This from UK NTL ( recently merged with Telewest )
We are currently testing a new set top box that will support HDTV.
This box will also have a built in hard disc drive and three tuners so
you can watch one program and record up to two others. It will be
available early in the New Year.
Regards,
NTL Customer Concern
No idea of costs and what will be available to watch, but at least the market is starting to open up,
and NTL HD should be cheaper than SKY, which may prompt them to look at their pricing :
( If SKY would drop the extortionate £299 purchase price for their HD box, + £60 installation then I might go for it ).
SKY HD minimum monthly cost is £35 - made up of £15 for 2 channel "mixes" plus £10 for SKY + ( apparantly you can't have SKY HD without SKY + ), then add another £10 for the SKY HD subscription
If you want Sports or Movies in HD it'll cost even more
