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 Promoted on air and available via the Sky Active menu, the Sky News Chat application requires the Sky STB to dial up and connect to the chat server. The call is charged at 5p per minute. All messages sent are moderated and the chat session is hosted to encourage participation.
The application allows the viewer to chat using their remote (entering text as with a mobile phone) or using the Sky infra-red keyboard. The application also has an in built library of phrases to make typing easier.
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An interesting feature of the application is the history option which allows the viewer to scroll back page by page in the chat archive to catch up with ongoing discussions.
Volume of messages very much depends on the issues in the news and time of day.
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Mobile and Messaging 
