I found the whole idea of digital retarded.....What wrong with good old analog?? 99% of the features on digital i dont even use and sometimes it just freezes when i am in the middle of watching a program. In regards to optus VS foxtel. I would go for Optus. If you have optus internet, and cable TV, they give you a discount. Last time i check foxtel cost $15 more each month compare to optus.