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johnathome 26-09-2015 19:07
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I don't think it'll ever launch TBH.

These service providers are trying to differentiate themselves from each other, if you had an exclusive channel why would you make it available to your competitors*?

*see Sky Atlantic

tassiekev 26-09-2015 19:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35800340)
I can't remember ever watching AMCUK live, i use BTs catch up tv service to watch AMCUK content, wouldn't be surprised if that's what most are doing.
Same here. Although, if true that 211,000 watched the first episode of FTWD, I'd be very surprised if they managed 11,000 for the second episode. I was actually hoping that the central cast members would be eaten alive well before the end of the first episode.

Rectify isn't bad - Mad Men, Breaking Bad, The Shield etc., seen 'em all before but good for someone who hasn't. Hopefully, things will improve with new shows coming on line.

Anypermitedroute 26-09-2015 20:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35800356)
I don't think it'll ever launch TBH.

These service providers are trying to differentiate themselves from each other, if you had an exclusive channel why would you make it available to your competitors*?

*see Sky Atlantic
100% agree with you on this, I can't see them giving up this one in a hurry

denphone 26-09-2015 20:28
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They won't.

RichardCoulter 26-09-2015 21:16
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...but if it's struggling for viewers they might ;)

LFC had to backtrack and return the channel to VM due to appalling viewing figures.

BT see Sky as their main competitor, not VM.

muppetman11 26-09-2015 21:27
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VM really need to improve their TV service it has nothing unique these days in my opinion. (Exception maybe all the sports in one bill).They once led with their On Demand service but these days it's probably one of the weaker offerings out there.

johnathome 27-09-2015 00:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35800383)
VM really need to improve their TV service it has nothing unique these days in my opinion. (Exception maybe all the sports in one bill).They once led with their On Demand service but these days it's probably one of the weaker offerings out there.
Absolutely, after having VM for 20+ years i now have Sky and it's a revelation to be honest. Sky Go is superb and the boxsets are on a par with Netflix and Prime.

The fact that VM don't even have all the Freeview channels is bloody shocking and as for VM Anywhere, as long as you have wifi, is taking the ****. Why it isn't available over 3G is beyond me.

VM's offering is really lagging behind as far as i'm concerned.

And i'm really sorry to say that

Chad 27-09-2015 02:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tassiekev (Post 35800360)
Same here. Although, if true that 211,000 watched the first episode of FTWD, I'd be very surprised if they managed 11,000 for the second episode. I was actually hoping that the central cast members would be eaten alive well before the end of the first episode.
I'd say the ratio of people downloading Fear The Walking Dead, compared to those watching legally on AMC here in the UK must be about 100 to 1.... possibly even higher. Everyone I know who is a Walking Dead fan have seen the first 4 episodes yet none of them have AMC!

For those who aren't aware all 4 episodes of Fear The Walking Dead are on YouTube. They're in English but have Spanish subtitles. Picture and sound quality is pretty good. Very watch-able.

theone2k10 27-09-2015 02:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35800409)
I'd say the ratio of people downloading Fear The Walking Dead, compared to those watching legally on AMC here in the UK must be about 100 to 1.... possibly even higher. Everyone I know who is a Walking Dead fan have seen the first 4 episodes yet none of them have AMC!

For those who aren't aware all 4 episodes of Fear The Walking Dead are on YouTube. They're in English but have Spanish subtitles. Picture and sound quality is pretty good. Very watch-able.
Last week AMC UK started to aire fear the walking dead at same time as it airs in USA.
I normally watch it on AMC usa on demand though as the adverts annoy me lol.
I think it's only a matter of time before AMC shows up on VM, i'm actually quite confident it will.

RichardCoulter 27-09-2015 08:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35800409)
I'd say the ratio of people downloading Fear The Walking Dead, compared to those watching legally on AMC here in the UK must be about 100 to 1.... possibly even higher. Everyone I know who is a Walking Dead fan have seen the first 4 episodes yet none of them have AMC!

For those who aren't aware all 4 episodes of Fear The Walking Dead are on YouTube. They're in English but have Spanish subtitles. Picture and sound quality is pretty good. Very watch-able.
So, for TiVo customers, it could be said that for the time being Fear The Walking Dead IS available on VM :D

Media Boy UK 27-09-2015 13:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35800381)
...but if it's struggling for viewers they might ;)

LFC had to backtrack and return the channel to VM due to appalling viewing figures.

BT see Sky as their main competitor, not VM.
Only 100% confirmed new channel launch set to happen anytime soon is Lifetime HD that we have posted early this week is testing and will appear soon (We been given October launch date).

We feel one of the following will happen:

A)
-Lifetime HD will launch on Virgin Channel 294.

B)
-Lifetime will move to Virgin Channel 208.
-Lifetime HD will launch on Virgin Channel 209.

Q: WHY DO YOU THINK LIFETIME MAY MOVE TO VIRGIN CHANNEL 208 FOR?
A: Lifetime has broadcast on Sky on the Entertainment lineup since it Bio. days. Plus Virgin Media has move Sky Arts to the Entertainment lineup early this year (June 2015). Also it will keep Virgin Channel 274 free so that Virgin can move CI to Virgin Channel 274 so that CI HD can launch at an later date.

telegramsam 27-09-2015 18:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35800381)
...but if it's struggling for viewers they might ;)

LFC had to backtrack and return the channel to VM due to appalling viewing figures.

BT see Sky as their main competitor, not VM.
Exactly what I was thinking.

Media Boy UK 27-09-2015 23:58
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We have found that Nollywood Movies is broadcast free on XL Package on Virgin Channel 835.

vincerooney 28-09-2015 00:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35800403)
Absolutely, after having VM for 20+ years i now have Sky and it's a revelation to be honest. Sky Go is superb and the boxsets are on a par with Netflix and Prime.

The fact that VM don't even have all the Freeview channels is bloody shocking and as for VM Anywhere, as long as you have wifi, is taking the ****. Why it isn't available over 3G is beyond me.

VM's offering is really lagging behind as far as i'm concerned.

And i'm really sorry to say that
Completely agree. To not have all the freeview channels is a disgrace and frankly insulting to tv customers. The "all the football" and fast broadband is a big target area for sales but it can't be all they bother with

ozsat 28-09-2015 08:22
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It was saying on the Discovery Bar that it was free from Friday to Monday.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35800543)
We have found that Nollywood Movies is broadcast free on XL Package on Virgin Channel 835.

Twig The Wonder 28-09-2015 11:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35800403)
Absolutely, after having VM for 20+ years i now have Sky and it's a revelation to be honest. Sky Go is superb and the boxsets are on a par with Netflix and Prime.

The fact that VM don't even have all the Freeview channels is bloody shocking and as for VM Anywhere, as long as you have wifi, is taking the ****. Why it isn't available over 3G is beyond me.

VM's offering is really lagging behind as far as i'm concerned.

And i'm really sorry to say that
I have to agree. I recently moved back to VM, and the salesperson said the OD service was as good as Sky's. Sky OD was brilliant, I'm sorry but the VM offerings are woeful at best.

Extremely disappointed to be honest.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35800381)
...but if it's struggling for viewers they might ;)

LFC had to backtrack and return the channel to VM due to appalling viewing figures.

BT see Sky as their main competitor, not VM.
I used to watch LFCtv free on Sky until they changed it and started charging for it, as it was just not worth a subscription.

When I returned to VM, I thought I would give it another try, as they were saying it was so much better now.

Well I'm a Liverpool fanatic for over 50 years, and I have to say it is the worse channel I have ever seen, in fact I, going to ring up and cancel now, and perhaps get Premier sports back.

ase001 28-09-2015 16:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35800547)
Completely agree. To not have all the freeview channels is a disgrace and frankly insulting to tv customers. The "all the football" and fast broadband is a big target area for sales but it can't be all they bother with
Second that, I have no plans to return to VM. Sky is knocked a lot on this forum and all I can say is that I'm more than happy with them since I switched 6months ago. The only criticism I have is the order the channels are displayed in the EPG. Sky broadband download may be slower but the upload speed is 4 times faster, the latency is far better too when gaming.

Media Boy UK 28-09-2015 16:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35800547)
Completely agree. To not have all the freeview channels is a disgrace and frankly insulting to tv customers. The "all the football" and fast broadband is a big target area for sales but it can't be all they bother with
You can add FOX's YourTV to that list of missing Freeview Channels.

As of today YourTV is not testing on Virgin Media (Info from Media Boy Sources).

YourTV is set to launch on Thursday at 1pm on Freeview and Sky.

Media Boy UK 28-09-2015 20:58
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BT pick games to be shown on Virgin Channel 548.

BT Sport has confirmed which football matches from the UEFA Champions League and Europa League that will be shown for free on Virgin Channel 548 this week.

-Manchester City v Borussia Mönchengladbach will be live on Wednesday 30th September. Coverage starts at 7:00pm.
-On Thursday you can watch Lazio v St Étienne. Coverage starts at 6:00pm.

Info thanks to a516Digital.

OLD BOY 28-09-2015 21:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twig The Wonder (Post 35800574)
I have to agree. I recently moved back to VM, and the salesperson said the OD service was as good as Sky's. Sky OD was brilliant, I'm sorry but the VM offerings are woeful at best.
Are you sure? Have you seen the selection on Virgin Movies and Netflix?

denphone 28-09-2015 21:06
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There is some excellent stuff on Netflix.

tassiekev 28-09-2015 21:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35800637)
Are you sure? Have you seen the selection on Virgin Movies and Netflix?
1. You don't need VM to get Netflix - in fact, you don't even need a TV (computer, laptop, tablet, phone). You pay the same irrespective of your BB supplier so the fact that it's available on VM is irrelevent.
2. There would be very little difference between the PPV movies available on VM and those available on both BT & Sky. As part of my subscription with Sky, I am able to watch over 1000 movies on demand. If that's not enough, there's Sky Box Office & Sky Store (Rent/buy with a DVD in the mail). There are also over 300 box sets available at any time on demand.

I thought you had Now TV, OB? The OD movies and box sets are available via Now TV subscriptions. Maybe you've not investigated that aspect of Now TV.

theone2k10 28-09-2015 21:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tassiekev (Post 35800647)
1. You don't need VM to get Netflix - in fact, you don't even need a TV (computer, laptop, tablet, phone). You pay the same irrespective of your BB supplier so the fact that it's available on VM is irrelevent.
2. There would be very little difference between the PPV movies available on VM and those available on both BT & Sky. As part of my subscription with Sky, I am able to watch over 1000 movies on demand. If that's not enough, there's Sky Box Office & Sky Store (Rent/buy with a DVD in the mail). There are also over 300 box sets available at any time on demand.

I thought you had Now TV, OB? The OD movies and box sets are available via Now TV subscriptions. Maybe you've not investigated that aspect of Now TV.
Blinkbox/BT for latest movies
Nowtv/netflix/us sites for shows and sport.
That's the way i watch tv lol.

Media Boy UK 28-09-2015 22:40
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Radio Today: BBC London 94.9 to rebrand as BBC Radio London.

Forty-five years after it launched as BBC Radio London, the station is going back to its roots.

BBC London 94.9 will change its name to BBC Radio London on October 6th,

You can hear BBC Radio London on Virgin UK Channel 937.

http://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/09/bbc-...-radio-london/

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Wikipedia says that Pop Girl will cease broadcasting in the early hours of October 1st 2015. Owners Sony will reuse it slot on Sky and Freesat for Kix+1.

Ultimate.Conj 30-09-2015 10:04
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4K tivo anyone? Maybe not coming to VM just yet :-)

Ultra-slim new TiVo box cuts through commercials, streams 4K

http://www.techradar.com/us/news/tel...c=rss&attr=all

nodrogd 30-09-2015 11:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35801020)
4K tivo anyone? Maybe not coming to VM just yet :-)

Ultra-slim new TiVo box cuts through commercials, streams 4K

http://www.techradar.com/us/news/tel...c=rss&attr=all
Wow! It skips through advert breaks. That will please the advertisers. They also seemed to have named it after a certain athlete that's been appearing on VM's commercials. The mind boggles.:eek:

Ultimate.Conj 30-09-2015 11:27
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Everyone skips the ads anyway lol - Instead of pressing the play button at the right time during recordings, it will just be a one button "SKIP" :-)

muppetman11 30-09-2015 11:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35801039)
Everyone skips the ads anyway lol - Instead of pressing the play button at the right time during recordings, it will just be a one button "SKIP" :-)
Haven't the broadcasters already raised concerns about EE's TV Replay feature which records all the terrestrial channels automatically and presents them in a VOD style menu allowing the user to FF through the ads.

theone2k10 30-09-2015 12:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 35801036)
Wow! It skips through advert breaks. That will please the advertisers. They also seemed to have named it after a certain athlete that's been appearing on VM's commercials. The mind boggles.:eek:
They'll do what they do in USA big banners popping up during shows or live sports.

OLD BOY 30-09-2015 12:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tassiekev (Post 35800647)
1. You don't need VM to get Netflix - in fact, you don't even need a TV (computer, laptop, tablet, phone). You pay the same irrespective of your BB supplier so the fact that it's available on VM is irrelevent.
2. There would be very little difference between the PPV movies available on VM and those available on both BT & Sky. As part of my subscription with Sky, I am able to watch over 1000 movies on demand. If that's not enough, there's Sky Box Office & Sky Store (Rent/buy with a DVD in the mail). There are also over 300 box sets available at any time on demand.

I thought you had Now TV, OB? The OD movies and box sets are available via Now TV subscriptions. Maybe you've not investigated that aspect of Now TV.
Yes, I can access Now TV but I use it only to watch the on demand programmes from Sky Atlantic.

You are right about the fact that you don't need VM to access Netflix, but I would be very surprised if the majority of VM subscribers did not have access to it by other means (apart from their computers, of course). I do believe that more streaming services should be added to the Tivo - having everything on one box is very useful for most people.

toady 30-09-2015 12:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35801051)
Y I do believe that more streaming services should be added to the Tivo - having everything on one box is very useful for most people.
I'd also like to have all the streaming services on one box, unfortunately the current TIVO isn't it, its too slow starting up the apps

johnathome 30-09-2015 13:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by toady (Post 35801057)
I'd also like to have all the streaming services on one box, unfortunately the current TIVO isn't it, its too slow starting up the apps
I think the only way you could have that is by buying an Android box with Play Store on it.

If i hadn't bought a firetv i'd probably go for a droidbox.

DaMac 30-09-2015 13:51
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Or a samsung TV, I can't think of any streaming service that isn't on it, it even has ITV Player.

johnathome 30-09-2015 14:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35801072)
Or a samsung TV, I can't think of any streaming service that isn't on it, it even has ITV Player.
I guess the new ones have NowTV, unfortunately my 3 yo one doesn't.

My new TV will be a dumb one i think, Samsung servers seem to go down sometimes and that kills all the streaming until they fix it.

theone2k10 30-09-2015 16:33
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New rumour from new source in Summer 2016 Nick90s will launch in uk on bt tv, virgin media and Sky.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35801075)
I guess the new ones have NowTV, unfortunately my 3 yo one doesn't.

My new TV will be a dumb one i think, Samsung servers seem to go down sometimes and that kills all the streaming until they fix it.
Mine doesn't have nowtv either and it's a 2015 model with new software too.

muppetman11 30-09-2015 20:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35800599)
You can add FOX's YourTV to that list of missing Freeview Channels.

As of today YourTV is not testing on Virgin Media (Info from Media Boy Sources).

YourTV is set to launch on Thursday at 1pm on Freeview and Sky.
According to A516digital website it will also be available on Freesat.

http://www.a516digital.com/2015/09/f...eview.html?m=1

Media Boy UK 30-09-2015 21:58
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Virgin sources say that Lifetime HD will launch tomorrow (no channel number confirm) and Fox will be moving permanently from L to M+ from Tomorrow as well.

denphone 30-09-2015 21:59
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We better arrange a party to celebrate then.;):juggle::beer:

theone2k10 30-09-2015 22:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35801167)
Virgin sources say that Lifetime HD will launch tomorrow (no channel number confirm) and Fox will be moving permanently from L to M+ from Tomorrow as well.
So it should too every other tv provider has it in their basic pack.

1andrew1 30-09-2015 23:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35801062)
I think the only way you could have that is by buying an Android box with Play Store on it.

If i hadn't bought a firetv i'd probably go for a droidbox.
I've got an Android box with the Play Store on it but don't think the UK terrestrial catch-up services are on it. (Theye're on Android phones but not the boxes.)
Device-wise, a combination of Amazon and a Now TV box probably gives you the most catch-up services for your bucks. With Now TV covering the UK PSBs, Now TV and Sky Store. And Amazon covering Prime, Netflix, Mubi and Curzon. (I appreciate that Amazon has iPlayer, Demand 5 and STVPlayer.)

johnathome 30-09-2015 23:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35801180)
I've got an Android box with the Play Store on it but don't think the UK terrestrial catch-up services are on it. (Theye're on Android phones but not the boxes.)
I assume they could be sideloaded onto the boxes?

theone2k10 30-09-2015 23:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35801180)
I've got an Android box with the Play Store on it but don't think the UK terrestrial catch-up services are on it. (Theye're on Android phones but not the boxes.)
Device-wise, a combination of Amazon and a Now TV box probably gives you the most catch-up services for your bucks. With Now TV covering the UK PSBs, Now TV and Sky Store. And Amazon covering Prime, Netflix, Mubi and Curzon. (I appreciate that Amazon has iPlayer, Demand 5 and STVPlayer.)
Sideload appotide you can get all tv apps regardless of region from there.
To sideload find the app via google, download apk file to your computer, copy the apk file to a usb, pop usb stick into android tv, ensure install from unknown source is enabled and you should be able to install apps that way.
Heres the link for apotide http://m.aptoide.com/

passingbat 01-10-2015 00:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35801180)
(I appreciate that Amazon has iPlayer, Demand 5 and STVPlayer.)
ITV Hub coming to AFTV.


http://www.aftvnews.com/itv-bringing...-tv-this-fall/

nodrogd 01-10-2015 08:18
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Lifetime has now moved to 208.
Lifetime HD has launched on 209 (XL Pack).

nicknewark 01-10-2015 11:29
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Yippeee, Judge Judy in HD, tonight, for primetime, can't wait! not.

RichardCoulter 01-10-2015 19:15
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A Channel once rumoured to be coming to VM now definitely won't be coming.

Pop Girl closed today and was replaced by Kix +1.

Do we have Kix on VM? Has the timeshift variant appeared today?

Can't check as my equipment is faulty.

theone2k10 01-10-2015 19:26
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Sources tell me Yourtv will not be on Virgin media anytime soon.

OLD BOY 01-10-2015 20:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35801409)
Sources tell me Yourtv will not be on Virgin media anytime soon.
Isn't this just another reality channel showing programmes that have been shown before?

If so, I shan't be losing much sleep over this!

theone2k10 01-10-2015 20:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35801414)
Isn't this just another reality channel showing programmes that have been shown before?

If so, I shan't be losing much sleep over this!
Yeah with the odd show like shark thrown in, i doubt i will watch anything on tbh.

muppetman11 01-10-2015 20:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35801415)
Yeah with the odd show like shark thrown in, i doubt i will watch anything on tbh.
Me either although I'd sooner have the option to on the off chance a show appealed.

vincerooney 01-10-2015 21:24
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my sister wants to watch the eastenders spin off "back to ours" (dont ask me why) and has a normal vm box. i tried going to on demand- bbc iplayer and searching for it but nothing is showing up. any way to do it?

tassiekev 01-10-2015 21:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35801444)
my sister wants to watch the eastenders spin off "back to ours" (dont ask me why) and has a normal vm box. i tried going to on demand- bbc iplayer and searching for it but nothing is showing up. any way to do it?
Just did a search on the laptop and its showing as avalable in iPlayer - correct title is: EastEnders: Back to Ours, try searching for that.

Bofrok 02-10-2015 15:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35801444)
my sister wants to watch the eastenders spin off "back to ours" (dont ask me why) and has a normal vm box. i tried going to on demand- bbc iplayer and searching for it but nothing is showing up. any way to do it?
Hi Vince did a search and it's on the red button channel 991 at 20:25 this evening.

Edit: and 6.00am tomorrow morning (3rd)

Hope this helps.

1andrew1 03-10-2015 15:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35801184)
Sideload appotide you can get all tv apps regardless of region from there.
To sideload find the app via google, download apk file to your computer, copy the apk file to a usb, pop usb stick into android tv, ensure install from unknown source is enabled and you should be able to install apps that way.
Heres the link for apotide http://m.aptoide.com/
Many thanks, will have to give this a go out of curiousity at some stage. But it's not a regional issue that prevents apps like All4 being on Android boxes, it's the fact that they're not in Play Store in the first place. Or does this allow apps written for mobile phones to be used on Android boxes?

theone2k10 03-10-2015 17:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35801750)
Many thanks, will have to give this a go out of curiousity at some stage. But it's not a regional issue that prevents apps like All4 being on Android boxes, it's the fact that they're not in Play Store in the first place. Or does this allow apps written for mobile phones to be used on Android boxes?
It has it's own app store which has the apps needed such as all4 etc although all4 is in the google play store so if it's a android box you have you should be able to get it via google play.
Firetv uses Amazons own version of android which all4 isn't on at the moment this is where apotide will come into it's own however i still haven't been able to get all4 working on firetv, it did work on my old mxq android tv box though.

jodash 03-10-2015 22:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35800004)
Just the channel mate but i suspect the new tivo when/if it comes will be 4k with 3tb storage.

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UK my source said but yeah i think it will be in partnership with one of those 3, once i get more info i will update you guys on here.
Yippee more space for the wife to record dross

vincerooney 04-10-2015 18:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bofrok (Post 35801617)
Hi Vince did a search and it's on the red button channel 991 at 20:25 this evening.

Edit: and 6.00am tomorrow morning (3rd)

Hope this helps.
cheers to you both. :)

Media Boy UK 05-10-2015 23:07
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True Christmas to launch on October 9th.

Sony has confirmed that True Movies 1 will become True Christmas on 9th October on Virgin UK Channel 419.

theone2k10 05-10-2015 23:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35802143)
True Christmas to launch on October 9th.

Sony has confirmed that True Movies 1 will become True Christmas on 9th October on Virgin UK Channel 419.
Bah humbug!

MalteseFalcon 05-10-2015 23:20
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Oh for the love of all that is sacred. Why do we have to have Christmas start so damn early every year? I echo the sentiments of theone, but in emphatic fashion. BAH BLOODY HUMBUG!

Mad Max 05-10-2015 23:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35802145)
Oh for the love of all that is sacred. Why do we have to have Christmas start so damn early every year? I echo the sentiments of theone, but in emphatic fashion. BAH BLOODY HUMBUG!

Totally agree, xmas is just one big money grabbing con now!

undertakereddie 05-10-2015 23:52
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Channel 5 showed 2 Xmas Films the other day! I agree with the others it is far too early for xmas lets get halloween, bonfire night etc over done with first.

theone2k10 06-10-2015 00:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by undertakereddie (Post 35802149)
Channel 5 showed 2 Xmas Films the other day! I agree with the others it is far too early for xmas lets get halloween, bonfire night etc over done with first.
Itv2 have been showing the polar express since June lol.
It is not Christmas until those coca cola trucks appear on our screens.

Media Boy UK 06-10-2015 04:50
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October List update - October 6th update.

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

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA UK 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 News and links.
Media Boy = Local TV news, other Media news/Things.

From late December all Virgin Media Ireland news will appear on this list.

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

=== Soon ===
-BT Sport Extra 1 will soon launch on Virgin Media UK.

=== October ===
9th. True Movies 1 will be rebrand as True Christmas today on Virgin UK Channel 424.
15th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Superheroes as Sky Movies Greats today on Virgin UK Channel 403.
15th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Superheroes HD as Sky Movies Greats HD today on Virgin UK Channel 433.

=== November ===
1st. Movies 24 will be rebrand as Christmas 24 today on Virgin UK Channel 419.
1st. Movies 24 + will be rebrand as Christmas 24 + today on Virgin UK Channel 420.

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

=== By 2016 ===
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc1 as Sky Movies Aliens on Virgin UK Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Sky Movies Aliens as Sky Movies tbc1 on Virgin UK Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc1 HD as Sky Movies Aliens HD on Virgin UK Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Aliens HD as Sky Movies tbc1 HD on Virgin UK Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc2 as Sky Movies Gangsters on Virgin UK Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Gangsters as Sky Movies tbc2 on Virgin UK Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc2 HD as Sky Movies Gangsters HD on Virgin UK Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Gangsters HD as Sky Movies tbc2 HD on Virgin UK Channel 4??.

=== January 2016 ===
-Christmas 24 will be rebrand as Movies 24 today on Virgin UK Channel 419.
-Christmas 24 + will be rebrand as Movies 24 + today on Virgin UK Channel 420.
-True Christmas will be rebrand as True Movies 1 today on Virgin UK Channel 424.

=== February 2016 ===
No News...

=== March 2016 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media UK subject to final approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media UK subject to final approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add two extra hours per day to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media UK subject to final approved by the BBC Trust.

=== April 2016 ===
No News...

=== May 2016 ===
No News...

=== June 2016 ===
No News...

=== July 2016 ===
No News...

=== August 2016 ===
No News...

=== September 2016 ===
No News...

=== October 2016 ===
No News...

=== November 2016 ===
No News...

=== December 2016 ===
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
-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 October 6th 2015.

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:
-History HD
-CI HD

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

Music:
-MTV Classic

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

Channels only in Virgin Media Ireland areas.

FOR LATEST NEWS ON VIRGIN MEDIA IRELAND SEE: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...nd-2015-a.html

©copyright 2015 Media Boy 2006 - 2015. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
Full list now at: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...adcasters.html

This part of list has now moved to my blog - follow link.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===
Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Sources - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin UK and Ireland - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
Follow Virgin Media UK on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
Follow Virgin Media Ireland on ''twitter'' here - https://twitter.com/VirginMediaIE
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated October 6th 2015.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: Media Boy HQ gets all info from Virgin Media viewers, some Virgin Media workers (I called them Virgin Sources) and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN VIRGIN MEDIA IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA UK?
A: Virgin Media Ireland is now part of Virgin Media and are both owned by Liberty Global.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in Virgin Media Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on October 6th 2015.

Next update: TBC.

A) If Virgin Media UK are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin Media UK areas.
B) If Virgin Media UK are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about in Virgin Media UK areas.
C) If Virgin Media UK are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin Media UK areas.

©copyright 2015 Media Boy 2006 - 2015. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

ozsat 06-10-2015 08:58
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Sky Movies Greats is already on 404
Sky Movies Greats HD is already on 434
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35802155)
=== October ===
15th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Superheroes as Sky Movies Greats today on Virgin UK Channel 403.
15th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Superheroes HD as Sky Movies Greats HD today on Virgin UK Channel 433.

Media Boy UK 06-10-2015 13:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35802158)
Sky Movies Greats is already on 404
Sky Movies Greats HD is already on 434
This week Radio Times says on Saturday that Sky Movies Superheroes is on from October 3rd for two weeks.

Virgin Media UK are still to update the channel name.

ozsat 06-10-2015 13:39
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Greats has been rebranded Super Heroes on-screen - but this is 404/434 on TiVo.

403/433 is Showcase - which is still Showcase I believe.

Media Boy UK 07-10-2015 17:31
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Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: New Radio Channel testing on Virgin Media UK.

Media Boy Sources has confirmed that BBC Radio Foyle tests has appeared on Virgin Media.

©copyright 2015 Media Boy 2006 - 2015. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Media Boy UK 08-10-2015 12:19
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Sky Movies to launch Harry Potter Channel.

Digital Spy is reporting that from Saturday 24 October until Monday 2 November, Sky Movies Greats will be renamed Sky Movies Harry Potter.

Sky Movies Greats can be found on Virgin UK Channel 404 also in HD on Virgin UK Channel 434.

Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/n...#ixzz3nyDVrhP0

denphone 08-10-2015 12:28
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Oh deary deary me.:td:

heero_yuy 08-10-2015 12:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 2
 
What on earth is the point of re-branding a channel for the sake of a very few films. Totally pointless. :confused:

denphone 08-10-2015 12:44
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Sky obviously think it will get them a few more pennies.

spiderplant 08-10-2015 12:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35802550)
What on earth is the point of re-branding a channel for the sake of a very few films. Totally pointless. :confused:
If it didn't work they wouldn't keep doing it. Sky aren't stupid.

Ultimate.Conj 08-10-2015 13:12
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Tivo Bolt coming soon??

"Virgin Media already use TiVo hardware for their television service – and there are already rumours the firm is planning on bumping UK customers up to the latest TiVo Bolt hardware in the near future."


Taken from Express article
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/...-Prime-Instant

Media Boy UK 08-10-2015 13:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35802557)
Tivo Bolt coming soon??

Virgin Media already use TiVo hardware for their television service – and there are already rumours the firm is planning on bumping UK customers up to the latest TiVo Bolt hardware in the near future.
We have seen 100% confirmed info from Virgin Media UK Sources on what is set to happen within the next year on TiVo.

Information was given under the DNP order months ago.

That all we can post as of October 8th.

Ultimate.Conj 08-10-2015 13:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35802559)
We have seen 100% confirmed info from Virgin Media UK Sources on what is set to happen within the next year on TiVo.

Information was given under the DNP order months ago.

That all we can post as of October 8th.
Cheers, MB...can you say when is the best time to upgrade to a 4K tv? lol ;)

Media Boy UK 08-10-2015 13:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35802561)
Cheers, MB...can you say when is the best time to upgrade to a 4K tv? lol ;)
When you need an new Telly.

I have an 14 year old Telly (I use it for PS2 and PS3).

spiderplant 08-10-2015 13:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35802557)
Virgin Media already use TiVo hardware for their television service
No, VM use TiVo's software on Cisco and Samsung hardware that was specifically designed for VM.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35802557)
– and there are already rumours the firm is planning on bumping UK customers up to the latest TiVo Bolt hardware in the near future.
Well the rumours are wrong. Boxes designed for the US market wouldn't work in the UK for many different reasons. (I have explained why previously)

Ultimate.Conj 08-10-2015 14:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35802563)
No, VM use TiVo's software on Cisco and Samsung hardware that was specifically designed for VM.


Well the rumours are wrong. Boxes designed for the US market wouldn't work in the UK for many different reasons. (I have explained why previously)
These aren't my words, just quotes taken from the web page I saw it on.

But they do call it a TiVo box rather than a Cisco/Samsung box ;-)

I'm sure they would adapt the new boxes using various methods to get them to work in the UK

---------- Post added at 13:20 ---------- Previous post was at 13:13 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35802562)
When you need an new Telly.

I have an 14 year old Telly (I use it for PS2 and PS3).
So if you had VM and were in market for a new 4K tele, which month would look to buy one? ;):angel:

theone2k10 08-10-2015 14:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35802562)
When you need an new Telly.

I have an 14 year old Telly (I use it for PS2 and PS3).
Agree with this if it aint broke don't fix it, i only recently upgraded my tv as my trusty Toshiba had finally given up after 8 years.

DaMac 08-10-2015 18:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35802572)
These aren't my words, just quotes taken from the web page I saw it on.

But they do call it a TiVo box rather than a Cisco/Samsung box ;-)

I'm sure they would adapt the new boxes using various methods to get them to work in the UK

---------- Post added at 13:20 ---------- Previous post was at 13:13 ----------



So if you had VM and were in market for a new 4K tele, which month would look to buy one? ;):angel:
December 26th...
I got a cracking deal on my 65" 4k from John Lewis on Boxing Day, and they had it instock so I had it set up In time to watch Man Utd v Newcastle.

vincerooney 10-10-2015 00:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35802562)
When you need an new Telly.

I have an 14 year old Telly (I use it for PS2 and PS3).
And if anyone is on ps4 add me as "vincerooney" ;)

Chad 10-10-2015 01:52
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Broadcast Now are reporting that PBS America will become available to all Virgin and SKY customers when it launches on Freesat next month.

http://m.broadcastnow.co.uk/5095232.article

RichardCoulter 10-10-2015 02:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35802869)
Broadcast Now are reporting that PBS America will become available to all Virgin and SKY customers when it launches on Freesat next month.

http://m.broadcastnow.co.uk/5095232.article
What package is it currently in? I wonder if it will go FTA on VM or into M.

Chad 10-10-2015 12:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35802870)
What package is it currently in? I wonder if it will go FTA on VM or into M.
I think it's currently in M+ and above. It does sound like it's going FTA in the article:

"PBS America will retain its channel slots on Sky and Virgin despite no longer receiving funding from the platforms, and will be available to all the platforms’ subscribers. It will launch on Freesat channel 160 from 1 November"

RichardCoulter 10-10-2015 15:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35802895)
I think it's currently in M+ and above. It does sound like it's going FTA in the article:

"PBS America will retain its channel slots on Sky and Virgin despite no longer receiving funding from the platforms, and will be available to all the platforms’ subscribers. It will launch on Freesat channel 160 from 1 November"
Thanks, I bet it goes into M from that wording (available to all the platforms' subscribers) as opposed to truly 'FTA' on VM.

tassiekev 10-10-2015 16:48
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Further to recent posts re: new Tivo box, this is an interesting twist:

http://www.aftvnews.com/tivo-app-arr...-in-beta-form/

DaMac 11-10-2015 08:53
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Will never happen in the UK, VM will want you to take an extra box.

muppetman11 11-10-2015 11:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35802992)
Will never happen in the UK, VM will want you to take an extra box.
Over time I think things will change , with recordings in the cloud a massive selling point will be the ability to access them on a multitude of devices such as mobiles , tablets , computers and some of the many streaming devices available.

Whilst this potentially loses multiroom revenue I believe the pay tv operators will bring in new revenue streams for instance 2 streams included , 4 streams £5 etc there is also the opportunity to sell extra cloud storage for those who record a lot.

DaMac 11-10-2015 12:33
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But does that not increase the support network that is needed by allowing access to a closed device from a third party device? I know you can set recordings remotely on your TiVo at the moment, but that isn't direct access.

muppetman11 11-10-2015 13:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35803009)
But does that not increase the support network that is needed by allowing access to a closed device from a third party device? I know you can set recordings remotely on your TiVo at the moment, but that isn't direct access.
Both VM and Sky already allow streaming of live channels with Sky also allowing On Demand and download functionality on mobiles and tablets this will expand to recordings with a move to the cloud.

I agree with your point about a wider support network but remember Sky already allows the same functionality on PlayStation and Xbox if you have either Sky Go Extra or Sky Multiroom so it's not too much of a stretch to imagine that cloud recordings could be viewed on 3rd party devices going forward. As always the challenge is getting content holders on board with this.

Aguero9320 11-10-2015 22:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35803011)
Both VM and Sky already allow streaming of live channels with Sky also allowing On Demand and download functionality on mobiles and tablets this will expand to recordings with a move to the cloud.

I agree with your point about a wider support network but remember Sky already allows the same functionality on PlayStation and Xbox if you have either Sky Go Extra or Sky Multiroom so it's not too much of a stretch to imagine that cloud recordings could be viewed on 3rd party devices going forward. As always the challenge is getting content holders on board with this.
Could VM maybe allow non-customers to subscribe to a basic version of Anywhere for (say) £4.99/month.

tassiekev 11-10-2015 23:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 35803068)
Could VM maybe allow non-customers to subscribe to a basic version of Anywhere for (say) £4.99/month.
Very much doubt it - they (VM) have no content, it all belongs to Sky or BT and I can't see them giving VM any sort of advantage.

theone2k10 12-10-2015 00:01
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VM will be announcing something big in Spring 2016, i do not know what it is but i'm suspecting it will either be 4k or 4g mobile.

---------- Post added at 23:01 ---------- Previous post was at 22:59 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 35803068)
Could VM maybe allow non-customers to subscribe to a basic version of Anywhere for (say) £4.99/month.
They may be able to offer channels from UKTV, discovery, nat geo who are now on tvplayer. Also they could possibly offer fox too i think Eurosport will be a no as they have their own player also sky and bt channels will be a huge no.

muppetman11 12-10-2015 12:08
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Sky agrees new Disney deal

https://corporate.sky.com/media-cent...nnel-agreement

Media Boy UK 12-10-2015 14:28
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BT Sport: Three Aviva Premiership Rugby games to be shown LIVE on BT Sport Freeview by December.

BT Sport has confirmed that three Aviva Premiership Rugby games will be shown on BT Sport Freeview on Virgin UK Channel 548.

Coverage confirmed as:

-16th October: Worcester Warriors VS Northampton Saints starting at 7.45pm.
-07th November: Northampton Saints VS Saracens at 3.15pm.
-29th November: Leicester Tigers VS Bath at 3pm.

Info thanks to BT Sport.

TAZMANUK 12-10-2015 17:24
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[QUOTE=theone2k10;35803082]VM will be announcing something big in Spring 2016, i do not know what it is but i'm suspecting it will either be 4k or 4g mobile.

---------- Post added at 23:01 ---------- Previous post was at 22:59 ----------



I reckon it will be 4g as millions have smartphones compared to 4k TV sets, plus theirs not even a handful of 4k channels to justify 4k, by the time 4k is fully launched channel wide 8k will be doing its rounds.

4g already available to business customers, read this from August 2015

http://www.4g.co.uk/virgin-mobile-4g...twork-summary/

Ultimate.Conj 12-10-2015 17:26
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Why not both 4g and 4K?

Maybe that's being greedy :-)

TAZMANUK 12-10-2015 17:36
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Because going by the story on this website from March...

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/article/...pt-4k-ultra-hd

1andrew1 12-10-2015 23:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TAZMANUK (Post 35803158)
Because going by the story on this website from March...

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/article/...pt-4k-ultra-hd
Just for the record, that's from March 2014, Cableforum no longer updates its news.


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