The CRTC has renewed Star Choice Television Network Inc.’s licence for a full seven years despite strong opposition from broadcasters. The direct-to-home (DTH) satellite TV distributor’s licence was renewed from April 1, 2004 until Aug. 31, 2010 (Broadcasting Decision 2004-130). The CRTC found that "a full-term licence renewal would provide Star Choice with greater regulatory certainty in making future investments, particularly long-term investments in satellite capacity." Star Choice was supported in its bid for a full-term licence renewal by Telesat Canada, which stated the satellite TV distributor needed an "environment of certainty" that would enable it to invest in satellite capacity.

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