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nstokes 14-08-2013 19:41
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35609942)
It is your destiny my young apprentice and that destiny is inevitable come this weekend.:Yes::Yes::Yes:
My destiny is to continue being amazing and awesome and perfect in every single way :p::p::p::D;):):angel::D:p::D;);):)

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609943)
What number do this rumour about BT Sports launching on Friday comes in at?

I lost count at about 10.
I lost count after 12 :D

Chad 14-08-2013 19:43
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609943)
What number do this rumour about BT Sports launching on Friday comes in at?

I lost count at about 10.
From previous experience, don't new channels tend to launch on a Thursday rather than a Friday? Could it be possible that BT Sports is on the Virgin EPG by this time tomorrow?

Media Boy UK 14-08-2013 19:46
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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35609949)
From previous experience, don't new channels tend to launch on a Thursday rather than a Friday? Could it be possible that BT Sports is on the Virgin EPG by this time tomorrow?
I think I saw one channel being added on Virgin Media on an Friday - Sky Sports F1.

Yesterday +1, Eden +1, Good Food HD, Good Food +1 and Dave HD did launch on an Friday but their was added to the EPG on the Tuesday before hand.

vincerooney 14-08-2013 19:48
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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35609941)
That is my feeling to. That it will cost extra and not be in XL pack that is
Either it's been a wink wink deal for ages and its only being properly signed and sealed now or virgin have caved in now. No way would BT just suddenly accept an XL package deal if they hadn't already. BT held all the aces

Henkesghost 14-08-2013 19:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609943)
What number do this rumour about BT Sports launching on Friday comes in at?

I lost count at about 10.
Can you back up the guy that came out with the exclusive rumour that BT Sport will launch on Friday MB? TIA

Catesby 14-08-2013 19:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35609949)
From previous experience, don't new channels tend to launch on a Thursday rather than a Friday? Could it be possible that BT Sports is on the Virgin EPG by this time tomorrow?
Surely Virgin would launch BT Sports on the first day they're able to, no matter what the normal launch day for new channels is.

nstokes 14-08-2013 19:49
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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35609953)
Either it's been a wink wink deal for ages and its only being properly signed and sealed now or virgin have caved in now. No way would BT just suddenly accept an XL package deal if they hadn't already. BT held all the aces
I agree

Media Boy UK 14-08-2013 19:51
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Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35609955)
Can you back up the guy that came out with the exclusive rumour that BT Sport will launch on Friday MB? TIA
Waiting on word coming back.

tpick 14-08-2013 19:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609943)
What number do this rumour about BT Sports launching on Friday comes in at?

I lost count at about 10.
I simply don't believe it and won't believe it until i see it on the EPG!

andy_m 14-08-2013 19:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35609953)
Either it's been a wink wink deal for ages and its only being properly signed and sealed now or virgin have caved in now. No way would BT just suddenly accept an XL package deal if they hadn't already. BT held all the aces
Actually BT will know that once the season has started the clamour to get the channel will subside, and at that point advertising revenue becomes key. Virgin probably knew that they had to play the long game - the trade off was whether they could do this and not lose too many customers along the way. I will actually be surprised if this is not in xl now. If it's a premium add on then that's a deal that could have been done ages ago.

Dave42 14-08-2013 19:53
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35609961)
Actually BT will know that once the season has started the clamour to get the channel will subside, and at that point advertising revenue becomes key. Virgin probably knew that they had to play the long game - the trade off was whether they could do this and not lose too many customers along the way. I will actually be surprised if this is not in xl now. If it's a premium add on then that's a deal that could have been done ages ago.
well said Andy :clap::clap::clap::clap:

Catesby 14-08-2013 20:00
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35609961)
I will actually be surprised if this is not in xl now. If it's a premium add on then that's a deal that could have been done ages ago.
I agree. I would assume that BT would get more money from Virgin this way anyway rather than selling a stand alone product to whatever percentage of customers would bother taking it. They'll also boost advertising revenue.

I kind of think this was BT's strategy all along - wait until the last minute so as to get as many BB subscribers as possible and then agree a deal for XL.

As for Virgin, they might have actually been better off agreeing a standalone £12/£15 deal early on rather than losing a heap of customers. Perhaps BT didn't want to sell them that way (as they couldn't get personal details as they do for Sky customers).

Arthurgray50@blu 14-08-2013 20:05
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I am no longer going to rant over this. VM are just playing with our minds, they should be doing what Smallworld Cable had the courtesy of doing.

It annoys me when a major company treats its customers with such poor mentality, l think it's appalling. I ain't saying anymore. I cannot see it being on the system by the time the PL starts - i will only believe things when l see a pink elephant land it my garden.

WeeClare 14-08-2013 20:05
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I would just like to say a big thanks to Media Boy and anyone else who provided information on new channels and changes.
I emailed Uktv at the end if July to be told that Virgin Media would not be carrying the new Drama channel anytime soon.
Just shows that Media Boy and the likes know more and are good at keeping us updated so cheers.

nodrogd 14-08-2013 20:07
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This could be a serious coup for Virgin if we get the channels on XL. No additional subs & we get multiroom access to BT's channels.

Media Boy UK 14-08-2013 20:09
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Originally Posted by WeeClare (Post 35609970)
I would just like to say a big thanks to Media Boy and anyone else who provided information on new channels and changes.
I emailed Uktv at the end if July to be told that Virgin Media would not be carrying the new Drama channel anytime soon.
Just shows that Media Boy and the likes know more and are good at keeping us updated so cheers.
Your Welcome - that why I am here for.

vincerooney 14-08-2013 20:09
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35609961)
Actually BT will know that once the season has started the clamour to get the channel will subside, and at that point advertising revenue becomes key. Virgin probably knew that they had to play the long game - the trade off was whether they could do this and not lose too many customers along the way. I will actually be surprised if this is not in xl now. If it's a premium add on then that's a deal that could have been done ages ago.
Hmm good point didn't think of it that way. Well we shall soon see! Will be tense to the end...

newapollo 14-08-2013 20:10
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35609969)
I cannot see it being on the system by the time the PL starts - i will only believe things when l see a pink elephant land it my garden.

denphone 14-08-2013 20:11
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609972)
Your Welcome - that why I am here for.
All hail the great one and only Media Boy.:nworthy::nworthy::cleader::cleader:

mollda 14-08-2013 20:19
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I can see Virgin getting BT Sport but can't see it being part of XL. It would make no sense unless Virgin increase the price of XL. Time will tell.

OLD BOY 14-08-2013 20:20
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35609782)
Horizon platform lands in Ireland

http://www.upc.ie/horizontv/
I like the sound of that, Muppetman! It will be interesting to see if we are offered a Horizon box further down the line.

I was quite impressed that it had some of the features of the TIVO, but what really got to me was the five channels to record at the same time and the 400TB - that's really nice!

Mad Max 14-08-2013 20:20
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tick tock, tick tock......:)

andy_m 14-08-2013 20:26
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35609981)
I like the sound of that, Muppetman! It will be interesting to see if we are offered a Horizon box further down the line.

I was quite impressed that it had some of the features of the TIVO, but what really got to me was the five channels to record at the same time and the 400TB - that's really nice!
400Gb. Poor.

passingbat 14-08-2013 20:27
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35609981)
I like the sound of that, Muppetman! It will be interesting to see if we are offered a Horizon box further down the line.

I was quite impressed that it had some of the features of the TIVO, but what really got to me was the five channels to record at the same time and the 400TB - that's really nice!
It's 400GB ---- less than the smallest Tivo. And no whishlists. Hope it doesn't come to VM with those specs.

johnasimmons 14-08-2013 20:29
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I feel that Friday is gonna be a big day for us guys on VM :)
And gals :)

OLD BOY 14-08-2013 20:29
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Originally Posted by saabmania2 (Post 35609902)
Errrrrrmm where is Arthurgrey when you need him, must be snoozing :zzz: to miss all this action :D
I think he may be having arguments with Sky now, who will be trying to rip him off about his satellite dish.

Media Boy UK 14-08-2013 20:30
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Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35609987)
I feel that Friday is gonna be a big day for us guys on VM :)
Right - and Scotland will win tonight.

Dave42 14-08-2013 20:31
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609989)
Right - and Scotland will win tonight.
no chance MB but England are utter useless too

OLD BOY 14-08-2013 20:31
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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609920)
well he might be practising eating that hat and pants cause it looking more likely he have too ;);););)
I certainly think he will be getting a bit nervous now. I think I'll buy him some brown sauce! :D:D:D

andy_m 14-08-2013 20:31
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Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 35609971)
This could be a serious coup for Virgin if we get the channels on XL. No additional subs & we get multiroom access to BT's channels.
Actually I think the biggest coup is that it'll apparently be on TV Anywhere as well. It's not on Sky Go, BT are launching their own streaming app which presumably would give them an "in" to potential customers, and yet it appears that whatever the pricing structure of the channels themselves, Virgin have got themselves a deal to include it in their own streaming app. I can't think of any reason why BT would have to allow that so if it happens then it's a really good effort from Virgin.

johnasimmons 14-08-2013 20:31
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609989)
Right - and Scotland will win tonight.
They could... ;)

muppetman11 14-08-2013 20:32
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Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 35609971)
This could be a serious coup for Virgin if we get the channels on XL. No additional subs & we get multiroom access to BT's channels.
I agree if its added to XL it will be an excellent deal in fact it would bring VM back into reckoning for me , I am however finding it hard to believe it will be added under these circumstances I'd be delighted to be wrong though.

andy_m 14-08-2013 20:34
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609989)
Right - and Scotland will win tonight.
They very well might!

Dave42 14-08-2013 20:34
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35609994)
I agree if its added to XL it will be an excellent deal in fact it would bring VM back into reckoning for me , I am however finding it hard to believe it will be added under these circumstances I'd be delighted to be wrong though.
the master starting to turn :D:D:D:D come on VM you can do it

Coventrywoo 14-08-2013 20:36
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35609994)
I agree if its added to XL it will be an excellent deal in fact it would bring VM back into reckoning for me , I am however finding it hard to believe it will be added under these circumstances I'd be delighted to be wrong though.
well if VM have left it to the end to get it in XL great. and they always wanted to wait till the end maybe to please the customers

OLD BOY 14-08-2013 20:43
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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35609986)
It's 400GB ---- less than the smallest Tivo. And no whishlists. Hope it doesn't come to VM with those specs.
Whoops - I misread that! Yes, 400 GB is no good at all for me. My 1 TB TIVO is already 90% full!

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35609994)
I agree if its added to XL it will be an excellent deal in fact it would bring VM back into reckoning for me , I am however finding it hard to believe it will be added under these circumstances I'd be delighted to be wrong though.
It is sounding like the most likely option that it will be in XL, although there are other possibilities around this. For example, ESPN might be part of XL and you pay a few quid more for BT Sports 1 & 2.

I'm hoping for all the football fans out there that VM are offering the whole package on XL (or even VIP). It would be a very good deal and one I have been hoping for since negotiations began.

I am just glad that people are finally starting to accept that we will get the channels on Saturday.

Henkesghost 14-08-2013 20:45
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Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35609987)
I feel that Friday is gonna be a big day for us guys on VM :)
And gals :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609989)
Right - and Scotland will win tonight.
So you don't think BT Sport will launch on VM this weekend then MB?

Mad Max 14-08-2013 20:46
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I am just glad that people are finally starting to accept that we will get the channels on Saturday.
Hm, i'll believe it when i see it!

Media Boy UK 14-08-2013 20:47
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Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35610007)
So you don't think BT Sport will launch on VM this weekend then MB?
Until I see it confirmed (By my insiders or Virgin Media) - no.

colin25 14-08-2013 20:48
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35610009)
Until I see it confirmed (My insiders or Virgin Media) - no.
Even better, when it is showing on an actual tv

(a virgin fueled tv :D)

pythagoras 14-08-2013 20:48
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I'll be happy if its announced tomorrow and included in the xl pack for no extra cost :)

Mad Max 14-08-2013 20:49
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Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35610007)
So you don't think BT Sport will launch on VM this weekend then MB?
I was on to retentions in Middlesborough today and the chap there said it would NOT be launching this weekend, but expected it to be launched next week sometime, no specific date was mentioned, read into that what you will!

johnasimmons 14-08-2013 20:52
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35610013)
I was on to retentions in Middlesborough today and the chap there said it would NOT be launching this weekend, but expected it to be launched next week sometime, no specific date was mentioned, read into that what you will!
Nah, it will launch tomorrow or Friday :)

andy_m 14-08-2013 20:53
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The other point to make about this is that if people really really wanted the channel they probably would have moved for it by now, or made other arrangements. If it's offered as a premium add on by Virgin there will likely be very low take up. If BT are offering it to Virgin they'll want a return on the deal, and I just can't see how subscriptions to premium channel will provide that.

denphone 14-08-2013 21:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
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Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35610016)
Nah, it will launch tomorrow or Friday :)
I'm singing in the rain
Just singing in the rain
What a glorious feelin'
We are getting BT Sports
And l am happy again
I'm laughing at clouds
So dark up above
The sun's in my heart
And I'm ready for love
Let the stormy clouds chase
Everyone from the place
Come on with the rain
I've a smile on my face
I walk down the lane
With a happy refrain
Just singin',
Singin' in the rain

Dancin' in the rain
Dee-ah dee-ah dee-ah
Dee-ah dee-ah dee-ah
I'm happy again!
We are getting BT Sorts
And l am happy again
I'm singin' and dancin' in the rain!

I'm dancin' and singin' in the rain...
[ADDITIONAL VERSE]
Why am I smiling
And why do I sing?
Why does August
Seem sunny as spring?
Why do I get up
Each morning and start?
Happy and head up
With joy in my heart
Why is each new task
A trifle to do?
Because I am living
A life full of you.

vincerooney 14-08-2013 21:01
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We must all accept by now people on the phone and retentions know nothing about BT sport. The only people who know are the people who've done the deal or people working on the channel launch.

Other than that it's constant lies, confusions and generic fobbing off

nicknewark 14-08-2013 21:06
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Heaven knows I'm miserable now. The Smiths.

andy_m 14-08-2013 21:11
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609989)
Right - and Scotland will win tonight.
BT Sport one step closer then ...

colin25 14-08-2013 21:13
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35610032)
BT Sport one step closer then ...
lol..beat me to it.

That said, I fancied 2-1 england, so still aways to go (and hope i am wrong :))

Dave42 14-08-2013 21:13
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35610032)
BT Sport one step closer then ...
don't work that way :LOL::LOL:

undertakereddie 14-08-2013 21:20
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Virgin Media are doing maintenance work in my street next tuesday 20th august 2013 there upgrading the services where i live so maybe bt sports might launch after then? Virgin Media sent me a letter today through the post this morning.

trevrpb 14-08-2013 21:20
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35609969)
I am no longer going to rant over this. VM are just playing with our minds, they should be doing what Smallworld Cable had the courtesy of doing.

It annoys me when a major company treats its customers with such poor mentality, l think it's appalling. I ain't saying anymore. I cannot see it being on the system by the time the PL starts - i will only believe things when l see a pink elephant land it my garden.

What is the above..of course its a rant !!

You really really really cannot get it into your head that negotiations are negotiations and commercial confidentiality dictates that neither side can't just go spouting their mouths of as to what is going on.

Im surprised that the CEO's secretary's sisters aunt's best friend hasnt phoned/emailed you to tell you that.

I'm still confident BT Sport will be in the VM line up by the weekend, if not, it soon will be, but Im not going loose any sleep over it or leave VM if it isnt. I will watch the games via other means.
:)

theone2k10 14-08-2013 21:22
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Would Mr Stokes like some chips to go with his hat and pants?

Media Boy UK 14-08-2013 21:23
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Originally Posted by undertakereddie (Post 35610035)
Virgin Media are doing maintenance work in my street next tuesday 20th august 2013 there upgrading the services where i live so maybe bt sports might launch after then?
That nothing - they did 'maintenance work' in my street some years back (Was down for over 3 hours).

colin25 14-08-2013 21:25
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35610039)
That nothing - they did 'maintenance work' in my street some years back (Was down for over 3 hours).
Yes, it did seem a strange wishful post.

Next it will be that the water board is in my street, will the champagne flow :D

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Actually, if scotland win..it might just be champers :D

Qtx 14-08-2013 21:29
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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35610040)
Yes, it did seem a strange wishful post.

Next it will be that the water board is in my street, will the champagne flow :D
Waterboarding in your street, the CIA get everywhere these days.

Dave42 14-08-2013 21:30
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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35610040)
Yes, it did seem a strange wishful post.

Next it will be that the water board is in my street, will the champagne flow :D

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Actually, if scotland win..it might just be champers :D
only be tears dear colin ;) like you be when the master comes back to VM

undertakereddie 14-08-2013 21:31
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35610039)
That nothing - they did 'maintenance work' in my street some years back (Was down for over 3 hours).
Will see lol u didn't know about channel 5 hd launching on virgin media when it launched in 2010.

colin25 14-08-2013 21:31
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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35610044)
only be tears dear colin ;) like you be when the master comes back to VM
Yes, i did a rio..as soon as i mentioned it, the jammie so and so's score

Media Boy UK 14-08-2013 21:32
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Originally Posted by undertakereddie (Post 35610045)
Will see lol u didn't know about channel 5 hd launching on virgin media when it launched in 2010.
I was told the night before - but I was busy.

But saying that I did not know that HISTORY +1 was coming until launch.

trevrpb 14-08-2013 21:34
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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35610025)
We must all accept by now people on the phone and retentions know nothing about BT sport. The only people who know are the people who've done the deal or people working on the channel launch.....
..and thats what people should be aware of all of the time. Main stream channels being bought into the fold would NOT be common knowledge to every department in the business..that would be commercial suicide. Some departments would likely be given a script that they would have to stick to if questioned about particular channels and calls in these centres would be monitored to ensure that staff are NOT saying stuff that is blatently untrue. Yes, unfortunately some staff will say more than they know to pacify a customer...and I am sure these are few and far between at VM.
:)

vincerooney 14-08-2013 21:41
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Originally Posted by trevrpb (Post 35610050)
..and thats what people should be aware of all of the time. Main stream channels being bought into the fold would NOT be common knowledge to every department in the business..that would be commercial suicide. Some departments would likely be given a script that they would have to stick to if questioned about particular channels and calls in these centres would be monitored to ensure that staff are NOT saying stuff that is blatently untrue. Yes, unfortunately some staff will say more than they know to pacify a customer...and I am sure these are few and far between at VM.
:)
I work in a call centre as i'm an epic fail and one of the worst things I do is give my opinion and make it sound like fact. You can get cocky on the phone...its a god complex....

Media Boy UK 14-08-2013 21:41
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If the rumour BT Sports deal has been signed why wait until Friday to launch it.

BT Sports are rumours as Testing on Virgin Media right now - been testing over an week.

Channel 5 HD deal was signed the day before it was added on it launch day.

My own view is the BT Sports deal being signed is one big lie.

Arthurgray50@blu 14-08-2013 21:43
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Media Boy, Does your crystal ball tell you anything new about BT Sport and are you really aged 7 ?

denphone 14-08-2013 21:45
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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35610046)
Yes, i did a rio..as soon as i mentioned it, the jammie so and so's score
Oh dear things have took a turn for the worse.:D

colin25 14-08-2013 21:45
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35610056)
Media Boy, Does your crystal ball tell you anything new about BT Sport and are you really aged 7 ?
There are rumours that MB has crystal balls, and that is how he knows all.

I will take that all in good faith (as I'm not going to check if they are crystal :D)

Media Boy UK 14-08-2013 21:46
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35610056)
Media Boy, Does your crystal ball tell you anything new about BT Sport and are you really aged 7 ?
My insiders told me at 3.30pm today that 'no new updates'.

Media Boy brand is 7 - not it owner.

colin25 14-08-2013 21:47
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35610057)
Oh dear things have took a turn for the worse.:D
Such is life. It is a friendly. Though i hate watching anything on ITV, the commentators drive me nuts :)

denphone 14-08-2013 21:47
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35610056)
Media Boy, Does your crystal ball tell you anything new about BT Sport and are you really aged 7 ?
Yes Media Boy is aged 7 :bigcry::bigcry: and Chad is the expert with thy crystal ball.:Yes::waving:

vincerooney 14-08-2013 21:48
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35610055)
If the rumour BT Sports deal has been signed why wait until Friday to launch it.

BT Sports are rumours as Testing on Virgin Media right now - been testing over an week.

Channel 5 HD deal was signed the day before it was added on it launch day.

My own view is the BT Sports deal being signed is one big lie.
I also don't think its been signed BUT playing devils advocate what if an agreement was unofficially put in place where BT sports would launch on virgin media on Friday giving BT maximum amount of time to try and get new subscribers over.

virgin agreed to it as they got a good deal for the channel at a good price. BT agreed and started an aggressive advertisement campaign stating it wasn't coming to virgin media to get subscribers to its new service.

they haven't announced it to the stock markets as it hasn't officially been signed its all wink wink hush hush lol lol sort of thing.

I don't think this will happen but it would match up with some of the random rumours which have been started and I refer to the legendary BomberAF (RIP) when I say this.

If I was BT sport and had made this secret deal i'd leave it to the last possible day before the premier league started to get the panicking football nuts to leave VM for BT

Just a theory. And i'm still very pessimistic about it launching.

denphone 14-08-2013 21:50
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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35610060)
Such is life. It is a friendly. Though i hate watching anything on ITV, the commentators drive me nuts :)
Yes Childs is a third rater and the others are just as bad.:td:

andy_m 14-08-2013 21:51
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Jammie is right, although Rooney was onside but Scotland the better side for much of that half. Now level I expect England to go on and win from here. So perhaps BT Sport isn't coming after all!!!

Back on topic I have always been impressed with how easily MB can recall channel launch dates and the circumstances surrounding them. I would suggest that nobody has more experience to draw on than he when it comes to this sort of thing, and so sure does he seem that he doesn't think this is happening, that I am myself starting to have doubts.

Dave42 14-08-2013 21:52
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remember guys this is tv threat not a football one

MaverickJesus 14-08-2013 21:53
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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35610063)
I also don't think its been signed BUT playing devils advocate what if an agreement was unofficially put in place where BT sports would launch on virgin media on Friday giving BT maximum amount of time to try and get new subscribers over.

virgin agreed to it as they got a good deal for the channel at a good price. BT agreed and started an aggressive advertisement campaign stating it wasn't coming to virgin media to get subscribers to its new service.

they haven't announced it to the stock markets as it hasn't officially been signed its all wink wink hush hush lol lol sort of thing.

I don't think this will happen but it would match up with some of the random rumours which have been started and I refer to the legendary BomberAF (RIP) when I say this.

If I was BT sport and had made this secret deal i'd leave it to the last possible day before the premier league started to get the panicking football nuts to leave VM for BT

Just a theory. And i'm still very pessimistic about it launching.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occam's_razor

Horizon 14-08-2013 21:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35610055)
If the rumour BT Sports deal has been signed why wait until Friday to launch it.

BT Sports are rumours as Testing on Virgin Media right now - been testing over an week.

Channel 5 HD deal was signed the day before it was added on it launch day.

My own view is the BT Sports deal being signed is one big lie.
I posted in this thread the comments that Liberty Global boss Mike Fries made about BT sports when Liberty/VM had their Q2 results webcast last week. I don't think anyone saw the post/was paying attention to it.

Basically, when Fries and the Liberty board was in London a few weeks ago, he said his whole time was pretty much spent dealing with the BT sports issue. He invited the BT and Sky bosses to meet the new VM and Liberty managment team. They had a chat, but they came to no agreement over sports rights.

Fries thinks eventually BT will need to wholesale its channels to VM to recoup some of its costs, but in the short term BT have made it clear that this is not going to happen at the price VM want to pay.

That's from the horses mouth. The webcast is on Liberty's site and anyone can listen to it. Perhaps the situation has changed since then, but I doubt it.

denphone 14-08-2013 21:54
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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35610068)
remember guys this is tv threat not a football one
:sorry:

trevrpb 14-08-2013 21:55
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35610065)
Yes Childs is a third rater and the others are just as bad.:td:
Well, being pendantic, Childs isnt a commentator :) But then, ITV labelling the awful Clive Tyldesley as a commentator surely breaks the trades description act....but then again, i think that of most commentators, apart from Martin Tyler and the very excellent Steve Bower, freelancing I believe, but used by BBC but not enough. Sky should offer him a contract as back up to Martin.
:)

..and to keep me on thread.. Media Boy's contribution is fantastic. I always head to his post first, to check on any updates. :)

spankysmagicpian 14-08-2013 21:59
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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35610058)
There are rumours that MB has crystal balls
Yes but it has it's downsides - everyone can see him coming a mile off.

Media Boy UK 14-08-2013 21:59
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Originally Posted by trevrpb (Post 35610072)
Well, being pendantic, Childs isnt a commentator :) But then, ITV labelling the awful Clive Tyldesley as a commentator surely breaks the trades description act....but then again, i think that of most commentators, apart from Martin Tyler and the very excellent Steve Bower, freelancing I believe, but used by BBC but not enough. Sky should offer him a contract as back up to Martin.
:)
STV is an joke - they have an STV Sports News guy as host and Allan Brazil and that BT Sports SPFL Commentator.

andy_m 14-08-2013 22:00
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Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35610070)
I posted in this thread the comments that Liberty Global boss Mike Fries made about BT sports when Liberty/VM had their Q2 results webcast last week. I don't think anyone saw the post/was paying attention to it.

Basically, when Fries and the Liberty board was in London a few weeks ago, he said his whole time was pretty much spent dealing with the BT sports issue. He invited the BT and Sky bosses to meet the new VM and Liberty managment team. They had a chat, but they came to no agreement over sports rights.

Fries thinks eventually BT will need to wholesale its channels to VM to recoup some of its costs, but in the short term BT have made it clear that this is not going to happen at the price VM want to pay.

That's from the horses mouth. The webcast is on Liberty's site and anyone can listen to it. Perhaps the situation has changed since then, but I doubt it.
This is interesting. What would you consider to be short term?

Horizon 14-08-2013 22:11
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35610077)
This is interesting. What would you consider to be short term?
A year to 18 months.

Bt has spent a lot of money on sport. It wants to attract people to its platform not someone else's. But I agree with Fries, eventually BT will need to recoup that money and wholesale, but not yet.

denphone 14-08-2013 22:16
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Sorry Horizon but deals can be sealed very quickly nowadays and one suspects there have been top level talks on a day to day basis since those meetings and the result of that is a deal has now been agreed in my humble opinion.

Media Boy UK 14-08-2013 22:17
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Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35610082)
A year to 18 months.

Bt has spent a lot of money on sport. It wants to attract people to its platform not someone else's. But I agree with Fries, eventually BT will need to recoup that money and wholesale, but not yet.
'Dazzyk' over on DS Forum makes an good point.

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So why would they put bt sports 1 and 2 on their website virgin anywhere live today?
Makes no sense unless they going to be releasing them.
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=1697

Dave42 14-08-2013 22:18
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35610084)
Sorry Horizon but deals can be sealed very quickly nowadays and one suspects there have been top level talks on a day to day basis since those meetings and the result of that is a deal has now been agreed in my humble opinion.
yes and the VM anytime signs say a deal done too BT would not let VM put the placeholders there for nothing and they was new channel numbers for ESPN to

andy_m 14-08-2013 22:20
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Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35610082)
A year to 18 months.

Bt has spent a lot of money on sport. It wants to attract people to its platform not someone else's. But I agree with Fries, eventually BT will need to recoup that money and wholesale, but not yet.
Bt have the rights for 3 years. 18 months is mid term, not short term, surely?

johnathome 14-08-2013 22:20
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If it isn't on VM by the PL kick off then the value of the product on offer goes down IMO.

Anyone know how many people have the XL pack? If VM pay BT £3 per XL subscriber i'd bet that will bring in more than BT would get in subs from a standalone via VM (even tho i don't know the figure).

Media Boy UK 14-08-2013 22:21
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35610088)
Bt have the rights for 3 years. 18 months is mid term, not short term, surely?
But they have the rights to FA Cup and SPFL for longer.

Horizon 14-08-2013 22:23
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35610084)
Sorry Horizon but deals can be sealed very quickly nowadays and one suspects there have been top level talks on a day to day basis since those meetings and the result of that is a deal has now been agreed in my humble opinion.
Well, obviously, by 12.45 on Saturday which is the first game that BT will show, we'll all know either way.

All I would add is that I would question what has changed between when the Liberty people met BT three weeks ago and now. Nothing, would be my answer. VM/LIberty know what price BT want for their stuff and I don't see that changing in the short term.

Jameseh 14-08-2013 22:25
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35610091)
But they have the rights to FA Cup and SPFL for longer.
Just like ESPN had the rights to various sports for longer, the next company will just buy out the remaining contracts.

Dave42 14-08-2013 22:26
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Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35610094)
Well, obviously, by 12.45 on Saturday which is the first game that BT will show, we'll all know either way.

All I would add is that I would question what has changed between when the Liberty people met BT three weeks ago and now. Nothing, would be my answer. VM/LIberty know what price BT want for their stuff and I don't see that changing in the short term.
BT would not allow VM to put placeholders on VM anytime today for nothing and VM to give out new channel numbers for ESPN

trevrpb 14-08-2013 22:26
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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35610087)
yes and the VM anytime signs say a deal done too BT would not let VM put the placeholders there for nothing and they was new channel numbers for ESPN to
I dont see any BT Sports placeholders on Virgin Anywhere?

Dave42 14-08-2013 22:29
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Originally Posted by trevrpb (Post 35610098)
I dont see any BT Sports placeholders on Virgin Anywhere?
there taken down now but pic is here

http://vmhd.blogspot.co.uk/

there were up a short time till pic started getting posted then taken down and also showed new channel numbers for ESPN

denphone 14-08-2013 22:29
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35610099)
It was remove some time later.
But the genie has come out of the bottle now and nothing is going to put it back in.

andy_m 14-08-2013 22:30
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35610091)
But they have the rights to FA Cup and SPFL for longer.
Meaning no disrespect to the greatest cup competition in the World, or the exciting new restructure of the Scottish league, but you and I both know that it's the Premier League rights that will sell subscriptions and that, rightly or wrongly, it is those rights which will determine the value of the channel.

Horizon 14-08-2013 22:30
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35610086)
'Dazzyk' over on DS Forum makes an good point.



http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=1697
Another poster on here already said that Vm's managment ordered the network people to prepare for BT sports launching, in the event that a deal was done.

They can prepare all they want and have webpages ready, doesn't mean its actually going to happen.

Why don't we all just wait until 12.45 Saturday? If BT Sports appears, then that is great for those people that like football.

saabmania2 14-08-2013 22:37
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Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35610103)
Another poster on here already said that Vm's managment ordered the network people to prepare for BT sports launching, in the event that a deal was done.

They can prepare all they want and have webpages ready, doesn't mean its actually going to happen.

Why don't we all just wait until 12.45 Saturday? If BT Sports appears, then that is great for those people that like football.
Cos that's not fun :D

trevrpb 14-08-2013 22:39
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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35610100)
there taken down now but pic is here

http://vmhd.blogspot.co.uk/

there were up a short time till pic started getting posted then taken down and also showed new channel numbers for ESPN
Cheers Dave42.

All I will say is web page mock ups are done all the time by web design teams in every industry (i work in IT, heavily involved in development), to ensure that the CSS is right and doesnt screw the layout...and from time time, these mock ups are unfortunately released erroneously to a live environment.

But it does lead to a shaft of light I suppose. :)

Asian Channel 14-08-2013 22:43
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I think if bt launch on virgin media

it will be

bt sports 1 536
bt sports 1 hd 537
bt sports 2 538
bt sports 2 hd 539
espn 540
espn hd 541

and virgin can launch a tv channels at any time they launched sky sports extra in 2004 at 3pm in the afternoon.... also with the screen shot on tv anywhere could the deal include free web stream

Horizon 14-08-2013 22:46
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Originally Posted by saabmania2 (Post 35610107)
Cos that's not fun :D
I'm getting old and grumpy... I remember the time when I used to speculate at length on forums about various things, so go ahead all.:)

Even though I hate football, I always want more choice of channels than not. I hope BT sports appears, but the evidence says the complete opposite.

I'm done on the subject now.

Who wants to talk about whether (when) VM will replace tivo with horizon instead?...;)

Media Boy UK 14-08-2013 22:46
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Originally Posted by Asian Channel (Post 35610113)
I think if bt launch on virgin media

it will be

bt sports 1 536
bt sports 1 hd 537
bt sports 2 538
bt sports 2 hd 539
espn 540
espn hd 541

and virgin can launch a tv channels at any time they launched sky sports extra in 2004 at 3pm in the afternoon.... also with the screen shot on tv anywhere could the deal include free web stream
I seen sometime today that:

ESPN was on 541.
ESPN HD was on 542.
BT Sports 1 was 547.
BT Sports 2 was 548.

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=29w360z&s=5

Thanks to Jameseh at 1.11pm today http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35609699-post901.html


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