Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

The support software is there anyway.

It's like if I launch a new website and send you a link. You don't need to upgrade your browser to visit it - you just go there.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Ahhh right. Thanks for explaining, I was thinking that each app required it's own specific support.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

I can assure you if I wrote a website it would work on Netscape Navigator :)

No, it really won't. The apps only get loaded into memory when you use them.

Every release seems to add a bit and take a bit away.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Any more news on the channels that are testing to launch on virgin media UK?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

None.

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I think the VM insiders' lips seem to have been sealed. The last couple of content deals have been announced by VM without any tip-offs appearing on this site.
The testing reports do not come from VM insiders, they are just people plugging their DTC TVs into their VM cable connection.

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We think Virgin Media UK might go after the following "Virgin Media Ireland only channels":

-History HD
-Crime + Investigation HD
-MTV Classic
-Disney Channel HD

We can't Virgin Media UK going after:

-RT (Russia Today)
-Fashion TV
-EWTN
-UCB Ireland

We have no confirmed info on if this will happen - just our view

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All information we have is online right now.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...hq-on-new.html

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Bizasia says that Ofcom has given both NDTV India & NDTV Spice an Ofcom licence to launch in UK.

http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/nd...nch-in-uk-2016

We think we may see an channel launch tonight as Virgin Media UK need to rebrand GINX (Channel 290) anyway.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

I wish they would plug something decent, instead of all this garbage we seem to be getting!

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Viacom to close MTV Live HD next week?

Digital Spy Forum is reporting that Viacom is set to close MTV Live HD on June 29th.

MTV Live HD is on Virgin UK Channel 311.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...5&postcount=26

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Maybe we'll get another Viacom channel in its place?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

That forum post only relates to Sky.

No mention of it leaving VM.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

MTV Live HD update:

MTV Live HD Europe may broadcast on Virgin Media UK.

DS Forum is reporting today that The Virgin Media EPG is also showing the international listings from Saturday 2nd July.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...5&postcount=35

MB Views: If MTV Live HD becomes an Virgin Media only channel here in the UK and N. Ireland we think Viacom may have signed an new Europe deal with Liberty Global.

We may see the missing Viacom (Also Channel 5) channels coming very soon.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

MB, what are the Viacom channels we are missing?
Anything decent?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Only Spike TV and MTV Classic when you take away all +1 hour channels.

As of June 13th 2016:

=== Own by Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited ===
•5STAR +1
•Spike TV

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
•MTV CLASSIC (Broadcasts in Virgin Media Ireland areas right now).
•MTV MUSIC +1
•MTV +1

=== Own by Nickelodeon U.K. Limited ===
•Nick Jr. +1

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership ===
•Comedy Central Extra +1

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Virgin Media's last Viacom deal was signs back in May 2013.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...gin-media.html

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We do not know why MTV Live HD is set to close on Sky for.

Viacom sign an new 5 year deal with Sky in May 2015.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/sky-and-viac...ad-sales-deal/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Most of the Viacom channels are utter rubbish in my opinion.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

I'd take that a step further MM, imo most of the channels are utter garbage, it's quality that I want, not quantity!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

+1

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By heck it seems muppetman is leading a big rebellion today.;)

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Where will the UEFA Euro 2016 be shown this weekend?

The following will be shown live on The BBC (BBC One):

Sat. Switzerland VS Poland - KO: 2pm
Sat. Wales VS Northern Ireland - KO: 5pm
Sun. Hungary VS Belgium - KO: 8pm
Mon. Italy VS Spain - KO: 5pm

The following will be shown live on Channel 3 (ITV, UTV and STV):

Sat. Croatia VS Portugal - KO: 8pm
Sun. France VS Republic of Ireland - KO: 2pm
Sun. Germany VS Slovakia - KO: 5pm
Mon. England VS Iceland - KO: 8pm

The following will be shown live on S4C:

Sat. Wales VS Northern Ireland - KO: 5pm

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

After seeing the full list of Viacom channels, I agree MM

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+2

The only problem is some channels we might think are rubbish, other customers may view as "quality" and vice versa

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

In our view if MTV Classic and Spike TV was the only ones from the list we posted early today to launch on Virgin Media UK we think high numbers of Virgin Media UK viewers would be happy.

We really want more Sony own channels to launch on Virgin Media UK.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Are there some good Sony channels that we are missing, MB?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Here is the list of Sony channels we would like to see launch on Virgin Media UK:

•Chart Show TV
•Chart Show TV Dance
•Flava
•Kix
•POP
•Scuzz
•Starz TV
•The Vault
•True Crime
•True Drama
•True Movies 2
•Movies 4 Men
•Movie Mix
•Sony Movie Channel

Here is the full list of channels that Virgin Media do not carry.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...adcasters.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Do you know if they will launch if/when a new deal is signed?
I'm not sure when the current deal expires.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

We have no information on when the current deal expires.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

I guess we'll now be losing Euronews and Eurosport(!)

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:nono::nono:

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so what's going to be new on the new TiV0? I would rather have the
content then a new box

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

http://www.skysports.com/more-sports...hursday-launch

Did this change take place on VM yesterday, a quick check earlier revealed nothing new in the sports section.

On Sky, the change has been delayed today.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Ginx has been on Virgin Media since 2013 http://about.virginmedia.com/press-r...e-with-ginx-tv

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Is Ginx still staying on VM too?

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Yes but as Ginx esports or something like that.

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Theone, do you know if it will it be broadcast in HD?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

No HD plans at the moment, we did get told last year thar GINX would be HD but based on what we've seen it looks like that rumour was a hoax.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

This has now launched on Sky channel 470 and it looks like CNN HD will finally launch on Monday 27th June.
http://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Entertai...s/td-p/2407614

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Is there any more NEW channels planned for VM. We haven't had a new channel for months - and l don't mean +1 or HD.

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Its going to be rebranded as a sports themed channel, so I thought it would move to the sports genre.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

What's wrong with + 1 or HD channels?
I will take what ever comes,whether it a + 1,SD or HD because there are some good HD channels missing from virgin media UK?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

I think what Atrhur means is that he wants new content on some new channels.

However, he may be disappointed. Any decent new content will be provided by way of on demand, not new channels, in all likelihood.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

There are still a few HD versions that we are missing. Would be nice to get them.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Don't get your hopes up too much old boy.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Virgin Media sister network drop Universal Channel.

UPC Czech Republic has drop Universal Channel.

http://www.digitaltveurope.net/55751...-and-slovakia/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

That article suggests that the Universal Channel is no longer available on any platform in the Czech Republic and that it was not UPC's decision. "The operator has lost Universal Channel, which is no longer available in the Czech Republic."

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Why?

Horror Channel is not in the Movies Genre on Virgin Media.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Because it doesn't exclusively show movies.

All channels prefer the general entertainment genre as it gives a better EPG slot on the various platforms.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

I've noticed today that the MTV Live HD dog has changed slightly.
'LIVE HD' is now under the MTV logo. It used to say 'LIVE' only.

So is it just MTV Live SD thats closing on Sky?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Viacom drop MTV Live SD on Feb. 15th and EPG Slot use for MTV Music +1.

MTV Live HD is set to be axe on Wednesday on Sky - no confirm word on Virgin Media UK.

Community Channel is set to close on Thursday as they have only 14% of the money they need to stay on air.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Thanks for the info.

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They initially said that it would close on the 30th, but this appears to now be "at risk of closure".

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

The MTV LIVE HD channel on 311 must be the international version as there are no UK commercials anymore. Must of changed yesterday when the DOG changed slightly

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DS Forum is reporting that MTV Live HD has been removed from Sky EPG and also from Astra UK.

Still broadcasting on Virgin Channel 311.

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Sky Movies to axe "Showcase" name next month.

What on TV says when Sky Movies rebrand as Sky Cinema on July 8th Sky Movies Showcase will be known as Sky Cinema Hits.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...name-next.html

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Community Channel now has 64% of the money they need to broadcast. (Info right at time of posting.)

Sky put in half the money needed yesterday.

http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/communi...nel/backers/S/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

VM must have started taking their feed off another satellite- probably to allow Viacom to fulfill a contractual requirement.

I dislike Sky with a passion, but credit where credits due. I think it's now time for the other companies who make money from selling TV to make a contribution.

Local TV has been a failure, using the spectrum for altruistic channels would have been better.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

I wonder why MTV Live HD has been removed ?

Could it be Sky have dropped it from its Entertainment packages , let's be honest the music channels must have seen a decline in viewers of late.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

No idea.

Sky only sign an new five year deal with Viacom last May.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/sky-and-viac...ad-sales-deal/

I have seen online rumours of Sky talking to broadcasters (Disney, Discovery and UKTV) looking to save how much they pay them per month.

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Or maybe for all we know it down to Viacom being 1% own by Liberty Media. (Chairman is John C. Malone).

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Interesting about MTV Live HD going from Astra UK.

There's no mention of MTV Live HD on MTV UK's website anymore. I wonder if the channel staying on VM is a long term thing?

With this change, MTV Live HD becomes a VM exclusive, while MTV Classic is Sky only, (apart from VM Ireland)

Is, or was MTV Live HD available in VM Ireland?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

As far as we know MTV Live HD is not broadcasting on Virgin Media Ireland - Latest 100% confirm list of channels on Virgin Media Ireland is from November 2015.

At time of posting we do not know if this mean Virgin Media UK has team up with Liberty Global and signed an new Europe wide deal with Viacom.

Our own view is: Why did Viacom not ask Virgin Media to drop MTV Live HD to launch MTV Classic for?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

1% blimey that'll put the wind up others.

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MTV live is launching on tt and bt apparantl.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Just found that last deal with Viacom was sign back in late May 2013:

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...al-shakes.html

With four Viacom channels appearing on June 27th 2013.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...launch-on.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Does anyone actually still watch the MTV channels ?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

:nono::nono:

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MTV Live can be quite good actually, it makes a change from the 20 or so songs all the other music channels play on repeat.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Used to watch MTV Classic....:(

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June List update - June 28th update.

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

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA UK OR VIRGIN MEDIA IRELAND SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media UK/Ireland News and links.
Media Boy = Local TV news, other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media UK OR Ireland ===
(Put start date here). (Put channel name here) is having an freeview to all TBC Customers on Virgin UK/Ireland Channel TBC right now until (Put end date here.)

=== Soon ===
-Virgin Media UK will launch NDTV India soon on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
-Virgin Media UK will launch NDTV Spice soon on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
-Virgin Media UK will launch QVC Beauty soon on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
-Virgin Media UK will launch QVC Style soon on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
-Virgin Media UK will launch Tru TV soon on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
-Virgin Media Ireland will launch W soon on Virgin Ireland Channel TBC.

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

=== July ===
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Premiere as Sky Cinema Premiere on Virgin UK Channel 401 and Virgin Ireland Channel 320.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Premiere +1 as Sky Cinema Premiere +1 on Virgin UK Channel 402 and on Virgin Ireland Channel 321.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Showcase as Sky Cinema Hits on Virgin UK Channel 403 and Virgin Ireland Channel 318.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Greats as Sky Cinema Greats on Virgin UK Channel 404 and Virgin Ireland Channel 307.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Disney as Sky Cinema Disney on Virgin UK Channel 405 and Virgin Ireland Channel 305.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Family as Sky Cinema Family on Virgin UK Channel 406 and Virgin Ireland Channel 303.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Action & Adventure as Sky Cinema Action & Adventure on Virgin UK Channel 407 and Virgin Ireland Channel 302.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Comedy as Sky Cinema Comedy on Virgin UK Channel 408 and Virgin Ireland Channel 301.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Crime & Thriller as Sky Cinema Crime & Thriller on Virgin UK Channel 409 and Virgin Ireland Channel 309.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Drama & Romance as Sky Cinema Drama & Romance on Virgin UK Channel 410 and Virgin Ireland Channel 308.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Sci-Fi & Horror as Sky Cinema Sci-Fi & Horror on Virgin UK Channel 411 and Virgin Ireland Channel 304.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Select as Sky Cinema Select on Virgin UK Channel 412 and Virgin Ireland Channel 306.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Premiere HD as Sky Cinema Premiere HD on Virgin UK Channel 431* and Virgin Ireland Channel 341.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Showcase HD as Sky Cinema Hits HD on Virgin UK Channel 433* and Virgin Ireland Channel 340.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Greats HD as Sky Cinema Greats HD on Virgin UK Channel 434* and Virgin Ireland Channel 337.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Disney HD as Sky Cinema Disney HD on Virgin UK Channel 435* and Virgin Ireland Channel 335.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Family HD as Sky Cinema Family HD on Virgin UK Channel 436* and Virgin Ireland Channel 333.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Action & Adventure HD as Sky Cinema Action & Adventure HD on Virgin UK Channel 437* and Virgin Ireland Channel 332.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Comedy HD as Sky Cinema Comedy HD on Virgin UK Channel 438* and Virgin Ireland Channel 331.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Crime & Thriller HD as Sky Cinema Crime & Thriller HD on Virgin UK Channel 439* and Virgin Ireland Channel 339.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Drama & Romance HD as Sky Cinema Drama & Romance HD on Virgin UK Channel 440* and Virgin Ireland Channel 338.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Sci-Fi & Horror HD as Sky Cinema Sci-Fi & Horror HD on Virgin UK Channel 441* and Virgin Ireland Channel 334.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Select HD as Sky Cinema Select HD on Virgin UK Channel 442* and Virgin Ireland Channel 336.
11th. Sky Sports will rebrand Sky Sports 1 HD as Sky Sports The Open HD on Virgin UK Channel 502* and Virgin Ireland Channel 432.
11th. Sky Sports will rebrand Sky Sports 1 as Sky Sports The Open on Virgin UK Channel 512 and Virgin Ireland Channel 402.
12th. Virgin Media UK will close S4C HD on Virgin UK Channel 555 by today.
18th. Sky Sports will rebrand Sky Sports The Open HD as Sky Sports 1 HD on Virgin UK Channel 502* and Virgin Ireland Channel 432.
18th. Sky Sports will rebrand Sky Sports The Open as Sky Sports 1 on Virgin UK Channel 512 and Virgin Ireland Channel 402.

*Sky Cinema and Sky Sports HD Channels is not on Scientific-Atlanta V+ model in UK.

=== August ===
22nd. Virgin Media UK will close BBC Red Button HD today on Virgin UK Channel 990.
22nd. Virgin Media UK will close BBC Red Button 2 today on Virgin UK Channel 992.
22nd. Virgin Media UK will close BBC Red Button 3 today on Virgin UK Channel 993.
22nd. Virgin Media UK will close BBC Red Button 4 today on Virgin UK Channel 994.
22nd. Virgin Media UK will close BBC Red Button 5 today on Virgin UK Channel 995.
22nd. Virgin Media UK will close BBC Red Button 6 today on Virgin UK Channel 996.

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

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

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

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

=== Before 2017 ====
-ITV will launch an HD Channel for ITV Anglia (East) region on Virgin UK Channel 113 soon.
-ITV will launch an HD Channel for ITV Tyne Tees region on Virgin UK Channel 113 soon.
-ITV will launch an HD Channel for ITV Yorkshire (West) region on Virgin UK Channel 113 soon.

=== January 2017 ===
No News...

=== February 2017 ===
No News...

=== March 2017 ===
No News...

=== April 2017 ===
No News...

=== May 2017 ===
No News...

=== June 2017 ===
No News...

=== July 2017 ===
No News...

=== August 2017 ===
No News...

=== September 2017 ===
No News...

=== October 2017 ===
No News...

=== November 2017 ===
No News...

=== December 2017 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-All the following Local TV broadcasters may launch by 2017 on Virgin UK Channel 159:

-YourTV Manchester
-YourTV Blackpool & Preston
-That’s Basingstoke
-That’s Surrey
-That's Solent - CHANNEL TESTING ON VIRGIN MEDIA UK.
-That’s Reading
-That’s Salisbury
-That's Oxford

=== Unknown dates ===
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Channels ONLY in Virgin Media Ireland areas ===
List last updated on February 8th 2016.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK ON OTHER NETWORKS WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON VIRGIN MEDIA IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA UK:

Documentaries/News:
-History HD
-Crime + Investigation HD
-RT

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

Music:
-MTV Classic

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

Channels only in Virgin Media Ireland areas.

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C) If Virgin Media UK/Ireland are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin Media UK/Ireland areas.

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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Bring back MTV classic

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Personally, I wouldn't be surprised to not see Spike or MTV Classic launching because VM are so stingy with channel launches. BTW, I also thought VM had boosted their capacity by 20% (or approximately 70 channels), so there are no excuses for VM to give the customers what they want.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

The only thing VM boost is their pockets with price rises, imo vm is very poor value for money these days.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

People need to barter more instead of this constant indolence of doing nothing all the time as all it takes is a phone call and a few polite choice words as the last thing companies want is to lose more customers.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Qvc Beauty and style launched today on 741 and 742

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

I did exactly that and it works.

I've just reduced the cost of my package down from £140 down to £107.
I have XL TV, Sky & Movies HD, Talk Anytime, 200mg BB, Line Rental, Tivo, HD+ and 2 HD boxes,

It's definitely worth talking to them and asking. I explained I had a 50% offer from Sky, but I would rather stay with VM and were there any deal/offers they could put in place. I couldn't be happier this morning :-)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Excellent UC.:tu:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Agree fully with this same goes for any company barter with them to get best deal for you.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

another 2 wasted channels..........:td:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

You've got to be kidding me? :eeek:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Malone has a stake in QVC, so that's probably why.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Coming soon QVC+1 QVC extra, QVC craft QVC+2 QVC-24

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Virgin really know how to push the boat out.........................NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

#everylittlehelps

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

l guess that wondrous news ruined your evening MM.:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

I think we might see NDTv India,
NDTV spice
And try TV launching sometime this month(not confirmed) that's my view.

Here are the plus ones channel I think we should have?

Sky1+1
Pick+1
Tiny pop + 1
Nick Jr+1
Disney Jr +1
Ci +1
E!+1
Food network +1
Travel channel +1
Bet +1
Sony TV +1
MTV +1
5star +1
I think the broadcasts should throw these as including. In the deal if you get the main channel you should also get the plus 1 channel as well

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

You obviously are more optimistic then one or two other pessimistic souls on this forum.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Any more news on any new channels launching this year?

I would like to see the these channels below
Universal HD
E! HD
E+1
C.I. HD
C.I.+1
History HD
Spike
AMC
AMC HD
5Star+ 1
Soy TV +1
Tru tv
Tru TV +1
Your TV
Your TV+1
Disney channel HD
Disney XD HD
Disney Jr + 1
Disney Jr HD
Nick Jr +1
True drama
True movies 2
Sony movies
Sony movies + 1
Movies 4 men
Movies 4 men +1
True crime
True crime + 1
Horse and country
Mtv classic
Pop
Pop+1
Kix !
Kix! +1
Tiny pop + 1
Sky 1+1
Pick +1
Citv HD
Boomerang HD
CNN HD
Sky Atlantic SD,HD and +1

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

That's a hefty list mate... How have you got time to watch them all? :-)

I'd take the HD channels plus a couple of the movie ones, but not even sure I'd watch those anyway.
The +1 channels for me aren't needed. I'd rather record a programme that was shown at a different time on the HD channel than use the +1 to avoid recording clashes.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

No news currently dodo.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Are you prepared for an increase in your subscription to pay for this lot, dodo?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

well, virgin could cheekily ask for just Sky Atlantic +1 and Sky could still say they are the place to show first

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

That is a nice idea but that is as far as it goes.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

No not for all of them
But for channels like
The rest of the Missing HD channels

Plus SD channels like

AMC
Your tv
Spike
Tru TV
Sony movies
True movies 2
True drama
MTV classic
I don't think we should be charge extra for the plus one channels. They should be
including in the deal for no extra charge if you get the main channel.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Well, if the owners of these channels charge VM for the +1s and Virgin add them, they have to pass on the cost. They are not a charity.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Just for MAX 3 new shopping channels will launch on vm in the autumn.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Lol, that would be a novel way to sort it out 😂😂😂

Bet they're any missing QVC channels.

I'm pretty sure that CNN HD will join VM. Not been given any info, but CNN usually like to have their channel on all platforms (technical adjustments have been made that suggest it will join Freesat soon).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Sadly the channel additions to virgin media over a considerable length of time have been total dung

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Yep.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Its still overall a better all round and cheaper package then others though....

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I would gladly sacrifice most of those minority channels to get better bit rates and PQ on the quality channels.:(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

For you maybe clearly not everyone is the same , with so much choice about now many consider the traditional pay platforms of Sky and VM overpriced.

Imagine a scenario where one of the big online players like Apple , Google , Amazon etc snapped up the football rights and made a move into Sport how appealling would Sky and Virgin's packages be to many then ?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Personally l would be very surprised if one of those companies mentioned would ever snap up the football rights as Sky will bid a kings ransom to keep those rights MM.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

Imo vm are overpriced and there are much better value deals out there from other copanies, this is only my opinion though.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

'Two new Worldbox apps have appeared on Tivo; Spanish Viva and Portugese Coleta. Selecting either brings up an upgrade message advising to call customer services (I'm on TV XL). So it looks like some new international streaming channels are on their way'.

I had wondered whether Worldbox was being wound down after two channels were taken off and never replaced a couple of months or so ago; but after reading the above it seems that this is not the case.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

I saw an advertisement on my Virgin Media Tivo Box Menu saying ABC Studios On Demand is Launching on Virgin Media. TV Shows Such as Castle, Desperate Housewives, Revenge, Cougar Town, Ugly Betty and Devouis Maids are available on ABC Studios On Demand through Virgin Media.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 

It seems that Old Boy could have been right when he said that he thought the new channels promised would be VOD services.

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BBC 4K channel to start next year:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...next-year.html

There's no guarantee that it will be on VM, but I can't see why it wouldn't be.