Cable Forum - General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

Just seen an interesting response to a post on Digital Spy from the MD of Smallworld Cable about BT Sports availablity on their network.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...13&postcount=5

Seen this before but have horrible feeling that this is what VM customers can expect too, I'm thinking we won't see the BT Sports channels tomorrow but will by the 17th Aug when the premiership starts.

Contractually I'm not sure of the position with ESPN, maybe VM have a claim as I know contracts do often carry over when the ownership changes.

howardmicks

31-07-2013 11:52

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I filled out a contact us on liberty global site to complain about no universal hd,bt sports sky atlantic etc and Just had a call from liberty global head office.cant fault the speed however he explained we are trying to get these channels at a price right for them and us and unfortunately this is proving differcult at the moment,talks are ongoing and they are hopefully to get in the future.make from that what you will

johnasimmons

31-07-2013 11:54

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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35602380)

Dave42

31-07-2013 11:55

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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35602380)

not looking good for bt sports bet vm only ones that don't get it as UPC will :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

vincerooney

31-07-2013 11:59

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I feel like all of us in here are in a prison or something and we're waiting for a release date to escape into BT sport freedom.

I feel like we've all developed a relationship together through our shared experiences but that i just want to run away to japan if i get out of here

Maggy

31-07-2013 12:03

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OK! I've just gone through and edited out a certain word that I pointed is swearing in any form earlier in this thread.I would not have had to do so much editing if people had refrained from quoting and repeating it.

Last warning.The next person to use it will find me using the frack hammer against them.

Another point could we keep to the topic of Coming Soon to Virgin TV and avoid discussion of football clubs and other topics that have nothing to do with VM TV.

Islandman

31-07-2013 12:04

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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35602380)

Looking increasingly unlikely that we will hear anything from VM today, or tomorrow. Start of EPL on 17/8 will be key. Pure speculation of course, but have a feeling we won't have any news until around 15/8. Hope I'm wrong.

Mr Banana

31-07-2013 12:06

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not looking good for bt sports bet vm only ones that don't get it as UPC will :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

I suspect Liberty are trying to thrash out a deal to cover both VM and UPC ireland

johnasimmons

31-07-2013 12:09

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I still think it will be announced with LG's 2nd quarter results tomorrow

Dave42

31-07-2013 12:10

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I still think it will be announced with LG's 2nd quarter results tomorrow

yes one that will say no deal I think sadly John mate

johnasimmons

31-07-2013 12:13

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yes one that will say no deal I think sadly John mate

I hope not, I want to watch Arsenal in The Emirates Cup on BT Sport 1 on Saturday & Sunday...

RonSwanson

31-07-2013 12:14

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Just tweeted a few minutes ago by The Guardians chiefs sports writer:

@owen_g: BT confirm they've yet to do a deal with Virgin Media to carry BT Sport: "We are open to doing it at the right price and talks continue".

Getting the feeling we might be waiting a couple of weeks yet. Premier league starts August 17th...

MatthewEastaugh

31-07-2013 12:15

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https://twitter.com/marksweney/statu...13799212843008

"BT puts out statement denying any deal done with Virgin Media - counter to news stories in recent days. Need "right price" says BT"

https://twitter.com/owen_g/status/362514167531442177

"BT confirm they've yet to do a deal with Virgin Media to carry BT Sport: "We are open to doing it at the right price and talks continue"."

Dave42

31-07-2013 12:16

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35602395)

I hope not, I want to watch Arsenal in The Emirates Cup on BT Sport 1 on Saturday & Sunday...

don't hold your breath John cant see it but hope I am so wrong be so interesting to see what UPC announcement is later

johnasimmons

31-07-2013 12:17

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Originally Posted by MatthewEastaugh (Post 35602397)