Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Type in liberty global on your search engine then go down to contact us and Emil them I have done that many times and I have had call back and email responses everytime

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

No updates.

Rumour posters has PM me to say an new channel may launch tonight.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Got to be very careful what i post now after a email i got.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

https://mobile.twitter.com/channel5_...e=channel5_tv&

Sky satellite viewers have now lost the ability to receive Channel 5 HD through the FTV card scheme and must now take an HD pack to receive it*.

This makes it more on a parr with VM, as although I think it's available in the free M TV package, one has to take a 'phone line to obtain the free TV service.

* If you are affected by this, I have just read that there is a workaround that currently works- watch the programmes in HD via VOD :-;

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Good news or bad ????

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Just got the TiVo update and Netflix this morning.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

The last thing anybody wants is for you to get into any trouble.

Have you had the chance to play with it yet? Is it free? :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

No netflix update in Liverpool sadly :(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

None here either my good friend.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

surely not much longer now den :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Not here in Sunny Sussex either

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

It would be nice if we could get a list of where it is rolling out and when.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Not free I've signed up for a free trail to see what Netflix is like, menu navigation on the TiVo is a bit quicker and managing series links is a lot faster and you get a mini tv view while in that particular menu now. You can now search tv guide by time and channel and sky on demand has a blue background.

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I was quite surprised to find it on my TiVo box this morning, was whinging to my wife because it was turned up this morning I usually leave it in standby mode on a night. Surely the roll out will be completed soon maybe even by this time next week.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I would honestly now be surprised if Virgin give Netflix Free to XP users for a six month period as I heard. Why would they do that if people have already had to sign up for the free trial (and presumably contract) thereafter ?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I agree still a good option if you have an existing Netflix account though. Playback is brilliant is good too no lag or freezing.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Fingers crossed for 2nyt,if not we should have it by the end of next week bud ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Netflix has arrived in teesside overnight as well

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

There is no contract but at a guess the Netflix 6-Month would work like the Spotify. You link the accounts and/or they give you a voucher code.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Sorry, for contract, I meant rolling monthly fee.

I will still try this as I think it will be a good addition - never used it before - Lovefilm is all I am used to, so will be good to compare

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Still hope an act of god that Netflix will be free of XL pack I know I'm a fool for thinking it.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Still being told by my insider that Lifetime hd is a sky exclusive only sd version will be available from launch on monday,it will arrive soon as the sky exclusive runs out

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

This is going to be a bit long winded but here goes.....

I would not say it is that foolish, our prices went up a lot last year. I think VM had lined up lots of the new channel deals LG have pushed through and probably did the same with Netflix.

If you think about it, it would have been easier for VM to sell the company by saying "we have lined up all these deals and have got the money already in place for you guys to finish the deals, get a good reception from customers and take the business forward." I doubt they would have said to potential buyers "we have no deals lined up, and have annoyed lots of customers by putting up prices for reason - good luck with that"

As such some of the increases from last year may very well have been allocated for Netflix to be included free on XL.:)

I could just be talking complete rubbish though!!:(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

no Netflix here :(:(:(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

l would have thought you would have got it Dave as you are not that far from Teeside.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

No netflix here in Newcastle either

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

yes thought so here too when I read post saying Teeside had it checked and nothing yet hope not be too long to wait

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Bad well more like a warning , looks like it was sent to a lot of people too.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Just powered my TiVo box on and its updating so it looks as if Netflix has arrived in Darlington

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

TiVo updated to Netflix software in Morden, Surrey.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Nothing yet in Stafford

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

As an XL customer I'd like to think Netflix might be included in my bundle for free but I'm not sure it will. If, as some on this thread think, LoveFilm comes to VM will that also be free? What about if we get another streaming service? I'm beginning to think that the best I can hope for is some kind of discount pricing. But then again, VM surprised us all with BT Sport, so you never know...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Am confused by some of these posts. Netflix is on Croydon VM and it is one month free and then 5.99 a month unless you cancel.

Certainly not included in XL.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

That's because the national rollout hasn't happened, the pricing structure will be announced when all areas have access.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Great so have signed up for no reason?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Not necessarily, if it is included or discounted in a package you'll probably be able to link your account through my virgin media like you can with Spotify.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

That's what I was thinking. Maybe if you sign up for Netflix via Virgin Media, Virgin will deduct the £5.99 per month, you have to pay directly to Netflix, from your monthly bill for the first 6 months? Unlikely I know but not impossible.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Or they do what they do with Spotify and link your accounts?
or give you a voucher code?

I personally wouldn't risk reducing peoples bills by £5.99 cause their is a chance they won't use it for Netflix.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Good point

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So, FOX+1 starts tomorrow then on 199 (XL upwards only)

Source

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

About time fox+1 launched been rumoured for ages.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Finally! Fed up of fox+ being rumoured! Never seen virgin discuss channel launches in advance??

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Judging by what that said too about FOX and NAT Geo moving into the L pack , it's looking more and more likely my source is correct about XL soon becoming VMs version of Skys ent+ package and L being ent extra And M+ being ent.

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It just got delayed again sorry it's going to be 30th February 2014 now.









Just kidding :p:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I wonder how many people wouldn't have picked up on the fictitious date when they read your post :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Well done - good find.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

It's not really been rumoured, it's been confirmed as it has been on TV Anwhere. But I guess they can go ahead and tell people as it's been testing since Sepetember.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

:D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

The thing is mate with all these rumoured channels supposedly launching, where do you guys get the time to watch "more dross"..:D i for one probably only watch a handful of the channels available, and imo the majority are total pish!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Me too out of the shed load of channels I watch dave hd, discovery shed , discovery, drama, sky prem, sky Disney , nick jr and sky sports when cricket is on. Just nice to have a shed load to choose from.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

October List update - October 31st update.

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

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 = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
Sep. 3rd. CBS Reality, Horror Channel, CBS Action, CBS Drama, CBS Reality +1 and Horror Channel +1 is having an freeview to all M+ and L packages on Virgin Channels 148, 149, 192, 197, 201 and 202 right now until December 31st 2013.
Oct. 25th. Premier Sports is having an freeview to all M, M+, L and XL packages on Virgin Channel 551 right now until (End date still to be confirmed).

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

=== November ===
1st. Virgin Media to add FOX to the L Package from today on Virgin Channel 157.
1st. FOX + to launch today on the XL Package on Virgin Channel 199.
1st. Virgin Media to add Nat Geo to the L Package from today on Virgin Channel 230.
3rd. Movies 24 and Movies 24 + will be rebranded as Christmas 24 and Christmas 24 + on Virgin Channels 419 and 420.
4th. Bio to close on Virgin Channel 242 today at 6am.
4th. Lifetime to launch on Virgin Channel 242 today at 8pm.
26th. Local TV channel 'Seven' will be rebranded as Estuary TV on Virgin Channel 879 (Grimsby & Scunthorpe only).
Media Boy HQ has seen info that Virgin Media hope to launch Netflix in all areas on TiVo sometime this month.

=== December ===
10th. BBC News HD set to launch today on Virgin Media.
10th. BBC Three HD set to launch today on Virgin Media.
10th. BBC Four HD set to launch today on Virgin Media.
10th. CBeebies HD set to launch today on Virgin Media.
10th. CBBC HD set to launch today on Virgin Media.

=== January 2014 ===
4th. Christmas 24 and Christmas 24 + will be rebranded as Movies 24 and Movies 24 + on Virgin Channels 419 and 420.

=== February 2014 ===
No News...

=== March 2014 ===
6th. Local TV broadcaster London Live hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159 today.

=== April 2014 ===
No News...

=== May 2014 ===
No News...

=== June 2014 ===
No News...

=== July 2014 ===
No News...

=== August 2014 ===
No News...

=== September 2014 ===
No News...

=== October 2014 ===
No News...

=== November 2014 ===
No News...

=== December 2014 ===
No News...

=== Not Confirmed as coming ===
-(UPDATED September 13th) Broadcastnow is reporting that Virgin Media are in new talks with Sky to carry 'Sky Atlantic SD' plus more.
-Made in Leeds will launch on Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-Sky to close Sky Arts 2 to launch Sky Bravo?
-The BBC will launch an BBC One +1 Channel.
-News 18 will also launch soon on Virgin Media.
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas on Virgin Channel 159 (Starting in Late 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-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.
-Smooth fm (Smooth Radio) may get close or rebranded on Virgin Channel 916.

=== Channels ONLY in UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on October 1st 2013.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST OF MISSING CHANNELS NOT BROADCASTING IN VIRGIN MEDIA AREAS RIGHT NOW BUT IS BROADCASTING ON UPC IRELAND:

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

News:
-Sky News HD

Movies:
-MGM HD

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HD

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Music:
-MTV Classic

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

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==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
This part has now move to link called 'Own by'.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on October 31st 2013.

Next update: TBC - unless:

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

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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Especially with you watching Discovery Shed, or whatever the heck that is....:D:D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Wonder if that means no TiVo updates tonight with there being a channel launch :(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

SP has posted today on the Netfix/TiVo thread that Netfix launches last night was just more tests.

I have been info that says Netfix will launch by November 6th but rumours say mid November.

---------- Post added at 15:04 ---------- Previous post was at 15:03 ----------

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35639159-post90.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

:LOL: its got wheeler dealers on it, I quite like that programme.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

If the tivo launches are still just tests does this mean the software being released is BETA and by the time it rolls out completely there will be a new main versio of software??Doesnt make sense for tests to be done like this otherwise. new tivo software released down south two weeks ago. it works. no complaints. so then they still stagger out the launch as a test? if it works in an entire area of the Uk surely it'll work everywhere???

its not as if the software which works in east anglia is different to what was released in teeside last night? it worked in east anglia so why not release it everywhere at once.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

You've obviously never been involved in beta testing have you ? How do you know that there haven't been any bugs/issues raised just because some on here say they have no issues doesn't mean there aren't any. Roll outs are always staggered with any software to see if anymore issues surface before releasing to all boxes.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I have with many versions of Microsofts operating system. It was released as a beta. Never did they release betas in staggered geographical phases. I've known different versions of betas being released after bugs have been detected. Never the same version of software being released over several weeks.

They should have released in one location. Let them test over 6 weeks. Release to everyone once it's been tested in that area.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Sky do the exact same , I've had software at beta its then been released to the general public boxes however its always staggered to see if any further issues surface and keep an eye on the general feedback. Its usually spread over 4-8 weeks sometimes more.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

l have to say Vince that l agree with MM on this one as unforeseen problems can occur at any time and its better to sort them out before rollouts go nationwide.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Blimey Vince, you're going at it today! Did you have red meat in your sandwich at lunch time? ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

There wouldn't have been an update tonight anyway. Fridays aren't a good day to do updates - we don't want customers left without TV over the weekend if it all goes horribly wrong.

What makes you think everyone has had the same version? ;)

The VM network was built by many different companies who all used their own standards. So the technology varies between the regions. Testing in only one region wouldn't guarantee it would work elsewhere.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Thanks for the insightful info. Helps to understand the bigger picture behind the scenes.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Stress testing anyone? Staged, unannounced test areas, with increasing controlled usage is a very sensible approach. Avoids catastrophic network overload......guess what I do for a living! ;-)

Virgin don't announce a launch, that way they can't be slagged for missing a date or poor performance. They haven't anything to be judged against.

That being said.....GIMME NETFLIX!!!

;-)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Great point.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I agree with all this

But as a company which now owns the entire network surely they shouldn't do this in future and should understand their network?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

They do understand their network, which is why it's tested in different regions - because they know there are technical differences

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Cheers for info bud,as usual greatly appreciated ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

That's usually the way, but there has been today's VM announcement of Fox+ launching tomorrow. So that is a announcement before the actual event and a pleasant change it is too.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

With FOX and National Geographic moving into the L package, it's becoming better value than ever. A cheaper option for those who don't want over the top services like BT Sports or HD. I like it.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

It was exactly the same when i was with Talktalk i was lucky enough to be part of their Youview trial , that got trialed with limited people area by area until they were certain the network could handle the demand.
VM ofcourse would easily handle Netflix demand but it's better safe than sorry.
All areas will have it very soon trust me on this :)

---------- Post added at 21:37 ---------- Previous post was at 21:36 ----------

More will be repackaged in the near future including Natgeo Wild , Disney and History.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Just noticed that the L package on it's own without phone, broadband or TiVo is only £21.50 per month. That to me is pretty good value for what your getting. Whilst the SKY Entertainment package for the same price includes SKY+ the channel offering is simply not as impressive.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

You'd get the Tivo box with that for a extra £5p/m which still offers better value than Sky at full price.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Yeah, and no need for broadband to be able to watch the on demand or catch up content.

Glad to see Virgin shaking up their packages, just in time for my SKY contract to expire :D

Purely out of curiosity what is the going rate for either VIP or XL on mates rates? Mrs. Chad and I now have friends and family who work for SKY and Virgin.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

You'd be better of going for one of the collections mate tvxl , 60mb broadband , basic phone is £39.99p/m for 6 months atm then £62.99p/m afterwards.
VIP is £64.99p/m for 6 months then £115.99p/m afterwards.

http://store.virginmedia.com/bundles...llections.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Going to keep my options open.

Will give SKY a call next month to confirm I wish to cancel. Will then sit tight to see if they offer me the highly publicised 75% off rebate for 12 months to stay. For 75% off per month you can keep your TiVo, Netflix, BT Sports and the rest :p:

Plenty of good value options out there at the moment. Keeping a close eye on how Now TV develops.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I got the Sky new customer deal 12 months half price only went for tv of sky so got movies , ent+ , ent extra , sports for £31p/m. Took my vm down to starter pack with my loyalty discount on vm i'm only paying a total of £59.99 for sky and virgin combined.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

You are welcomed back any time my old marra as you will welcomed with open arms by the great and the good.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Fox+ now on channel 199 :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Yes it will certainly be useful when there are recording clashes but alas some will still moan and grunt today and say its a waste of time.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I wonder though if all these additions to XL, Netflix, BT Sport and moving of channels between packages is effecting the chances of getting offers and discounts through retentions given the increased costs they are absorbing.

Both myself, my next door neighbour and a colleague at work, all of whom have the VIP package, have been approached with discounted offers from Sky. All off us have then talked to retentions and been offered naff all, other than reductions by way of reduced services. I also came away with the impression from both the calls I made that they didn't seem that bothered with virtually no attempt to convince me that VM services were better than Sky's.

So now I have on the bench the SKY World HD package + multiscreen + Talk anytime + retaining the 120meg broadband (at the new £37-50/month price), all at 20/month less than I was paying for VIP.

So with regret I am off.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Happy Birthday to:

GOLD who is 21 today.
ITV3 who is 9 today.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Any new news media boy very quiet today

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Something I have forgot to post this week - sorry.

From Wednesday:
-An new 'Do not post' order was given to me.
-New Rumour: 5USA HD to launch at some point in 2014 (Maybe not on Virgin Media.)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Is it just one channel launching on Monday. Or is there any info on more launching on Monday too.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

At time of posting - only one.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

excellent! something to think about over the usual quiet weekend for me then!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

With Fox and Nat Geo now in l, I'm really struggling to justify staying on xl.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I hear that more channels are set to join the L package. http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post2269.html

More channels to launch in XL Package?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

If the rumored sky channels are coming this year then XL might be worth staying with but if they don't and you're not a sports fan them a smaller pack would be better choice.

---------- Post added at 13:09 ---------- Previous post was at 13:08 ----------

XL must be getting new channels or their would be no point in having XL pack.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I stayed on the XL package because of FOX, that was before BT Sports was announced. But the main reason now is the HD channels.

This might all change depending on what happens with SA/SA HD, Universal HD, Netflix and also what VM have instore with their link up with the PS4.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I suspect there may be a good deal for XL customers with Netflix once it rolls out (eg free for XL customers). I have nothing to confirm this, but I suspect that this is the way we are going and it will ensure that the XL package remains worthwhile.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Well with BT Sports on XL it is well worth it in my mind Andy.

---------- Post added at 13:16 ---------- Previous post was at 13:15 ----------

Its inevitable MB.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Well don't forget you've got the Sky channels and Netflix to look forward to, as well as Lifetime on Monday and the extra BBC channels in December.

I doubt that we will get much (if any) warning of the Sky channels launching on VM because their staff are all on gagging orders! We are now at fever pitch....:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

:hyper::hyper::omg::omg::spin::spin::Yes::Yes:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I do not really know how TV Deals are signed.

I think FOX has ask for less money per viewer every month (To move to the L Package) in bid for more viewers (re: More TV Ads money)

---------- Post added at 13:33 ---------- Previous post was at 13:22 ----------

Only seen rumours saying 'Autumn'.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Am I correct in getting the impression some people think Netflix will be included in the XL package? If so, why?

Ok, possibly it might be free with the XL package for 6 months, but surely this is a completely independent product, which will simply be provisioned by VM, with charges direct to Netflix? Same as Spotify?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Wonder when it stops being Autumn and starts being winter. December 1st?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Astronomically, winter begins on 21 December.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

bamav I think people are hoping it will be free on XL all of the time and not just a special offer. There was a screenshot some months back that said 6 months free but was quickly pulled from virgin media pages

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

It's pure speculation, bamav, based on the perceived devaluation of the XL pack without something to replace the channels that have been made available to lower level packages.

If they can do it with BT Sport and ESPN, I would assume they could reach a similar deal with Netflix. Non-sports fans have lost out for too long and this would be seen, I think, as reasonable compensation for them.

---------- Post added at 14:03 ---------- Previous post was at 14:01 ----------

Yes, and if they come during this month, we will all be very happy! I agree that autumn is as close as we can get to a launch date, but as we have seen with Fox +, even dead certainties can end up being delayed inexplicably.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

When exactly? You've been spouting this for months and months.

Clue: An acceptable answer is 'next Tuesday' or even 'next week' but this continual vagueness is not acceptable and is why you're getting so much flak.

Put up (provenance), or shut up.