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Doug P 01-11-2013 15:05
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Winter is Dec Jan Feb to me....

denphone 01-11-2013 15:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35639643)
Astronomically, winter begins on 21 December.
Indeed you are correct OB but hopefully those long rumoured Sky channels will arrive long before then my old friend.:)

passingbat 01-11-2013 15:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35639646)
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.

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.
The rumour was partly fuelled by the BBC web site news report on the announcement of the trial, that said that Netflix may be included in some bundles.

How true their information was, who knows?

martin201002 01-11-2013 15:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35639650)
Winter is Dec Jan Feb to me....
Yeah that's what I thought, Autumn is sept, oct, nov.

devilincarnate 01-11-2013 15:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35639650)
Winter is Dec Jan Feb to me....
I thought that winter was when it was the coldest:D

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Quote:
Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35639658)
Yeah that's what I thought, Autumn is sept, oct, nov.
Also autumn is when the leaves turn pretty colours:erm:

OLD BOY 01-11-2013 15:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustaBloke (Post 35639649)
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.
That's far too simplistic, Justa. You know very well that dates are only pencilled in and these dates can change. There is the most recent example of Fox + that proves this point.

If you want specific dates, you will rarely get them because VM keep changing them and hardly ever confirm anything until they are actually on your screen.

Joedm45 01-11-2013 16:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35639448)
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.
Do you know if Sky are still offering 50% off for 12 months? I have Googled but can only find 6 months.

Getting the full TV package for around £33/month is very appealing when I pay the best part of £26 just for SD Sky Sports. Best of both worlds then, TiVo & all HD channels on offer in the UK :)

theone2k10 01-11-2013 16:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35639623)
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.

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XL must be getting new channels or their would be no point in having XL pack.
XL is changing to vms version of Skys HD pack but with bt sport added also some goodies will be added to XL one rumoured is a movie chanel which could very well mean Netflix.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35639670)
Do you know if Sky are still offering 50% off for 12 months? I have Googled but can only find 6 months.

Getting the full TV package for around £33/month is very appealing when I pay the best part of £26 just for SD Sky Sports. Best of both worlds then, TiVo & all HD channels on offer in the UK :)
Have a look on moneysavineexperts website , that's where i got my 12 month half price code from.

Joedm45 01-11-2013 16:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35639671)

Have a look on moneysavineexperts website , that's where i got my 12 month half price code from.
Thanks, only 6 months at the moment but i'll keep an eye open. Maybe they'll do a sales push in the run up to Christmas

Chad 01-11-2013 16:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35639670)
Do you know if Sky are still offering 50% off for 12 months? I have Googled but can only find 6 months.

Getting the full TV package for around £33/month is very appealing when I pay the best part of £26 just for SD Sky Sports. Best of both worlds then, TiVo & all HD channels on offer in the UK :)
Their latest offer for 50% off via Money Supermaket ended on the 17th October. Should be back on during the first 2 weeks of December, if you can wait.

theone2k10 01-11-2013 16:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35639683)
Their latest offer for 50% off via Money Supermaket ended on the 17th October. Should be back on during the first 2 weeks of December, if you can wait.
This post on hotukdeals is worth keeping a eye on too http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/comp...lusnet-1673381

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True movies has become True Christmas.

Dave42 01-11-2013 17:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35639656)
Indeed you are correct OB but hopefully those long rumoured Sky channels will arrive long before then my old friend.:)
still no proof Den only rumour so don't hold your breath

martin201002 01-11-2013 17:15
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Has one of the 24movies channels turned into 24 Christmas this year or not?

denphone 01-11-2013 17:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35639705)
still no proof Den only rumour
As was the case with BT Sports dear chap.:D

Dave42 01-11-2013 17:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35639708)
As was the case with BT Sports dear chap.:D
yes but your forgetting both VM and BT needed that deal sky don't big difference Den mate

denphone 01-11-2013 17:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35639710)
yes but your forgetting both VM and BT needed that deal sky don't big difference Den mate
Sky's bottom line is increasingly coming under pressure and thus this will continue unabated due to BT going one on one for future sports rights thus pushing up the prices paid and this is forcing Sky to wholesale more of their channels to try to maintain profits and that's why a deal with Virgin has been signed and we will see the arrival of the other channels soon enough.

passingbat 01-11-2013 18:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35639721)
Sky's bottom line is increasingly coming under pressure and thus this will continue unabated due to BT going one on one for future sports rights thus pushing up the prices paid and this is forcing Sky to wholesale more of their channels to try to maintain profits and that's why a deal with Virgin has been signed and we will see the arrival of the other channels soon enough.

Interesting; has it actually been signed Den?

denphone 01-11-2013 18:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35639727)
Interesting; has it actually been signed Den?
From the information given by informed sources the answer to that is unequivocally yes.

muppetman11 01-11-2013 18:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35639731)
From the information given by informed sources the answer to that is unequivocally yes.
Really !!! Perhaps you'd be able to inform us which ones then , whilst your so in the know ?

denphone 01-11-2013 18:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35639733)
Really !!! Perhaps you'd be able to inform us which ones then , whilst your so in the know ?
One cannot reveal currently as l have been sworn to secrecy but lets just say the rumours of which ones will arrive are not far from the truth.

passingbat 01-11-2013 18:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35639734)
One cannot reveal currently as l have been sworn to secrecy .
That's fair enough. You have said that you have a source and so we know your assertions are not based on wish full thinking or rumours and speculation.

Doug P 01-11-2013 19:18
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Den's a good one so this is sounding hopeful!!

OLD BOY 01-11-2013 19:34
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You're definitely a cup half empty man, aren't you, Dave?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35639710)
yes but your forgetting both VM and BT needed that deal sky don't big difference Den mate

denphone 01-11-2013 19:38
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Dave is that eternal pessimist.:waving:

andy_m 01-11-2013 19:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35639734)
One cannot reveal currently as l have been sworn to secrecy but lets just say the rumours of which ones will arrive are not far from the truth.
But not the actual truth?

Dave42 01-11-2013 19:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35639771)
Dave is that eternal pessimist.:waving:
no Den want to see proof there is none be happiest one on here if we do get the missing sky channels

denphone 01-11-2013 19:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35639772)
But not the actual truth?
A good try my dear chap but as the old saying goes in that my lips are sealed.:)

Mad Max 01-11-2013 20:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Why say anything Den?

denphone 01-11-2013 20:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35639782)
Why say anything Den?
Because its impolite not to answer.

OLD BOY 01-11-2013 20:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35639773)
no Den want to see proof there is none be happiest one on here if we do get the missing sky channels
Better keep an eye on the changelog, then Dave. There won't me any prior announcement, methinks.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35639782)
Why say anything Den?
Being sworn to secrecy means nothing to you, then, MM? He's being as helpful as he can, and wouldn't you like to receive these little hints rather than be kept in the dark?

Dave42 01-11-2013 20:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35639784)
Better keep an eye on the changelog, then Dave. There won't me any prior announcement, methinks.

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Being sworn to secrecy means nothing to you, then, MM? He's being as helpful as he can, and wouldn't you like to receive these little hints rather than be kept in the dark?
that's a certainty VM never announce ahead of a channel launch as we well know OB

OLD BOY 01-11-2013 20:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35639787)
that's a certainty VM never announce ahead of a channel launch as we well know OB
Well, we are agreed on that! Of course there might be a joint promotion by Sky and Virgin, but somehow I think Sky will want to keep it low key. Same as BT all over again.

Mad Max 01-11-2013 20:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35639784)
Better keep an eye on the changelog, then Dave. There won't me any prior announcement, methinks.

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Being sworn to secrecy means nothing to you, then, MM? He's being as helpful as he can, and wouldn't you like to receive these little hints rather than be kept in the dark?
What the hell are you on about??? I wasn't asking him to reveal ANYTHING, all i said was "why bother" meaning why indeed bother to "leave little hints" as you put it, whats the point?
If we get the channels we get the channels, nothing said on here is going to change that!

ocav 01-11-2013 20:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35639787)
that's a certainty VM never announce ahead of a channel launch as we well know OB
Except for yesterday which was odd, but I guess it had been testing for nearly 2 months.

OLD BOY 01-11-2013 20:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35639796)
What the hell are you on about??? I wasn't asking him to reveal ANYTHING, all i said was "why bother" meaning why indeed bother to "leave little hints" as you put it, whats the point?
If we get the channels we get the channels, nothing said on here is going to change that!
Then why read this thread? Your comment makes no sense. You won't find the hard evidence you're looking for on here!

It ain't a perfect world, mate.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35639800)
Except for yesterday which was odd, but I guess it had been testing for nearly 2 months.
Yes, that was an exception :D (which some say, proves the rule)!

GrimUpNorth 01-11-2013 20:46
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;)


Cheers

Grim

TAZMANUK 01-11-2013 22:59
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http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/1248...on-22-november

bamav 02-11-2013 00:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35639645)
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
Ah, that explains it. Thanks blue!

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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35639646)
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.

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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.
I feel that VM would be best adding linear channels in XL, such as the elusive Sky channels. Netflix feels a little niche?

sebastion 02-11-2013 00:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TAZMANUK (Post 35639854)
Thanks Taz for the heads up.
Once my 3 contracts up I will be very interested in the deals they offer.

pythagoras 02-11-2013 00:26
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If it came down to a choice of the missing sky channels or netflix included in xl for no extra cost, I would go for netflix.

sebastion 02-11-2013 00:43
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I subscribe to Lovefilm as I prefer it too Netflix.
So my choice would be for the Sky channels, especially Atlantic.

Tricky Trevor 02-11-2013 00:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TAZMANUK (Post 35639854)

I wonder if this could also be the Autumn offer for Spotify. It's free on Vodaphone so perhaps it will be bundled because of the relationship Virgin have with Spotify?

theone2k10 02-11-2013 01:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sebastion (Post 35639882)
I subscribe to Lovefilm as I prefer it too Netflix.
So my choice would be for the Sky channels, especially Atlantic.
Lovefilm is in the pipeline too expected somepoint in 2014 , no exact date yet but estimated Summer.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by TAZMANUK (Post 35639854)
Do VM actually have any mobile customers they seem to decline everyone lol seriously it's tough to get with them. I was declined despite them inviting me to apply and my account always being in good standing and having a decent credit score of 820 lol.

Harryn9000 02-11-2013 01:31
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i got a contract off them lol how i don't know

howardmicks 02-11-2013 06:33
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Me to got my daughter a contract to,I've been with them for over 2 years.gutted because I just renewed my contract in August and hot a sg4

vincerooney 02-11-2013 14:19
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Afternoon all. Usual quiet weekend on here it appears!

TAZMANUK 02-11-2013 14:25
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Yeah been with virgin mobile over six years but at moment my two contracts run out jan 2014 but loyality dont seem to be present as im wanting s4.

If ur a none virgin media customer a s4 is 34pm if u are and get virgin media service you get 5 off pm but no further offers if uve been a virgin mobile over six years.

So anyone could get the same deal im offered straight away with media services of 29pm


Ive seen far cheaper with cashback at 21.97pm.....so ill be suprised if the iphone will be cheaper than other providers as they have better buying power lower tariff rates.

denphone 02-11-2013 14:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35639956)
Afternoon all. Usual quiet weekend on here it appears!
In order to brighten up our afternoon Vince you can give us a song if you want.:D

Mad Max 02-11-2013 15:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35639801)
Then why read this thread? Your comment makes no sense. You won't find the hard evidence you're looking for on here!

It ain't a perfect world, mate.

Because the thread title reads "Coming Soon To Virgin TV (2013), it doesn't read, but probably should read, "Maybe Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013), and that my dear chap is why i started to read the thread in the first place, not to read all the tosh written on here by you and others about this channel coming and that channel coming, your comments make no sense!!

theone2k10 02-11-2013 15:54
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Movies24 has now become xmas24.

OLD BOY 02-11-2013 16:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35639991)
Because the thread title reads "Coming Soon To Virgin TV (2013), it doesn't read, but probably should read, "Maybe Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013), and that my dear chap is why i started to read the thread in the first place, not to read all the tosh written on here by you and others about this channel coming and that channel coming, your comments make no sense!!
Well, even Media Boy is having to resort to telling us that he knows something but he's been told not to reveal it.

The vast majority of stuff on here is rumours and conjecture. This is why your response to my post is so strange.

I do know that the missing Sky channels are coming, actually. The proof will be in the pudding. But you will just have to wait and see. And then, no doubt, you will put it down to a lucky guess.

H'mmm, like the BT Sports channels and ESPN.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35639961)
In order to brighten up our afternoon Vince you can give us a song if you want.:D
You Can't Always Get What You Want might be a good one.

dj_wayne 02-11-2013 17:18
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some news on this and about time coming this month:tv anywhere for android

andy_m 02-11-2013 17:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dj_wayne (Post 35640035)
some news on this and about time coming this month:tv anywhere for android
Really? About time if true!

nialli 02-11-2013 17:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35640037)
Really? About time if true!
It's true.

TAZMANUK 02-11-2013 17:43
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DJ Wayne where have you heard this? Ive heard no news any sources? Nothing on virgins community forums.

nialli 02-11-2013 17:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TAZMANUK (Post 35640043)
DJ Wayne where have you heard this? Ive heard no news any sources? Nothing on virgins community forums.
I posted it on www.vmhd.blogspot.com. My source is an extremely reliable one who's proven solid before.

howardmicks 02-11-2013 17:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35640037)
Really? About time if true!
It's true bud,posted a few weeks ago this month we would finally see it.a very much needed addition ;)

TAZMANUK 02-11-2013 17:59
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Oh ok i knew about smartcall but not tv anywhere

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Word or warning a scam email is in circulation to be from virginmedia asking to update account.

Email address noreply@virginmedia.com please ignore it ive reported it to virgin media

andy_m 02-11-2013 19:01
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Thanks all. I'd actually given up on it ever appearing.

devilincarnate 02-11-2013 19:08
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I wonder if that is why they have released the Android runtime in the app store for BB phones running 10.2?

vincerooney 02-11-2013 22:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35639961)
In order to brighten up our afternoon Vince you can give us a song if you want.:D
For you den anything! I'm a large Britney Spears fan I hope that's ok

That's not even sarcasm

spiderplant 02-11-2013 23:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35639956)
Afternoon all. Usual quiet weekend on here it appears!
I can't believe everyone missed the big news of the day...

Channel 7 has rebranded as Estuary TV :)

jj20x 03-11-2013 04:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35640163)
I can't believe everyone missed the big news of the day...

Channel 7 has rebranded as Estuary TV :)
I guess there's not too many people from N/E Lincs following the thread. :p:

johnasimmons 03-11-2013 08:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TAZMANUK (Post 35640050)
Word or warning a scam email is in circulation to be from virginmedia asking to update account.

Email address noreply@virginmedia.com please ignore it ive reported it to virgin media
I got one last night; deleted it straight away :(

denphone 03-11-2013 09:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35640191)
I got one last night; deleted it straight away :(
Yes we had one a while back and indeed did the same John.

blue666666 03-11-2013 12:28
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Think Monday there will be lot's of rumors of the week, lot's to talk about hopefully.

Media Boy UK 03-11-2013 13:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35640163)
I can't believe everyone missed the big news of the day...

Channel 7 has rebranded as Estuary TV :)
Thanks for info.

Estuary TV launches on Freeview on November 26th (in the local area).

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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35640023)
Well, even Media Boy is having to resort to telling us that he knows something but he's been told not to reveal it.

The vast majority of stuff on here is rumours and conjecture. This is why your response to my post is so strange.

I do know that the missing Sky channels are coming, actually. The proof will be in the pudding. But you will just have to wait and see. And then, no doubt, you will put it down to a lucky guess.

H'mmm, like the BT Sports channels and ESPN.
The new DNP order is just some wee bit of info.

Nothing like 30 new channels set to launch.

andy_m 03-11-2013 13:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35640163)
I can't believe everyone missed the big news of the day...
I saw it...


Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35640150)
I'm a large Britney Spears fan

Media Boy UK 03-11-2013 13:52
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May I ask???

The following Local TV channels are set to launch on Virgin Media:

November:
26th. Estuary TV (Grimsby) on Virgin Channel 159? (Channel set to move from Virgin Channel 879!)

2014:

27 February 2014? - Made in Leeds (Leeds)
6 March 2014? - London Live (London)

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...0&postcount=16

@SP - What Channel will Estuary TV be on?

blue666666 03-11-2013 17:55
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One new channel launches tomorrow is any hopeful of more launcher this week.

denphone 03-11-2013 17:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35640294)
One new channel launches tomorrow is any hopeful of more launcher this week.
We shall see my dear chap.:)

Media Boy UK 03-11-2013 17:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35640294)
One new channel launches tomorrow is any hopeful of more launcher this week.
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35640297)
We shall see my dear chap.:)
At time of posting only Lifetime launching this week.

DS Forum poster posted last week at Virgin are testing an new stream of Bio right now so:

-Bio may move to an new broadcasting stream when Lifetime launches.
-Lifetime +1 or Lifetime HD may also launch.

ocav 03-11-2013 18:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35640299)
At time of posting only Lifetime launching this week.
to be fair MB, whoever it is who is telling you this has been quite wrong;

2 weeks ago they said 'No new channels to launch this week' and we got Premier Sports

Same last week and we got Fox+

gba93 03-11-2013 18:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35640301)
to be fair MB, whoever it is who is telling you this has been quite wrong;

2 weeks ago they said 'No new channels to launch this week' and we got Premier Sports

Same last week and we got Fox+
In which case "no new channels" must be good news :)

denphone 03-11-2013 18:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by gba93 (Post 35640303)
In which case "no new channels" must be good news :)
First prize gets awarded to you today dear Sir.:D;)

blue666666 03-11-2013 19:20
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There might some surprises then.

denphone 03-11-2013 19:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35640333)
There might some surprises then.
Good things come to those who are patient.:)

Dave42 03-11-2013 19:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35640340)
Good things come to those who are patient.:)
lets hope so

jj20x 03-11-2013 19:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35640299)
-Bio may move to an new broadcasting stream when Lifetime launches.
The online Sky Guide shows "Programmes no longer available" on Bio after the Lifetime launch, although DigiGuide continues to list a single daily episode of "Pawn Stars" between 11am and noon. Perhaps Bio is being retained as a place-holder channel on Sky.

Media Boy UK 03-11-2013 19:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35640344)
The online Sky Guide shows "Programmes no longer available" on Bio after the Lifetime launch, although DigiGuide continues to list a single daily episode of "Pawn Stars" between 11am and noon. Perhaps Bio is being retained as a place-holder channel on Sky.
Also the same on my old Sky+ box.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35640237)
May I ask???

The following Local TV channels are set to launch on Virgin Media:

November:
26th. Estuary TV (Grimsby) on Virgin Channel 159? (Channel set to move from Virgin Channel 879!)

2014:

27 February 2014? - Made in Leeds (Leeds)
6 March 2014? - London Live (London)

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...0&postcount=16

@SP - What Channel will Estuary TV be on?
I have just been told that Estuary TV is not set to move to Channel 159.

Media Boy UK 03-11-2013 22:19
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Confirmed: No more Sky Channels confirmed as set to launch on Virgin Media.

Virgin Insiders has tonight given me an update list of channels confirmed as set to launch on Virgin Media by 2014. Still no new Sky Channels on the list.

Dave42 03-11-2013 22:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35640385)
Confirmed: No more Sky Channels confirmed as set to launch on Virgin Media.

Virgin Insiders has tonight given me an update list of channels confirmed as set to launch on Virgin Media by 2014. Still no new Sky Channels on the list.
looks more like I was right we not get them :(:(

ocav 03-11-2013 22:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35640385)
Confirmed: No more Sky Channels confirmed as set to launch on Virgin Media.

Virgin Insiders has tonight given me an update list of channels confirmed as set to launch on Virgin Media by 2014. Still no new Sky Channels on the list.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35640386)
looks more like I was right we not get them :(:(
We all have to remember that if these Sky channels are to launch, nobody will tell anyone until the day they go live, much like BT, everything will be very hush hush.

however it would be interesting to see the take up of Now TV Entertainment, if it doesn't make it Skys worthwhile then we are more likely to see Atlantic.

Dave42 03-11-2013 22:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35640389)
We all have to remember that if these Sky channels are to launch, nobody will tell anyone until the day they go live, much like BT, everything will be very hush hush.

however it would be interesting to see the take up of Now TV Entertainment, if it doesn't make it Skys worthwhile then we are more likely to see Atlantic.
yes of course they not announce anything to after launch as VM always do like I said before BT and VM needed the deal for BT sports sky don't need to do a deal that's the big difference and only place SA will go is now tv

spankysmagicpian 03-11-2013 23:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35640389)
We all have to remember that if these Sky channels are to launch, nobody will tell anyone until the day they go live, much like BT, everything will be very hush hush.

however it would be interesting to see the take up of Now TV Entertainment, if it doesn't make it Skys worthwhile then we are more likely to see Atlantic.
I think that's most peoples complaints about this thread. Everyone builds up expectation and then it turns into belief that it going to happen with no firm proof. No confirmed channel launches, it's morphs into fact as 'everything will be hush hush' Nothing said - it must be happening. (I'll be the first to publicly apologise on here should anything arrive.)

Nothing but nothing can be relied upon or taken as gospel due to 'insiders' proven by the point further up of previous 'no channel launches' immediately followed by PS and Fox+. If there are 'insiders' providing information, then judging by those very examples, they are no more in the know than anyone on here or indeed the general public at large.

I still think SA and the other missing channels are a good way off since the NowTV expansion has been announced. I personally think that Sky would be crazy to give this anything less than 12 months and then see how the land lies. They can see their subscriptions will start to slow down and this is a way to boost their numbers and presence. It's certainly not a short term gamble.

As people have said, Sky doesn't need VM as much as VM needs Sky and with Skys quarterly profits round about 60% more than VMs, subs increase per 1/4 around 4 times as many, I can't see this changing anytime soon

Media Boy UK 03-11-2013 23:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spankysmagicpian (Post 35640401)
I think that's most peoples complaints about this thread. Everyone builds up expectation and then it turns into belief that it going to happen with no firm proof. No confirmed channel launches, it's morphs into fact as 'everything will be hush hush' Nothing said - it must be happening. (I'll be the first to publicly apologise on here should anything arrive.)

Nothing but nothing can be relied upon or taken as gospel due to 'insiders' proven by the point further up of previous 'no channel launches' immediately followed by PS and Fox+. If there are 'insiders' providing information, then judging by those very examples, they are no more in the know than anyone on here or indeed the general public at large.

I still think SA and the other missing channels are a good way off since the NowTV expansion has been announced. I personally think that Sky would be crazy to give this anything less than 12 months and then see how the land lies. They can see their subscriptions will start to slow down and this is a way to boost their numbers and presence. It's certainly not a short term gamble.

As people have said, Sky doesn't need VM as much as VM needs Sky and with Skys quarterly profits round about 60% more than VMs, subs increase per 1/4 around 4 times as many, I can't see this changing anytime soon
Two weeks ago PS was confirmed later then the weekly Monday updates.

I did not ask any insiders last week.

paultrademark 03-11-2013 23:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35640385)
Confirmed: No more Sky Channels confirmed as set to launch on Virgin Media.

Virgin Insiders has tonight given me an update list of channels confirmed as set to launch on Virgin Media by 2014. Still no new Sky Channels on the list.
So what is on this list? How many to launch this year?

Media Boy UK 03-11-2013 23:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35640404)
So what is on this list? How many to launch this year?
The BBC HD Channels plus more.

Plus 'At time of posting' only Lifetime is set to launch this week on Virgin Media (but that is still subject to change.)

paultrademark 04-11-2013 00:27
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So lets see what Old Boy says as he was adamant these Sky channels would definitely launch in the 'Autumn'

martin201002 04-11-2013 10:08
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If you had to choose 1 sky channel which one would it be?

ChrisB74 04-11-2013 10:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35640455)
If you had to choose 1 sky channel which one would it be?
Sky Atlantic obviously - it's the only new channel with content unavailable on VM! The rest are just variants of existing ones!

Frazz 04-11-2013 10:45
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Was involved in the Now Tv entertainment trial and found the programmes available on Atlantic to be very poor, I for one don't care if it arrives or not

geordiechris 04-11-2013 10:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by Frazz (Post 35640463)
Was involved in the Now Tv entertainment trial and found the programmes available on Atlantic to be very poor, I for one don't care if it arrives or not
Seconded.

muppetman11 04-11-2013 11:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by Frazz (Post 35640463)
Was involved in the Now Tv entertainment trial and found the programmes available on Atlantic to be very poor, I for one don't care if it arrives or not
Aren't most channels the same , the PVR was invented for this reason record the must see shows off each channel whilst leaving the dross for others , must sees at the moment for me are Boardwalk Empire , The Newsroom and The Tunnel.

blue666666 04-11-2013 11:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35640455)
If you had to choose 1 sky channel which one would it be?
Sky 3D for me but it look like a long wait :(

ocav 04-11-2013 11:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35640455)
If you had to choose 1 sky channel which one would it be?
Atlantic, I'm not majorly bothered about it, but it would mean there isn't any content being withheld from Virgin.

Newsroom is a great show and I would love to not have legally**** find it online.


****some of my post may be in accurate.

martin201002 04-11-2013 11:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazz (Post 35640463)
Was involved in the Now Tv entertainment trial and found the programmes available on Atlantic to be very poor, I for one don't care if it arrives or not
My thoughts exactly, had it for three years when I was with sky didn't exactly blow me away. I want sky f1 hd.

MalteseFalcon 04-11-2013 11:27
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MB, as the next Ashes series begins on 21 November, will SKY be renaming a sports channel again to SKY Ashes like the Summer, or will the channels remain the same as now, ie Sports 1, 2, 3, 4?

blue666666 04-11-2013 11:33
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NOW TV don't do full HD pic and live tv is SD only.netflix is full HD.

link http://help.nowtv.com/HelpArticle?id...lectedTopicKey

Streaming Quality
Last modified 19 Sep 2013
The quality that you receive when watching NOW TV can vary between devices and your internet condition at the time of watching. Please see the table below for the best quality that you can receive on your chosen device.

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PS3 720p SD
Xbox 360 720p SD
NOW TV Box 720p SD
Roku 720p SD
PC or Mac SD SD
YouView SD N/A
iOS SD SD
Android SD SD

We stream Live TV channels on all supported devices at Standard Definition (SD). On the NOW TV Box, Xbox 360, Roku or PS3 devices, you're able to view On Demand movies at up to 720p, this will be dependent on your internet connection at the time.

Please Note: Standard Definition (SD) Is comparable to a regular TV channel.

Dave42 04-11-2013 11:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazz (Post 35640463)
Was involved in the Now Tv entertainment trial and found the programmes available on Atlantic to be very poor, I for one don't care if it arrives or not
exactly the most over rated channel ever

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Quote:
Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35640455)
If you had to choose 1 sky channel which one would it be?
SSN HD for me if as it one of only 2 sky channel we got chance of getting we not get the withheld channels


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