British satellite broadcaster BSkyB today said that it has passed its long-standing goal of eight million subscribers.
BSkyB, the biggest satellite broadcaster in Europe, aims to reach 10 million direct-to-home subscribers by 2010, with 25% watching via Sky Plus, which allows customers to pause live television and record one satellite programme while viewing another.
'Sky is achieving strong growth,' CEO James Murdoch said in a statement this morning.
BSkyB also announced that its £211m sterling cash takeover of telecoms firm Easynet, announced in October, has been declared unconditional but will remain open until further notice.
BSkyB, the biggest satellite broadcaster in Europe, aims to reach 10 million direct-to-home subscribers by 2010, with 25% watching via Sky Plus, which allows customers to pause live television and record one satellite programme while viewing another.
'Sky is achieving strong growth,' CEO James Murdoch said in a statement this morning.
BSkyB also announced that its £211m sterling cash takeover of telecoms firm Easynet, announced in October, has been declared unconditional but will remain open until further notice.
