Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Indeed, Virgin could hardly be described as prolific or quick off the mark when it comes to launching HD or channels that appear on Sky or freeview:o:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

You did read the links given, didn't you? Any comments on those delays?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Thank God this is cable forum and not youview forum. Delays? Meh...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

The first link said the following

The 2nd article dated 2nd January 2007 stated the following

Sky Anytime Push VOD launched on March 27th 2007.

The third article was dated July 2009
Sky 3D launched to commercial premises on 3rd April 2010 and residential customers in October 2010.

Am I missing something :confused:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

@ Muppetmen, Dont ruin their day with your facts!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

See MM's post any comments? Really wish you would knock off the condescending tone in many of your posts.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Yes. Sky announce things and they happen. VM announce things and they happen. Some things just take longer than expected. Big whoop. Some of us aren't hanging on every word taking it as gospel. Things will happen then they happen :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

No the point is Virgin have announced very little in the past year by way of new channels or increased HD and in fairness they've delivered it.

Big Whoop??? Really? Really? Really?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

So they've announced nothing and delivered it. Isn't that good? ;)

Yes, really. Hardly enough time to watch on the channels I currently get :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

So to summarise ,

Virginmedia promise nothing and deliver nothing.

Sky promise new services/channels and deliver new services/channels.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Not at all. Erm... Tivo? Announced and delivered on time.

I think the broadband speed upgrades are on-schedule as far as anyone knows.

The problem is that, sometimes, things get announced and then delayed for whatever reason. Which then gives the Sky fan-boys and VM haters more to complain about.

So which is better? Announced then delayed or only announced on launch? Not sure myself :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

I really don't understand why this is such an issue, if your happy with the service you have Sky/Virgin stick with it, if not switch.
Both have good and bad points, personally I am happy with the service I have from Virgin, if more channels are added result.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

:clap:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Not read this for ages and going through 68 pages will take too long so sorry if already asked.

Are there any rumours about getting SS3 and 4 and News in HD anytime soon? Not fussed if it isn't for a few months/years, just be nice to know SKY will let Virgin have all the Sports channels in HD as well.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Mark l am afraid l don't think we will be getting the above named channels anytime soon in HD because as stated in previous posts this is due to Sky deliberately with-holding these channels from other suppliers but alas l am sure if we wait another ten years then those toothless buggers at Ofcom might actually then decide to do something about it.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

I don't think so, no. This was MediaBoy's most recent update.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

In the past year we've had more channels, more hd and +1 variants, increased on demand programming, including the minor coup that is Sky Anytime, as well as a promise of increased broadband speeds and network investment to support that promise and future proof provision of television services. Despite this investment, and against an economic climate where households are having to review their spending on non essential services, Virgin have grown their business thanks in no small part to TiVo, and have posted their first profit, all of which is positive news for the future. If you chose Virgin over Sky to provide your services, then the simple fact is that they're doing it better and more efficiently than when you first asked them to do so, and are in a stronger position to continue that progression than ever before.

And besides, like Carl says, how much TV can anyone actually watch!?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

any more news on prem sport

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Nothing.:(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

You see, I don't keep track of these things like some people :) So that's quite a bit more than "nothing" then :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

No news in months.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Err No!

And errr No, so that about sums up the last 68 pages..:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

By god that pessimism must be spreading like a plague.;):D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Sorry Den can't deny facts mate :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Well lets hope the summer of discontent is to be followed by the storm of Autumn.;):D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Den do you not mean "the summer of missed content":D:D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Nice!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Its always nice to know that l have more then one master to put me right in these times of hardship.:D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Sorry I am good at playing with peoples words either said or written:erm:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Facts like these, you mean?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Whilst I agree with your comment Andy, I think some of the growth experienced is due, in part, to the economic climate. How much does it cost a family of four to go to the cinema to see the latest blockbuster? Once you've bought drinks and snacks it's probably the best part of a months subscription for VM or Sky, so if money is tight then you look for the 'best' return available for the money you have.

Cheers

Grim

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

I find it hard to complain about the lack of new channels when we are going to get 48 Olympic goodies next month.

I guess the question is what can Virgin do with this extra capacity post Olympics. Any new Sky channels or Prem Sports or even ITV HD 2-4 will still be difficult so what channels are out there that are both reasonably priced (or free) and worth having?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

That new Sony Movie Channel.

CBS Drama/Action, whichever is the one we don't have currently. (I can never remember which!)

Those are my main two.

Sky Atlantic would be good but I don't see it happening anytime soon.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

I would really like Virgin to push on and try and secure as many non-SKY HD channels as possible. I would also like the opportunity to subscribe to Premier Sports. Other than this there really isn't too much that Virgin could add that would make me go WOW! There really isn't too much out there, that Virgin don't already offer, that would significantly improve my viewing pleasure.

Even the "jewel in the crown" SKY Atlantic isn't a massive loss for me. Anything that has taken my fancy from SKY Atlantic, I've managed to find it from elsewhere often before the episodes have even aired in this country. If the channel was to come to Virgin I'd happily pay for it as part of my subscription. As it stands the channel is being withheld from me through no fault of my own. I'm locked in contract with Virgin and can't join SKY. I could wait until SKY Atlantic programmes are released on DVD, over a year after their original TV airing, however I refuse to pay £40.00 for a DVD box-set of a programme I've never seen or might not like.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Buy it second hand on ebay, and relist it when you're done.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

OK that does sound pretty plausable but if say VM tried to negotiate for the ITV HD channels any competitor would find out soon enough,its a good point but at least through the other cable company we know they are not up for negotiation as such.!

---------- Post added at 18:34 ---------- Previous post was at 18:31 ----------

Why bother well VM have customers paying a fair amount of money for a service every month for one.

Also if the plans did not come to fruition all VM would need to do is communicate the reasons why simples as the meerkats might say.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

And give some people more ammunition? :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

One thing on that Carl people can snipe but not for the lack of information as is the case now.!

But i do take your point.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Sorry of this has already been mentioned but from Wednesday 30 May we've been able to enjoy English subtitles on many of the most popular programmes on TV5Monde.

TV5Monde has always been the place to go for the best in French language entertainment, but until now subtitles have only been available in French. The change means that more people will be able to enjoy fantastic drama, documentaries and films from across the channel.

You can find TV5Monde on Channel 825.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Thanks for the heads up, chad

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Désolé de ce qui a déjÃ* été mentionné, mais Ã* partir du mercredi 30 mai, nous avons été en mesure de profiter de sous-titres anglais sur un grand nombre des programmes les plus populaires sur TV5Monde. TV5Monde a toujours été l'endroit où aller pour le mieux dans le divertissement de langue française, mais jusqu'Ã* maintenant, les sous-titres ne sont disponibles en français. Ce changement signifie que davantage de gens pourront profiter de fantastiques dramatiques, des documentaires et des films Ã* travers le canal. Vous pouvez trouver TV5Monde sur le canal 825.

Oui

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

1. Where's the subtitles? ;)
2. No-one like likes a smart-arse :p:

:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Can you speak backwards in French oh dark lord:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

I'll translate for you all:


Yes

That's the second paragraph. I won't insult your intelligence by translating the easier first paragraph.;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Thanks for the heads up, but Chad beat you to it.

---------- Post added at 06:29 ---------- Previous post was at 06:25 ----------

PS, google translate is your friend (until mistakes in the original post give you away :) )

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

No ''Series links'' for Euro 2012 on BBC One for V+ viewers?

I found last night that Virgin Media have got no Series Links for BBC One but got them for ITV1 for all the Euro 2012 games (I have V+ in).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Thats unimpressive to say the least.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Are they on BBC One on TiVo boxes?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Yes MB.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Thanks for info.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Are you meaning on the games or the highlights show ?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

The Live games (I do not know about Highlights)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

TiVo series links don't have to be set up by VM like the V+ ones do. ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Just To Let You Know That USA Comedy New Girl Returns Later This Month The Show Will Be Moving From Channel 4 To E4 To Contiue with Part 2 Series 1 So Set Your Series Link on Your V+ Box or Tivo Box. Also USA Drama The Finder Spin off From Bones (Sky 1) Has Been Picked Up By Universal Channel UK.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

There's an interesting thread over on the AVForums with someone clearly stating that Sky Atlantic will be available "after the Olympics". Hmmm.... :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

And pigs might fly.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

My thoughts exactly, den.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

To be honest, I would be surprised if we didn't get it, VM must be clear by now that many of us want this channel and we are out of the one year exclusivity period that I believe Sky wanted.

It is a very expensive option for Sky to keep this channel exclusive to Sky satellite viewers because of the small audience that this yields, although I know their pockets are deep.

My guess is that we will get the channel after the Olympics channels have closed down, but (before you point it out), that is only my opinion.

One of the guys on the AV forum seems to be verifying this, but who knows whether that person has access to privileged information!

The cynic in me says that this was what our recent price increase was all about!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

exactly no chance sky will let anyone have it got a leaflet from sky threw the door yesterday a offer to try get VM customers to switch and it clearly states SA sky exclusive and also states they putting prices up again in September well I will never ever go to sky

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Well, we'll see. You can't blame Sky for making the most of the exclusivity window while it exists, can you?

Incidentally, we've just had a price increase!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

And l thought the price rise was to protect us from the master and his dark servants.;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

You mean the one back in April? Shouldn't we have the channel by now if that was the case? :confused:

No. That was just the usual, annual price increase; like the one Sky have each year too :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

And one suspects Sky customers come September could well be choking on their cornflakes once the hefty price rise kicks in.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

yes I know we had a increase too

---------- Post added at 12:57 ---------- Previous post was at 12:56 ----------

exactly bet it a big on to make up for last year price freeze

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

I think VM planned to take Sky Atlantic later in the year and the increase would have taken into account that we will only have it for part of the year.

Well, that's one explanation, anyway!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Yup, it will effectively be a two year increase....HAHAHA - the mugs!!!!! I believe (I have nothing to back this up with) we will get a lot of the stuff we are hoping for in Sept, the new update - with reminders, more HD channels (even if its only the ITV ones, but I suspect it will be most of the remaining ones we are missing.) I will be happy with just Nat Geo Wild, Universal and History tbh. Looking forward to the possibility of some better apps too, Netflix/lovefilm anyone:) Am feeling very positive for September. The one thing I hope though is that it is not only Sky Atlantic that comes our way in September......waste of space and can happily live without it. If I wanna know about Game Of Thrones (possibly the only good thing I hear about Sky Atlantic, other than the now cancelled Luck) I will read the books.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

That rumour is unlike to happen.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

I would not get to excited, if you have any of Sky's premium services, VM will probably put the up the price of these at the same time as Sky put their fees from previous experience.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Thats a cast iron certainty one suspects.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

I have found that:

Sky put prices up in September with Virgin following in October.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Nope, getting rid of Sky Sports package. I got it mainly for the cricket and we can't even access the red button on that (NOT VIRGINS FAULT, and I don't blame them.) I refuse to pay £7 (damn near full price) for a continually sub-par service we are allowed from Sky.
If they realized people are willing pay the going rate on VM they would get much more income on the sports and most channels.
I believe will waste my time and send them e-mail regarding my frustrations and why they are now going to be losing money in the future;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

I know we get a lot of speculation on these forums, but the poster on the AV Forum seemed very sure of himself. However, he did not provide any back up to his post, although this could just be that he is an insider and it is very confidential at this stage.

It does seem strange to me that Sky would be willing to continue to pour so much money into this channel and receive so little advertising and subscription revenue from the smaller audience it gets by confining the channel to Sky satellite viewers.

I assume, Media Boy, that your comment relates to the fact that you have had no news about Sky Atlantic (rather than anything definite you know of that VM will not be going for it or that Sky will be continuing to price us out of the market).

This is the only extra channel that I really would like to see on Virgin Media (because of its exclusive content), although additional HD channels would be good also. I am not so worried about the other channels on Sky as they are mainly low grade channels or channels that show repeats all the time.

As ever, as far as Sky Atlantic is concerned, I guess we'll see it when we see it!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

So these channels which we be showing the olympics? will be avaliable to put new channels on after the olympics finish?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

One would hope so.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

If Virgin eventually get Sky Atlantic I wouldn't put it past them to launch a new channel shortly after called Sky Universe! And then market this for exclusive Sky programming which doesn't happen to be available on Sky Atlantic.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

An poster on AV Forum was posting that Information TV, Russia Today and Movies 4 Men plus NINE other channels was set launch on Virgin TV in March 2012.

So until one of my insiders confrim this rumour it just an rumour.

Link to info:
My Blog story on the 12 channels at was rumour as set to launch in March 2012: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...launch-in.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

:clap:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Which was my actual point :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Glad we got there then, phew :rolleyes:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

I sense a little sarcasm there, DaMac :p:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Well folks just remember the famous song from the Monty Python show " Always Look on the Bright Side of Life ".:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Just looking at the suggested channels it was obviously a lie. Why would VM who is said to be short on space, launch niche channels? It also made no sense that Dance Nation would launch when it is the only chartshow plc music channel not on the Freesat EPG and gets far less viewers than the flagship channels Chartshow TV and Vault

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

If they can launch 48 new channels (even temporarily) then I'm convinced they're "short of space" :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Space is not a big issue, but it may be that it was more trouble than it was worth to launch new channels before the Olympics channels had run their course.

I guess we will just have to wait and see, which, in the absence of material information from Virgin Media or the channels themselves, is the only way we can be sure of what is happening.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

A fair point, OB.

Of course that was meant to say "not short of space" :blush::rolleyes:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Overnights.tv confirm 48 BBC Olynpics channels and 4Seven launch dates.

Overnights.tv, Kantar Media and BARB are reporting that:

-BBC Olympics 1 - 24 SD Channels and BBC Olympics 1 - 24 HD Channels will begin BARB reporting on 25th of July 2012.
-4seven will begin BARB reporting on 4th of July 2012.

---------- Post added at 14:53 ---------- Previous post was at 14:49 ----------

http://www.overnights.tv/public/content/News.aspx

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Music on demand app now in the apps and iam using it now and its so much better then before and ssssooo much easier.

Thanks virgin.:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Is there a way to "play all" from the search results list?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

I would help you but i cant get onto the apps right now we have a fault ...but if i remember when you search you can get like ie Madonna up and you can play all her tracks if thats what you mean.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Thanks, that's exactly what I mean. Can't see how to do it though, I'm probably missing something obvious! :dunce:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Quality, saves endless scrolling!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

To me personally +1 channels are NOT NEW channels, and l cannot see VM bringing out new channels after the Olympics either.

We have had so many promises over the years, and when new channels come out they are +1. What l want to see is Premier Sports and NEW channels.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Arthur: These are the last 7 channels launched by VM. Do you notice anything?

CBS Action
SONY TV
PBS
Sky Sports F1
EuroSport 3D
Box Nation
NDTV 24x7

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

yer no hd channels :(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

I think the point was no +1s :)

And any new channels are welcome. HD is not essential.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

I know couldnt resist it matey ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Yeah. I figured :p:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Nobody on this forum knows exactly when new channels will become available as it is speculation and when they are known it is probably a done deal weeks earlier!

I guess we probably not be looking at any new channels until the autumn now, than the ones already known in MB update!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 

Eurosport 3D is an HD channel.