BT Vision Ceases Selling Of Setanta
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BT Vision has ceased selling of Setanta Sports as an extra channel in their channel package after the Irish TV channel lost its rights to the English Premier league.
A number of existing customers are still getting Setanta output through a package deal either or paid-for service.
However BT Vision said it was reviewing what it would provide "in the event the channel ceases broadcasting".
Setanta is said t to be losing £100m a year, with Deloitte lined up to be administrator collapses.
"We are in ongoing dialogue with Setanta and other relevant parties as the situation develops," stated a BT spokesman .
This is a huge blow to Setanta, which relies on such platforms to sell its coverage.
The Premier League was retook back rights to 46 of next season's games back from beleaguered firm on Friday after it missed the payment deadline.
Rival broadcasters have been given until today to lodge bids for the rights.
A number of existing customers are still getting Setanta output through a package deal either or paid-for service.
However BT Vision said it was reviewing what it would provide "in the event the channel ceases broadcasting".
Setanta is said t to be losing £100m a year, with Deloitte lined up to be administrator collapses.
"We are in ongoing dialogue with Setanta and other relevant parties as the situation develops," stated a BT spokesman .
This is a huge blow to Setanta, which relies on such platforms to sell its coverage.
The Premier League was retook back rights to 46 of next season's games back from beleaguered firm on Friday after it missed the payment deadline.
Rival broadcasters have been given until today to lodge bids for the rights.
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