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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35603725)

I am outside VirginMedia HQ waiting for the BT/VM negotiation teams...:sniper:

It's all done over Skype these.. Can't even get a firm hand shake in

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On VM forum:
BT Sport
01-08-2013 14:18 - edited ‎01-08-2013 14:18
We're going to be directing all conversation on this hot topic here so we've not got multiple threads running on this simultaneously. And as soon as we hear any news from the negotiating table we'll update you.

Thanks

Mark Wilkin
Help & Support Forum Manager

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...N/td-p/1931534

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Does that mean they don't know where they are? ;)

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35603725)

I am outside VirginMedia HQ waiting for the BT/VM negotiation teams...:sniper:

Sober l hope.;)

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Every single web page i view today has a bt sport advert on it :sniper:

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35603737)

Sober l hope.;)

Oh yes, I only actually drink on Friday & Saturday evenings :)

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Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35603738)

Every single web page i view today has a bt sport advert on it :sniper:

BT could make a success of it build it up over the years, go for more premuim sport the ashes, ryder cup etc.

More prem league rights..

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best not go after the cricket I'll hunt them down personally.........:sniper:

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Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35603484)

The only way I can see BT Sport coming to virgin media is for everyone to pay for it like you do on Sky. I know VM are probably trying to get it free for the top pack / s but if BT play hard ball and refuse to let them do it thats there only other option

Indeed it might.

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Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35603508)

It appears the main problem is BT don't want wholesale they want to control the sign up's them selves like there doing on Sky. If VM could get that system on cable like Sky have BT Sport would have been announced ages ago

I do agree, it does appear that BT want to harvest VM customer details.

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Originally Posted by Catesby (Post 35603522)

Gavin-D,

Personally I think BT would not get as much money through individual sales than they would through a package deal. They would certainly get less viewers, which means less ad revenue. I doubt there's many who'd sign up for 12 months at £12p/m and if people could sign on a monthly basis they'd probably only do it for the games they wanted to watch then cancel.

At this stage I don't believe that money is the priority for BT.

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Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35603613)

I'll be watching the Doctor Who 50th on that day but no doubt the 3D version will be an exclusive to Sky!

I once thought that this would never happen, but as 3D has not really taken off and Sky have now made Sky 3D partially available to more of their own customers to increase viewers, it wouldn't surprise me if Sky 3D appeared on VM.

VM now appear to be the only company interested in expanding 3D, possibly hoping to capitalise on a niche market by mopping up all those interested in it from other providors.

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Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35603743)

best not go after the cricket I'll hunt them down personally.........:sniper:

Could go after the 20/20 and sex it reet up.

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Originally Posted by borrissey (Post 35603746)

Could go after the 20/20 and sex it reet up.

Could do 20/20 is getting right dour.

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Originally Posted by neilo (Post 35603728)

Does that mean they don't know where they are? ;)

They haven't a clue bud,I was speaking to retentions this morning and they told me they underestimated the backlash (understatement me thinks) tweeted bt got this back.

@BTCare: @Howardmicks We want BT Sport to be accessible to all and continue to negotiate with other TV platforms inc Virgin Media to achieve this aim

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Just phoned virgin media said i wanted discount was paying £121.05 for VIP plus extra V+ Box she said she could do it for £110 but required a new 12 month contact. Currently have BT sport on the Sky box at £13 (Free HD) so currently costing me an extra £1.95 a month Plus £15 activation fee. The only annoying thing is I cant record BT Sport due to not being a sky subscriber.

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Anyone know if there still test the four channels they have another 4 going spare now

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What has happened to mb ??? I hope bt haven't kidnapped him !!!!