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Media Boy UK 24-07-2013 16:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35598608)
That was always the point of TCM2, a TCM timeshift channel, similar to the old UK Gold 2 that used to show the UK Gold daytime schedule again in the evening for those who couldn't see it, back when it ran through old EastEnders and Neighbours. Sky2 is a similar counterpart timeshift channel for Sky1.

It looks like they've decided to replace this format with a normal one-hour timeshift, which is disappointing.
I think TCM2 was launch years ago for using time left over on Cartoonito (Was Cartoon Network Too) maybe Cartoonito will now broadcast all day long and maybe TCM +1 is moving to an new broadcasting stream on Astra.

vincerooney 24-07-2013 17:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35598604)
How can I report what I do not know.

Been no update from that insider since July 13th.
As we all know media boy you sit at home stroking your chin cackling with the knowledge you have but don't share that bt sport is going into the XL package on 1st August and we're all going to get a £200 loyalty bonus paid into our bank accounts...you naughty fiend!

Gavin-D 24-07-2013 18:15
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It wouldn't surprise me if BT and VM and signed a deal but VM have been blocked from announcing it until August 1st as this is when anyone Joining BT will have to pay for the HD subscription

As far as I know the TiVo EPG is still showing a full ESPN schedule up to August 7th

If this is the case we'll have no announcement till a week Thursday

Doug P 24-07-2013 18:18
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But BT have a channel called ESPN from 1 August....

JustaBloke 24-07-2013 18:19
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I'm fascinated by the psychology here. People are bending reality to fit their desires. I'm a sport fan, I want BT Sport in XL as much as anyone. But there is absolutely no sign of it coming! BT says it is a vehicle for them to sign up more BB and phone customers and that they will only deal directly with end users. VM are unable to do so. So a model was established several months ago with Sky (who are) but not with VM.

Adverts have aired on national TV explaining that VM customers will not be able to receive the service.

But despite all of this people seem optimistic?!?

Why???

nicknewark 24-07-2013 18:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
I agree, maybe because people keep speculating on rumours started by so called insiders.

---------- Post added at 17:22 ---------- Previous post was at 17:21 ----------

Sounds a bit like an X-Files!.

colin25 24-07-2013 18:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nicknewark (Post 35598638)
I agree, maybe because people keep speculating on rumours started by so called insiders.

---------- Post added at 17:22 ---------- Previous post was at 17:21 ----------

Sounds a bit like an X-Files!.
They are out there. :)

Media Boy UK 24-07-2013 18:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nicknewark (Post 35598638)
I agree, maybe because people keep speculating on rumours started by so called insiders.
Will 'BomberAF' (who started the BT Sports Coming rumour on July 5th) did say that BT Sports will be announced to arrive on VM Any time from Tomorrow!!!

Quote:
Originally Posted by BomberAF (Post 35592280)
BT Sports will be announced to arrive on VM 1 week before the 1st of August when BT Sport is due to air. The reason they aren't announcing it now is because BT and Sky and VM have agreements with VM to get people to leave VM and switch over to sky or BT. When this time has elapsed as part of this deal BT sport will be announced as arriving on VM when stated and Atlantic shortly after. There will therefore be no reason not to offer Atlantic to VM customers on the XL package as they will lose advertising revenue with people downloading GoT via torrents. I believe that VM will have a wholesale price for VM customers, so it may only cost a little bit more for XL customers than prior with ESPN. It isn't going to cost an extra subscription just the XL price as far as I am aware.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35592280-post194.html

denphone 24-07-2013 18:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustaBloke (Post 35598637)
I'm fascinated by the psychology here. People are bending reality to fit their desires. I'm a sport fan, I want BT Sport in XL as much as anyone. But there is absolutely no sign of it coming! BT says it is a vehicle for them to sign up more BB and phone customers and that they will only deal directly with end users. VM are unable to do so. So a model was established several months ago with Sky (who are) but not with VM.

Adverts have aired on national TV explaining that VM customers will not be able to receive the service.

But despite all of this people seem optimistic?!?

Why???
Because the reality of BT Sports not coming will be extremely bad news for VM and thus if that scenario was to come to hand then that's extremely bad news for VM as the customer flak and ire will make the Sky Basic's dispute seem like a tea party in comparison.

Chad 24-07-2013 18:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JustaBloke (Post 35598637)
I'm fascinated by the psychology here. People are bending reality to fit their desires. I'm a sport fan, I want BT Sport in XL as much as anyone. But there is absolutely no sign of it coming! BT says it is a vehicle for them to sign up more BB and phone customers and that they will only deal directly with end users. VM are unable to do so. So a model was established several months ago with Sky (who are) but not with VM.

Adverts have aired on national TV explaining that VM customers will not be able to receive the service.

But despite all of this people seem optimistic?!?

Why???
I'd say because Virgin posted this on their website a few weeks back. The message was swiftly removed by Virgin suggesting it was an error. A well crafted error I'd say.

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JustaBloke 24-07-2013 18:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35598648)
I'd say because Virgin posted this on their website a few weeks back. The message was swiftly removed by Virgin suggesting it was an error. A well crafted error I'd say.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/wp-content/u...a_bt_sport.png
So it was swiftly removed, this further reinforces my point that people are bending what is said here, to fit what they want to hear.

nicko 24-07-2013 19:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by the_pidgeon (Post 35598596)
I wouldnt be supprised if Sky launched a new channel on 1st August with a Warner Brothers Exclusive.

*Puts Tin Foil Hat On*
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35598597)
I don't think tin foil would save you much!

He's putting the tin foil on in anticipation of a **Roasting**;)

denphone 24-07-2013 19:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Well the next 8 days will reveal everything one way or tother.

spankysmagicpian 24-07-2013 19:10
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Does anyone REALLY THINK (and I may be wrong on this) that anyone on here is privy to what are no doubt, quite high level negotiations regarding channel agreements? I think not.

Does anyone really think that people who are privy to this information are going to let this out into the wild? Wouldn't that be more than their job is worth? Maybe the insiders are just wildly speculating too?

One minute we have confrmations, next rumours and then backtracks on confirmations.
Frankly it's all (I won't swear)

If they arrive - great, when they arrive great but until then, it's not worth whipping into a frenzy over it. It's not some self-fulfilling prophecy although some people would like to think it is.

nicknewark 24-07-2013 19:13
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Agreed.

colin25 24-07-2013 19:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spankysmagicpian (Post 35598659)
Does anyone REALLY THINK (and I may be wrong on this) that anyone on here is privy to what are no doubt, quite high level negotiations regarding channel agreements? I think not.

Does anyone really think that people who are privy to this information are going to let this out into the wild? Wouldn't that be more than their job is worth? Maybe the insiders are just wildly speculating too?

One minute we have confrmations, next rumours and then backtracks on confirmations.
Frankly it's all (I won't swear)

If they arrive - great, when they arrive great but until then, it's not worth whipping into a frenzy over it. It's not some self-fulfilling prophecy although some people would like to think it is.
I was never frenzied, shaken slightly, barely stirred :)

freakgirl 24-07-2013 19:19
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Don't they have to test channels before they arrive, maybe not with the bt ones but they might have to with sky atlantic

nicknewark 24-07-2013 19:22
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I am trying to think of something funny to write.

---------- Post added at 18:22 ---------- Previous post was at 18:20 ----------

I only do one thing frenzied, with my left hand, use my TIVO remote!.

Media Boy UK 24-07-2013 19:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spankysmagicpian (Post 35598659)
Does anyone REALLY THINK (and I may be wrong on this) that anyone on here is privy to what are no doubt, quite high level negotiations regarding channel agreements? I think not.

Does anyone really think that people who are privy to this information are going to let this out into the wild? Wouldn't that be more than their job is worth? Maybe the insiders are just wildly speculating too?

One minute we have confrmations, next rumours and then backtracks on confirmations.
Frankly it's all (I won't swear)

If they arrive - great, when they arrive great but until then, it's not worth whipping into a frenzy over it. It's not some self-fulfilling prophecy although some people would like to think it is.
On July 5th 'BomberAF' says on Cable Forum that:

Quote:
Originally Posted by BomberAF (Post 35592280)
BT Sports will be announced to arrive on VM 1 week before the 1st of August when BT Sport is due to air. The reason they aren't announcing it now is because BT and Sky and VM have agreements with VM to get people to leave VM and switch over to sky or BT. When this time has elapsed as part of this deal BT sport will be announced as arriving on VM when stated and Atlantic shortly after. There will therefore be no reason not to offer Atlantic to VM customers on the XL package as they will lose advertising revenue with people downloading GoT via torrents. I believe that VM will have a wholesale price for VM customers, so it may only cost a little bit more for XL customers than prior with ESPN. It isn't going to cost an extra subscription just the XL price as far as I am aware.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35592280-post194.html

On July 13th I got the following from an Insider:

Quote:
l have been told that there will be significant announcements in the coming weeks. All l know is that one of those announcements is likely to involve BT Sports.
On July 17th Asian Channel posted that Sky Atlantic and Sky Atlantic HD was set to launch on Virgin Channels 119 and 120.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=491

On July 18th Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services blog posted:

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...bt-sports.html

So how is that backtracks on confirmations?

I just cant get the Sky Atlantic channels confirmed.

denphone 24-07-2013 19:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35598661)
I was never frenzied, shaken slightly, barely stirred :)
Says he defender of his masters faith.;):D

colin25 24-07-2013 19:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by freakgirl (Post 35598662)
Don't they have to test channels before they arrive, maybe not with the bt ones but they might have to with sky atlantic
They have test channels on sky for BT sport HD. Both channels.

Maybe with Virgin, they want to give you the real "Virgin" experience of launching without testing, just
"like a virgin, broadcast for the very first timeeeee, like a Virginnnn, when your Sky channel beats, next to mineeee"
:D

(lyrics and song courtesy of maddona, voice courtesy of my mother.)

denphone 24-07-2013 19:29
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Oh dear its time to get out the white coat for Colin as l think its time to detain him forthwith.;)

geordiechris 24-07-2013 19:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by freakgirl (Post 35598662)
Don't they have to test channels before they arrive, maybe not with the bt ones but they might have to with sky atlantic
I'm sure VM can 'hide' test channels IIRC

Media Boy UK 24-07-2013 19:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by freakgirl (Post 35598662)
Don't they have to test channels before they arrive, maybe not with the bt ones but they might have to with sky atlantic
In my own view - Maybe the channels you have listed are testing on Virgin Media HQ for all we know.

Due to NGTV I cant get that info any more.

Jameseh 24-07-2013 19:35
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Pretty sure Asian Channel said that Atlantic (HD) on 119/120 was his theory and not anything more.

Henkesghost 24-07-2013 19:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35598675)
In my own view - Maybe the channels you have listed are testing on Virgin Media HQ for all we know.

Due to NGTV I cant get that info any more.
Is that near MediaBoy HQ? Can't you just peak through their window?

cityfan247 24-07-2013 19:41
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ok -bored now of all ihis is BT coming to virgin or not and at what price. They should really make an official announcement.

i like my sports but have already cancelled sky sports and i wont be getting bt sports as a stand alone subscription package if and when it finally arrives on VM.

i am more bothered about the changes to XL from 1st august. We have already been told there is no price drop so i shall wait to see how VM plan to "maintain XL's excellent value for money" with no ESPN. If that BT sports well great ...if not we'll see what other potential channels VM add.

i am sure a lot of XL customers will also be seeing what happens. i would suggest for a fair few having ESPN in the XL pack was a major reason they subscribed to XL.Not the only one of course- the HD and certain channels are also factors. I am sure VM will be aware they need to do something or they risk losing a number of punters either altogether or some may downgrade their service. Either way thats a loss of revenue.

doing 'nothing' would not really appear to be an option. I know we have had a couple of new channel & HD channel launches recently. Not enough though to maintain its value imo

colin25 24-07-2013 19:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cityfan247 (Post 35598684)
ok -bored now of all ihis is BT coming to virgin or not and at what price. They should really make an official announcement.

i like my sports but have already cancelled sky sports and i wont be getting bt sports as a stand alone subscription package if and when it finally arrives on VM.

i am more bothered about the changes to XL from 1st august. We have already been told there is no price drop so i shall wait to see how VM plan to "maintain XL's excellent value for money" with no ESPN. If that BT sports well great ...if not we'll see what other potential channels VM add.

i am sure a lot of XL customers will also be seeing what happens. i would suggest for a fair few having ESPN in the XL pack was a major reason they subscribed to XL.Not the only one of course- the HD and certain channels are also factors. I am sure VM will be aware they need to do something or they risk losing a number of punters either altogether or some may downgrade their service. Either way thats a loss of revenue.

doing 'nothing' would not really appear to be an option. I know we have had a couple of new channel & HD channel launches recently. Not enough though to maintain its value imo
A colleague who has Virgin (as opposed to the virgin colleague, who is different person altogether) has said that if they don't get BT sport, they will downscale, as that is all he is interested in.

So cityfan is likely right, quite a few will downgrade.

johnasimmons 24-07-2013 19:48
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I feel that all will be revealed tomorrow :)

vincerooney 24-07-2013 19:52
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That's a confident smile!

colin25 24-07-2013 19:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35598691)
That's a confident smile!
confident smiley, :D

Dave42 24-07-2013 19:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35598690)
I feel that all will be revealed tomorrow :)
lets hope so John

spankysmagicpian 24-07-2013 20:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35598666)
On July 17th Asian Channel posted that Sky Atlantic and Sky Atlantic HD was set to launch on Virgin Channels 119 and 120.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=491
and if you read it, it says not confirmed.

Frankly, it's all supposition.

I'm willing to look a fool if it comes off but honestly, all this second guessing, it gets a little monotonous.

Anyone at Sky reading this thread must be laughing their socks off.

PS - if this was a proper 'Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3' it would consist of about 4 posts.

denphone 24-07-2013 20:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35598690)
I feel that all will be revealed tomorrow :)
ESPN was announced on the 29th of July 2009 and thus then arrived on the 3rd of August so perhaps the same will be announced with BT Sports.

---------- Post added at 19:12 ---------- Previous post was at 19:10 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by spankysmagicpian (Post 35598699)
and if you read it, it says not confirmed.

Frankly, it's all supposition.

I'm willing to look a fool if it comes off but honestly, all this second guessing, it gets a little monotonous.

Anyone at Sky reading this thread must be laughing their socks off.

PS - if this was a proper 'Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3' it would consist of about 4 posts.
Oh spanky don't be such a sourpuss as please remember banter and speculating is part and parcel of this thread.:)

OLD BOY 24-07-2013 20:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustaBloke (Post 35598637)

Adverts have aired on national TV explaining that VM customers will not be able to receive the service.
Well, that's true as things stand, isn't it? Things change. Watch this space....;)

nicknewark 24-07-2013 20:20
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Just got a tweet back from VM, which says still in talks with BT, will update our customers as soon as we have more news!.

Media Boy UK 24-07-2013 20:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustaBloke (Post 35598637)
Adverts have aired on national TV explaining that VM customers will not be able to receive the service.
Name the channels then on where BT are broadcasting them.

The one on UKTV do not run them.

OLD BOY 24-07-2013 20:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35598666)
On July 5th 'BomberAF' says on Cable Forum that:



http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35592280-post194.html

On July 13th I got the following from an Insider:



On July 17th Asian Channel posted that Sky Atlantic and Sky Atlantic HD was set to launch on Virgin Channels 119 and 120.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=491

On July 18th Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services blog posted:

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...bt-sports.html

So how is that backtracks on confirmations?

I just cant get the Sky Atlantic channels confirmed.
I think the 'backtracking' may refer to your recent post in which you said there were no new channels coming anytime soon, or words to that effect, MB.

Gavin-D 24-07-2013 20:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nicknewark (Post 35598709)
Just got a tweet back from VM, which says still in talks with BT, will update our customers as soon as we have more news!.
Probably a standard tweet they use now until they make a formal announcement

Media Boy UK 24-07-2013 20:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35598711)
I think the 'backtracking' may refer to your recent post in which you said there were no new channels coming anytime soon, or words to that effect, MB.
I ask them on Channels being confirmed - That Insider has not seen any info.

nicknewark 24-07-2013 20:23
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Yep, probably so.

Gavin-D 24-07-2013 20:32
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scrap that wrong place

Bananaman_007 24-07-2013 20:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35598398)
That the way Virgin work.

The news I got about BT Sports on July 13th was from an new insider.
VM are not always quiet about launches.

They put those coming screen channel placeholders up. They have done it for a few channels of late. If the BT Sports deal was signed i would expect a channel placeholder to be there.

As for Atlantic, When VM got Sky 1 back and were gearing up for Sky on demand they were quite vocal about that too. If they had a deal for Atlantic to start next week they would be using this to get customers to renew and switch. The longer BT and Atlantic are off VM the more likely they are to have customers switch to Sky or take up the BT broadband offer.

denphone 24-07-2013 20:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nicknewark (Post 35598709)
Just got a tweet back from VM, which says still in talks with BT, will update our customers as soon as we have more news!.
And that news will arrive in the next week in my humble opinion.

spiderplant 24-07-2013 20:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35598599)
when itv2,3 +4 hd started I was telling to people week after launch because they didn't know and it was nearly 3 weeks before they advertised it them on the TiVo box
It's called a soft launch and is all carefully planned. Whenever anything is announced or launched, some customers will call about it, and some may require tech visits. Staff need to be available to answer those calls and make those visits. By keeping the comms low-key, it spreads the load. You'd soon be complaining if they couldn't cope with the demand.

A lesson from history:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3704669.stm

nicknewark 24-07-2013 20:38
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Another tweet from VM to minutes ago!. No immediate plans for Atlantic, but always talking to Sky, to bring the best Tv to our customers. Make of that what you will.

Media Boy UK 24-07-2013 20:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bananaman_007 (Post 35598720)
VM are not always quiet about launches.

They put those coming screen channel placeholders up. They have done it for a few channels of late. If the BT Sports deal was signed i would expect a channel placeholder to be there.

As for Atlantic, When VM got Sky 1 back and were gearing up for Sky on demand they were quite vocal about that too. If they had a deal for Atlantic to start next week they would be using this to get customers to renew and switch. The longer BT and Atlantic are off VM the more likely they are to have customers switch to Sky or take up the BT broadband offer.
In my own view:

If the rumoured on Virgin Media being banned from telling Viewers that BT Sports are coming to until August 1st are true we will not we an channel placeholder for BT Sports but we may see an extra placeholder telling viewers how to order BT Sports appearing with BT Sports on August 1st.

I also think Virgin Media may add an channel placeholder Sky Atlantic launching as soon as Tonight after midnight if Asian Channel rumours are true.

Arthurgray50@blu 24-07-2013 21:07
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I would think that as a business point of all, the way VM are acting that they dont want the extra customer.

If l was running VM, l would have advert galore going out and trying there hardest to get more business. At the moment people are thinking - Sky here we come. BUT VM should be out there getting as much revenue as possble from the BT Sport and Atalntic IF true.

Chad 24-07-2013 21:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JustaBloke (Post 35598736)
Being illiterate is of course, acceptable these days if you set yourself up as a writer. :confused:
People with dyslexia and learning difficulties are allowed to write too you know.

nstokes 24-07-2013 21:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35598746)
People with dyslexia and learning difficulties are allowed to write too you know.
me cant speell ither, how do i speell santa claws? :D:D

denphone 24-07-2013 21:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35598746)
People with dyslexia and learning difficulties are allowed to write too you know.
Indeed they are very welcomed to post and make comments.:)

nstokes 24-07-2013 21:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35598748)
Indeed they are very welcomed to post and make comments.:)
Agree

denphone 24-07-2013 21:31
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Has anybody got any new news about Universal HD as its gone all quiet on that front?.

Media Boy UK 24-07-2013 21:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35598766)
Has anybody got any new news about Universal HD as its gone all quiet on that front?.
The last info I got on Universal HD was dated over FIVE months ago - info from 21/02/13.

hiro51 24-07-2013 22:10
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I'm pretty confident about BT Sport coming to Virgin Media.

Don't know if any of you saw this tweet they sent last week?

https://twitter.com/virginmedia/stat...67068852408322

Seems like they know something they're not telling us.

RichardCoulter 24-07-2013 22:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bennyhill (Post 35598484)
The System Updates page on Overnights.tv has the following...

"TCM2 will cease broadcasting at the end of the broadcast day on 12th August, 2013."
I wonder if it's because adding TCM2 to VM didn't produce the expected additional viewers.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35598550)
To add more conspiracy theories...

VM current deal for new customers of half price for 12 months is very very good but expires on 31st July.

All these rumours of big channels launching on 1st August makes it a very convenient time end this deal doesn't it?!
31 July and 1 August are significant dates.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35598635)
It wouldn't surprise me if BT and VM and signed a deal but VM have been blocked from announcing it until August 1st as this is when anyone Joining BT will have to pay for the HD subscription

As far as I know the TiVo EPG is still showing a full ESPN schedule up to August 7th

If this is the case we'll have no announcement till a week Thursday
It is important that the embargo is adhered to, as otherwise it could be viewed as a breach of contract by BT (this includes any "leaks".) Otherwise, this could mean that any plans to offer the service in August are aborted.

ocav 24-07-2013 22:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hiro51 (Post 35598787)
I'm pretty confident about BT Sport coming to Virgin Media.

Don't know if any of you saw this tweet they sent last week?

https://twitter.com/virginmedia/stat...67068852408322

Seems like they know something they're not telling us.
My senses are tingling. Oh customers support banter.

RichardCoulter 24-07-2013 22:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35598739)
I would think that as a business point of all, the way VM are acting that they dont want the extra customer.

If l was running VM, l would have advert galore going out and trying there hardest to get more business. At the moment people are thinking - Sky here we come. BUT VM should be out there getting as much revenue as possble from the BT Sport and Atalntic IF true.
It may be that VM are not allowed to do this for contractual reasons because they feel that the cheaper carriage costs in return for agreeing to this are worth risking the loss of a few customers who cannot wait for the official announcement.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35598746)
People with dyslexia and learning difficulties are allowed to write too you know.
Agreed.

Media Boy UK 24-07-2013 22:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35598805)
I wonder if it's because adding TCM2 to VM didn't produce the expected additional viewers.
Roll on August 13th so I can see if:

-TCM +1 will launch on Virgin.
-TCM +1 will become an 24 hour channel.
-Or just part time channel like TCM2 just under an other name.

Gavin-D 24-07-2013 22:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
ESPN channels now removed from the sports channels list on the VM website

http://store.virginmedia.com/digital...els/index.html (Click sports)

MalteseFalcon 24-07-2013 23:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustaBloke (Post 35598736)
OK. I Get it. I apologise to someone who (I hope) is a child (because if they aren't, well you know) for calling them an idiot.

Being illiterate is of course, acceptable these days if you set yourself up as a writer. :confused:
But being a bully is acceptable these days? MB may make the odd mistake when it comes to grammar and spelling, but you can always understand what he is saying. Unlike some people who just dump a load of text with no grammar or punctuation in it, and as someone has said people with dyslexia are allowed to post as well.

If he really annoys you so much, why spend so much time in this thread? I'm sure you and all the other MB haters can find something in common to entertain yourselves? Maybe an appreciation thread for bullies and haters?

MB, if the haters put you on their ignore list, put the haters on YOUR ignore list. I have certainly added a few more names to it in the last 10 minutes.

JohnR5573 24-07-2013 23:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Fair comment.

Paul 25-07-2013 00:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
I have just removed a whole bunch of childish posts.

Behave like adults people, or feel the pain of suspension.

johnasimmons 25-07-2013 08:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Read Digital Spy, post #457...
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...823848&page=19
"Now if you want to know something actually worthwhile, not that I would ever condone breaching Virgin Media terms and conditions, if you hook up a DVB-C compatible TV that can read channel lists from the NAT (if you don't know what that is, it's probably more hassle than its worth for you) the NAT in my area is listing 4 Test Channels A B C and D which were not there the other day and haven't (yet) downloaded into the service menu of my V+ (if that has any meaning at all)."

denphone 25-07-2013 08:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Speculation speculation speculation says he wiping his fevered brow this morning.:juggle::omg:

johnasimmons 25-07-2013 09:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35598854)
Speculation speculation speculation says he wiping his fevered brow this morning.:juggle::omg:
I think there will be a lot of that today...

denphone 25-07-2013 09:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35598856)
I think there will be a lot of that today...
Or in the next few days John.

johnasimmons 25-07-2013 09:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35598857)
Or in the next few days John.
Still, it seems that 4 channels are testing on VM...

Mr Banana 25-07-2013 09:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Bt have reported 500k have signed up to sports.

Doesn't seem a lot to me given the fast its free. What do others think?

steveh 25-07-2013 09:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35598608)
It looks like they've decided to replace this format with a normal one-hour timeshift, which is disappointing.
If I understand right, +1 channels count against the main channel for audience numbers, and those higher numbers will then affect the prices it is able to charge for adverts. Personally for movie channels I think a second channel with a different schedule is more useful though.

nstokes 25-07-2013 09:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Countdown = 7 days

denphone 25-07-2013 09:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35598858)
Still, it seems that 4 channels are testing on VM...
Indeed.

---------- Post added at 08:25 ---------- Previous post was at 08:22 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Top banana (Post 35598859)
Bt have reported 500k have signed up to sports.

Doesn't seem a lot to me given the fast its free. What do others think?
l personally think that regarding BT Sports BT has consistently over-rated the hand that it has and thus it had no choice but to do a deal with VM as not doing a deal in my mind was not a viable option in my humble opinion.

---------- Post added at 08:27 ---------- Previous post was at 08:25 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35598856)
I think there will be a lot of that today...
And during this period l decree that no fortification is allowed John.:nono::nono:

vincerooney 25-07-2013 09:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Another day ahead gents and ladies. Already strapping myself in for another fun filled "will it or won't it arrive" back and forth between the cableites and the skyites. Whatever does happen (and oh would I celebrate if we get BT) the forum action is superb at the moment!

devilincarnate 25-07-2013 09:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35598858)
Still, it seems that 4 channels are testing on VM...
Wonder which they are :confused:

denphone 25-07-2013 09:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35598867)
Wonder which they are :confused:
You have three guesses starting from now.;)

howardmicks 25-07-2013 09:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Sky are now advertising virgin media customers to move in order go get all 6 sports channels and of course in glorious hd and mention some sort of discount regarding espn and bt sports

nstokes 25-07-2013 10:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35598869)
You have three guesses starting from now.;)
3 new adult content channels maybe :D

chris9991 25-07-2013 10:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Would the Premier League be satisfied with a rights holder not offering live coverage of their games to a method of delivery? With the contracts that the Premier League and their clubs have with sponsors, would there be a requirement to make it available on cable? Would sponsors be happy with less publicity?

johnasimmons 25-07-2013 10:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35598869)
You have three guesses starting from now.;)
BT Sport 1, BT Sport 1 HD, BT Sport 2, BT Sport HD 2 is my guess - ok, that's 4 guess'es ;)

nialli 25-07-2013 10:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35598870)
Sky are now advertising virgin media customers to move in order go get all 6 sports channels and of course in glorious hd and mention some sort of discount regarding espn and bt sports
They do that before every new football season. Not that there's any Premiership football on Sky Sports HD 3 or 4.
Actually, it's amazing the number of non-VM customers who still think Sky Sports isn't available at all on cable.

denphone 25-07-2013 10:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35598876)
3 new adult content channels maybe :D
You are indeed a very naughty man Mr Stokes as one must never watch that type of stuff as one has standards to maintain my young man.:nono:

nstokes 25-07-2013 10:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35598885)
You are indeed a very naughty man Mr Stokes as one must never watch that type of stuff as one has standards to maintain my young man.:nono:
I have standards but all is fair when comes to TV :D

howardmicks 25-07-2013 10:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
My worry is the 4 are bt sports 1+2 and hd versions which means no sky atlantic

Dave42 25-07-2013 10:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35598891)
My worry is the 4 are bt sports 1+2 and hd versions which means no sky atlantic
cant see sky changing there stance on that one Howard mate did not expect that to come to VM

Richc1977 25-07-2013 10:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013...premier-league

Interesting article about how BT have only signed up 23,000 new accounts as opposed to talktalk who signed up 160,000. Hopefully puts pressure on BT and gives VM a better position for a better deal.

denphone 25-07-2013 10:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35598893)
cant see sky changing there stance on that one Howard mate did not expect that to come to VM
Well we shall see Dave because Sky have plenty to gain now in doing a carriage deal with Virgin then they had before.

devilincarnate 25-07-2013 11:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Just been thinking if there are 4 channels testing, there will also be another 4 when ESPN closes

vincerooney 25-07-2013 11:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35598897)
Just been thinking if there are 4 channels testing, there will also be another 4 when ESPN closes
That is if all the ESPN channels close... ;)

Richc1977 25-07-2013 11:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Just 5 working days and then BT Sport launches

If VM are going to put out a press release before it launches they don't have much time left.

!

denphone 25-07-2013 11:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35598901)
Just 5 working days and then BT Sport launches

If VM are going to put out a press release before it launches they don't have much time left.

!
5 days is plenty of time.

vincerooney 25-07-2013 11:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35598902)
5 days is plenty of time.
I'd rather they ended the tension and announced it now though rather than put us through all of this...

I thought it was said that it would be announced a week before by our insider... ? That's today isnt it?

johnasimmons 25-07-2013 12:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35598903)
I'd rather they ended the tension and announced it now though rather than put us through all of this...

I thought it was said that it would be announced a week before by our insider... ? That's today isnt it?
Nothing announced yet...

---------- Post added at 11:37 ---------- Previous post was at 11:10 ----------

Quiet today...

ocav 25-07-2013 12:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35598870)
Sky are now advertising virgin media customers to move in order go get all 6 sports channels and of course in glorious hd and mention some sort of discount regarding espn and bt sports
Yes SS 1,2,3,4, F1 and News in HD. And how can they offer a discount when they don't sell it?

The 4 tester channels will be BT1, 2 and HD. There will be 2 other streams freed on the 1st August as according to EPG, ESPN America and Classic to close, so it works out

Test1 = Sky Atlantic. (Probably)
Test2 = Sky Atlantic HD (probably)
Test3 = BT Sport 1/2 HD
Test4 = BT Sport 1/2 HD
ESPN A = BT Sport 1/2 SD
ESPN C = BT Sport 1/2 SD

denphone 25-07-2013 12:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35598916)
Yes SS 1,2,3,4, F1 and News in HD. And how can they offer a discount when they don't sell it?

The 4 tester channels will be BT1, 2 and HD. There will be 2 other streams freed on the 1st August as according to EPG, ESPN America and Classic to close, so it works out

Test1 = Sky Atlantic. (Probably)
Test2 = Sky Atlantic HD (probably)
Test3 = BT Sport 1/2 HD
Test4 = BT Sport 1/2 HD
ESPN A = BT Sport 1/2 SD
ESPN C = BT Sport 1/2 SD
Oh goody goody its like waiting for Christmas to open my Christmas presents.:hyper::hyper:

vincerooney 25-07-2013 12:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35598916)
Yes SS 1,2,3,4, F1 and News in HD. And how can they offer a discount when they don't sell it?

The 4 tester channels will be BT1, 2 and HD. There will be 2 other streams freed on the 1st August as according to EPG, ESPN America and Classic to close, so it works out

Test1 = Sky Atlantic. (Probably)
Test2 = Sky Atlantic HD (probably)
Test3 = BT Sport 1/2 HD
Test4 = BT Sport 1/2 HD
ESPN A = BT Sport 1/2 SD
ESPN C = BT Sport 1/2 SD
This isn't confirmed though is it?? Be awful if it wasn't these channels testing.

Henkesghost 25-07-2013 12:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35598917)
Oh goody goody its like waiting for Christmas to open my Christmas presents.:hyper::hyper:
Bar the fact yer mum didn't say to you that you'll have to pay an extra £15 a month to her for yer presents after you'd opened them ;)

nstokes 25-07-2013 13:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35598912)
Quiet today...
people could be at work...shhh im meant to be work now shhhhh

Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35598918)
This isn't confirmed though is it?? Be awful if it wasn't these channels testing.
No it wouldnt :D:D

denphone 25-07-2013 13:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35598919)
Bar the fact yer mum didn't say to you that you'll have to pay an extra £15 a month to her for yer presents after you'd opened them ;)
Just potentially one of the many options one would have to consider.:)

howardmicks 25-07-2013 13:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35598918)
This isn't confirmed though is it?? Be awful if it wasn't these channels testing.
Well I have just had a call from the recommend a friend dept and I mentioned bt sports and he told me still talking to them and deep in talks regarding sky Atlantic which they are hoping to have in autumn :(
Glad I expect nothing and anything happens its a bonus

Media Boy UK 25-07-2013 13:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35598916)
Yes SS 1,2,3,4, F1 and News in HD. And how can they offer a discount when they don't sell it?

The 4 tester channels will be BT1, 2 and HD. There will be 2 other streams freed on the 1st August as according to EPG, ESPN America and Classic to close, so it works out

Test1 = Sky Atlantic. (Probably)
Test2 = Sky Atlantic HD (probably)
Test3 = BT Sport 1/2 HD
Test4 = BT Sport 1/2 HD
ESPN A = BT Sport 1/2 SD
ESPN C = BT Sport 1/2 SD
Virgin Media has confirmed the following about ESPN America and ESPN Classic after July 31st:

Quote:
Q: WHAT HAPPENS TO RECORDINGS I'VE MADE FROM THE ESPN CHANNELS AFTER JULY 31ST?
A: Anything you’ve recorded from ESPN, ESPN HD, ESPN America and ESPN Classic will be there to enjoy until 1 November 2013. After that, they’ll disappear.
So Virgin will not reuse ESPN America and ESPN Classic Channels streams until sometime after November 1st.


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