Great idea ahead of it's time???

[dbdsac]

For people like me that have tasted HDTV in it's infancy, the thought of never again having to endure bland SD broadcasting is like nirvana. The concept of viewing all my favorite shows in stunning HD, no matter what network it resides on, is a dream-come-true! However, there is one tiny flaw...oh yeah, lack of HD programming! While it is true VOOM offers more HD programming than any other competitor, it is not enough HD programming to make it worth the risk of switching from a well established provider to a company little is known about. It will not be too long before most major networks begin broadcasting in HD and when that day comes...WOW! But for now, we'll have to take what we can get. It is my opinion that if VOOM had waited a couple of years and allowed the technology to catch up to their plans they would have had a gold mine on their hands. But, they chose to jump in now and they are receiving predictable negative feedback. I honestly hope they have deep enough pockets to weather the storm of lackluster business for a couple of years. VOOM...Great idea...poor timing. I wish them well.

[Jacob S]

Perhaps the company wanted to start early before someone else did to get a name for themselves to be a pioneer in the business. I know that I would not buy their service at their time because I do not want an expensive paperweight. I do not expect them to gain nearly as many subscribers as Dish and Direct are getting at least within the next year especially if they do not gain more HD content. Dish and Direct offering locals is a huge advantage for them.

[Chris Freeland]

V* was under a deadline, they had to launch now or the FCC would have taken away the spectrum they own at 61.5. It was use it now or lose it forever, V* had no choice but to launch now rather than latter.

[dbdsac]

As I said, I wish them well!!