Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

...."debut," obviously that Broadcast writer must be young.;)

TLC (launched in the 90s in Britain) -> Discovery Home & Leisure -> Discovery Real Time -> Full Circle??

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Anyone watching Sons of Anarchy at 5 USA pace , this Wednesdays episode appears to have been added to Demand 5 in HD which its obviously not show in when broadcast not sure if its going to be regular but this weeks is showing on my Sky box.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

It may even be an 'New Channel' after all.

Discovery may axe Travel & Living for TLC to launch like Discovery are doing around the europe.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discove...vel_%26_Living

TLC has replace Travel and Living in the following parts of europe:

TLC Poland (Since October 2010)
TLC Norway (Since March 2010)
TLC Balkans (Since October 2010)
TLC Sweden (Since December 2010)
TLC Romania (Since January 2011)
TLC Denmark (Since October 2011)
TLC Latvia (To be launch next Thursday)

In the Netherlands, Investigation Discovery replaced Discovery Travel & Living on 4 July 2011.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discove..._Living_Europe

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

In today's papers sky's awesome foursome adverts have changed. On the tv section it now says enjoy incredible shows on channels you won't find on free view? No mention of exclusive to sky anymore. Wonder if a deal has been done on Atlantic

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I never think to deeply when looking at adverts. Perhaps it is just a change of target . ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Well an Meteor has hit Russia - so you ever know what is going to happen next.

Talk about that Meteor @ http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/20...l#post35536869

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Personally l think a deal has been done and l can see it coming to us in the next couple of months.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Maybe with BT?:erm:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

It's more likely to be because Sky Atlantic will appear on the Now TV service in the next month or so. That's already been announced for early 2013

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Never thought of that - good point

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I don't see Sky Atlantic on a rival platform anytime soon , I believe Sky see exclusive content as the way to go something Netflix are starting to realise also , the content will soon be available on Now TV and available to everyone with the subscription money going direct to Sky , I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Possible - however the advert is very specific " Enjoy incredible shows on channels you won't find on Freeview" Would have thought it would say exclusive to Sky TV and Now TV subcribers if they wanted to keep it to themself.

Just checked the web advert though and it has some additional text which does refer to Atlantic being Sky exclusive - all very confusing - looks like my initial view was wrong


Enjoy incredible shows on channels you won't find on Freeview, including Sky1, Sky Living and Fox. Don't miss February's hotly anticipated US drama The Following starring Kevin Bacon on exclusive Sky Atlantic.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Pick TV with 'Sky Thursday' are showing The Borgias & Blue Bloods over the next 9 weeks - both were originally Sky Atlantic

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

James Bond Channel to die again on February 25th on Sky Movies.

An Virgin Worker has told me that 'The TiVo guide shows the Bond programmes ending at 6am on 25th Feb'.

James Bond is broadcasting on Virgin Channel 410 (Also in HD on Virgin Channel 440) right now under the banner 'Sky Movies 007'.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

You can already get sky Atlantic without subscribing to sky satellite tv.

You can get a skygo monthly pass.

So I don't see the point in now tv.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Local TV to be Made in Leeds.

Ofcom has given Made in Leeds the rights to broadcast local TV in the Leeds area.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I think you'll find they are only showing a few episodes of each, not the whole series.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

OB is right

Pick TV will be showing:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

It's all a crafty ruse to make you want to subscribe to Sky Atlantic. Look at them as extended trailers!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Of course it is. It's the perfect advertising platform to entice Freeview, Freesat and Virgin customers to switch provider.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

UPDATE:

Made in Leeds will launch in November on Virgin Media and Freeview.

https://www.facebook.com/MadeInLeeds...23871434460064

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Wonder if our deal with Sky is up. We may get the long-awaited Sky Atlantic on Virgin, plus even Sky News and Sky Sports News in HD :angel:
Also, we may also get Sky1 +1 and Pick TV +1. :sleep: Does anyone know if this is true?!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

hi sir MB (legend) any news on when keighley get its local tv channel

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Looks like you'll be getting the Leeds one. You're on the same headend as Halifax and Wakefield. I expect you'll get the Sheffield local TV as well.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Been off forums for a while so not read much so what have i missed? Whast coming soon to VM TV? Any news on BT Sports?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

There have been a few channels that have arrived in the last month but there is no news on BT Sports.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Thanks Den

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I am hoping VM get BT Sports from the start

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

They will.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I hope so Denphone (& I don't mind paying for it) but VM's record for getting new channels from the start is not that good...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

BT would be fools if they cannot put it on the major TV platforms from the start but trust me it will be on both major platforms from the very first day..

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I'm minded to agree with you, but I must about when the news first broke I did think that by now the situation would have been a bit clearer.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

l remember ESPN and Virgin not doing a deal until the 30th of July in 2009.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/...00010220090730

http://www.cityam.com/news-and-analy...l-disneys-espn

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I will come to VM its just the case of will it go in XL pack and if not the cost. More info will come out nearer July time i reckon

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

When did CNN go widescreen?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

About a week or so ago , its to go HD before May in various regions.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1798737

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Thanks for the info. CNN looks brilliant now as I dont have "stretchy" vision on my TVs

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Can't see it going in xl pack,an additional charge I suspect.i for one won't be bothering if it is vm are squeezing enough out of me now and I'm still awaiting justication for it :(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I think you mean 'They may'.

Until I see info on BT Sports launching on Virgin Media from any of my Insiders or Virgin Media all I will say is 'No deal has been signed'.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Only a fool and the fool who follows him would not have BT Sports on from the start and Virgin are no fools MB.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Den, you may wish to google the recipe for "humble pie", after that statement...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

If Virgin are no fools where is:

-Universal HD
-E! HD
-Style Network

Virgin has signed an deal with NBC Universal last month and did not launch them.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Indeed so but for all we know they might have a exclusive deal with Sky for these channels or perhaps they are asking too much for these channels currently.

---------- Post added at 16:10 ---------- Previous post was at 16:09 ----------

Don't worry as if l am wrong and l usually am l will issue a full frank apology forthwith.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

LOL, change your package then:erm: Vote with your money:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Do you mean they didn't sign up to getting these channels or they signed up to them but they are not yet on our screens?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Yes i have to agree i did that with sky sports at £ 25.75.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

That's a bit of a Megamanical quote isn't it? Are you saying that the word of MB is God and until it is said then its not true!

Come on.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I am just playing it safe to due WW3 starting over like last October.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Maybe it's time to expand and bring on board other bloggers; certainly a few on th DS Forum who have dropped channel launches before MB. Maybe bring them over to your side and have more reporters on the ground

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Come on MB no one blames you.:nono::Peaceman:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I'm sure that MB has no intention of employing anyone or paying commission!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

If/when I change it will be provider not package

---------- Post added at 20:01 ---------- Previous post was at 19:56 ----------

Can't believe we are still awaiting universal HD,personally wanted that from day one they would have been better using are price increase money to obtain that instead of the current crap we have received recently :(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Okay, so change provider and save some money:rolleyes: You will get Universal HD plus more crap that you wont watch either.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I agree with all that. I do love TiVo which is the only thing keeping me atm.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I am not the BBC you know - That will cost to much for all the Taxis.:D

I started the 'Media Boy' (Was known as TV Boy) brand in 2006 due to noone reporting on the Telewest network given viewers info on what is set to happen on their network. All the Sky Digital news was everywhere on the web at the time.

I only posted on Telewest due to that being in my area.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

FT.com reveal more on BT Sports.

FT is reporting the following:

More info at: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/602fa218-7...#ixzz2LCnVxukq

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

What about UFC?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Fox/FX show a lot of UFC Stateside, so it wouldn't surprise me if they picked up the rights here.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

FT did not say anything about UFC or even The Scottish Football rights ESPN got.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Thats nice.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Final February List update.

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

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

I am just fixing some info from last post.

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin TV ===
Feb. 1st. All Virgin Media customers on the M+, L or XL Packages can watch Picture Box absolutely free on Virgin on Demand until 6am on March 1st 2013.

=== February ===
25th. Sky Movies Oscars will be rebranded as Sky Movies Showcase on Virgin Channel 403.
25th. Sky Movies Oscars HD will be rebranded as Sky Movies Showcase HD on Virgin Channel 403.
25th. Sky Movies 007 will be rebranded as Sky Movies Modern Greats on Virgin Channel 410.
25th. Sky Movies 007 HD will be rebranded as Sky Movies Modern Greats HD on Virgin Channel 440.
-Animal Planet HD will launch on Virgin Channel 217 on the XL Pack sometime this month.

=== March ===
28th. Disney Cinemagic will close today on Virgin Channel 728.

=== April ===
The BBC will rebrand BBC HD as BBC Two HD sometime this month on Virgin Channel 187.

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

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

=== By end of June ===
-Liberty Global hope to close the transaction of Virgin Media.

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

=== Summer ===
-FT.com says BT and Virgin Media are in talks over up to THREE BT Sports Channels launching on Virgin Media.

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

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

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

=== November ===
-Made in Leeds will launch on Virgin Media sometime this month.

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

=== By 2015 ===
-RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-'Seven' will be rebranded as Lincolnshire Living on Virgin Channel 879 (Grimsby & Scunthorpe only).
-I have been told that Virgin Media are in talks with Sky to carry 'Sky Atlantic SD', 'Sky News HD' and 'Sky Sports News HD'.
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas in Virgin Channels 600 mark (Starting in Late 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-Discovery to replace Travel and Living with TLC on Virgin Channel 275.
-UKTV on Demand may also launch on Virgin on Demand.
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.
-Smooth fm (Smooth Radio) may get close or rebranded on Virgin Channel 916.
-Fashion One 'In talks with Virgin Media'.
-ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD, ITV4 HD and Sony Movies may all launch soon on Virgin Media.

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated March 9th 2012.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' OR ''WRN RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio and WRN Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on February 18th 2013.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.
Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:
Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky or Sky.

NOTE: Shopping Channels are not on this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Bio. +1
-Crime & Investigation Network HD
-Crime & Investigation Network +1
-HISTORY HD
-HISTORY +1
-Lifetime (May launch in 2013.)

=== Own by ARY Group ===
-ARY Qtv
-ARY Oneworld
-ARY Entertainment

=== Own by BET International Inc (Viacom) ===
-BET: Black Ent Tv
-BET: Black Ent Tv +1

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick TV +1
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD
-Sky News HD
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by British Telecommunications Plc ===
-BT Sports 1 (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 1 HD (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 2 (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 2 HD (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-Sailing 1
-Sailing 2

=== Own by CBS Chellozone UK Channels Partnership ===
-CBS Reality +1
-Horror +1

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
-More 4 HD

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show TV Dance
-Flava
-Kix!
-POP
-Pop Girl
-Pop Girl +1
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Tiny Pop +1

=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
-DMAX +2

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
-Disney Channel HD
-Disney Cinemagic HD - Channel to close on March 28th.
-Disney Cinemagic +1 - Channel to close on March 28th.
-Disney Junior +
-Disney XD HD

=== Own by Entertainment Networks (UK) Limited (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-More Than Movies
-More Than Movies +1
-Movies 4 Men
-Movies 4 Men +1

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation) ===
-ESPN America HD

=== Own by Fox International Channels (News Corporation) ===
-FOX +1

=== Own by Global Radio ===
-Capital FM TV
-Heart FM TV

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) ===
-ITV2 HD
-ITV3 HD
-ITV4 HD

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
-True Entertainment +1 (Soon to start broadcasting).
-True Movies 2

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
-MTV CLASSIC
-MTV HD
-MTV LIVE
-MTV MUSIC
-MTV +1

=== Own by Multi Screen Media (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-Sahara One

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
-Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Nickelodeon HD
-Nick Jr. +1

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Premier Media ===
-Premier Sports
-Premier Sports Xtra

=== Own by Radio TelefÃ*s Éireann ===
-RTÉ 2fm
-RTÉ lyric fm
-RTÉ Radio 1 (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest areas right now).
-RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

=== Own by Real & Smooth Ltd [Was GMG Radio] (Global Radio) ===
-Real Radio Wales
-Smooth 70s

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
-Food Network
-Food Network +1
-Travel Channel
-Travel Channel +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
-Sony Entertainment Television +1
-Sony Movie Channel
-Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (News Corporation) ===
-STAR Jalsha
-STAR Plus HD

=== Own by Sunrise Radio Group ===
-Kismat Radio
-Punjabi Radio

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
-Absolute 90s

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
-UCB TV
-UCB Bible
-UCB Gospel
-UCB Inspiration
-UCB Ireland

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
-E! HD
-The Style Network
-Universal Channel HD

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
-ZEE Café
-Zing

==== See you later ===
List last updated on February 18th 2013.

Next update: March 1st - unless:
A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

Did I miss anything??? If I did tell me and it will appear on the next update.

©copyright 2013 Media Boy 2006 - 2013. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

NEXT UPDATE WILL BE ON MARCH 1ST UNLESS VIRGIN MEDIA ADD OR CLOSE SOME CHANNELS.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Media Boy, is there any certainty that we won't have any problems regarding up to Three Sports Channels coming from BT in the Summer.

We know the problems we have from VM from adding new channels, ie cost etc. Could this be happening as Sky has already made a deal with BT.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

You only need Sky for an Channel number.

-You need Astra or Eurobird to broadcast.
-BT will be using their own workers when you order BT Sports on Astra UK.

But BT need Virgin for the following:

-Need to sign an deal with Virgin to carry BT Sports.
-Take money from Virgin viewers and pass it onto BT.
-The deal will likely be an 'Pay as you go' deal like with all other add on channels (Sky Sports and MUTV).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Let's just hope BT have the sense to provide their 2 or 3 sports channels in HD.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

They will, they'll just hardball Sky until just before the launch in hopes of getting Sky Sports in HD for BT Vision.

But with 3 HD channels and £1bn of rights I just can't see it being on XL. Maybe BT Sports 1 (presumably the one with Premier League) will be free and the other two are subscription?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I think BT Sports will NOT be on XL Package.

Maybe BT Gold will be if BT take over ESPN Classic....

Then we will see Virgin using the money they save on ESPN being on XL being reuse for new channels launching on Virgin Media.

*(Info I have seen on other web sites says ESPN and ESPN Classic are UK Channels with ESPN America is an Pan European channel.)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I wish Virgin would say, my disloyalty discount runs out soon which will mean my prices will have gone up £12 this year.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

The question now is how much are they going to charge because if its too much then they can forget about it.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

The thing is they cant until the deal is done and signed.

---------- Post added at 14:06 ---------- Previous post was at 14:05 ----------

BT have still to confirmed that.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

AFAIK Sky have just split their HD pack into £5.25 for Sports & £5 for everything else, wonder if our Sky Premium HD will go down.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Now that DOES appeal to me

---------- Post added at 15:06 ---------- Previous post was at 15:06 ----------

:LOL:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Yeah, that's the answer I'm expecting to get from Customer Services as well.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Well Sky EE+ is £32.50, XL is £29.50 + £5 for TiVo.

Time for a call to Sky.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Nope. XL is £29.50 including TiVo

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Why are you only looking at one aspect of the service? Presumably have BB and phone?

You should look at the total cost of all services and if all the services are equal, or suit your needs and sky is still cheaper, then move to Sky. When you add fibre BB from Sky though, their comparable prices take a hit. But then, maybe ADSL is adequate for you?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

The answer to that is probably no l am afraid.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Yup, it finally triggered in my head that I don't need fast broadband because I don't download anything. Barring BT Sports being £22pm, Sky is cheaper for me because I don't need fibre.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

That would suggest it is time to move - should that be your desire ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

[/COLOR]MB ESPN America is Pan European the feed we get in this Country is the same that goes to Scandinavia.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

just discovered im paying £108/month for a package that is offered for £99/month to new customers and half price for 6 months!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Is that the VIP Collection? As it is £99 plus £14.99 Line Rental per month.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

When did Sky team up with Orange and T-Mobile?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

yep just discovered that. bloody line rental.

So it's actually £5 cheaper, but still a rip off given the half price offer.

Might go to sky which is £103 for same stuff (less internet but more sports hd), and then move back when next half price offer is on.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

If you are out of contract phone retentions, and get a new 12/18 moth contract because you effectively a "new" customer. I did it a year or so aago and will try it again when this contract runs out:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

TV XL with Tivo is coming out at £37.00 per month via Virgins website. You get 27 HD channels plus ESPN.

SKY Entertainment Extra is £31.50 for 45 HD channels. You will however have to pay an extra £13.00 per month for ESPN. You will also need broadband to get SKY's full on demand and catch up service.

What happens to ESPN, and the XL package, in the next few months could be a big factor in who offers the best TV service at the best price. Personally I think based on the above information, Virgin offer the best value for now.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

It's £37 without the phone line

It's £29.50 with a landline http://store.virginmedia.com/digital...-tv/tv-xl.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Is there a specific number for retentions, or do u have to push customer services to be put through

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

u call 150 option 5 then select option 3 from that and u get rententions

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Listen out for 'Thinking of Leaving Us'.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

BBC Two HD launches on March 26th http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...bc-two-hd.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

ok this is ridiculous, new bill come through today.

it's now 114.55 which is 56p more expensive than offered to new customers. rip off.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Premium phone call charge?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

no that is minus phone charges.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I personally just ditched the Sky Premium channels but only as I wasn't watching them so I'm not sure if that would suit you. Vote with your feet, IMO Virgin are becoming too expensive for what they offer. Another step I took to reduce my bill was paying my phone line rental up front for £120 which saves a few £ P/M.

At the moment BT can only offer 66Mbps download speed but once they hit over 100Mbps I will be off completely as my loyalty remains with the savings in my wallet. Mrs Firmsky likes the TiVo but IMO the TV is becoming too expensive for what they offer compared to Sky.

TiV0 is still lacking in their biggest selling points, MRS and the iPad app. Once you can MRS most of the channels and watch the recordings via the VM app they'll be onto a winner.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

totally agree matey in particulur about mrs,trouble is with vm's track record we are in for a long long wait,i suspect like you will be a bt customer by then

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

yeh that's pretty much all we watch is sky sports etc... so not option.

Defo going to give them a ring. Internet doesn't bother me as very rarely get above 20mbps even on this 100mb internet.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

While I agree that the price should be no different, I hardly think that 0.5% constitutes a rip off!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I mean't the fact that it is now £114.55 when it was £90something only 18months ago.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Well, we decided today to ditch VM for Sky, they are now becoming expensive to have, and when my wife called them to complain they did not care.

They told her that there is no longer any retention deals, and that they would have given her the channels she wanted.

When the CS agent said about taking channels off, he mentioned take sports off, to save money. VM did not care one bit. We also got Sky cheaper than VM, we have kept the phone as it is good.