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paultrademark 23-05-2012 11:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35431839)
No. I don't think so. Well, I've never seen any that don't. (Not that I look at every channel on the EPG :p:
Pretty sure BBC, ITV channels don't publish 2 weeks on the EPG

muppetman11 23-05-2012 11:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35431842)
Yes, but think of those poor unfortunates who have satellite or terrestrial.
A pay TV provider is no longer needed for 4OD , I have access on my Blu Ray player , two games consoles , iPad , iPhone , computer. Catch up TV is no longer the seller it was. I'm pretty sure at some point all the terrestrial catchup services will be on satellite , Sky are adding BBC iplayer and ITV player this year until then I'll have to settle for one of my many other devices to watch it on ;)

carlwaring 23-05-2012 11:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35431863)
Pretty sure BBC, ITV channels don't publish 2 weeks on the EPG
Wrong. Check your Tivo on a Sunday/Monday. That's when the update happens for the main channels.

spiderplant 23-05-2012 11:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35431870)
I have access on my Blu Ray player , two games consoles , iPad , iPhone , computer.
Yes YOU do, but millions don't. I don't think this channel is aimed at you.

Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35431870)
I'm pretty sure at some point all the terrestrial catchup services will be on satellite
But only available to boxes that have an internet connection. Most don't.

muppetman11 23-05-2012 12:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35431886)
Yes YOU do, but millions don't. I don't think this channel is aimed at you.
I'm pretty sure the majority have access to 4OD , however I will concede maybe not all on their TV.

---------- Post added at 11:13 ---------- Previous post was at 11:08 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35431886)
But only available to boxes that have an internet connection. Most don't.
Fair point , I believe the figure is around 4.3 million HD Boxes.

nn012 23-05-2012 12:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35431892)
Fair point , I believe the figure is around 4.3 million HD Boxes.

I think the point being made is that although these 4.3m boxes are connectable to the internet not many of them will be, hence no VoD for all. The beauty about cable is that one wire into the house can feed multiple tuners on multiple boxes and also provide a return path and VoD to all boxes (HD or not) whereas Sky boxes require a different cable for each one of these connections.

Chad 23-05-2012 13:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Finally confirmation that a new channel is coming soon to Virgin Media:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...ly?INTCMP=SRCH

"Heat TV, which will broadcast on Sky and Virgin Media, will feature "Heat's huge news", celebrity guests and "takeovers" of its playlist."

Media Boy UK 23-05-2012 13:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35431922)
Finally confirmation that a new channel is coming soon to Virgin Media:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...ly?INTCMP=SRCH

"Heat TV, which will broadcast on Sky and Virgin Media, will feature "Heat's huge news", celebrity guests and "takeovers" of its playlist."
Heat owners Bauer Media part own 4Misic, The Box, Kiss, Magic, Kerrang and Q - All moving packages on June 1st on Virgin TV.

Channel 4 own the other half.

The link says one of them will close to make way for Heat TV to launch - My money is on The Box to be axe - The Box is only brand that is only on TV.

Chad 23-05-2012 13:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35431928)
Heat owners Bauer Media part own 4Misic, The Box, Kiss, Magic, Kerrang and Q - All moving packages on June 1st on Virgin TV.

Channel 4 own the other half.

The link says one of them will close to make way for Heat TV to launch - My money is on The Box to be axe - The Box is only broad that is only on TV.
Since I posted the link the article seems to have changed. I didn't notice the launch date of 03rd July when I read it earlier.

The Box used to be "cutting edge" about 15 years ago. It's had it's day.

Media Boy UK 23-05-2012 18:30
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Brand Republic: Bauer axes Q TV after nearly 12 years to make way for Heat TV.

Media web site Brand Republic is reporting that Bauer/Channel 4 (Box TV) is to axe Q TV on Virgin Channel 338 to make way for Heat TV to launch on July 3rd.

http://www.brandrepublic.com/televis...years-heat-tv/

denphone 23-05-2012 23:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35431922)
Finally confirmation that a new channel is coming soon to Virgin Media:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...ly?INTCMP=SRCH

"Heat TV, which will broadcast on Sky and Virgin Media, will feature "Heat's huge news", celebrity guests and "takeovers" of its playlist."
:cleader::cleader:

essjay 24-05-2012 00:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35431874)
Wrong. Check your Tivo on a Sunday/Monday. That's when the update happens for the main channels.
Actually the update is daily usually between 4 and 6am

carlwaring 24-05-2012 00:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Yes, there is an update every day. However, the "main five" channels only get updated on a Sunday morning.

(At least, it was like that when I had the S1 but there's no reason to think anything's changed :))

essjay 24-05-2012 01:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Without going into too much detail I know for sure the update is daily.

carlwaring 24-05-2012 10:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Fair enough. I know how it was done. Never said it hadn't changed ;)

Henkesghost 25-05-2012 07:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Another day stuck in work while it's in the late 70's in Glasgow :( (temperature not era :)) Not really been keeping up to date with the goings on on here for a while, what's the latest, nothing coming by way of more HD, reminder for Tivo etc until at leat after the olympics?

Cheers for any update :)

andy_m 25-05-2012 09:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
The BBC are launching 20 odd channels for the Olympic period - it's been suggested by those that know that Virgin haven't spent ages upgrading the network for a just couple of weeks worth of extra channels, so it's fingers crossed for a few announcements towards the end of the year as to how they plan to use the extra space once the games are finished. Eurosport have relaunched their 3D channel ahead of the games, but might show some tennis and other stuff on it as well. Meanwhile AlibiHD and a new Channel 4 catchup channel should arrive soonish, and one of the 4Music stable is going to be replaced by Heat TV. As per usual, all the long promised updates (reminders etc.) are still awaited.

Think that's about the sum total of the last 61 pages :D

Henkesghost 25-05-2012 09:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35432596)
The BBC are launching 20 odd channels for the Olympic period - it's been suggested by those that know that Virgin haven't spent ages upgrading the network for a just couple of weeks worth of extra channels, so it's fingers crossed for a few announcements towards the end of the year as to how they plan to use the extra space once the games are finished. Eurosport have relaunched their 3D channel ahead of the games, but might show some tennis and other stuff on it as well. Meanwhile AlibiHD and a new Channel 4 catchup channel should arrive soonish, and one of the 4Music stable is going to be replaced by Heat TV. As per usual, all the long promised updates (reminders etc.) are still awaited.

Think that's about the sum total of the last 61 pages :D
Thanks Andy, was kind of you.

paultrademark 25-05-2012 11:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Yeah cheers, been away for a bit too.. nice summary :D

Media Boy UK 25-05-2012 11:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Late May/June list update.

Early update due to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend next weekend.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== May ===
27th. Eurosport 3D will relaunch until June 10th on Virgin Channel 523.

=== June ===
1st. Virgin Media to move The Box from XL Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 335.
1st. Virgin Media to move Kiss from L Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 336.
1st. Virgin Media to move Smash Hits from XL Pack to L Pack on Virgin Channel 337.
1st. Virgin Media to move Magic from L Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 340.
1st. Virgin Media to move Kerrang! from XL Pack to L Pack on Virgin Channel 342.
1st. Star News to be rebranded as ABP News on Virgin Channel 802.
10th. Eurosport 3D to close until the Olympics start on July 27th on Virgin Channel 523.

=== July ===
3rd. Box TV to launch Heat TV on Virgin Media.
4th. Channel 4 to launch 4seven on Virgin Media.
19th. BBC Three will broadcast all day long until August 13th on Virgin Media Channel 106.
19th. BBC to broadcast some things in 3D on BBC HD until August 13th on Virgin Media Channel 187.
24th. Virgin Media to launch 24 live Olympics channels in SD from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 574-597).
24th. Virgin Media to launch 24 live Olympics HD channels from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 550-573).
27th. Eurosport 3D will relaunch over the Olympics on Virgin Channel 523.
UKTV says Ailbi HD will launch this month.

=== August ===
12th. BBC Three will go back to its 7pm starting time from today on Virgin Media Channel 106.
12th. Virgin Media to close 24 live Olympics channels in SD from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC.
12th. Virgin Media to close 24 live Olympics HD channels from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC.
12th. Eurosport 3D will close on Virgin Channel TBC.

=== September ===
No News...

=== October ===
24th. The UK and Ireland says goodbye to Analogue TV.

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== By 2013 ===
Channel 5 + 1 will launch on Virgin Media.
The BBC will launch an BBC ONE HD Channel for viewers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on Virgin Channel 108.
The BBC to axe the BBC Red Button multi-screen on Virgin Media on all non TiVo boxes to one stream.
Also the BBC is to rebrand BBC HD as BBC TWO HD on Virgin Channel 187.

=== January 2013 ===
No News...

=== February 2013 ===
No News...

=== March 2013 ===
No News...

=== April 2013 ===
No News...

=== May 2013 ===
No News...

=== June 2013 ===
No News...

=== July 2013 ===
No News...

=== August 2013 ===
No News...

=== September 2013 ===
No News...

=== October 2013 ===
No News...

=== November 2013 ===
No News...

=== December 2013 ===
No News...

=== By 2015 ===
RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas (Starting July 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-Discovery to replace Travel and Living with TLC on Virgin Channel 275.
-UKTV on Demand may also launch on Virgin on Demand.
-TCM to be rebranded on Virgin Channel 415.

=== The following channels are rumoured to be in talks with Virgin Media ===
List last updated on March 28th 2012.

The following Channels are said to be in talks with Virgin Media by my insiders:
-ITV2 HD
-ITV3 HD
-ITV4 HD
-Channel 5 +1
-Sky Atlantic
-Premier Sports

The following Channels are rumoured to be set to launch on Virgin Media soon (but not yet confirm by my Virgin Media insiders or no new info in months):
-ESPN America HD (No news in months)

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See latest news about Virgin on Demand via ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/vmondemand
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated March 9th 2012.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' OR ''WRN RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio and WRN Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on May 25th 2012.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.
Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:
Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky or Sky.

NOTE: Shopping Channels are not on this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Bio HD
Crime & Investigation Network HD
Crime & Investigation Network +1
HISTORY HD
HISTORY +1

=== Own by ARY Group ===
ARY Qtv
ARY Oneworld
ARY Entertainment
ARY News

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
Pick TV +1
Sky 3D
Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Sky News HD
Sky Sports F1 HD
Sky Sports 3 HD (Was Sky Sports HD3)
Sky Sports 4 HD (Was Sky Sports HD4)
Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by CBS Chellozone UK Channels Partnership ===
CBS Drama
CBS Reality +1
Horror Channel +1

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
4seven (To start broadcasting in July on Virgin Media.)
More 4 +1
More 4 +2

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
Bliss
BuzMuzik (Soon to start broadcasting.)
Chart Show TV
Chart Show TV +1 (Soon to rebranded as BuzMuzik.)
Dance Nation TV
Flava
Kix!
POP
Pop Girl
Pop Girl +1
Scuzz
The Vault
Tiny Pop +1


=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
Animal Planet HD
Animal Planet +1
Discovery 3D (May launch if audience viewing numbers are high via on Demand.)
Discovery Home & Health +1
Discovery Knowledge +1
Discovery Science +1
DMAX +1
DMAX +2
Investigation Discovery
TLC (May replace Discovery Travel and Living.)
Quest +1

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
Disney Channel HD
Disney Cinemagic HD
Disney Cinemagic +1
Disney Junior +
Disney XD HD

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation) ===
ESPN America HD

=== Own by Fox International Channels (News Corporation) ===
FX +1

=== Own by GMG Radio ===
Real Radio Wales

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) ===
ITV2 HD
ITV3 HD
ITV4 HD

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
True Movies 2

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
MTV CLASSIC
MTV HD
MTV LIVE
MTV MUSIC
MTV +1

=== Own by Multi Screen Media (Sony Pictures Television) ===
SAB
Sahara One

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Nickelodeon HD
NickToons Replay

=== Own by Northern & Shell ===
Channel 5 +1

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Premier Media ===
Premier Sports
Premier Sports Xtra

=== Own by Radio TelefĂ*s Éireann ===
RTÉ 2fm
RTÉ lyric fm
RTÉ Radio 1 (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest areas right now).
RTÉ Radio 1 Extra
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
Food Network
Food Network +1
Travel Channel
Travel Channel +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
Men & Movies
Men & Movies +1
Movies 4 Men
Movies 4 Men +1
Sony Entertainment Television +1
Sony Movie Channel
Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (News Corporation) ===
Life OK (Was STAR One)
STAR Gold
STAR Plus HD (Soon to start broadcast.)

=== Own by Sunrise Radio Group ===
Kismat Radio
Punjabi Radio

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
Absolute 90s

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner) ===
Cartoon Network HD
TCM 2
Imagine...Dil Se

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
UCB TV
UCB Bible
UCB Gospel
UCB Inspiration
UCB Ireland

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
The Style Network
Universal Channel HD

=== Own by Viacom ===
BET
BET +1

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
ZEE Café
Zing

----------------------- Just for TiVo viewers -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming things set to happen for TiVo viewers only.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

Media Boy = New Info just added.

=== Coming up on TiVo ===
=== May ===
No News...

=== June ===
No News...

=== July ===
19th. Extra Olympics things will appear on TiVo from Today.

=== August ===
No News...

=== September ===
Virgin Media Tivo iPad app launch in September (Info from reghardware.com.)

=== October ===
No News....

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== Unknown dates ===
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See latest news about Virgin on Demand via ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/vmondemand
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy about TiVo ===
Last updated February 28th 2012.

Q: WHY DID YOU ADD THIS PART OF YOUR LIST FOR?
A: This part is just for viewers of Virgin Media who have got TiVo in. For all the rest of things coming to Virgin Media go back to the top of this post.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on April 24th 2012.

Next update: July 2nd - unless:
A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

©copyright 2012 Media Boy 2006 - 2012. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

carlwaring 25-05-2012 12:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
And now... back OT...... :p:

DaMac 25-05-2012 19:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Has a thread in forum history ever been as off topic as coming soon to Virgin TV? There is no coming 'soon' to Virgin TV everything takes years.

denphone 25-05-2012 19:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
It seems the pessimism bug is spreading like a plague.:D;)

muppetman11 25-05-2012 19:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35432857)
Has a thread in forum history ever been as off topic as coming soon to Virgin TV? There is no coming 'soon' to Virgin TV everything takes years.
A tumbleweed moment :D

denphone 25-05-2012 19:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Virgin Media to offer Eurosport's live 3D French Open coverage.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...-coverage.html

Quote:
Virgin Media has agreed a deal with Eurosport to offer the sports broadcaster's 3D coverage of the French Open 2012 tournament to cable TV customers.

carlwaring 25-05-2012 19:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35432857)
...everything takes years.
Tivo was less than a year to soft-launch; on-schedule, and around 3 months after that for availability to current subscribers. Again, on-schedule. No not "everything". I'm sure there are other examples but I don't take note of when things are announced and finally arrives.

Again, VM could announce everything that they're doing, or going to do, but then when it doesn't happen for whatever reason, people will moan. So they don't announce anything and people moan.

denphone 25-05-2012 19:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35432861)
A tumbleweed moment :D
Always nice to have a non-naysayers point of view.;)

devilincarnate 25-05-2012 20:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35432861)
A tumbleweed moment :D
Are you in my head:confused:

Sephiroth 25-05-2012 22:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35432865)
Tivo was less than a year to soft-launch; on-schedule, and around 3 months after that for availability to current subscribers. Again, on-schedule. No not "everything". I'm sure there are other examples but I don't take note of when things are announced and finally arrives.

Again, VM could announce everything that they're doing, or going to do, but then when it doesn't happen for whatever reason, people will moan. So they don't announce anything and people moan.
VM is too silent and it frustrates people. What they're not silent about is the size of their whatsit measured in download speed, and the wonders of Tivo.

I have to say they do a better job with Tivo than with broadband.

carlwaring 25-05-2012 23:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sephiroth (Post 35432941)
VM is too silent and it frustrates people.
Some people, you mean :) I'm not frustrated. Things will happen when they happen :)

Sephiroth 25-05-2012 23:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35432947)
Some people, you mean :) I'm not frustrated. Things will happen when they happen :)
Exactly. VM is too silent and it frustrates people.

gba93 25-05-2012 23:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sephiroth (Post 35432950)
Exactly. VM is too silent and it frustrates people.
:confused:

DaMac 26-05-2012 08:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35432947)
Things will happen when they happen :)
Surley you mean things will happen if they happen :rolleyes:

carlwaring 26-05-2012 10:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Either/or. TV is not the be all and end all of my life so it's not really that important :)

GrimUpNorth 26-05-2012 19:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35433056)
Either/or. TV is not the be all and end all of my life so it's not really that important :)
Feeling OK?

Cheers

Grim

carlwaring 26-05-2012 19:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Yes, thanks. Just had a two-hour siesta after walking around Bolton Abbey for a while.

Hugh 26-05-2012 19:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Back on topic, please.

Media Boy UK 27-05-2012 11:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Channel rebrand on Friday.

Every month about the week before the end of the month I look up the 1st of the new month on my V+ HD Box to see if any channels are set to close or rebrand.

I found that on June 1st Red Hot Fetish is being rename as Red Hot 18s on Virgin Channel 480.

denphone 27-05-2012 11:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35433459)
Channel rebrand on Friday.

Every month about the week before the end of the month I look up the 1st of the new month on my V+ HD Box to see if any channels are set to close or rebrand.

I found that on June 1st Red Hot Fetish is being rename as Red Hot 18s on Virgin Channel 480.
Oh dear that will entice a few more viewers one suspects.;)

DaMac 27-05-2012 16:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Can't believe they are dumping the fetish for 18's :( I mean there is nothing wrong with 18's except they really don't know what they want at that age, but fetish people they know exactly what they want, don't they :confused:

carlwaring 27-05-2012 17:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
I can't believe anyone would pay for any of these channels anyway :confused:

denphone 27-05-2012 17:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35433546)
I can't believe anyone would pay for any of these channels anyway :confused:
Seconded.:tu:

devilincarnate 27-05-2012 18:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35433546)
I can't believe anyone would pay for any of these channels anyway :confused:
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35433548)
Seconded.:tu:
I know the computer is a wonderful thing:o:

carlwaring 27-05-2012 20:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35433568)
I know the computer is a wonderful thing:o:
That's clever, di. I think it, you say it :p:

andy_m 27-05-2012 21:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35433459)
Channel rebrand on Friday.

Every month about the week before the end of the month I look up the 1st of the new month on my V+ HD Box to see if any channels are set to close or rebrand.

I found that on June 1st Red Hot Fetish is being rename as Red Hot 18s on Virgin Channel 480.
I love the fact that you spent the first half of your post explaining exactly how you came by this information!

Bananaman_007 27-05-2012 22:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Did anything ever come of that rumour that was doing the rounds a couple of months back that a few channels were going to launch in June including Dance Nation, Information Tv and Sony Movie Channel?

toady 28-05-2012 00:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bananaman_007 (Post 35433663)
Did anything ever come of that rumour that was doing the rounds a couple of months back that a few channels were going to launch in June including Dance Nation, Information Tv and Sony Movie Channel?

Nope

Nothing will happen until after the Olympics now, afterwards there will be a load of spare capacity on the network for VM to fill

denphone 28-05-2012 06:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by toady (Post 35433720)
Nope

Nothing will happen until after the Olympics now, afterwards there will be a load of spare capacity on the network for VM to fill
And until then we can pray to the great lord in the hope that our prayers will be answered later in the year.:)

gba93 28-05-2012 11:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35433746)
And until then we can pray to the great lord in the hope that our prayers will be answered later in the year.:)
Amen :angel:

Media Boy UK 28-05-2012 15:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Late May/June Update - added info.

Early update due to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend next weekend.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== May ===
27th. Eurosport 3D will relaunch until June 10th on Virgin Channel 523.

=== June ===
1st. Virgin Media to move The Box from XL Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 335.
1st. Virgin Media to move Kiss from L Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 336.
1st. Virgin Media to move Smash Hits from XL Pack to L Pack on Virgin Channel 337.
1st. Virgin Media to move Magic from L Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 340.
1st. Virgin Media to move Kerrang! from XL Pack to L Pack on Virgin Channel 342.
1st. Red Hot Fetish to be rebranded as Red Hot 18s on Virgin Channel 480.
1st. Star News to be rebranded as ABP News on Virgin Channel 802.
10th. Eurosport 3D to close until the Olympics start on July 27th on Virgin Channel 523.

=== July ===
3rd. Box TV to launch Heat TV on Virgin Media.
4th. Channel 4 to launch 4seven on Virgin Media.
19th. BBC Three will broadcast all day long until August 13th on Virgin Media Channel 106.
19th. BBC to broadcast some things in 3D on BBC HD until August 13th on Virgin Media Channel 187.
24th. Virgin Media to launch 24 live Olympics channels in SD from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 574-597).
24th. Virgin Media to launch 24 live Olympics HD channels from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 550-573).
27th. Eurosport 3D will relaunch over the Olympics on Virgin Channel 523.
UKTV says Ailbi HD will launch this month.

=== August ===
12th. BBC Three will go back to its 7pm starting time from today on Virgin Media Channel 106.
12th. Virgin Media to close 24 live Olympics channels in SD from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC.
12th. Virgin Media to close 24 live Olympics HD channels from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC.
12th. Eurosport 3D will close on Virgin Channel TBC.

=== September ===
No News...

=== October ===
24th. The UK and Ireland says goodbye to Analogue TV.

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== By 2013 ===
Channel 5 + 1 will launch on Virgin Media.
The BBC to axe the BBC Red Button multi-screen on Virgin Media on all non TiVo boxes to one stream.
The BBC is also to axe the BBC News multi-screen on Virgin Media.
The BBC to launch an BBC One HD channel for viewers outside England on Virgin Channel 108.
Also the BBC is to rebrand BBC HD as BBC TWO HD on Virgin Channel 187.

=== January 2013 ===
No News...

=== February 2013 ===
No News...

=== March 2013 ===
No News...

=== April 2013 ===
No News...

=== May 2013 ===
No News...

=== June 2013 ===
No News...

=== July 2013 ===
No News...

=== August 2013 ===
No News...

=== September 2013 ===
No News...

=== October 2013 ===
No News...

=== November 2013 ===
No News...

=== December 2013 ===
No News...

=== By 2015 ===
RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas in Virgin Channels 600 mark (Starting July 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-Discovery to replace Travel and Living with TLC on Virgin Channel 275.
-UKTV on Demand may also launch on Virgin on Demand.
-TCM to be rebranded on Virgin Channel 415.

=== The following channels are rumoured to be in talks with Virgin Media ===
List last updated on March 28th 2012.

The following Channels are said to be in talks with Virgin Media by my insiders:
-ITV2 HD
-ITV3 HD
-ITV4 HD
-Channel 5 +1
-Sky Atlantic
-Premier Sports

The following Channels are rumoured to be set to launch on Virgin Media soon (but not yet confirm by my Virgin Media insiders or no new info in months):
-ESPN America HD (No news in months)

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See latest news about Virgin on Demand via ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/vmondemand
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated March 9th 2012.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' OR ''WRN RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio and WRN Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on May 28th 2012.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.
Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:
Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky or Sky.

NOTE: Shopping Channels are not on this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Bio HD
Crime & Investigation Network HD
Crime & Investigation Network +1
HISTORY HD
HISTORY +1

=== Own by ARY Group ===
ARY Qtv
ARY Oneworld
ARY Entertainment
ARY News

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
Pick TV +1
Sky 3D
Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Sky News HD
Sky Sports F1 HD
Sky Sports 3 HD (Was Sky Sports HD3)
Sky Sports 4 HD (Was Sky Sports HD4)
Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by CBS Chellozone UK Channels Partnership ===
CBS Drama
CBS Reality +1
Horror Channel +1

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
4seven (To start broadcasting in July on Virgin Media.)
More 4 +1
More 4 +2

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
Bliss
BuzMuzik (Soon to start broadcasting.)
Chart Show TV
Chart Show TV +1 (Soon to rebranded as BuzMuzik.)
Dance Nation TV
Flava
Kix!
POP
Pop Girl
Pop Girl +1
Scuzz
The Vault
Tiny Pop +1


=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
Animal Planet HD
Animal Planet +1
Discovery 3D (May launch if audience viewing numbers are high via on Demand.)
Discovery Home & Health +1
Discovery Knowledge +1
Discovery Science +1
DMAX +1
DMAX +2
Investigation Discovery
TLC (May replace Discovery Travel and Living.)
Quest +1

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
Disney Channel HD
Disney Cinemagic HD
Disney Cinemagic +1
Disney Junior +
Disney XD HD

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation) ===
ESPN America HD

=== Own by Fox International Channels (News Corporation) ===
FX +1

=== Own by GMG Radio ===
Real Radio Wales

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) ===
ITV2 HD
ITV3 HD
ITV4 HD

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
True Movies 2

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
MTV CLASSIC
MTV HD
MTV LIVE
MTV MUSIC
MTV +1

=== Own by Multi Screen Media (Sony Pictures Television) ===
SAB
Sahara One

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Nickelodeon HD
NickToons Replay

=== Own by Northern & Shell ===
Channel 5 +1

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Premier Media ===
Premier Sports
Premier Sports Xtra

=== Own by Radio TelefĂ*s Éireann ===
RTÉ 2fm
RTÉ lyric fm
RTÉ Radio 1 (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest areas right now).
RTÉ Radio 1 Extra
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
Food Network
Food Network +1
Travel Channel
Travel Channel +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
Men & Movies
Men & Movies +1
Movies 4 Men
Movies 4 Men +1
Sony Entertainment Television +1
Sony Movie Channel
Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (News Corporation) ===
STAR Gold
STAR Life OK (Was STAR One)
STAR Plus HD (Soon to start broadcast.)

=== Own by Sunrise Radio Group ===
Kismat Radio
Punjabi Radio

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
Absolute 90s

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner) ===
Cartoon Network HD
TCM 2
Imagine...Dil Se

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
UCB TV
UCB Bible
UCB Gospel
UCB Inspiration
UCB Ireland

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
The Style Network
Universal Channel HD

=== Own by Viacom ===
BET
BET +1

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
ZEE Café
Zing

----------------------- Just for TiVo viewers -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming things set to happen for TiVo viewers only.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

Media Boy = New Info just added.

=== Coming up on TiVo ===
=== May ===
No News...

=== June ===
No News...

=== July ===
19th. Extra Olympics things will appear on TiVo from Today.

=== August ===
No News...

=== September ===
Virgin Media Tivo iPad app launch in September (Info from reghardware.com.)

=== October ===
No News....

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== Unknown dates ===
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See latest news about Virgin on Demand via ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/vmondemand
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy about TiVo ===
Last updated February 28th 2012.

Q: WHY DID YOU ADD THIS PART OF YOUR LIST FOR?
A: This part is just for viewers of Virgin Media who have got TiVo in. For all the rest of things coming to Virgin Media go back to the top of this post.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on May 28th 2012.

Next update: July 2nd - unless:
A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

©copyright 2012 Media Boy 2006 - 2012. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

---------- Post added at 14:46 ---------- Previous post was at 13:09 ----------

Channel 4 to launch THREE Sports Channels for Paralympics coverage.

The Following is thanks to Digital Spy:

Quote:
Channel 4 has today outlined its plans to offer the "most extensive coverage" ever of the Paralympic Games in its role as host broadcaster.

More than 150 hours of all-day coverage will be shown by Channel 4 during the 12 days of the London 2012 Paralympic Games this summer. The live coverage will be shown on Channel 4, More4 and online at Channel4.com.

Alongside the core TV coverage, Channel 4 will broadcast three further streams of uninterrupted live coverage of a range of sports from the Games.

The three dedicated channels will be available on Sky in standard and high definition versions (launched in the Sports section), as well as online at Channel4.com. The broadcaster said that the channels are "also expected to launch on Virgin Media".
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...-coverage.html

The Paralympics games will run from 29 August and 9 September 2012.

toby53 28-05-2012 18:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
[QUOTE=Media Boy;35433832]Late May/June Update - added info.

[B][B]1st. Virgin Media to move The Box from XL Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 335.
1st. Virgin Media to move Kiss from L Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 336.
1st. Virgin Media to move Smash Hits from XL Pack to L Pack on Virgin Channel 337.
1st. Virgin Media to move Magic from L Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 340.
1st. Virgin Media to move Kerrang! from XL Pack to L Pack on Virgin Channel 342.
QUOTE]
Good news for L & M+ but yet another degrade on XL pack, :mad:
Very good news about Channel 4 coverage, assumming VM carry them.:D

devilincarnate 28-05-2012 18:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35433832)
[B]Channel 4 to launch THREE Sports Channels for Paralympics coverage.

The Following is thanks to Digital Spy:



http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...-coverage.html

The Paralympics games will run from 29 August and 9 September 2012.
I do hope so as the Paralympics have always been overlooked and Team GB do better than at the normal Olympics

Chad 28-05-2012 20:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35433949)
I do hope so as the Paralympics have always been overlooked and Team GB do better than at the normal Olympics
The interesting thing in that article is confirmation that "The three dedicated channels will be available on Sky in standard and high definition versions. The broadcaster said that the channels are "also expected to launch on Virgin Media".

The 3 channels in question are Channel 4, Channel4.com plus More4. So More4 HD coming real soon then?

Media Boy UK 28-05-2012 20:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35433981)
The interesting thing in that article is confirmation that "The three dedicated channels will be available on Sky in standard and high definition versions. The broadcaster said that the channels are "also expected to launch on Virgin Media".

The 3 channels in question are Channel 4, Channel4.com plus More4. So More4 HD coming real soon then?
I think the extra channels are new screens as DS says:

Quote:
The three dedicated channels will be available on Sky in standard and high definition versions ((To) launched in the Sports section),
So it will be like this

Channel 4
Channel 4 HD
More4
Channel 4 Sports 1
Channel 4 Sports 2
Channel 4 Sports 3
Channel 4 Sports 1 HD
Channel 4 Sports 2 HD
Channel 4 Sports 3 HD

Chad 28-05-2012 20:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35433982)
I think the extra channels are new screens as DS says:



So it will be like this

Channel 4
Channel 4 HD
More4
Channel 4 Sports 1
Channel 4 Sports 2
Channel 4 Sports 3
Channel 4 Sports 1 HD
Channel 4 Sports 2 HD
Channel 4 Sports 3 HD
Oh I see. Looks like I misread the article. Well let's hope that More4 does launch in HD in times for the games. If they don't, it'll be the only TV channel in their proposed line-up not broadcasting in HD which seems strange. You'd think they'd go out to deliver all the action in HD, especially since they will be launching 3 dedicated HD channels.

ken1234 29-05-2012 11:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
hi i am back got any news what comeing too virgin tv ? ps sky rip off

denphone 29-05-2012 11:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ken1234 (Post 35434158)
hi i am back got any news what comeing too virgin tv ? ps sky rip off
There are the usual rumours in the wind but thats about all Ken.:)

ken1234 29-05-2012 15:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35434167)
There are the usual rumours in the wind but thats about all Ken.:)
ok thanks mate

Media Boy UK 31-05-2012 13:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
What will happen June 1st on Virgin TV?

The number of things are set to happen on Virgin TV from tomorrow (June 1st):

REPACKING:
-The Box to move from XL Pack to ALL Packs on Virgin Channel 335.
-Kiss to move from L and XL Pack to ALL Packs on Virgin Channel 336.
-Smash Hits to move from XL Pack to L and XL Pack on Virgin Channel 337.
-Magic to move from L and XL Pack to ALL Packs on Virgin Channel 340.
-Kerrang! to move from XL Pack to L and XL Pack on Virgin Channel 342.

NOTE to Viewers: ALL Packs mean that channel will be on everyone package (M+, L and XL).

REBRANDED:
-Red Hot Fetish to be rebranded as Red Hot 18s on Virgin Channel 480.
-Star News to be rebranded as ABP News on Virgin Channel 802.

FREEVIEWS:
Sorry, but I have seen no info on any channels being on ''Freeviews'' in June on Virgin TV.

Bananaman_007 31-05-2012 20:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
It has been confirmed now that Heat TV will replace Q

wizzy500 01-06-2012 07:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
The following changes have not happened === June ===
1st. Virgin Media to move The Box from XL Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 335.
1st. Virgin Media to move Kiss from L Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 336.
1st. Virgin Media to move Smash Hits from XL Pack to L Pack on Virgin Channel 337.
1st. Virgin Media to move Magic from L Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 340.
1st. Virgin Media to move Kerrang! from XL Pack to L Pack on Virgin Channel 342.

Virgin Must of delayed these changes all other channel changes have happend.

denphone 01-06-2012 09:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bananaman_007 (Post 35435352)
It has been confirmed now that Heat TV will replace Q
Wow.:cleader:

BenMcr 01-06-2012 11:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by wizzy500 (Post 35435498)
The following changes have not happened === June ===
1st. Virgin Media to move The Box from XL Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 335.
1st. Virgin Media to move Kiss from L Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 336.
1st. Virgin Media to move Smash Hits from XL Pack to L Pack on Virgin Channel 337.
1st. Virgin Media to move Magic from L Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 340.
1st. Virgin Media to move Kerrang! from XL Pack to L Pack on Virgin Channel 342.

Virgin Must of delayed these changes all other channel changes have happend.
Yes, they are now happening on the 15th

windy 01-06-2012 11:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35435549)
Yes, they are now happening on the 15th
I know this is a lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllloooooooooooooooooo oonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggggggg shot but is there anything else happening or or around the 15th or anytime soon. :)

paultrademark 01-06-2012 12:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35435557)
I know this is a lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllloooooooooooooooooo oonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggggggg shot but is there anything else happening or or around the 15th or anytime soon. :)
Yeah the cost of XL pack is now even more de-valued

windy 01-06-2012 12:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35435559)
Yeah the cost of XL pack is now even more de-valued
Do we have a new list of channels in there new packs ?

alwaysabear 01-06-2012 12:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35435559)
Yeah the cost of XL pack is now even more de-valued
We can only live in hope that xl customers will some new channels and hd after the Olympics.;)

wizzy500 01-06-2012 12:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35435549)
Yes, they are now happening on the 15th
thanks ben

denphone 01-06-2012 12:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35435561)
We can only live in hope that xl customers will some new channels and hd after the Olympics.;)
Yes l am praying to the great one everynight before l go to bed.;):D

Chad 01-06-2012 13:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35435559)
Yeah the cost of XL pack is now even more de-valued
How come whenever Virgin do add something to XL like a new HD channel or On Demand content we never get people posting that the XL package is even more value for money than ever before.

XL got loads of new content last year which guys on M+ and L didn't get. I don't have a problem with them getting access to 5 fairly unpopular music channels. Us XL customers after all did get treated to 7 new HD channels last year at no extra cost! For me that is great value from Virgin. Oh and I love my SKY Anytime in HD too which our chums on M+ and L don't get!

carlwaring 01-06-2012 14:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35435599)
How come whenever Virgin do add something to XL like a new HD channel or On Demand content we never get people posting that the XL package is even more value for money than ever before.
I know. It's really annoying. The XL pack hasn't been "de-valued" for me as I don't watch any of those channels anyway.

carmad 01-06-2012 14:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
I am happy with the XL pack but it would be better if we could also have Universal HD

denphone 01-06-2012 14:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by carmad (Post 35435614)
I am happy with the XL pack but it would be better if we could also have Universal HD
Yes it would be nice if we could have that one.:)

Media Boy UK 01-06-2012 15:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Updated list with Box TV updates online later today.

Can anyone on the M+ or L Pack see any new channel on their pack that they did not have yesterday - that will be the June Freeview channel if Virgin are having any this month.

(I am on XL so cant see).

---------- Post added at 14:04 ---------- Previous post was at 14:02 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35435549)
Yes, they are now happening on the 15th
Thanks for info.

wizzy500 01-06-2012 15:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
@Media Boy not that i can see anything.... and is the box permanent addition to to L?

paultrademark 01-06-2012 16:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35435599)
How come whenever Virgin do add something to XL like a new HD channel or On Demand content we never get people posting that the XL package is even more value for money than ever before.

XL got loads of new content last year which guys on M+ and L didn't get. I don't have a problem with them getting access to 5 fairly unpopular music channels. Us XL customers after all did get treated to 7 new HD channels last year at no extra cost! For me that is great value from Virgin. Oh and I love my SKY Anytime in HD too which our chums on M+ and L don't get!
We have price increases to cover the costs of the extra content you mention, I don't see the price going down when we loose content (either all together or a tier review)

Chad 01-06-2012 18:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35435681)
We have price increases to cover the costs of the extra content you mention
Is that a fact or just your opinion?

Quote:
Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35435681)
I don't see the price going down when we loose content
This very thing was a major issue for Virgin when they lost Setanta Sports back in 2009. Virgin took the stance that the XL package didn't go up in price when they added the channels, so the XL package wouldn't go down in price when the channels where removed. Seems a fair policy to me. I always find Virgin do try to replace channels with either a similar channel, or extra on demand content if and when a channel closes down.

Media Boy UK 01-06-2012 18:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
June Update - Now with updated info.

Happy Queen's Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend everyone.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== June ===
1st. Red Hot Fetish to be rebranded as Red Hot 18s on Virgin Channel 480.
1st. Star News to be rebranded as ABP News on Virgin Channel 802.
10th. Eurosport 3D to close until the Olympics start on July 27th on Virgin Channel 523.
15th. Virgin Media to move The Box from XL Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 335.
15th. Virgin Media to move Kiss from L Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 336.
15th. Virgin Media to move Smash Hits from XL Pack to L Pack on Virgin Channel 337.
15th. Virgin Media to move Magic from L Pack to M+ Pack on Virgin Channel 340.
15th. Virgin Media to move Kerrang! from XL Pack to L Pack on Virgin Channel 342.

=== July ===
3rd. Box TV to close Q on Virgin Channel 338.
3rd. Box TV to launch Heat TV on Virgin Channel 338.
4th. Channel 4 to launch 4seven on Virgin Media.
19th. BBC Three will broadcast all day long until August 13th on Virgin Media Channel 106.
19th. BBC to broadcast some things in 3D on BBC HD until August 13th on Virgin Media Channel 187.
24th. Virgin Media to launch 24 live Olympics channels in SD from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 574-597).
24th. Virgin Media to launch 24 live Olympics HD channels from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 550-573).
27th. Eurosport 3D will relaunch over the Olympics on Virgin Channel 523.
UKTV says Ailbi HD will launch this month.

=== August ===
12th. BBC Three will go back to its 7pm starting time from today on Virgin Media Channel 106.
12th. Virgin Media to close 24 live Olympics channels in SD from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 574-597).
12th. Virgin Media to close 24 live Olympics HD channels from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 550-573).
12th. Eurosport 3D will close on Virgin Channel 523.
29th. Virgin Media may launch 3 live Paralympic Games channels in SD from Channel 4 on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 574-576).
29th. Virgin Media may launch 3 live Paralympic Games HD channels from Channel 4 on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 550-552).

=== September ===
10th. Virgin Media may close 3 live Paralympic Games channels in SD from Channel 4 on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 574-576).
10th. Virgin Media may close 3 live Paralympic Games HD channels from Channel 4 on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 550-552).

=== October ===
24th. The UK and Ireland says goodbye to Analogue TV.

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== By 2013 ===
Channel 5 + 1 will launch on Virgin Media.
The BBC to axe the BBC Red Button multi-screen on Virgin Media on all non TiVo boxes to one stream.
The BBC is also to axe the BBC News multi-screen on Virgin Media.
The BBC to launch an BBC One HD channel for viewers outside England on Virgin Channel 108.
Also the BBC is to rebrand BBC HD as BBC TWO HD on Virgin Channel 187.

=== January 2013 ===
No News...

=== February 2013 ===
No News...

=== March 2013 ===
No News...

=== April 2013 ===
No News...

=== May 2013 ===
No News...

=== June 2013 ===
No News...

=== July 2013 ===
No News...

=== August 2013 ===
No News...

=== September 2013 ===
No News...

=== October 2013 ===
No News...

=== November 2013 ===
No News...

=== December 2013 ===
No News...

=== By 2015 ===
RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas in Virgin Channels 600 mark (Starting July 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-Discovery to replace Travel and Living with TLC on Virgin Channel 275.
-UKTV on Demand may also launch on Virgin on Demand.
-TCM to be rebranded on Virgin Channel 415.

=== The following channels are rumoured to be in talks with Virgin Media ===
List last updated on March 28th 2012.

The following Channels are said to be in talks with Virgin Media by my insiders:
-ITV2 HD
-ITV3 HD
-ITV4 HD
-Channel 5 +1
-Sky Atlantic
-Premier Sports

The following Channels are rumoured to be set to launch on Virgin Media soon (but not yet confirm by my Virgin Media insiders or no new info in months):
-ESPN America HD (No news in months)

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated March 9th 2012.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' OR ''WRN RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio and WRN Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on May 28th 2012.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.
Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:
Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky or Sky.

NOTE: Shopping Channels are not on this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Bio HD
Crime & Investigation Network HD
Crime & Investigation Network +1
HISTORY HD
HISTORY +1

=== Own by ARY Group ===
ARY Qtv
ARY Oneworld
ARY Entertainment
ARY News

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
Pick TV +1
Sky 3D
Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Sky News HD
Sky Sports F1 HD
Sky Sports 3 HD (Was Sky Sports HD3)
Sky Sports 4 HD (Was Sky Sports HD4)
Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by CBS Chellozone UK Channels Partnership ===
CBS Drama
CBS Reality +1
Horror Channel +1

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
4seven (To start broadcasting in July on Virgin Media.)
More 4 +1
More 4 +2

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
Bliss
BuzMuzik (Soon to start broadcasting.)
Chart Show TV
Chart Show TV +1 (Soon to rebranded as BuzMuzik.)
Dance Nation TV
Flava
Kix!
POP
Pop Girl
Pop Girl +1
Scuzz
The Vault
Tiny Pop +1


=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
Animal Planet HD
Animal Planet +1
Discovery 3D (May launch if audience viewing numbers are high via on Demand.)
Discovery Home & Health +1
Discovery Knowledge +1
Discovery Science +1
DMAX +1
DMAX +2
Investigation Discovery
TLC (May replace Discovery Travel and Living.)
Quest +1

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
Disney Channel HD
Disney Cinemagic HD
Disney Cinemagic +1
Disney Junior +
Disney XD HD

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation) ===
ESPN America HD

=== Own by Fox International Channels (News Corporation) ===
FX +1

=== Own by GMG Radio ===
Real Radio Wales

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) ===
ITV2 HD
ITV3 HD
ITV4 HD

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
True Movies 2

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
MTV CLASSIC
MTV HD
MTV LIVE
MTV MUSIC
MTV +1

=== Own by Multi Screen Media (Sony Pictures Television) ===
SAB
Sahara One

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Nickelodeon HD
NickToons Replay

=== Own by Northern & Shell ===
Channel 5 +1

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Premier Media ===
Premier Sports
Premier Sports Xtra

=== Own by Radio TelefĂ*s Éireann ===
RTÉ 2fm
RTÉ lyric fm
RTÉ Radio 1 (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest areas right now).
RTÉ Radio 1 Extra
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
Food Network
Food Network +1
Travel Channel
Travel Channel +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
Men & Movies
Men & Movies +1
Movies 4 Men
Movies 4 Men +1
Sony Entertainment Television +1
Sony Movie Channel
Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (News Corporation) ===
STAR Gold
STAR Life OK (Was STAR One)
STAR Plus HD (Soon to start broadcast.)

=== Own by Sunrise Radio Group ===
Kismat Radio
Punjabi Radio

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
Absolute 90s

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner) ===
Cartoon Network HD
TCM 2
Imagine...Dil Se

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
UCB TV
UCB Bible
UCB Gospel
UCB Inspiration
UCB Ireland

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
The Style Network
Universal Channel HD

=== Own by Viacom ===
BET
BET +1

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
ZEE Café
Zing

----------------------- Just for TiVo viewers -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming things set to happen for TiVo viewers only.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

Media Boy = New Info just added.

=== Coming up on TiVo ===
=== May ===
No News...

=== June ===
No News...

=== July ===
19th. Extra Olympics things will appear on TiVo from Today.

=== August ===
No News...

=== September ===
Virgin Media Tivo iPad app launch in September (Info from reghardware.com.)

=== October ===
No News....

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== Unknown dates ===
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy about TiVo ===
Last updated February 28th 2012.

Q: WHY DID YOU ADD THIS PART OF YOUR LIST FOR?
A: This part is just for viewers of Virgin Media who have got TiVo in. For all the rest of things coming to Virgin Media go back to the top of this post.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on June 1st 2012.

Next update: July 2nd - unless:
A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

©copyright 2012 Media Boy 2006 - 2012. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

DC_FC79 01-06-2012 19:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Mediaboy, your twitter link for vmondemand doesn't work.

Media Boy UK 01-06-2012 19:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DC_FC79 (Post 35435767)
Mediaboy, your twitter link for vmondemand doesn't work.
Thanks for that - link has now been removed.

andy_m 01-06-2012 19:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35435742)
Is that a fact or just your opinion?
It's a fact that prices went up. What did you mean?

Mad Max 01-06-2012 20:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Red Hot Fetish to be rebranded as Red Hot 18s on Virgin Channel 480.
They could have renamed it "Red Hot 18s non Virgin"....:D

carlwaring 01-06-2012 20:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35435780)
It's a fact that prices went up. What did you mean?
But was that "to cover the costs of the extra content you mention" or just 'in general'. I can't remember the last time we had a specific increase in the price of (for example) the XL pack outside of the general, yearly price increase.

Prices tend to go up now down ;)

devilincarnate 01-06-2012 21:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35435802)
They could have renamed it "Red Hot 18s non Virgin"....:D
May have been before the filming:confused:

Ps could you stop using my old avatar ?:D:D

Chad 01-06-2012 22:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35435805)
But was that "to cover the costs of the extra content you mention" or just 'in general'. I can't remember the last time we had a specific increase in the price of (for example) the XL pack outside of the general, yearly price increase.

Prices tend to go up now down ;)
That was exactly what I was getting at.

devilincarnate 01-06-2012 22:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35435805)

Prices tend to go up now down ;)
D I read this bit wrong ? are our bills going down now:confused:

carlwaring 01-06-2012 22:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Nope. I obviously meant "not" and not "now" but didn't pick up on the error :blush:

toby53 01-06-2012 22:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35435561)
We can only live in hope that xl customers will some new channels and hd after the Olympics.;)
Comming soon as VM would say no doubt

carlwaring 01-06-2012 23:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Well yes, I think the next few months certainly count as "soon" :rolleyes:

Mad Max 02-06-2012 01:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Ps could you stop using my old avatar ?
You got copywrite?

DaMac 02-06-2012 08:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35435868)
Well yes, I think the next few months certainly count as "soon" :rolleyes:
When does soon become ages? 2 months? 6 months? Some of the channels that VM are reportedly in discussions for have been coming soon now for years. I would much rather it for someone to report on here or on VM's own support forums that 'Yes, we have been in discussions to get XYZ, but it aint going to happen, not in this financial year anyway, maybe in the future when other contracts are up for renewal with X-TV we will try again to add this channel to our line-up but untill then it won't be coming to Virgin Media anytime soon, Thank You'.
A boss of another cable company seems to be comfatable putting out those kind of statements.

richard1960 02-06-2012 10:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35435901)
When does soon become ages? 2 months? 6 months? Some of the channels that VM are reportedly in discussions for have been coming soon now for years. I would much rather it for someone to report on here or on VM's own support forums that 'Yes, we have been in discussions to get XYZ, but it aint going to happen, not in this financial year anyway, maybe in the future when other contracts are up for renewal with X-TV we will try again to add this channel to our line-up but untill then it won't be coming to Virgin Media anytime soon, Thank You'.
A boss of another cable company seems to be comfatable putting out those kind of statements.
I have long said for a communications company VM are very poor at er..........communication !

As you have said the other cable company boss seems comfortable putting out statements to his customers ie a couple of months ago he communicated he could not negotiate for the ITV HD channels.

It was hotly debated on here about two years ago VM were trying to get History HD but seemed to bite the dust,then fairly recently Al Jazeera but as you have said they never seem to have proper conversations with us ie the people who pay the wages ultimately.:(

denphone 02-06-2012 11:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35435908)
I have long said for a communications company VM are very poor at er..........communication !
On their communication yes it certainly is poor Richard and in my experience it has probably got even worse in the last couple of years.:td:

carlwaring 02-06-2012 12:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35435908)
I have long said for a communications company VM are very poor at er..........communication !
But, as I have said many times before, if they communicate something and it doesn't happen they get blasted for it. So they don't communicate... and get blasted for it.

So why bother?

spiderplant 02-06-2012 12:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35435908)
As you have said the other cable company boss seems comfortable putting out statements to his customers ie a couple of months ago he communicated he could not negotiate for the ITV HD channels.
But is it wise to let the competition know your plans? He probably doesn't need to worry about spoiler campaigns, but unfortunately VM do.

denphone 02-06-2012 12:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35435961)
But is it wise to let the competition know your plans? He probably doesn't need to worry about spoiler campaigns, but unfortunately VM do.
Its alright having plans but the problem with Virgin's plans is they seem to go at a snails pace and in that time competitors have already gone round the block several times over.:)

alwaysabear 02-06-2012 13:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35435968)
Its alright having plans but the problem with Virgin's plans is they seem to go at a snails pace and in that time competitors have already gone round the block several times over.:)
Oh so true den;)

spiderplant 02-06-2012 13:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35435968)
Its alright having plans but the problem with Virgin's plans is they seem to go at a snails pace and in that time competitors have already gone round the block several times over.:)
Really? Check the dates on these
http://blog.geoactivegroup.com/2005/...broadband.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2007...b.broadcasting
http://corporate.sky.com/investors/p...ses/2009/3d_tv

And when did they actually deliver?

denphone 02-06-2012 13:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35435979)
l am only stating that they have been slow on deliverance and there is no disputing that but l do like the Sky linked articles and perhaps the great master can give us his eloquent reply to that before he chokes on his dinner.

Media Boy UK 03-06-2012 16:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
4Seven to let viewers pick two hours of broadcasting per day.

Guardian has reported today more info on 4Seven but still no channel number for it on Virgin Media - I think Virgin will give it channel 143.

From July 4th?

141. Channel 4 HD
142. Channel 4 +1
143. 4 Seven

Full info here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...seven-catch-up


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