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I'll throw a rumour just to make the full set.

Sky Atlantic SD will be in XL with Sky Atlantic HD to go into the VIP collection.

I'm a Virgin viewer and it's not confirmed ;)

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Here we go round the mulberry bush,
The mulberry bush,
The mulberry bush.
Here we go round the mulberry bush
So early in the morning.

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Haven't I just said that in post 893 :D

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You see you do see that there is some glimpse's of the future in your crystal ball my master.:D;)

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They've never had the VIP package as an exclusive for HD channels. So unless they change their entire policy i can't see this one happening :)

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No message here either in West Midlands (ex Telewest area).

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No message in North London (area 15)

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so only one on here has had a message

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Random question but: - How do we all know what area we're in?

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It's shown on your bill

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Well it ain't me my dear chap but one suspects things will change soon.

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And if they log in to My Virgin Media.

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Oops forgot that one lol

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The consequence of this will be that unbundled channels will get less money from advertisers. All that is likely to happen is channels will move away from linear broadcasting to pure on-demand content.

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Thanks both!

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No message here in Maidstone.

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Thanks, Spiderplant. I was hoping I could create and name my own folders - it would be good to separate the recordings for my wife, for me, for both of us and the kids. Things would be so much easier to find!

Ah, well, another day maybe!

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Unfortunately, some rumours are being created maliciously.

I think the most likely thing to happen is that all the missing Sky channels will launch together.

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As long as you have a choice between paying for specific channels and paying for bundles. You tend to pay more when paying for channels individually.

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Same here in WM, no message. Maybe its just more areas being added to the trial and that how they will conduct the full roll out, maybe a few areas once a week

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But it's the evening...:confused:

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Damn l knew l got something wrong.:D

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Could be that yes.

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Oh dear. Made a mistake.
The message on my tv was for schedule maintenance to the samsung tv app service.
Sorry about this.

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Oh now I've had that message :D

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Thinking same,weird thing is that I asked the question on twitter got the usual message directing to website then I replied with will check my box when get home to get the reply ooh exciting times let me know how u get on ???????

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off topic i know but i started being a survey "insider" back when virgin1 launched and still do them even tho sky took over the virgin channels. The last one i have just done seems to be based around the tech and apps i use (yes it is known to them i am a virginmedia customer) included in the list are twitter, facebook, pinterest, LOVEFILM, NEXTFLIX, nowtv. Are they looking to launch any or just seeing what the competition are going to offer do we think?

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No message in area 6 (Medway Kent)

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Look like some areas only will be updated tonight.

spiderplant did post today on Cable Forum: 'Netflix won't roll out to everyone on a single day. It will take a few weeks.'

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35631880-post844.html

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Cheers for that bud,missed that post and thanks to spiderplant,I just thought when they updated the network and closed some headend(whatever they are called lol) it was so everyone could be updated automatically or have I got it completely wrong ???

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[/COLOR]As long as you have a choice between paying for specific channels and paying for bundles. You tend to pay more when paying for channels individually.[/QUOTE]

Further to my earlier post about this subject, whilst it seems like a good idea on the face of it to only pay for the channels that you want, I believe that the net result will be less choice, fewer niche channels, reduced funding for programmea and/or higher prices.

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nothing in area 2 southend

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Did I miss anything?

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In a word, no.

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Didn't launch anywhere I don't think.

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Oh well.

I was told last week by an Rumour poster that Netfix was set to launch by Mid Nov.

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In fact, a comment on the Virgin Media Community forum suggests 'by the end of the year'.

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...2022340#M81773

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DS Forum: BBC Three HD and CBBC HD appeared on Freeview HD Boxes.

Both BBC Three HD and CBBC HD placeholders has now launch on Freeview HD boxes ahead of the December 10th launch date (Date confirmed by Virgin insiders)

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1900179

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Never mind eh! I thought it sounded a bit too good to be true. It sounds like it'll be a quiet week this week at this rate! I woke up to see the forum awfully quiet today it was quite off putting!

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does any now the cost for changing a V+ to a tivo one thanks

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Or will it!!!

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Ooh :D

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For anyone interested, BBC Three HD will launch on channel 105 and CBBC HD on channel 73 on Freeview. Just checked my EPG.

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DS Forum also says that ITV3 +1 is coming soon to Freeview Channel 63.

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Yes, that's right. There's a placeholder for it coming soon on that channel

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Excellent... hope BBC4 soon to follow!

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BBC Four HD, CBeebies HD and BBC News HD has also been confirmed by my Virgin insiders as set to launch on December 10th.

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Originally I was told end of month but was told yesterday that it was launching last night,even vm twitter staff are miffed that it never launched

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Cheers for info mb

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It not me who hold this one up.:D

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Thanks MB

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Yes, and the bill payer will get to choose the channels, which will not please the rest of the family!

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:LOL: I blaming you anyway:)

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Very strange, this. It certainly seems that the dates speculated on this forum should be taken with a pinch of salt - even the VM staff themselves don't know what is going on!

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This is the twitter page you use? https://twitter.com/virginmedia

Where is Virgin on Facebook?

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;)

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New Rumour:

Universal networks may launch a 3D channel in 2014 on both Sky and Virgin, this would combine the best of SYFY and Universal into one channel in glorious 3D.

The SD and HD channels of Universal and Syfy will carry on as now.

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It was supposed to of launched across Telewest areas last night along with the TiVo update. I can only presume they must still be having freezing issues with the app which may be why it was delayed.

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Yes, I think it was almost certainly a technical issue.

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A Netflix question from the uninitiated :)

What would Netflix give me that I already don't have? I am on a VIP package.

I currently only have a V+ box but I believe with my bundle I am entitled to a TIVO.

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Top shows on demand such as classics like Lost , Supernatural from season 1. Netflix exclusives such as Orange is the new black , Hemlock Grove.
Also you'd get Breaking bad , watch stuff when you want on two devices.
Top movies first such as The Hobbit a unexpected journey , Hansel and gretel Witch hunters , Troll hunter to name a couple.
Access to 1000s of hours of on demand content , classic movies , new movies. It's worth the £5.99 especially if used with a smart dns too then you get usa , canada etc Netflix too.

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https://www.facebook.com/virginmedia?fref=ts

theres the facebook page MB ;)

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Thanks.

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Good info there, just wondered is there a limit to the number of devices you can use with Netflix? For example could I potentially use it on Tivo, PC, iPad and PS3 or would I be limited?

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thanks but don't you already get most of that on the XL pack? Can't say I understand the smart DNS bit though.

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A user simply accessing the UK Netflix like the majority do wouldn't get access to Lost or Supernatural.Yes you could set it up on all those however with the £5.99 subscription you can only stream on two of those devices at the same time or pay £8.99 to allow four devices at one time.

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The basic subscription you can use it on two devices at the same time say for instance you wanted to watch The Terminator on your TiVo box but your wife wants to watch Lost.
You could watch your movie on your TiVo box whilst your wife watches her shows on the laptop or vice versa.
They do offer a option for more devices this option is £7.99p/m or £8.99p/m i can't remember which lol and this will allow you to use your Netflix on 4 devices at the same time.
Device wise you can use it on any device you choose aslong as it's no more than 2 devices at the same time. So you can register a hundred devices if you want but you'd only be able to watch Netflix on any 2 devices at the same time , 4 devices if you take the £8.99p/m plan.

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Smart dns is easy you pay about £3.50p/m follow the instructions unotelly give on their site and you're away. It gives you access to content on sites such as ABC , CW , Hulu , Fox , A+E etc too. You can get a 8 day trial with unotelly.com too what's more you can get upto 6 months free by simply liking their facebook page and sharing their page.
Do this once a month for 6 months and bobs your uncle you get 6 months for free.

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Thanks for the info, much appreciated. I'm certainly interested in trying out Netflix at some point.

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Won't be able to use a spoof DNS on TiVo though

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Yes bring it on. The 3D on my TV is much better than the cinema and content is lacking. :D

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yes we need more 3D tv from virgin and some 3D sport

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Hope you get it but 3D does nothing for me nor will it until the need to wear glasses is bypassed....

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I wear glasses all the time. They don't bite honest. :)

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Anyone know when Atlantic is coming? :spin::bump::Peaceman:

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I wear glasses for glasses purposes but those things for watching 3D are ghastly! ;)

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It's in the same place it always is near the United States and that's about as near VM as it is going to be at the moment :D

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Sorry but 3D is very much and will remain a niche product.

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It will come soon enough.

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This is a full list of Netflix content comparing what is available on the UK Netflix versus the US Netflix, with some titles being on both.

http://netflixukvsusa.blogspot.co.uk/

And there are also other Netflix regions that have differing content.

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thanks for that but I am still puzzled why I would want this as well as my current VIP bundle which seems way more comprehensive. Even if the subscription was included in the XL bundle which had been rumored I struggle as to why I would want it unless I dropped the bundle I currently am on.

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I think its the fact that you can watch all these shows at the click of the button for many series and movies which 1) we dont have access to i.e sky atlantic shows 2) for movies which we'd usually need to pay for?

Even if we do have access to these shows you'd need to record them on your tivo??? 1 episode a day etc. With this you have box sets at your finger tips instantly?

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you hope still think I am right

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And apparently Al Jazeera HD now has a promo loop on channel 108 on one of the interim HD multiplexes on Freeview, currently only from the Crystal Palace transmitter.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...6&postcount=10

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:nono::nono:

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don't hold your breath Den

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UK Netflix (i.e. via Tivo) still won't have access to those. Other Netflix regions have Blue Bloods, The Borgias, House of Lies and The Following.

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i think netflix will be good for the people can't afford sky moives or don't wont sky moives.
also with BT sport on xl pack and the rumor that netflix will be included will give people good reason not to go to sky.

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could netflix replace Virgin On Demand which went from been a major selling point of VM and then overtaken by Sky on Demand. By taking on Netflix you essentially outsourcing your on Demand offering and Virgin movies

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Actually Virgin are quite close the Atlantic. Any coastal roads in the south all the way to the south of Wales border the Atlantic. MAYBE THIS IS A SECRET MESSAGE THAT SKY ATLANTIC IS COMING SOON TO VIRGIN?

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Said this before, and nobody responded. I think it's viable but they would have to keep on demand for Sky Movies Subscribers, Sky On Demand etc, it would only be back catalogue stuff they would have to replace.

Most BBC shows on Virgin OD (not catch up) are already on Netflix so the content will be duplicated.

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That's been discussed before and seems like a good plan to me. I wonder how much the on demand content costs them compared to the price they could get Netflix for?

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Surely the problem is that VoD is free to XL customers mostly but Netflix will be an extra charge or have I missed summat?

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Not quite true ;):)

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virgin on demand was truly groundbreaking to begin with. Had so many good shows etc before sky got jealous and went after the HBO stuff to spite virgin media.

Getting netflix as the replacement on demand service would make a lot of sense.

No doubt sky would try to buy netflix to again spite UK customers like a petulent child.

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Never thought of that!

I'm will be very surprised at this if it goes ahead. Other channel operators seem to be exiting from the 3D market.

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I've recently changed my tv service to sky 3d, I watch loads of 3d, and MGM HD, I ain't watched any SA HD at all everytime I flick on to it it's usually a load of rubbish on there.
3D is great, more 3d please whatever the platform.

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I don't know whether this is over reading the situation but just seen an advert on Sky News which finished "only on Sky News HD" and showed channel number for Virgin 602 alongside Sky 501

Is this confirmation of an imminient arrival on VM?

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Sky news is on channel 602 anyway most likely a error , but skynewshd is coming.

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Ah sorry PB and ocav I didn't see that before in which case good point:)

With regards to cost I assume the as-is at the moment is vm have to negotiate with every owner of series they put on VOD so not only there is cost of supply but overheads of department, technology, legals etc so on paper it might look expensive netflix in the long run if they have negotiated a cut price for all they probably would look todo the above as netflix is essentially doing the same thing. This plausible the end game is netflix as standard rather than additional cost with presumably SSO with VM accounts to netflix

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From the information that I have, VM seem to be the only platform that have shown any interest in taking 3D forward (with more 3D VOD content on it's way).

Discussions have taken place regarding the Sky 3D channel coming to VM. I am not privvy to the outcome of these talks, but it is worth noting that, in an attempt to gain more viewers for the channel, it is now partially unencrypted for more Sky subscribers.

When the channel started, Sky stated that the above was not possible.

If Sky 3D does come to VM, I think it will be the best platform of choice for the niche 3D market.

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Bit quite today chaps, seen the odd bit of tumbleweed kicking around but is that it?

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Its the lull before the next storm dear chap.

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That is meant to happen tomorrow or so it says on the weather forcast:D:D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

we have to wait and see Den

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

And we will see my pessimistic young chap.:Yes::omg:

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not pessimistic just don't think we get the sky channels your expecting Den only ones I can see is SSN HD and sky news HD it been a very good year for us this year long may it continue and do hope sky prove me wrong

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This weather forecast predicts things 3 months ahead oh great one.