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jj20x 25-09-2013 14:16
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Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35625221)
Isn't that for the older freeview boxes where you can buy additional channels ?, or an I getting confused.
Yes but the point is that Top Up TV uses Channel 5's capacity on Freeview, so when the Top Up TV service ends on October 30th, that capacity will return to Channel 5.

5 Later has now started on Freeview as a 15 minute slot between 2.15 and 2.30am. It is currently opting out from Channel 5 +1 for the last 15 minutes until Channel 5 +1 closes down to make way for Top Up TV Anytime 3.

When Top Up TV ends, the "TUTV Anytime 3" hours (2.30 to 5am) will be returned to Channel 5 +1. During those hours, however, Channel 5 +1 isn't allowed to carry a repeat of the Super Casino programme. Maybe 5 Later is only intended to be a late night opt-out from Channel 5 +1, during the hours when it is unable to show a repeat of Super Casino.

As it would technically be a time-share, it should be relatively easy to add this to other platforms, such as Virgin Media.

Media Boy UK 25-09-2013 14:49
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Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35625317)
Yes but the point is that Top Up TV uses Channel 5's capacity on Freeview, so when the Top Up TV service ends on October 30th, that capacity will return to Channel 5.

5 Later has now started on Freeview as a 15 minute slot between 2.15 and 2.30am. It is currently opting out from Channel 5 +1 for the last 15 minutes until Channel 5 +1 closes down to make way for Top Up TV Anytime 3.

When Top Up TV ends, the "TUTV Anytime 3" hours (2.30 to 5am) will be returned to Channel 5 +1. During those hours, however, Channel 5 +1 isn't allowed to carry a repeat of the Super Casino programme. Maybe 5 Later is only intended to be a late night opt-out from Channel 5 +1, during the hours when it is unable to show a repeat of Super Casino.

As it would technically be a time-share, it should be relatively easy to add this to other platforms, such as Virgin Media.
Or BT Sport Preview, GOLD and Home will close on Freeview when Top up TV closes so that 5Later can launch.

The owners of Channel 5 have a lot of 18+ Channels so one of them may launch on Freeview over night using Channel 5 +1 slot.

Sorry - just seen you was saying the same thing last night.

ukbazza 25-09-2013 15:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
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Originally Posted by Harryn9000 (Post 35625315)
but if they do get it, it should be like boxnation for ppl who want it have to pay instead of it being paid by ppl who don't want it
Why should they?
There are many XL customers who don't watch BT sport but they pay for it anyway. VM content doesn't revolve around one persons preferences.

Doug P 25-09-2013 15:44
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The XL package contains masses of channels of varying sorts some of which I don't watch but others do. You are right UKBazza that there are too many peeps who say axe this as I don't like it.... BT Sport is, so far, not increasing costs to those with XL....

JustaBloke 25-09-2013 15:56
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Have things changed? The last time I looked (some time ago admittedly) Sky 3D was only available to those who took both Sky Sports AND Sky Movies in HD. So if it did arrive, it would be unlikely to be included in XL anyway.

howardmicks 25-09-2013 15:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
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Originally Posted by Harryn9000 (Post 35625302)
who would want sky 3d cause i don't sky news HD and SSN HD are 2 channel that have been testing
I would and will be watching Liverpool in 3d later ;)

theone2k10 25-09-2013 16:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
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Originally Posted by JustaBloke (Post 35625355)
Have things changed? The last time I looked (some time ago admittedly) Sky 3D was only available to those who took both Sky Sports AND Sky Movies in HD. So if it did arrive, it would be unlikely to be included in XL anyway.
It's changed it's in their entertainment+ pack now i think. They just blank out the 3d movies and sports to those who don't have the relevant subscriptions.

devilincarnate 25-09-2013 16:06
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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35625356)
I would and will be watching Liverpool in 3d later ;)
Why are you going to the match :angel::D

JustaBloke 25-09-2013 16:12
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35625357)
It's changed it's in their entertainment+ pack now i think. They just blank out the 3d movies and sports to those who don't have the relevant subscriptions.
Ahh I see. The thought crosses my mind though, that if you take movies & sport away, what's left would be better off being offered on demand. Personally I find 3D unpleasant to watch (I tried my TV with a 3D BD when I got it, and have never used the 3D since) but I'd support those who want it, to have it.

muppetman11 25-09-2013 16:14
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35625357)
It's changed it's in their entertainment+ pack now i think. They just blank out the 3d movies and sports to those who don't have the relevant subscriptions.
That's correct it basically mirrors your package , you need a minimum of Entertainment Extra+ which gets you the non movies and sport 3D content , the movies and sport require the relevant premium subs.

JustaBloke 25-09-2013 16:16
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35625366)
That's correct it basically mirrors your package , you need a minimum of Entertainment Extra+ which gets you the non movies and sport 3D content which require the relevant premium subs.
Oh dear, I don't like the sound of having my package mirrored in 3D... :erm:

Doug P 25-09-2013 16:28
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3D is not for me.... #poetry

blue666666 25-09-2013 16:55
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love 3D its differently for me

jj20x 25-09-2013 17:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35625324)
Or BT Sport Preview, GOLD and Home will close on Freeview when Top up TV closes so that 5Later can launch.

The owners of Channel 5 have a lot of 18+ Channels so one of them may launch on Freeview over night using Channel 5 +1 slot.

Sorry - just seen you was saying the same thing last night.
I would have expected 5 Later to take unused capacity from TUTV Anytime 1 if it was going to replace BT Sport Preview / Gold etc. The fact that it carved a 15 minute slot from Channel 5 +1 indicates that it could possibly be a replacement for the TUTV Anytime 3 slot rather than a full time channel. BT Care have been ignoring questions on their forums about when BT Sport Preview will close, so there is no actual confirmation that it will be closing any time soon. It could even mop up the extra space vacated by Top Up TV.

There is a problem with Northern & Shell adding adult channels to DTT. They aren't actually encrypted but the video / audio streams are not defined and are accessed via a PIN from a red button prompt. The problem is that computer TV software doesn't have a red button facility and could potentially be used to view these channels without a subscription.

johnathome 25-09-2013 17:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
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Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35625375)
3D is not for me.... #poetry
Nor me, it seems so twee...#poetry


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