Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

"Andyland" is now reporting on DS Forum that the information slates are saying:

"URGENT ACTION REQUIRED" and the description reads: "This Virgin Media service will no longer be supported and will be closing on 30th November 2021."

So what is closing V Boxes or V+ Boxes.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

It could be anything, but as the slate is seemingly destined for channels 100 and 106, maybe it’s Sky Showcase. After all, we are paying for a channel that mainly simulcasts programmes from other Sky channels.

They could ditch Sky Replay while they are at it.

We wouldn’t be missing anything and maybe Virgin could use the savings towards getting us Sky Atlantic!

Just a thought… :D

(…awaits screams of anguish…)

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

As you may know when Virgin Media UHD Channel (Channels 228/999) is not broadcasting the EPG says "Welcome to Virgin TV Ultra HD".

But I have found from November 1st the EPG says "Try Virgin UHD on Channel 999".

Also TiVo has confirmed that The Box rebrand to BoXmas has been move back by an week by owners Channel 4. So BoXmas will now start on November 8th.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Why would a slate appear on Virgin TV Showcase (100) and E4 (106) if they were removing the recently launched Sky Showcase (109/110)? I can't see any logic there. 🤔

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Perhaps E4 is going HD only on 145 ? (Moves to 145 for all Subscribers on TV 360) leaving 106 empty.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Agreed, it's about the channels it's on, not others.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

My own view if Virgin has signed an new deal with Channel 4 for the soon to launch more local Channel 4 HD Channels that are testing on Sky right now.

I can see Virgin axing 4Seven, E4 and More 4 SD Channels so that all Channel 4 sister channels can sit together on Channels 141 to 147.

And would be like the following:

104. Channel 4 HD [Scotland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Northern Ireland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [North region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Midlands region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [South & East region]*
106. BBC Three HD (Channel set to launch in January 2022)
108. Channel 4 HD [Wales region]*
141. Channel 4 +1
142. 4Seven HD
143. E4 HD
144. E4 +1
145. More 4 HD
146. More 4 +1
147. 4Music
854. Channel 4 AD

*New Channel 4 HD are testing on Sky right now.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Oh God, yes - sorry, Sky Showcase is channel 106 on Sky! I agree, no logic there!

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I notice that Digital Bit Rate hasn’t reported for a few days

This usually happens when there is changes afoot.
So could be an interesting week ahead.
Or maybe it’s just randomly off

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

But, not many places 'in the middle of nowhere' will have access to Virgin Media either:confused:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

You do realise other providers can access Iplayer too, VM isn't the only broadband provider, as much as they'd like you to think that though lol.:confused:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Can't say much but something very nice is expected to launch on VM next month, you'll like it not a lot but you'll like it.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Is it a new shopping channel?

:D

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

The Magic Channel. Paul and Debbie 24 hours a day.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I've heard there's a + in the name. ;)