carrying C-band channels and encriptions in January, that will effects cost of c-band programming. It will effect all programming prices as of 1st of February 2010 adding additional 10% to all prices listed.
C-band prices were rising steadily and taking effect every year in July, however this transmission price increase will add additional pressure on C-band subscriptions.
The recommendation by CBC/Radio-Canada is part of a hot debate between conventional TV broadcasters and the carriers that distribute their programming.
The TV broadcasters want their federal regulator to force cable and satellite companies to pay a fee for carrying signals from conventional television stations.
Cable and satellite companies argue the fees would drive up the price they’d have to charge consumers.
CBC says the answer is to introduce a pared-down package of all-Canadian channels, with the CRTC determining the minimum content and maximum price.
