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DOT COTTON 12-09-2014 16:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35728383)
Digital Spy: RTÉ TWO Rebrands Back to RTÉ 2.

On 22nd September, RTÉ TWO will go back to being called RTÉ 2 and get a complete new look.

RTÉ Two is on Virgin Channel 876 in Northern Ireland.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...10&postcount=1
Good to know thank you, for years RTE 2 was branded as Network 2

blue666666 12-09-2014 17:19
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http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...n/td-p/2390279

Today, Virgin Media has unveiled a significant update to the UKs largest connected TV platform, with a new look on its way for our 2.3 million plus Virgin Media TiVo customers.

The visual style reflects our new brand identity but also introduces HTML 5, with a higher definition interface that paves the way for better access for app developers. For example, we’re working with Opera to bring its app store to TiVo – more details will follow once the rollout is complete.

Does anyone know if opera is good when comes to apps also would they have WWE network has a apps thanks

johnathome 13-09-2014 13:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35728482)

Does anyone know if opera is good when comes to apps also would they have WWE network has a apps thanks
I'm struggling to find a comprehensive list of apps on Opera TV.

I did come across this article which is on RCN Tivo boxes, it was 7 months ago so you'd expect it to have grown by now.

http://www.multichannel.com/blog/bau...98-apps/373100

blue666666 13-09-2014 13:46
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Thanks for the help look like we have to wait to see if they are any good.

Khenryashley 13-09-2014 15:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35728634)
I'm struggling to find a comprehensive list of apps on Opera TV.

I did come across this article which is on RCN Tivo boxes, it was 7 months ago so you'd expect it to have grown by now.

http://www.multichannel.com/blog/bau...98-apps/373100
http://pj.ipad-ios-7x.apps.opera.com/en_gb/

1andrew1 13-09-2014 22:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Khenryashley (Post 35728671)
That's Opera Mobile not Opera TV. I assume the app lists are different although there may be some degree of overlap. I've struggled to find an Opera TV list.

DOT COTTON 13-09-2014 22:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35728747)
That's Opera Mobile not Opera TV. I assume the app lists are different although there may be some degree of overlap. I've struggled to find an Opera TV list.
I find that offensive, so rude:mad::mad::mad::mad:

Khenryashley 14-09-2014 07:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35728747)
That's Opera Mobile not Opera TV. I assume the app lists are different although there may be some degree of overlap. I've struggled to find an Opera TV list.
Sorry. Never noticed it was just mobile apps. :dunce:

nialli 14-09-2014 07:45
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I have some Opera TV apps on my Sony TV. I will have a look at them and report back. Here's a link though that explains a little more - looks like an HTML5 platform for App development
http://www.operasoftware.com/products/tv-store

dilli-theclaw 14-09-2014 08:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DOT COTTON (Post 35728749)
I find that offensive, so rude:mad::mad::mad::mad:
I'm curious as to why you think this?

muppetman11 14-09-2014 08:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35728482)
http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...n/td-p/2390279

Today, Virgin Media has unveiled a significant update to the UKs largest connected TV platform, with a new look on its way for our 2.3 million plus Virgin Media TiVo customers.

The visual style reflects our new brand identity but also introduces HTML 5, with a higher definition interface that paves the way for better access for app developers. For example, we’re working with Opera to bring its app store to TiVo – more details will follow once the rollout is complete.

Does anyone know if opera is good when comes to apps also would they have WWE network has a apps thanks
How do they come to that conclusion ?

andy_m 14-09-2014 09:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35728770)
How do they come to that conclusion ?
Connected is the key word.

blue666666 14-09-2014 09:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_TV

A smart TV, sometimes referred to as connected TV or hybrid TV, (not to be confused with IPTV, Internet TV, or with Web TV) is a television set or set-top box with integrated Internet and Web 2.0 features, and is an example of technological convergence between computers and television sets and set-top boxes. Besides the traditional functions of television sets and set-top boxes provided through traditional broadcasting media, these devices can also provide online interactive media, Internet TV, over-the-top content, as well as on-demand streaming media, and home networking access.[1][2][3][4]

The software that runs smart TVs can be preloaded into the device, or updated or installed on demand via an app store or app marketplace, in a similar manner to how the Internet, Web widgets, and software applications (in this context commonly just referred to as "apps") are integrated in modern smartphones.[5][6][7][8][9]

Since it's a another way of saying smart tv guest sky box don't have this ability.

denphone 14-09-2014 10:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35728770)
How do they come to that conclusion ?
It called facts and reality my old marra.;):D

muppetman11 14-09-2014 10:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35728785)
It called facts and reality my old marra.;):D
Its the confusion around the word connected , referring to OTT and streaming functionality I can see but actual boxes connected to the internet clearly its incorrect see here.

nialli 14-09-2014 13:26
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Had a quick look - Opera TV means dozens and dozens (possibly hundreds) of little apps, much like the TiVo people suggested we'd have but have had very few of thanks to the limitations of Flash. There are the movie trailer apps, radio apps, games apps (little ones, like Sudoku and other simple things) and lots of others. It's nothing to get particularly excited about but may develop into something work exploring on the TiVo.

andy_m 14-09-2014 13:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35728787)
Its the confusion around the word connected , referring to OTT and streaming functionality I can see but actual boxes connected to the internet clearly its incorrect see here.
I don't think they mean connected as in "to the internet", I think they mean to a proprietary network.

vincerooney 14-09-2014 14:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nialli (Post 35728813)
Had a quick look - Opera TV means dozens and dozens (possibly hundreds) of little apps, much like the TiVo people suggested we'd have but have had very few of thanks to the limitations of Flash. There are the movie trailer apps, radio apps, games apps (little ones, like Sudoku and other simple things) and lots of others. It's nothing to get particularly excited about but may develop into something work exploring on the TiVo.
An app for Internet radio around the world would be nice!

theone2k10 14-09-2014 14:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35728824)
An app for Internet radio around the world would be nice!
Tunein is coming to Tivo soon.

andy_m 14-09-2014 14:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35728833)
Tunein is coming to Tivo soon.
Is that based on it being in the opera tv store?

devilincarnate 14-09-2014 14:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nialli (Post 35728813)
Had a quick look - Opera TV means dozens and dozens (possibly hundreds) of little apps, much like the TiVo people suggested we'd have but have had very few of thanks to the limitations of Flash. There are the movie trailer apps, radio apps, games apps (little ones, like Sudoku and other simple things) and lots of others. It's nothing to get particularly excited about but may develop into something work exploring on the TiVo.
Maybe this is what she meant 100s of apps but it took a lot longer to write the software ready for implementing? Just a thought

passingbat 14-09-2014 15:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35728844)
Maybe this is what she meant 100s of apps but it took a lot longer to write the software ready for implementing? Just a thought
If that is the case, they should bring the infamous Cindy back to press the launch button :D

denphone 14-09-2014 15:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35728850)
If that is the case, they should bring the infamous Cindy back to press the launch button :D
Better then that invite that old curmudgeon Muppetman back to do it.;):D:waving:

Mad Max 14-09-2014 17:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DOT COTTON (Post 35728749)
I find that offensive, so rude:mad::mad::mad::mad:

What the heck was rude about it?

harry_hitch 14-09-2014 17:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35728824)
An app for Internet radio around the world would be nice!
You can get tunein on most android phones/tablets, windows 8 and also iphones/ipodtouch/ipads. It is well worth money as an app. For 69p my ipod touch is constanly connected to my Ruark/Vita Audio R4i and has been one of the best investments of my life to date. Whatever you are in the mood for, it can cater to it. You can listen to classic British comedy (Dads Army, Hancock's Half Hour, Just A Minute etc), contemporary comedy channels, stand up comedy channels, the wonderful Swiss Radio Classic,British and American thrillers, old school plays, old school horror shows (Nightfall being very effective). You also have the option to record live broadcasts, I currently have a TMS recording of a Viv Richards special saved. I can only recommend you get the app asap. It is wonderful.

Anyhoo, that is my advertizing for Tunein over and with. Back to the topic in hand. If/when we get the opera app, will we get the same apps as our American cousins, or will there be different license restrictions?

theone2k10 14-09-2014 18:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35728841)
Is that based on it being in the opera tv store?
Yes but also based on info i got told too.

---------- Post added at 19:03 ---------- Previous post was at 19:03 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35728885)
You can get tunein on most android phones/tablets, windows 8 and also iphones/ipodtouch/ipads. It is well worth money as an app. For 69p my ipod touch is constanly connected to my Ruark/Vita Audio R4i and has been one of the best investments of my life to date. Whatever you are in the mood for, it can cater to it. You can listen to classic British comedy (Dads Army, Hancock's Half Hour, Just A Minute etc), contemporary comedy channels, stand up comedy channels, the wonderful Swiss Radio Classic,British and American thrillers, old school plays, old school horror shows (Nightfall being very effective). You also have the option to record live broadcasts, I currently have a TMS recording of a Viv Richards special saved. I can only recommend you get the app asap. It is wonderful.

Anyhoo, that is my advertizing for Tunein over and with. Back to the topic in hand. If/when we get the opera app, will we get the same apps as our American cousins, or will there be different license restrictions?
Some same apps but license restrictions will come into play.

harry_hitch 14-09-2014 18:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35728890)
Yes but also based on info i got told too.

---------- Post added at 19:03 ---------- Previous post was at 19:03 ----------



Some same apps but license restrictions will come into play.
Cheers.:)

DOT COTTON 14-09-2014 18:58
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Sorry I was on another forum at the same time as this, posted on the wrong WEBSITE

Dot.

RichardCoulter 14-09-2014 19:58
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Just been informed that Viacom have approached VM to say that they want to reverse the previous owners decision and put 5*+1 back onto the network; they are also considering closing down 5+24.

Does anyone know what the viewing figures are for 5+24 compared to 5*+1?

Horizon 14-09-2014 20:32
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..... as I said the other day, I thought there might be a few changes once the Viacom buyout of CH5 was completed.

Both channels had a minimal 0.1% share of weekly viewing.

DOT COTTON 14-09-2014 21:47
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I wonder will they decide to drop neighbours, FIVE £300m for it and the deal is up in 18 months.

andy_m 14-09-2014 21:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35728890)
Yes but also based on info i got told too.
Ok cool - anything else of interest in there?

theone2k10 14-09-2014 22:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35728956)
Ok cool - anything else of interest in there?
Nothing noteworthy atm just be a lot of game apps coming too such as solitaire, a minesweeper type game etc.

RichardCoulter 15-09-2014 01:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35728928)
..... as I said the other day, I thought there might be a few changes once the Viacom buyout of CH5 was completed.

Both channels had a minimal 0.1% share of weekly viewing.
Thanks. I wonder why they would bother if they are both attracting a similar amount of viewers :confused: Perhaps it's cheaper to broadcast a +1 channel so they will make more profit??

VM and truTV appear to have made up their differences as, since I last posted I was also told later in the evening to expect truTV very soon (not that I'll be watching from what I've heard about it!)

vincerooney 15-09-2014 09:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35728970)
Thanks. I wonder why they would bother if they are both attracting a similar amount of viewers :confused: Perhaps it's cheaper to broadcast a +1 channel so they will make more profit??

VM and truTV appear to have made up their differences as, since I last posted I was also told later in the evening to expect truTV very soon (not that I'll be watching from what I've heard about it!)
Happy monday all.

Haha i want truTv but once i get it i know i'll never watch it. But i just want anything new on the tivo. I'm pathetic i know haha.

hopefully some more news this week to keep me going ...

Media Boy UK 15-09-2014 09:47
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September List update - September 15th update.

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

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Local TV news, other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
September 1st. CBS Reality, Horror Channel, CBS Action, CBS Drama, CBS Reality +1 and Horror Channel +1 is having an freeview to all M, M+ and L packages on Virgin Channel 148, 149, 192, 197, 201 and 202 right now untill December 1st 2014.

=== September ===
18th. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports 4 as Sky Sports Ryder Cup on Virgin Channel 505 today at 6am.
18th. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports 4 HD as Sky Sports Ryder Cup HD on Virgin Channel 515 today at 6am.
22nd. RTÉ to rebrand RTÉ TWO as RTÉ 2 on Virgin Channel 876 in Northern Ireland.
22nd. Virgin Media to rebrand Sky Movies Aliens as Sky Movies SciFi on Virgin Channel 411.
22nd. Virgin Media to rebrand Sky Movies Aliens HD as Sky Movies SciFi HD on Virgin Channel 441.
23rd. Local TV Broadcaster Sheffield Live TV will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Sheffield areas only.
29th. Local TV Broadcaster NvTv will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Belfast areas only.

=== October ===
2nd. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Ryder Cup as Sky Sports 4 on Virgin Channel 505 today at 6am.
2nd. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Ryder Cup HD as Sky Sports 4 HD on Virgin Channel 515 today at 6am.
8th. ITV has confirmed that ITV Be will launch today on Virgin Media.
8th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Bristol will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Bristol areas only.
15th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Cardiff will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Cardiff areas only.
22nd. Local TV Broadcaster That's Solent can launch from today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Southampton areas only.

=== November ===
5th. Local TV Broadcaster That's Oxford can launch from today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Oxford areas only.

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

=== Before 2015 ===
-Local TV broadcaster Made in Leeds hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster Bay TV Liverpool hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159.

=== January 2015 ===
Local TV Broadcaster STV Edinburgh will launch sometime this month on Virgin Channel 159 in some Edinburgh areas only.

=== February 2015 ===
No News...

=== March 2015 ===
No News...

=== April 2015 ===
No News...

=== May 2015 ===
No News...

=== June 2015 ===
No News...

=== July 2015 ===
No News...

=== August 2015 ===
No News...

=== Autumn 2015 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC launch BBC One +1 on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add an extra hour per day (to 8pm) to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== September 2015 ===
No News...

=== October 2015 ===
No News...

=== November 2015 ===
No News...

=== December 2015 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-All the following Local TV broadcasters may launch by 2016 on Virgin Channel 159:

-YourTV Manchester
-YourTV Blackpool & Preston
-Cambridge Presents
-That’s Basingstoke
-That’s Surrey
-That’s Reading
-That’s Salisbury

=== Unknown dates ===
-TruTV soon to launch on Virgin Channel 245 - And is now rumoured to be testing on Virgin Media HQ.(UPDATED September 15th 2014).
-Media Boy HQ has been told that both Sky Sports News HQ HD (On Virgin Channel 511) and Sky News HD (Channel TBC) will launch in early 2015 on Virgin Media.
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

=== May launch in 2014? ===
Last Updated August 13th 2014.

THIS PART OF LIST HAS BEEN REMOVED DUE TO NO NEW INFORMATION SINCE APRIL 22ND.

INFORMATION ON THIS PART WILL STAY ON MY BLOG UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST AT 23.59.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...y-come-to.html

=== Channels ONLY in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on August 12th 2014.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK ON OTHER NETWORKS WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON SMALLWORLD CABLE OR UPC IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA:

Entertainment:
-Sky1 +1*
-MTV +1*

Documentaries:
-History HD**
-Nat Geo Wild HD**
-CI HD**

Lifestyle:
-Travel Channel +1*
-Food Network +1*
-Fashion TV**

Movies:
-Movies4Men*

Music:
-MTV Classic***
-Channel AKA*
-Now Music*

News:
-Sky News HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HQ HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD**

Specialist:
-EWTN**

Radio:
-UCB Ireland**

*Only in Smallworld areas.
**Only in UPC Ireland areas.
***Only in both Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
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This part of list has now moved to my blog - follow link.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===
Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Insiders - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
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Follow Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
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=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated September 5th 2014.

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

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN SMALLWORLD AREAS' AND 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media, Smallworld and UPC Ireland are now ALL own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHEN WILL SKY SPORTS NEWS HQ HD AND SKY NEWS HD LAUNCH?
A: Base on information Media Boy HQ has seen Sky Sports News HQ HD and Sky News HD are not set to launch until early 2015.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''SKY1 +1'' OR ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: Sky1 +1 and Disney Channel HD are only broadcasting in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on September 15th 2014.

Next update: TBC - unless:

A) If Virgin Media are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.
B) If Virgin Media are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about in Virgin TV areas.
C) If Virgin Media are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Media Boy UK 15-09-2014 11:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35728920)
Just been informed that Viacom have approached VM to say that they want to reverse the previous owners decision and put 5*+1 back onto the network; they are also considering closing down 5+24.

Does anyone know what the viewing figures are for 5+24 compared to 5*+1?
Thanks for info/rumour.

OLD BOY 15-09-2014 11:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35728970)
Thanks. I wonder why they would bother if they are both attracting a similar amount of viewers :confused: Perhaps it's cheaper to broadcast a +1 channel so they will make more profit??

VM and truTV appear to have made up their differences as, since I last posted I was also told later in the evening to expect truTV very soon (not that I'll be watching from what I've heard about it!)
Well, it must be cheaper because it's just the same programmes repeated. The increased revenue from advertising makes it a viable proposition.

However, I would be surprised if 5+24 has many viewers at all as it doesn't appear to be advertised anywhere. I'm sure that most people don't know about it.

Media Boy UK 15-09-2014 12:28
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Wikipedia says Channel 5* +1 is set to relaunch tomorrow.

Quote:
5* +1 was closed down on 3 February 2014 and was replaced the following day by Channel 5 +24. It is set to return on 16 September 2014.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5*#5.2A...0.93present.29

Media Boy HQ also saw rumours of 5* +1 testing on Sky last week on Digital Spy.

OLD BOY 15-09-2014 12:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35729048)
Wikipedia says Channel 5* +1 is set to relaunch tomorrow.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5*#5.2A...0.93present.29

Media Boy HQ also saw rumours of 5* +1 testing on Sky last week on Digital Spy.
Sensible decision, IMO.

Dave42 15-09-2014 12:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35729048)
Wikipedia says Channel 5* +1 is set to relaunch tomorrow.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5*#5.2A...0.93present.29

Media Boy HQ also saw rumours of 5* +1 testing on Sky last week on Digital Spy.
any news on mtv classic MB

Media Boy UK 15-09-2014 12:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35729054)
any news on mtv classic MB
Seen no confirmed news on any of the missing UPC Ireland and Smallworld channels coming any time soon to Virgin Media.

But if Viacom is talking to Virgin Media over 5* +1 they also maybe talking about the missing MTV Channels as well for all we know.

Arthurgray50@blu 15-09-2014 13:49
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MB, any news on True Movies 2 coming.

vincerooney 15-09-2014 15:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35729048)
Wikipedia says Channel 5* +1 is set to relaunch tomorrow.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5*#5.2A...0.93present.29

Media Boy HQ also saw rumours of 5* +1 testing on Sky last week on Digital Spy.
what are the difference in the channels....never watched 5* but what is 5+24?!

Ben B 15-09-2014 15:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35729100)
what are the difference in the channels....never watched 5* but what is 5+24?!
29 :p: On a serious note it basically shows what was on Channel 5 the day before during the hours it's on

1andrew1 15-09-2014 16:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben B (Post 35729103)
29 :p:
lol :D:D:D

RichardCoulter 15-09-2014 16:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35729048)
Wikipedia says Channel 5* +1 is set to relaunch tomorrow.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5*#5.2A...0.93present.29

Media Boy HQ also saw rumours of 5* +1 testing on Sky last week on Digital Spy.
He never said anything about it being so soon :shocked:, still I had had copious amounts of wine last night :D

---------- Post added at 17:25 ---------- Previous post was at 17:24 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben B (Post 35729103)
29 :p: On a serious note it basically shows what was on Channel 5 the day before during the hours it's on
:D:D:D

RichardCoulter 16-09-2014 02:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35729036)
Well, it must be cheaper because it's just the same programmes repeated. The increased revenue from advertising makes it a viable proposition.

However, I would be surprised if 5+24 has many viewers at all as it doesn't appear to be advertised anywhere. I'm sure that most people don't know about it.
Well, if they feed +1 channels by doing the professional version of winding live TV back one hour, I guess it's cheaper than paying for the equipment to show a seperate channel with different EPG listings.

To be honest though, I've found +24 to be very useful in dealing with recording clashes.

You never told us that you'll be appearing on the Horror Channel at 22:45 on Sat night!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35729057)
Seen no confirmed news on any of the missing UPC Ireland and Smallworld channels coming any time soon to Virgin Media.

But if Viacom is talking to Virgin Media over 5* +1 they also maybe talking about the missing MTV Channels as well for all we know.
He never mentioned any other Viacom channels, but that doesn't neccessarily mean anything Africa Channel will be moving EPG numbers in a bid to increase viewing figures which have not been as high as expected since starting on VM.

theone2k10 16-09-2014 09:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Take this with a small pinch of salt but i've heard a rumour that another Skysports free weekend is happening in November on vm and Sky.

1andrew1 16-09-2014 11:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35729048)
Wikipedia says Channel 5* +1 is set to relaunch tomorrow.
Not seen it so far.

OLD BOY 16-09-2014 11:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35729100)
what are the difference in the channels....never watched 5* but what is 5+24?!
Vince you surprise me. You want more channels but you haven't watched the ones you have yet ;)

Media Boy UK 16-09-2014 11:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35729077)
MB, any news on True Movies 2 coming.
Only seen rumours.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post1713.html

vincerooney 16-09-2014 14:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35729251)
Vince you surprise me. You want more channels but you haven't watched the ones you have yet ;)
i know old boy i'm a complete hypocrite hahahah i can't help it !

Media Boy UK 16-09-2014 16:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: New Virgin Media update will be available for the IOS TV Anywhere app starting tomorrow.

Virgin Media sources has told Media Boy HQ today that from tomorrow an update will be available for the IOS TV Anywhere app to reflect the new colour scheme.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An "Keep it real and free" Production.

denphone 16-09-2014 16:48
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Thanks for the update MB.

Mad Max 16-09-2014 16:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Is this because Apple are releasing IOS 8 tomorrow?

Media Boy UK 16-09-2014 18:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
BT Sport Extra 1 to launch this week via red Button or EPG Channel?

BT Sport Extra 1 has today been added to YouView channel 527.

And is set to launch on Friday with Football from France.

pengedragon 16-09-2014 18:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
excellent news

blue666666 16-09-2014 19:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
All happing this week

Arthurgray50@blu 16-09-2014 20:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Thanks MB. for that

vincerooney 16-09-2014 21:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
So new ios update but most people won't have the TiVo update? Seems premature... Why call an additional channel bt sport 1 extra? It must be red button only otherwise why not say by sport 3?

1andrew1 16-09-2014 23:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35729388)
So new ios update but most people won't have the TiVo update? Seems premature...
Maybe it has some other behind-the-scenes benefits which we're unaware of in addition to the new look and feel.

Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35729388)
Why call an additional channel bt sport 1 extra? It must be red button only otherwise why not say by sport 3?
Well, it has its own YouView channel so maybe it will get a VM channel number too. I think it's called Extra as it will only be on when BT has too many live events on its regular channels - the rest of the time it will probably be a barker channel.

Media Boy UK 16-09-2014 23:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35729395)
Well, it has its own YouView channel so maybe it will get a VM channel number too. I think it's called Extra as it will only be on when BT has too many live events on its regular channels - the rest of the time it will probably be a barker channel.
When Sky Sports 2 first launch way back in August 1994 it was only an Weekend channel.

Coventrywoo 17-09-2014 06:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35729336)
BT Sport Extra 1 to launch this week via red Button or EPG Channel?

BT Sport Extra 1 has today been added to YouView channel 527.

And is set to launch on Friday with Football from France.
if we do get this, will we have to pay extra?

pengedragon 17-09-2014 06:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Surely not

Coventrywoo 17-09-2014 07:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pengedragon (Post 35729407)
Surely not
we get it for free at the moment..
we will have to pay for the extra channels for the champions league, when they have it next year

pengedragon 17-09-2014 07:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
That's the assumption everyone is making, yes

psyentist 17-09-2014 07:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
New iOS TV Anywhere app now available.

Red on very dark purple/black Virgin Media "Infinity" logo on startup, but no branding elsewhere. Typical "flat" interface, mostly white text on purple background - quite legible.

Don't see any operational changes - just cosmetic. It's version 3.02, implying its a completely new version, so may be other changes "under the hood".

spiderplant 17-09-2014 08:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35729388)
So new ios update but most people won't have the TiVo update? Seems premature...
Everything happens for a reason :)

1andrew1 17-09-2014 09:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Coventrywoo (Post 35729408)
we get it for free at the moment..
we will have to pay for the extra channels for the champions league, when they have it next year
I think it all depends on what Premier League rights BT acquires - if these reduce in 2016/17 then BT is unlikely to increase subscriptions in 2015/16. And we don't know the precise terms of BT's three-year deal with VM; VM may well get access to the Champions League 2015/16 coverage for no extra cost to it. Unlikely but possible.

denphone 17-09-2014 09:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35729428)
I think it all depends on what Premier League rights BT acquires - if these reduce in 2016/17 then BT is unlikely to increase subscriptions in 2015/16. And we don't know the precise terms of BT's three-year deal with VM; VM may well get access to the Champions League 2015/16 coverage for no extra cost to it. Unlikely but possible.
There is not a hope in hell of that happening Andrew.

vincerooney 17-09-2014 12:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35729428)
I think it all depends on what Premier League rights BT acquires - if these reduce in 2016/17 then BT is unlikely to increase subscriptions in 2015/16. And we don't know the precise terms of BT's three-year deal with VM; VM may well get access to the Champions League 2015/16 coverage for no extra cost to it. Unlikely but possible.
i'm actually quite confident we'll get the champions league for one year free in XL? VM have a contract with BT sport for 3 years in XL. Unless they create a new channel to shove champions league coverage on and charge VM customers access to that one channel on subscription? i can't see that happening as surely it'd be like sky sports 5 it justs part of the bundle VM have got a contract for??

I'm being optimistic for once instead of negative haha.

Coventrywoo 17-09-2014 12:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35729484)
i'm actually quite confident we'll get the champions league for one year free in XL? VM have a contract with BT sport for 3 years in XL. Unless they create a new channel to shove champions league coverage on and charge VM customers access to that one channel on subscription? i can't see that happening as surely it'd be like sky sports 5 it justs part of the bundle VM have got a contract for??

I'm being optimistic for once instead of negative haha.
we will get it for 1 year your right..
2 games only!!
BUT WE WONT GET ALL 8 GAMES
your dreaming!!!!
they wont give us the red button..
they paid 1billion, so you think there going to give it for free

OLD BOY 17-09-2014 12:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Coventrywoo (Post 35729485)
we will get it for 1 year your right..
2 games only!!
BUT WE WONT GET ALL 8 GAMES
your dreaming!!!!
they wont give us the red button..
they paid 1billion, so you think there going to give it for free
I guess it all depends whether they are likely to get more with individual VM subscriptions than with a wholesale deal in partnership with VM.

theone2k10 17-09-2014 12:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
I will no longer be providing any rumours regarding virgin tv guys, reason being is i don't trust my sources that much now and i'm concentrating more now on streaming services.
I will ofcourse post any actual info i get from across the web and i will be posting streaming services rumours n info in the relevant threads.

Coventrywoo 17-09-2014 12:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35729490)
I guess it all depends whether they are likely to get more with individual VM subscriptions than with a wholesale deal in partnership with VM.
yes i agree but they will give VM the red button, when BT isnt in the XL...

OLD BOY 17-09-2014 12:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Coventrywoo (Post 35729494)
yes i agree but they will give VM the red button, when BT isnt in the XL...
Well, we will see, but don't forget, they are not Sky... ;)

Coventrywoo 17-09-2014 13:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35729497)
Well, we will see, but don't forget, they are not Sky... ;)
i understand that, but when you pay so much for something though...

Superblade7 17-09-2014 13:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35729316)
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: New Virgin Media update will be available for the IOS TV Anywhere app starting tomorrow.

Virgin Media sources has told Media Boy HQ today that from tomorrow an update will be available for the IOS TV Anywhere app to reflect the new colour scheme.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An "Keep it real and free" Production.
Just got the new app and it looks nice. One strange thing is why they've left the old VM Union Jack logo on the actual app icon?

Media Boy UK 17-09-2014 14:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35729492)
I will no longer be providing any rumours regarding virgin tv guys, reason being is i don't trust my sources that much now and i'm concentrating more now on streaming services.
I will ofcourse post any actual info i get from across the web and i will be posting streaming services rumours n info in the relevant threads.
Thanks for all the rumours post.

Anypermitedroute 17-09-2014 14:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35729484)
i'm actually quite confident we'll get the champions league for one year free in XL? VM have a contract with BT sport for 3 years in XL. Unless they create a new channel to shove champions league coverage on and charge VM customers access to that one channel on subscription? i can't see that happening as surely it'd be like sky sports 5 it justs part of the bundle VM have got a contract for??

I'm being optimistic for once instead of negative haha.
I'm with you in this, the only downside is if they do stick on red button it's not HD unless the red button is a HD feed

Media Boy UK 17-09-2014 14:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Coventrywoo (Post 35729485)
we will get it for 1 year your right..
2 games only!!
BUT WE WONT GET ALL 8 GAMES
your dreaming!!!!
they wont give us the red button..
they paid 1billion, so you think there going to give it for free
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35729490)
I guess it all depends whether they are likely to get more with individual VM subscriptions than with a wholesale deal in partnership with VM.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Coventrywoo (Post 35729494)
yes i agree but they will give VM the red button, when BT isnt in the XL...
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35729497)
Well, we will see, but don't forget, they are not Sky... ;)

Base on info I saw last week on Digital Spy Forum both BT Sport Extra 1 and TruTV are testing as of September 7th.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=1428

Coventrywoo 17-09-2014 14:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35729520)
Base on info I saw last week on Digital Spy Forum both BT Sport Extra 1 and TruTV are testing as of September 7th.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=1428


so id say they will charge us 10 to 15 quid for BT Sport Extra....

denphone 17-09-2014 14:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Coventrywoo (Post 35729523)
so id say they will charge us 10 to 15 quid for BT Sport Extra....
If they do charge us £15 l can guarantee there won't be many takers.

muppetman11 17-09-2014 14:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
UK
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35729497)
Well, we will see, but don't forget, they are not Sky... ;)
You let your hatred for all things Sky cloud your judgement on too many occasions , look at the facts

BT is paying £299 million a season over 3 years nearly double the previous contract

BT has shareholders just the same as BSKYB meaning they want to see maximim return on these rights

BT currently offers BT Sport free to VM XL customers or free to any customer taking its BB offering on either BT TV or the Sky Satellite platform

Can you realistically see no additional cost once the champions league contract kicks in ? I'm sure BT will look to increase revenue across all its viewers , I'm sure agreements will be reached but in my opinion people will be paying more.

Media Boy UK 17-09-2014 14:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Coventrywoo (Post 35729523)
so id say they will charge us 10 to 15 quid for BT Sport Extra....
BT are telling Sky Viewers to press Red when on BT Sport 1 for BT Sport Extra 1, BT Sport Extra 1 will launch on Friday with Football from France.

http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/d...ra/c/6401,6459

RichardCoulter 17-09-2014 15:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
On Sky it costs them extra for another EPG listing, which is probably not worth it for the odd overflow game.

On VM I expect that they'll have a proper EPG listing; thus enabling the possibility of recording ;)

---------- Post added at 16:01 ---------- Previous post was at 15:58 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35729484)
i'm actually quite confident we'll get the champions league for one year free in XL? VM have a contract with BT sport for 3 years in XL. Unless they create a new channel to shove champions league coverage on and charge VM customers access to that one channel on subscription? i can't see that happening as surely it'd be like sky sports 5 it justs part of the bundle VM have got a contract for??

I'm being optimistic for once instead of negative haha.
The carriage contract may or may not cover the launch of any new channels- I don't know the details on this one. Anybody else know?

vincerooney 17-09-2014 15:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35729525)
UK
You let your hatred for all things Sky cloud your judgement on too many occasions , look at the facts

BT is paying £299 million a season over 3 years nearly double the previous contract

BT has shareholders just the same as BSKYB meaning they want to see maximim return on these rights

BT currently offers BT Sport free to VM XL customers or free to any customer taking its BB offering on either BT TV or the Sky Satellite platform

Can you realistically see no additional cost once the champions league contract kicks in ? I'm sure BT will look to increase revenue across all its viewers , I'm sure agreements will be reached but in my opinion people will be paying more.
understand all this and agree with most but playing devils advocate for one moment...lets remember its not as if BT are getting nothing from VM. isnt it like 4 quid for every person on XL goes to BT? Which admittedly is weak and low but they are getting a return currently.

The champions league kicks in next year maybe BT would see the advantage of running the VM contract down for one more year showcasing all their "unmissable sport" to entice VM customers to subscribe from the year after??

1andrew1 17-09-2014 15:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35729525)
UK
You let your hatred for all things Sky cloud your judgement on too many occasions , look at the facts

BT is paying £299 million a season over 3 years nearly double the previous contract

BT has shareholders just the same as BSKYB meaning they want to see maximim return on these rights

BT currently offers BT Sport free to VM XL customers or free to any customer taking its BB offering on either BT TV or the Sky Satellite platform

Can you realistically see no additional cost once the champions league contract kicks in ? I'm sure BT will look to increase revenue across all its viewers , I'm sure agreements will be reached but in my opinion people will be paying more.
The crucial fact is that none of us knows what was in the three-year contract which BT and VM signed in August 2013. VM could have signed an agreement to include all new contracts and channels or there could have been exclusions; we simply don't know. How much the Champions League costs BT is not directly relevant; it's what's in the contract between BT and VM that matters.

MutleyF 17-09-2014 15:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35729492)
I will no longer be providing any rumours regarding virgin tv guys, reason being is i don't trust my sources that much now and i'm concentrating more now on streaming services.
I will ofcourse post any actual info i get from across the web and i will be posting streaming services rumours n info in the relevant threads.
Think I would like you to continue ... rumours are just that until confirmed, but they do make the forum an interesting place to be at times !

Coventrywoo 17-09-2014 15:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35729530)
BT are telling Sky Viewers to press Red when on BT Sport 1 for BT Sport Extra 1, BT Sport Extra 1 will launch on Friday with Football from France.

http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/d...ra/c/6401,6459
interesting....

muppetman11 17-09-2014 16:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35729547)
The crucial fact is that none of us knows what was in the three-year contract which BT and VM signed in August 2013. VM could have signed an agreement to include all new contracts and channels or there could have been exclusions; we simply don't know. How much the Champions League costs BT is not directly relevant; it's what's in the contract between BT and VM that matters.
After reading my post back I agree , I caused confusion by saying once the champions league kicks in , VM's contract runs past this so nothing may change until them terms expire.

My original point stands though I expect us all regardless of platform or BB provider to have to pay a little more going forward thats not to say I'm of the opinion it won't be included in XL however I'm of the view BT will be looking for more money when contracts are up , all pure speculation on my behalf though.

OLD BOY 17-09-2014 17:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35729525)
UK
You let your hatred for all things Sky cloud your judgement on too many occasions , look at the facts

BT is paying £299 million a season over 3 years nearly double the previous contract

BT has shareholders just the same as BSKYB meaning they want to see maximim return on these rights

BT currently offers BT Sport free to VM XL customers or free to any customer taking its BB offering on either BT TV or the Sky Satellite platform

Can you realistically see no additional cost once the champions league contract kicks in ? I'm sure BT will look to increase revenue across all its viewers , I'm sure agreements will be reached but in my opinion people will be paying more.
I only meant that BT may not play the silly tricks that Sky are renowned for, like denying red button and HD facilities.

I don't 'hate' Sky, who have done wonders for British TV, I just don't like some of their underhand tactics.

denphone 17-09-2014 17:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35729581)
I only meant that BT may not play the silly tricks that Sky are renowned for, like denying red button and HD facilities.

I don't 'hate' Sky, who have done wonders for British TV, I just don't like some of their underhand tactics.
A lot of companies increasingly use underhand tactics OB so we can't just apply those tactics to Sky.

My only gripe with Sky was their dreadful broadband service which my parents had signed up to but thankfully they have now changed supplier.

Mad Max 17-09-2014 18:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
If Virgin want more money from me for BT having CL football then they can ram it, imo the CL is becoming a bore fest, UEFA need to change the way the tournament is run to bring in more teams, it's the same old, same old every year.

Media Boy UK 17-09-2014 18:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35729605)
If Virgin want more money from me for BT having CL football then they can ram it, imo the CL is becoming a bore fest, UEFA need to change the way the tournament is run to bring in more teams, it's the same old, same old every year.
Here an idea for the champions league:

-Have all Europe champions in the League round.
-Move all runners up (Liverpool and Chelsea) into the play off rounds.

jobbie8 17-09-2014 18:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Just read about the new Anywhere app update and seen pics of the new Tivo update, on both, the name Virgin Media is a lot less present, only the "infinity" logo appears? Is this a LG moving forward and dropping the name thingy?

Mad Max 17-09-2014 19:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35729607)
Here an idea for the champions league:

-Have all Europe champions in the League round.
-Move all runners up (Liverpool and Chelsea) into the play off rounds.

I've been saying this for years MB.

Ben B 17-09-2014 19:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
I don't like how the new app isn't available for iOS 6 :(

Mad Max 17-09-2014 19:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben B (Post 35729625)
I don't like how the new app isn't available for iOS 6 :(

Can't you upgrade from IOS6?


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