could bring on-demand programming to Freeview and Freesat
unlikely
to be rolled out until 2011
mired in a complicated approval
process
delays in the consultation process
"My hope is that before the end of this year we will get interim
conclusions from the BBC Trust. If we get those and they are pointing in the
right direction – if they are positive – then I am fairly confident that it
is possible to launch in 2010, although it will be towards the end of 2010.
“If we do not get those, I’m afraid we will not be able to launch until 2011.”
£6 million over five years
to develop the technology needed
Sky has been vociferous in its criticism
cost of entry – an estimated £20 million – to become a
partner
Project
Canvas is expected to cost around £115 million over the first four years,
including a marketing budget of just over £48 million