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harry_hitch 23-05-2013 23:15
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BexTech (Post 35575120)
Have a correctly aligned dish and dish the right size for the job.
Not always the problem though:(

Bad weather affects the signal at my parents house often, dish correctly positioned, and also when I moved out about 30 miles away from them. When I moved out I was told I was living in an area with too many houses and the weather often compounded the signal issue, not the location of the dish!

Not risking Sky for a third time

Fool me once etc.....

colin25 24-05-2013 02:15
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35575143)
Not always the problem though:(

Bad weather affects the signal at my parents house often, dish correctly positioned, and also when I moved out about 30 miles away from them. When I moved out I was told I was living in an area with too many houses and the weather often compounded the signal issue, not the location of the dish!

Not risking Sky for a third time

Fool me once etc.....
Wait...the saying stops at fool me twice (which you say they did)

Better to try another saying...Third time a charm :D

Doug P 24-05-2013 12:37
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35574928)
Hope not, I;m a Spurs fan :D

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Whomever 'Kate' is she'll know bugger all about if/when VM will be getting BT Sports.
It is in her interests to stall like that in hope of a sale...

harry_hitch 24-05-2013 19:13
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35575179)
Wait...the saying stops at fool me twice (which you say they did)

Better to try another saying...Third time a charm :D
:D

:nono:

nn012 26-05-2013 08:29
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
No one seen this yet? https://customer.virginmedia.com/forms/btsport/3

Should please some.

johnasimmons 26-05-2013 09:04
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nn012 (Post 35575897)
No one seen this yet? https://customer.virginmedia.com/forms/btsport/3

Should please some.

WOO HOO! I'll drink to that... actually I'll drink to anything! :beer: :beer:


Just noticed - it does not say anything about getting BT Sport in HD...

colin25 26-05-2013 09:17
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35575904)
WOO HOO! I'll drink to that... actually I'll drink to anything! :beer: :beer:


Just noticed - it does not say anything about getting BT Sport in HD...
It doesn't say for how much

johnasimmons 26-05-2013 09:21
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35575909)
It doesn't say for how much
In my opinion I expect it to be the same price as what they are charging on Sky

Dave42 26-05-2013 09:53
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
well it great news it now be confirmed in coming to VM just need the price now

andy_m 26-05-2013 09:56
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Blimey! Fair play to Virgin then - look forward to seeing pricing etc.

nstokes 26-05-2013 10:02
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
I knew it was coming, it would have been silly for them not to have it on VM. Lets hope pricing is announced soon

colin25 26-05-2013 10:07
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
I thought all the angst was because the thought was that it wasn't going to be free as part of the larger package (sorry, can't think what the "large package" is on virgin, and not keen on dwelling on thoughts of large packages :D)

So will all be happy if they get it same price as sky (re £12 and £15 with HD)?

nstokes 26-05-2013 10:10
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35575932)
I thought all the angst was because the thought was that it wasn't going to be free as part of the larger package (sorry, can't think what the "large package" is on virgin, and not keen on dwelling on thoughts of large packages :D)

So will all be happy if they get it same price as sky (re £12 and £15 with HD)?
The XL Pack :D

I reckon ESPN and ESPN HD will stay in XL as they are now as part of the deal they all ready have and BT Sport channels will be at same cost as Sky.

denphone 26-05-2013 10:28
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35575909)
It doesn't say for how much
Perhaps your pesky friends can tell us.:D

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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35575911)
In my opinion I expect it to be the same price as what they are charging on Sky
In my opinion l think it might be a little less then what they are paying.

johnasimmons 26-05-2013 10:40
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35575938)
In my opinion l think it might be a little less then what they are paying.
I hope so :)

Mobes 26-05-2013 11:04
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Well as many of us said we were always going to get it. Yes it doesn't say anything about HD but maybe VM decided to get a great price for just SD? Who knows.


I will pay a it more for it but not a lot more.

nstokes 26-05-2013 11:12
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
I wonder when the BT Sport loop video will update with details to say it will be available on VM. Also do people think that VM customers will be able to watch online and via the app like BT customers and Sky customers can?

Arthurgray50@blu 26-05-2013 12:41
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
There is an advert out that says that Sky customers are getting BT Sports as part of the sports package.

VM pull your finger out.

coulsontom 26-05-2013 12:42
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35575932)
I thought all the angst was because the thought was that it wasn't going to be free as part of the larger package (sorry, can't think what the "large package" is on virgin, and not keen on dwelling on thoughts of large packages :D)

So will all be happy if they get it same price as sky (re £12 and £15 with HD)?
exactly.

We've move to Sky for TV and BT Phone & Internet. With the deals we're saving £580 in the first 12 months.

Even when the offers have ended we will be saving £5.54 per month and that's before and cost for BT is factored in.

If Virgin charge £12 that will be a significant saving of £210.48 per year.

Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35575933)
The XL Pack :D

I reckon ESPN and ESPN HD will stay in XL as they are now as part of the deal they all ready have and BT Sport channels will be at same cost as Sky.
The foreign football is going to be on the BT channels not ESPN.

Not sure what content will be on ESPN but don't think it's going to be anything significant. Though there it's not clear whether the FA Cup will still be on the ESPN branded channel.

Mr Banana 26-05-2013 12:43
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35575988)
There is an advert out that says that Sky customers are getting BT Sports as part of the sports package.

VM pull your finger out.
Where is that advert Arthur?

colin25 26-05-2013 12:45
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by coulsontom (Post 35575990)
exactly.
The foreign football is going to be on the BT channels not ESPN.

Not sure what content will be on ESPN but don't think it's going to be anything significant. Though there it's not clear whether the FA Cup will still be on the ESPN branded channel.
The FA cup is on espn...not sure whatelse

denphone 26-05-2013 12:45
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35575988)
There is an advert out that says that Sky customers are getting BT Sports as part of the sports package.

VM pull your finger out.
They are old chap.

https://customer.virginmedia.com/forms/btsport/3

HDFootyMan 26-05-2013 12:50
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
No word on cost yet. Do BT:

a) Charge £15 knowing that SS1 costs just 50p more and will show more EPL football, or
b) Do a wholesale deal on the XL package, which is counteractive to their plans to convert VM customers to BT customers?

If it was b), you'd think VM would be shouting that from the rooftops by now.

coulsontom 26-05-2013 13:02
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Top banana (Post 35575991)
Where is that advert Arthur?
I think he must mean about BT offering it for free on Sky to BT customers rather than Sky customers and got confused.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35575993)
The FA cup is on espn...not sure whatelse
It seems to suggest so, but other than that it looks like only the American stuff is going to be on ESPN.

denphone 26-05-2013 13:18
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HDFootyMan (Post 35575996)
No word on cost yet. Do BT:

a) Charge £15 knowing that SS1 costs just 50p more and will show more EPL football, or
b) Do a wholesale deal on the XL package, which is counteractive to their plans to convert VM customers to BT customers?

If it was b), you'd think VM would be shouting that from the rooftops by now.
Well we shall see HD but of course its all speculation at the moment.:)

gazellis 26-05-2013 13:30
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
If not part of xl. How about part of the VIP package

HDFootyMan 26-05-2013 13:43
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35576002)
Well we shall see HD but of course its all speculation at the moment.:)
As you well know, 99% of posts on this forum are speculation (including the ones featuring speculation about speculation). ;)

colin25 26-05-2013 13:49
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HDFootyMan (Post 35576014)
As you well know, 99% of posts on this forum are speculation (including the ones featuring speculation about speculation). ;)
That of course is pure speculation :D

Bogof 26-05-2013 14:00
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35576016)
That of course is pure speculation :D
But it is based on a speculative rumour,

tvtimes 26-05-2013 17:14
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
If that link is even real, then I would assume that BT have agreed with VM that they can't sell it below a certain price or offer it within a bundle.

It kind of suits both parties. VM don't have to pay a certain cost per subscriber and potentially lose money and only those who really want it will pay for it themselves and then VM can still market it that BT sports is available to them as apposed to not.

BT then also get better exposure, the revenue direct and Ofcom won't be breathing down their necks either.

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Quite a few FM's on a rival site are very pessimistic about this deal. It seems a lot don't think the link is genuine - as the link can't actually be found on VM's website?!

Dave42 26-05-2013 17:31
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35576073)
If that link is even real, then I would assume that BT have agreed with VM that they can't sell it below a certain price or offer it within a bundle.

It kind of suits both parties. VM don't have to pay a certain cost per subscriber and potentially lose money and only those who really want it will pay for it themselves and then VM can still market it that BT sports is available to them as apposed to not.

BT then also get better exposure, the revenue direct and Ofcom won't be breathing down their necks either.

---------- Post added at 17:14 ---------- Previous post was at 16:34 ----------

Quite a few FM's on a rival site are very pessimistic about this deal. It seems a lot don't think the link is genuine - as the link can't actually be found on VM's website?!
well it takes you to genuine vm site so don't know why some people are doubting it

johnasimmons 26-05-2013 17:32
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35576073)
If that link is even real, then I would assume that BT have agreed with VM that they can't sell it below a certain price or offer it within a bundle.

It kind of suits both parties. VM don't have to pay a certain cost per subscriber and potentially lose money and only those who really want it will pay for it themselves and then VM can still market it that BT sports is available to them as apposed to not.

BT then also get better exposure, the revenue direct and Ofcom won't be breathing down their necks either.

---------- Post added at 17:14 ---------- Previous post was at 16:34 ----------



Quite a few FM's on a rival site are very pessimistic about this deal. It seems a lot don't think the link is genuine - as the link can't actually be found on VM's website?!
Seems genuine to me...

denphone 26-05-2013 17:38
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Indeed and l can't understand the pessimism on the other site.

Arthurgray50@blu 26-05-2013 21:09
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Top banana, it was an advert on Tv last night and gave a channel number on Sky only.

Dave42 26-05-2013 21:15
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35576148)
Top banana, it was an advert on Tv last night and gave a channel number on Sky only.
well it confirmed it coming to VM now Arthur just we don't know price yet

johnasimmons 27-05-2013 07:52
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35576073)
If that link is even real, then I would assume that BT have agreed with VM that they can't sell it below a certain price or offer it within a bundle.

It kind of suits both parties. VM don't have to pay a certain cost per subscriber and potentially lose money and only those who really want it will pay for it themselves and then VM can still market it that BT sports is available to them as apposed to not.

BT then also get better exposure, the revenue direct and Ofcom won't be breathing down their necks either.

---------- Post added at 17:14 ---------- Previous post was at 16:34 ----------

Quite a few FM's on a rival site are very pessimistic about this deal. It seems a lot don't think the link is genuine - as the link can't actually be found on VM's website?!
I did a Norton thing-a-ma-jiggy on the page and it came out ok...

colin25 27-05-2013 08:51
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35576196)
I did a Norton thing-a-ma-jiggy on the page and it came out ok...
I am not even going to ask what sort of graham norton thing you could possibly do to a webpage :D

johnasimmons 27-05-2013 09:00
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35576201)
I am not even going to ask what sort of
graham norton thing you could possibly do to a webpage :D

:naughty:

Chad 27-05-2013 09:52
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35575992)
That looks very promising indeed.

Gavin-D 27-05-2013 09:55
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
The BT Sport website still states that BT Sport is not available on Virgin Media at the moment.

Hopefully this will be updated in due course

johnasimmons 27-05-2013 09:56
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35576215)
The BT Sport website still states that BT Sport is not available on Virgin Media at the moment.

Hopefully this will be updated in due course
Probably won't be updated until after the Bank Holiday.

andy_m 27-05-2013 10:00
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Probably won't be updated in a hurry at all - Bt can sell broadband to Sky customers but it's a harder task to do so to Virgin customers, I reckon. Only Virgin will be shouting about this deal.

denphone 27-05-2013 10:11
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35576212)
That looks very promising indeed.
Indeed it is and the doomsday scenario some speculated on alas have not come true.:D

colin25 27-05-2013 10:54
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35576220)
Indeed it is and the doomsday scenario some speculated on alas have not come true.:D
I thought the doomsday was having to pay full price for BT sport? :D

Mr Banana 27-05-2013 10:54
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Wonder if Vm will come up with a new marketing approach where they push BT sports without the need for broadband all and also no need for a phone line.

denphone 27-05-2013 11:10
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35576224)
I thought the doomsday was having to pay full price for BT sport? :D
That remains to be seen.:D

Arthurgray50@blu 27-05-2013 11:18
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
I am going to stick my neck out here and say this, AS VM are going to push for bb, they will come to a deal with BT Sports over the BB thingy, and get BT Sports CHEAPER than Sky, and offer it to customers at £5.00 per month.

VM with Liberty, will push for more customers and offer better channels, and l would expect some American stuff to come our way, and the channels they have in the states are great. There is a fantastic channel over there called Tv Land, which shows some great stuff like the Beverley Hill Billies etc.

The Rifleman, Laredo etc.

colin25 27-05-2013 11:36
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35576231)
I am going to stick my neck out here and say this, AS VM are going to push for bb, they will come to a deal with BT Sports over the BB thingy, and get BT Sports CHEAPER than Sky, and offer it to customers at £5.00 per month.

VM with Liberty, will push for more customers and offer better channels, and l would expect some American stuff to come our way, and the channels they have in the states are great. There is a fantastic channel over there called Tv Land, which shows some great stuff like the Beverley Hill Billies etc.

The Rifleman, Laredo etc.
what sort of deal would BT want from virgin on the (as you call it) "BB thingy"?
:D

Gavin-D 27-05-2013 11:51
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Virgin have 2 pages up currently regarding BT Sport and both have different information

https://customer.virginmedia.com/for...art=Tickles_18

https://customer.virginmedia.com/forms/btsport/3

muppetman11 27-05-2013 12:29
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Why has the link confirming BT Sports now changed to all you need to know ?

Jameseh 27-05-2013 12:32
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
I bet the page was just pre-written in case they did get a deal, then someone started swapping the numbers on the end of the URL and found it.

</pessimism>

Arthurgray50@blu 27-05-2013 13:37
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
We all know that VM is pushing hard and concentrating on BB, and thats why they will make a special deal.

Dave42 27-05-2013 13:56
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35576254)
Why has the link confirming BT Sports now changed to all you need to know ?
guess it was put up little early but think it be a done deal

Jameseh 27-05-2013 14:03
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35576274)
We all know that VM is pushing hard and concentrating on BB, and thats why they will make a special deal.
That doesn't even make sense. BT Sport is there solely to bring in BT Broadband customers, so why the hell would Virgin get a 'special deal'

colin25 27-05-2013 14:04
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35576283)
That doesn't even make sense. BT Sport is there solely to bring in BT Broadband customers, so why the hell would Virgin get a 'special deal'
That puzzled me too

coulsontom 27-05-2013 16:18
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
lol BT Sport is BT's way of getting back customers who switched from BT to go all in "triple-pay" with Sky and Virgin.

Negates the object if they offer it at anything less than full price to Virgin customers.

Arthurgray50@blu 27-05-2013 18:20
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
I was under the impression that VM were going full power to offer a wider range in BB, instead of the TV side. They have already say that they are putting more money in the BB service, and VM do have a lot of customers.

colin25 27-05-2013 18:45
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35576397)
I was under the impression that VM were going full power to offer a wider range in BB, instead of the TV side. They have already say that they are putting more money in the BB service, and VM do have a lot of customers.
I agree, which makes it pointless to offer virgin BT sport for less than full rate.

But I could be proved wrong (i do remember getting a B+ once, wait, do they do the A-F system anymore...argghh..another oldie statement i fear). :D

Chad 27-05-2013 20:05
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Talk Talk have published information regarding the removal of ESPN and ESPN America:

http://help2.talktalk.co.uk/tv/chang...d-espn-america

Price change information is interesting, but not as interesting as Talk Talk making it clear you can't leave if you are unhappy with the closure of ESPN.

harry_hitch 27-05-2013 20:12
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35576404)
I agree, which makes it pointless to offer virgin BT sport for less than full rate.

But I could be proved wrong (i do remember getting a B+ once, wait, do they do the A-F system anymore...argghh..another oldie statement i fear). :D
LOL, yeah all the annoyingly young 16/17 year old kids at work keep banging on about their ridiculously high marks they are projected:( It makes me sick how young and fresh faced they look:mad::(:D

denphone 29-05-2013 14:13
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Can Sky continue its reign as undisputed champ of UK sports broadcasting?.

http://www.marketingmagazine.co.uk/a...s-broadcasting

Gavin-D 29-05-2013 14:29
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Virgin Media 'in talks over BT Sport deal'

BT Sport could soon be available on the Virgin Media platform.

Virgin Media has hinted to its cable TV customers that they will be able to sign up for BT's soon-to-launch sports broadcasting service.

BT announced earlier this month that the channels - BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2 and ESPN - will be available free of charge to its broadband subscribers with BT Vision, Sky+ or YouView set-top boxes. They will also be streamed online via a special app.

Sky users without a BT broadband connection will be able to subscribe to the standard-definition service for £12 per month, or the high-definition version for £15.

However, no mention was made of Virgin Media, leading to complaints from customers - particularly those currently signed up to Virgin's XL TV package, which will offer free access to ESPN until the introduction of BT Sport.

With the launch set to take place on August 1st 2013, Virgin Media has issued an update in which it promises to keep customers up to date with any new developments on the matter.

"We're always striving to bring you the best sporting events and competitions from around the world and we're talking to BT about how we can make the forthcoming BT Sport package available to you," the cable company insisted.

http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-m...eal-801590928/

johnasimmons 29-05-2013 16:30
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
I am really getting the feeling that BT Sport is another Sky Atlantic...

BenMcr 29-05-2013 16:32
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35577091)
I am really getting the feeling that BT Sport is another Sky Atlantic...
Why?

denphone 29-05-2013 16:33
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35577091)
I am really getting the feeling that BT Sport is another Sky Atlantic...
l don't.:nono:

johnasimmons 29-05-2013 16:35
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35577093)
Why?
I feel it in my water :)
Seriously, my pessimism is strong that BT won't give VM access to the 3 channels in SD or HD - but I hope I am wrong!
This is only my opinion...

---------- Post added at 16:35 ---------- Previous post was at 16:34 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35577096)
l don't.:nono:
I do :bigcry:

colin25 29-05-2013 16:59
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35577091)
I am really getting the feeling that BT Sport is another Sky Atlantic...
I am excited, can't wait for 1 Aug :D

johnasimmons 29-05-2013 17:01
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35577111)
I am excited, can't wait for 1 Aug :D
There will either be great joy... or mass bitching & moaning! ;)

denphone 29-05-2013 17:22
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35577114)
There will either be great joy... or mass bitching & moaning! ;)
Yes there are certainly a few drama queens on here.;);):dig::dig:

coulsontom 29-05-2013 18:25
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Anyone think BT's hiring of Gareth Bale a bit dodgy? given he might be sold this summer.

thenry 29-05-2013 18:28
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by coulsontom (Post 35577140)
Anyone think BT's hiring of Gareth Bale a bit dodgy? given he might be sold this summer.
have you never heard of Skype? :LOL:

coulsontom 29-05-2013 18:53
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35577143)
have you never heard of Skype? :LOL:
I don't think he's going to be used much anyway. He cant do pundit duty on a sat lunchtime if hes playing at 3pm. he cannot do sat lunchtime if hes playing on a sunday either.

I was thinking more to do with their promoting him as the face of it. But levy usually extracts max fee so he'll prob not be sold till aug 31st anyway

thenry 29-05-2013 19:19
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
It wont work if he moves to Spain unless BT want to promote SkySports LaLiga. tbh itll be funny when they have to remove him. some may think 'writing on the wall' :shocked:

Gavin-D 29-05-2013 19:25
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
If virgin allowed channels to sell there products them selves like sky do a deal would have been agreed now but because VM only do wholesale the process of getting it on is going to take a long time BT will want a high price where as VM will want it as cheap as possible

Jameseh 29-05-2013 20:46
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35577171)
If virgin allowed channels to sell there products them selves like sky do a deal would have been agreed now but because VM only do wholesale the process of getting it on is going to take a long time BT will want a high price where as VM will want it as cheap as possible
Right, because Sky don't own the satellite the channels broadcast from or their own EPG, they have no control whatsoever if a company wants to be on Sky.

Whereas Virgin own their entire TV & broadband infrastructure and can change channels at will (or at least to a degree not to sod broadcasters off).

muppetman11 29-05-2013 21:02
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35577211)
Right, because Sky don't own the satellite the channels broadcast from or their own EPG, they have no control whatsoever if a company wants to be on Sky.

Whereas Virgin own their entire TV & broadband infrastructure and can change channels at will (or at least to a degree not to sod broadcasters off).
They do own and run their EPG.

BT have to pay Sky for EPG slots and conditional access as Sky handles the encryption.

Qtx 29-05-2013 21:09
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
So I don't have to read the whole thread, can someone tell me what the score is with sports tv packages at the moment, and if VM are losing ESPN?

A friend is in to footy and sports and currently she is with VM but wants to know what she would gain/lose out on by staying with VM or moving to say BT or sky. Not in to watching sports myself so I have no idea what to tell her.

Cheers!

tvtimes 31-05-2013 08:03
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35577227)
So I don't have to read the whole thread, can someone tell me what the score is with sports tv packages at the moment, and if VM are losing ESPN?

A friend is in to footy and sports and currently she is with VM but wants to know what she would gain/lose out on by staying with VM or moving to say BT or sky. Not in to watching sports myself so I have no idea what to tell her.

Cheers!
As things stand VM are not getting BT Sport and we are going to lose ESPN on July 31st unless an agreement can be reached, which I don't think one will.

denphone 31-05-2013 08:10
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35577716)
As things stand VM are not getting BT Sport and we are going to lose ESPN on July 31st unless an agreement can be reached, which I don't think one will.
A agreement will be reached pretty soon and of that there is no doubt in my humble opinion.

Quote:
A notice on the Virgin Media website now appears to offer good news to the cable company’s customers. It promises that “BT Sport is coming to your living room” and that the channels will launch “on Virgin Media this summer”.

johnasimmons 31-05-2013 08:39
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"A notice on the Virgin Media website now appears to offer good news to the cable company’s customers. It promises that “BT Sport is coming to your living room” and that the channels will launch “on Virgin Media this summer”.

Got a link for this info please my friend :)

denphone 31-05-2013 08:54
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35577728)
"A notice on the Virgin Media website now appears to offer good news to the cable company’s customers. It promises that “BT Sport is coming to your living room” and that the channels will launch “on Virgin Media this summer”.

Got a link for this info please my friend :)
l cannot find it at the moment but this will explain.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/in-depth/bt-sport/

johnasimmons 31-05-2013 09:23
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35577731)
l cannot find it at the moment but this will explain.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/in-depth/bt-sport/
to be honest my friiend, the article is based on information from that "pulled" info page that VM put up last weekend, some of the comments from it state the same...

Qtx 31-05-2013 17:20
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35577716)
As things stand VM are not getting BT Sport and we are going to lose ESPN on July 31st unless an agreement can be reached, which I don't think one will.
Thanks for condensing the info down to a single sentence! :tu:

Doug P 31-05-2013 17:49
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
I think they will get the channels but at a price very few will want to pay...

denphone 31-05-2013 18:36
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35577870)
Thanks for condensing the info down to a single sentence! :tu:
The trouble is its nigh on certain that we will get it dear chap.:)

Qtx 31-05-2013 18:48
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35577908)
The trouble is its nigh on certain that we will get it dear chap.:)
Its certainly a possibility but my friend has been stung with Virgins 'coming soon' and other stuff before, so wanted to know how things currently stood. Doubt she will hang around waiting and likely to move to BT as ESPN is guaranteed there, as well as some sweet deals.

mikepeth 31-05-2013 19:19
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Here is the link

http://vmhd.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/b...media-but.html

tvtimes 31-05-2013 19:33
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35577908)
The trouble is its nigh on certain that we will get it dear chap.:)
That's your opinion. It's not nigh on certain at all. There is no certainty.
As it stands we're not getting it and BT Sport are targeting us VM customers in their adverts telling us to switch.

---------- Post added at 19:32 ---------- Previous post was at 19:31 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35577914)
Its certainly a possibility but my friend has been stung with Virgins 'coming soon' and other stuff before, so wanted to know how things currently stood. Doubt she will hang around waiting and likely to move to BT as ESPN is guaranteed there, as well as some sweet deals.
Correct. If she doesn't act soon she will lose the free HD offer.
Infinity will be in ym area in September, so I will most likely wait till then and if VM haven't got it, switch over July and ride out the poor speed till it is available.:)

---------- Post added at 19:33 ---------- Previous post was at 19:32 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by mikepeth (Post 35577932)
"Unofficial blog" So in other word BS.:rolleyes:

colin25 31-05-2013 19:35
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35577940)
That's your opinion. It's not nigh on certain at all. There is no certainty.
As it stands we're not getting it and BT Sport are targeting us VM customers in their adverts telling us to switch.

---------- Post added at 19:32 ---------- Previous post was at 19:31 ----------



Correct. If she doesn't act soon she will lose the free HD offer.
Infinity will be in ym area in September, so I will most likely wait till then and if VM haven't got it, switch over July and ride out the poor speed till it is available.:)

---------- Post added at 19:33 ---------- Previous post was at 19:32 ----------



"Unofficial blog" So in others BS.:rolleyes:
Mine said spetember too...but when I orderd..it offered it now

denphone 31-05-2013 20:05
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35577940)
That's your opinion. It's not nigh on certain at all. There is no certainty.
As it stands we're not getting it and BT Sport are targeting us VM customers in their adverts telling us to switch.

---------- Post added at 19:32 ---------- Previous post was at 19:31 ----------



Correct. If she doesn't act soon she will lose the free HD offer.
Infinity will be in ym area in September, so I will most likely wait till then and if VM haven't got it, switch over July and ride out the poor speed till it is available.:)

---------- Post added at 19:33 ---------- Previous post was at 19:32 ----------



"Unofficial blog" So in others BS.:rolleyes:
Oh dear such pessimism and negativity in your thoughts.

colin25 31-05-2013 20:08
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35577953)
Oh dear such pessimism and negativity in your thoughts.
a seasoned virgin :D

tvtimes 31-05-2013 20:13
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35577953)
Oh dear such pessimism and negativity in your thoughts.
Been given no reason not to be. I'm sick of the waiting I am subjected to as a Vm customer

Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35577955)
a seasoned virgin :D
Exactly. Been with them for years and I am fed up with being the last to get everything or miss out entirely.
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35577945)
Mine said spetember too...but when I orderd..it offered it now
Tried that a couple of weeks ago, Infinity still not available:td::(

trevrpb 31-05-2013 22:43
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Don't understand why so many seem to think that Virgin are pulling at the reigns on the BT Sport channels. These are BT's channels and it is they who will be pulling the strings and will be the ones who run the show on this one, NOT Virgin. BT will want to get as much as they can to finance their purchasing of the ESPN rights and the Premier League deal...and quite right too. As a commercial enterprise they are in the market to make money and nobody should be surprised at that. Virgin will be negotiating with BT to get the best deal for all its customers, which includes me, and of course themselves. It goes without saying that BT would have put the first figures on the table for Virgin to ponder over, and anyone who has negotiated contracts will know that the one with the bargaining power will start way to high. Virgin no doubt said NO to the first costs asked by BT.

For what its worth, I have no doubt that BT Sports will be on Virgin on the 1st August. It goes without saying really...but I will....some will shirk at the cost, will believe that Virgin should at least include BT owned ESPN in the XL package, but Virgin may not have any control over that, so all who are saying Virgin need to keep that in the XL package maybe being very blinkered.

Cost of taking the BT Sport channels may be prohibitive to some, and I'm sorry for that, but there are enough of us, yes I will be taking the channels being a footie nutter, to make it worthwhile for Virgin to carry the channels.

Not everyone will be happy, but C'est La Vie.

TrevP

DaMac 01-06-2013 08:09
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
That's a very pretty picture that you paint of Aurthur daley and Del Boy sat around pulling their best poker face, making out that this is always par for the course, but can you explain how Murdoch always seems to get dealt a straight flush?

paul nolan 01-06-2013 13:07
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
As I said in another thread. I think Virgin Media posted the original message when the deal was agreed. But BT Sport probably made a stipulation that they don't want anything advertised so BT can gain customers before launch day.

I reckon that the channels will just appear in the place of ESPN on August 1st.

Jameseh 01-06-2013 13:46
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35577956)
Exactly. Been with them for years and I am fed up with being the last to get everything or miss out entirely.
And by last you mean second, except for BT Sport because y'know BT own it.

colin25 01-06-2013 13:51
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35578192)
And by last you mean second, except for BT Sport because y'know BT own it.
Third...sky have it too :)

Jameseh 01-06-2013 13:52
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
I know, that's why I wrote except. Whereas every other channel we get second, after Sky.

BenMcr 01-06-2013 15:25
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35577956)
Been given no reason not to be. I'm sick of the waiting I am subjected to as a Vm customer

Exactly. Been with them for years and I am fed up with being the last to get everything or miss out entirely.
How can you be the last to get something that hasn't actually launched yet?

denphone 01-06-2013 15:31
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35578223)
How can you be the last to get something that hasn't actually launched yet?
Indeed as one suspects when it does launch it will arrive on all major platforms at the same time.


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