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devilincarnate 01-04-2010 10:42

Re: OFCOM ready to rule?
 
Just seen this :

http://www.virginmedia.com/myvirginm...sky-ruling.php

Digital Fanatic 01-04-2010 10:55

Re: OFCOM ready to rule?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 34992322)

Thanks :tu:

mason21k 01-04-2010 12:03

anychance
 
with the latest ofcom ruling, strugglin 2 understands bits of it, so is there a chance we cud get sky sports 1 and 2 in hd any time soon or av i just read it wrong.

---------- Post added at 13:03 ---------- Previous post was at 12:34 ----------

any ideas any1

Tony. 01-04-2010 12:07

Re: anychance
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mason21k (Post 34992369)
with the latest ofcom ruling, strugglin 2 understands bits of it, so is there a chance we cud get sky sports 1 and 2 in hd any time soon or av i just read it wrong.

---------- Post added at 13:03 ---------- Previous post was at 12:34 ----------

any ideas any1

Not according to this :(

Quote:

Analysts have claimed that Virgin Media and BT are "unlikely" to be offering cheap Sky Sports 1 and 2 from next season, despite Ofcom's new pricing model.
Source: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...ut-impact.html

Robbie G 01-04-2010 12:17

Re: anychance
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mason21k (Post 34992369)
with the latest ofcom ruling, strugglin 2 understands bits of it, so is there a chance we cud get sky sports 1 and 2 in hd any time soon or av i just read it wrong.

---------- Post added at 13:03 ---------- Previous post was at 12:34 ----------

any ideas any1

1. There's a massive post already on OFCOM's findings.
2. You bumped yourself after less than half an hour.
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Good day :D.

Kymmy 01-04-2010 12:26

Re: anychance
 
Any more abousive comments will not be tollerated on CF, if members don't like a post then either reply in a civil manner or not at all.


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zantarous 04-04-2010 19:35

Re: OFCOM ready to rule?
 
A very interesting piece from the BBC yesterday about the OFCOM ruling and the Murdoch and Tory alliance. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8601711.stm

Quote:

So I asked Jeremy Hunt, the Tories' culture spokesman, exactly what they would do about the Ofcom ruling?
"We are absolutely clear that these kinds of matters are a matter for regulators, not for politicians, " he told me.
Spot on, lets hope more senior Tories have the same thoughts, Government should be concentrating on education, health, the economy, etc. Not interfering in the job of the regulator, especially in media where government have the possibility of influencing and pushing a agenda on the public.

zantarous 29-04-2010 17:42

Re: OFCOM ready to rule?
 
Sky and OFCOM come to a temporary agreement until the appeal is over http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...at_the_CAT.htm

devilincarnate 29-04-2010 18:26

Re: OFCOM ready to rule?
 
Can not see the prices changing until after the the main appeal?

However, while the interim agreement is in effect, the three named competitors will effectively continue to pay the existing rate card price, with the difference between that and the wholesale must-offer price paid into escrow

Full link here

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...rrestrial.html

nialli 29-04-2010 20:13

Re: anychance
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony. (Post 34992393)

That Digital Spy link is four weeks old (April 1st no less). Try this story from The Guardian today: Sky Sports HD is coming.

naeskydish 30-04-2010 09:31

Re: OFCOM ready to rule?
 
Looks like a compromise deal has been reached of between 10-23% cut in price for Sports 1 & 2, with effect from 14 May 2010.

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/to...cle7112109.ece

sherer 14-07-2010 09:37

Re: OFCOM ready to rule?
 
does anyone know if the prices for Sky Sports have gone down yet ?

I don't subscribe at the moment so for me even getting the SD version will be a bonus over last season.

A quick look on the VM website shows these prices

http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html...-channels.html

meaning I have to pay about £20 a month. Is the above any cheaper than last year and before this ruling ? If not is this price likely to go down ?

SmartMart 14-07-2010 09:58

Re: OFCOM ready to rule?
 
Prices came down on the 1st July.
I'm on the Sky Sports Collection and TV M+.
Before the 1st July, the cost of the Sky Sports Collection was £24 per month but now it's only £20.50 - I've already had a bill with the new price :)

Regards .....

TheDon 14-07-2010 14:25

Re: OFCOM ready to rule?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by sherer (Post 35055990)
does anyone know if the prices for Sky Sports have gone down yet ?

I don't subscribe at the moment so for me even getting the SD version will be a bonus over last season.

A quick look on the VM website shows these prices

http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html...-channels.html

meaning I have to pay about £20 a month. Is the above any cheaper than last year and before this ruling ? If not is this price likely to go down ?

If you're on TV XL you'll have to pay the same now as you did before. Everyone else (other than M) has been bought down to the TV XL pricing level.

BenMcr 14-07-2010 14:30

Re: OFCOM ready to rule?
 
The recent price change isn't connected to the OFCOM ruling. It was done to simplify the pricing so that M+, L and XL customers all pay the same for the Sky Premiums options


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