In the letter Virgin Media said: "It would be more cost effective to build an entirely separate duct and pole network in parallel with BT's existing network".

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Local TV rights fees for individual teams also continue to soar, especially in larger markets as media companies see the 162-games schedule as the key tent-pole to any regional sports network.

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The series, about a team who investigates paranormal mysteries, is being touted as the network's fall tent-pole program.

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