Cable Forum - General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

Ii don't know if its still the same now but when I was with VM they were sometimes on the EPG if they were they were quite high in the EPG ie 800's

There is another way of checking through the menu's but I can remember how you do this

The other way to check is to post here, and get some poor schmuck to do it for you :D

vincerooney

26-07-2013 18:38

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35599661)

What i dont get is why BT are so bothered about getting loads of broadband customers? Surley they dont make loads of profit it

Maybe they know the sport channel is for 2 years but the broadband is for life... I.e the lesson setanta and espn did not learn

MaverickJesus

26-07-2013 18:43

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They don't care about broadband customers specifically, they care about triple play much like VM do - thats where the money is made. BT Vision should now enable that, but there is no incentive for anyone to take it - enter BT Sports.

colin25

26-07-2013 18:44

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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35599666)

Maybe they know the sport channel is for 2 years but the broadband is for life... I.e the lesson setanta and espn did not learn

Not sure that is true. Though isn't broadband pure profit, other than the outlay to connect the customer?
Sorry, my knowledge is limited, and too lazy to search for it :D

But on point of customer, I hop around, depending on what is on offer.

I can see me moving from BT when the contract period ends, perhaps back to Sky

Gavin-D

26-07-2013 18:44

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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35599666)

Maybe they know the sport channel is for 2 years but the broadband is for life... I.e the lesson setanta and espn did not learn

The thing with BT is they billions available to them un-like setanta and ESPN so they can easily ride out any losses for the next 3 years then bid higher when the next set of rights become available to bid for and win more packages of Sky

colin25

26-07-2013 18:46

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Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35599673)

A bigger package does not guarantee quality

Same argument I used to use with my gf...albeit she still went for the bigger package :(

nstokes

26-07-2013 18:49

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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35599674)

A bigger package does not guarantee quality

Same argument I used to use with my gf...albeit she still went for the bigger package :(

Well not my fault she came to me :D:D

but seriously i agree with you, i dont see it being the triple option as its always about quality

mattfrn

26-07-2013 18:57

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Don't understand people talking about non disclosure agreements so bt can get as many customers as possible before virgin come out and say they have bt sports. If I wanted the channel and called up to disconnect I have to give a months notice and if it comes next week I could just cancel disconnection and stay with virgin!

paultrademark

26-07-2013 19:00

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Originally Posted by jj2448jg (Post 35599662)

And I'm off on holiday next week! Was really hoping the channels would be on the EPG so I could record the programmes on BT Sport, now gonna miss them! :mad:

Likewise, I leave on Monday for 5 weeks away.

Dave42

26-07-2013 19:08

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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35599607)

Yes, I am with you. I think they should ban sports from Virgin channels.

Who else is with us? :D

Colin :sniper::sniper::sniper::sniper::sniper:

borrissey

26-07-2013 19:11

Same here I go on Sunday for 6 weeks :)

RichardCoulter

26-07-2013 19:17

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35599658)

Looks like if we do get any announcements it will be next week now - possibly Tuesday or Thursday

There is no guarantee that BT Sports will appear from launch as yet. Think of it like the purchase of new technology, it's often cheaper to buy a time after the launch of a product. Those who buy it straight away pay a premium. The first important game on BT Sports is on 17 August...

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Originally Posted by praxis (Post 35599653)

How do you know this i have seen this mentioned before how can you tell channels are testing ??

Channels that are testing off the EPG can be detected by using an unauthorised box or a TV that can accept cable transmissions direct. Only the FTA channels will actually be viewable.

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35599661)

What i dont get is why BT are so bothered about getting loads of broadband customers? Surley they dont make loads of profit it

As a shareholder of BT, I concur with the view of VM that broadband is more profitable than the pay TV market.

Pay TV is basically used as a sweetener or convenience factor for the customer.

devilincarnate

26-07-2013 19:39

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Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35599680)

Likewise, I leave on Monday for 5 weeks away.

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Originally Posted by borrissey (Post 35599689)

Same here I go on Sunday for 6 weeks :)

Hope you both have a good holiday

dazed&confused

26-07-2013 19:44

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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35599607)

Yes, I am with you. I think they should ban sports from Virgin channels.

Who else is with us? :D

I'm with you............
No sport on Virgin................
Then I could join the dark side with a clear conscience...........
:walk::walk::walk::walk:

nstokes

26-07-2013 19:46

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Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35599703)

I'm with you............
No sport on Virgin................
Then I could join the dark side with a clear conscience...........
:walk::walk::walk::walk:

We will welcome you across and out loyal king MM will also welcome you :D

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