Cable Forum - General Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)

We now have over 8 DNP orders.

Here is some rumours we have been told. (Some may not like this)

-BT Sports to be removed from the old XL Pack (When old deal is up).
-But both AMC and BoxNation may launch on the BT Sport package.
-An well known broadcaster is up for sale.

Great to see AMC may arrive on Virgin Media, but not so happy that you would have to be a sports fan to get it. :(

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Originally Posted by Ddonald2016 (Post 35920413)

Does any of this include UHD material,

I think that is a good possibility, but I haven't seen anything about it yet.

Dave42

17-10-2017 08:20

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35920418)

Great to see AMC may arrive on Virgin Media, but not so happy that you would have to be a sports fan to get it. :(

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I think that is a good possibility, but I haven't seen anything about it yet.

isn't that only way to get it on sky with bt sports too

Richc1977

17-10-2017 10:35

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Does everyone think we can expect a significant reduction in the cost of XL/Full House after (or if) BT Sport is removed?

I have to say I have a growing list of reasons to leave Virgin and the Sport on XL is pretty much the last thing that's keeping me with them. There would have to be a decent new offer for me to stay.

denphone

17-10-2017 11:01

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Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35920438)

Does everyone think we can expect a significant reduction in the cost of XL/Full House after (or if) BT Sport is removed?

I have to say I have a growing list of reasons to leave Virgin and the Sport on XL is pretty much the last thing that's keeping me with them. There would have to be a decent new offer for me to stay.

My answer to that is l somehow doubt it.

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Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35920438)

Does everyone think we can expect a significant reduction in the cost of XL/Full House after (or if) BT Sport is removed?

I have to say I have a growing list of reasons to leave Virgin and the Sport on XL is pretty much the last thing that's keeping me with them. There would have to be a decent new offer for me to stay.

If this scenario happens then the head honcho's better have a good plan of how they are going to replace it.

ottoni

17-10-2017 11:43

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Ever since BT sport's joined the XL package, it's been rumoured that it's leaving or being pulled.😂

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I do know what I miss is the music on demand videos. Vevo just isn't the same, and I know nowadays we've got Spotify, google music and loads of others, including of course YouTube. But I did used to enjoy watching the videos on there.

denphone

17-10-2017 12:11

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35920447)

I do know what I miss is the music on demand videos. Vevo just isn't the same, and I know nowadays we've got Spotify, google music and loads of others, including of course YouTube. But I did used to enjoy watching the videos on there.

The trouble with Vevo is its generally full of modern music and nowt much from the past which Virgins old music on demand system was perfect at IMO.

TMLeafs

17-10-2017 12:23

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Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35920438)

Thats true would only be the 200 internet keeping me but could keep internet and move to sky get 50% off deal and get UHD sport

ottoni

17-10-2017 12:28

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35920451)

The trouble with Vevo is its generally full of modern music and nowt much from the past which Virgins old music on demand system was perfect at IMO.

Exactly! It just felt like it was something that differentiated us from sky. Knowing virgin it was probably to do with cost and licensing issues.

RichardCoulter

17-10-2017 12:38

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Originally Posted by TMLeafs (Post 35920369)

I believe BT Sport get most TV (not using web app) viewers from Virgin. I don't know anyone with Sky that also takes BT sport on a sky box they normally use a friends or family members account to view it online. I'm so surprised they haven't made you register devices like Virgin anywhere and Sky Go do.

Are those of us on Full House able to use the BT Sport web app too?

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35920440)

My answer to that is l somehow doubt it.

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If this scenario happens then the head honcho's better have a good plan of how they are going to replace it.

Maybe they are to use the money saved to pay extra to Sky to finally bring Sky Atlantic to the platform ;)

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35920447)

Totally agree, Veto is too much of a faff to use.

TMLeafs

17-10-2017 12:51

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35920454)

Are those of us on Full House able to use the BT Sport web app too?[COLOR="Silver"]

Nope we have to use Virgin TV Anywhere

muppetman11

17-10-2017 13:02

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I couldn't be bothered with music on TV get yourself a streaming subscription and a speaker setup in your home and your good to go.

Mad Max

17-10-2017 13:34

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35920451)

The trouble with Vevo is its generally full of modern music and nowt much from the past which Virgins old music on demand system was perfect at IMO.

You can get all the old stuff and more on You Tube.

OLD BOY

17-10-2017 14:30

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35920454)

Maybe they are to use the money saved to pay extra to Sky to finally bring Sky Atlantic to the platform ;)

I'm glad it was you who said that, Richard! ;)

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35920466)

You can get all the old stuff and more on You Tube.

You took the words right out of my mouth, Max!

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35920458)

I couldn't be bothered with music on TV get yourself a streaming subscription and a speaker setup in your home and your good to go.

Some of us like watching the music videos, MM.

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Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35920438)

Given that BT Sport was meant to be 'free' to XL subscribers, it would be embarrassing if they now reduced prices on that basis!

Let's hope they will take Richard's suggestion to save face!

RichardCoulter

17-10-2017 16:48

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It would be interesting to know whether more customers would prefer Sky Atlantic to BT Sport in Full House/XL.

Edit: Have your say!

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...php?t=33705530

Ultimate.Conj

17-10-2017 17:25

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35920494)

It would be interesting to know whether more customers would prefer Sky Atlantic to BT Sport in Full House/XL.

Edit: Have your say!

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...php?t=33705530

BT Sports all the way - Probably a selfish vote because I can access Atlantic via Sky Go

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