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Originally Posted by Casper
Yet Foxtel is the only pay TV operator restricted under the legislation, meaning it can’t bid for certain rights at the same time as free-to-air networks and other streaming players. It claims that even Kayo - which isn’t a traditional pay TV operator - is also restricted and considers this an unfair disadvantage. Kayo has also recently launched a freemium option, putting some events in front of its paywall such as Netball and Supercars in a bid to drive growth. It has also been offering discounted subscriptions through partnerships with brands such as Uber.
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The various prosecutions for anticompetitive practices would have something to do with it.
Also the FREE Supercars races are the same ones on 7. So in other words, it not adding anything for customers, it is specifically designed to hurt a competitor.