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Digital Fanatic 30-03-2011 18:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35202368)
I know I was just been stupid as they both have Communications in them:erm:
:D

mersey70 30-03-2011 18:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35202359)
Is it as good as DiscoveryHD?
As ever it depends on the material but overall the PQ has been as good as Discovery, to my eye anyway.

Of course unlike Discovery HD it is a direct simulcast of the SD channel though so isn't 100% native.

Digital Fanatic 30-03-2011 18:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35202371)
As ever it depends on the material but overall the PQ has been as good as Discovery, to my eye anyway.

Of course unlike Discovery HD it is a direct simulcast of the SD channel though so isn't 100% native.
Cheers :tu:

Mr-S 30-03-2011 18:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35202295)
Bang on matey,Must admit i have both sky and vm at min(very cheap deal with sky).If it wasnt for the fact i won a tivo think i would have called it a day on the tv side and just got broadband from vm,Gonna see what the next 12 months bring on the tv front
Thanks mate, though about to be shut down by Virgin Media staff mafia and the mods on here. Seems as though is no freedom of speech on here and Virgin staff hiding behind their user names can say what they want to customers as long as they put a disclaimer on their profiles.

Henkesghost 30-03-2011 18:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Can't be bothered trawling through all the pages since I was last on, but am I right to take it that virgin didn't launch any channels today? Beyond parody!! Joke as a evolving tv provider!

mersey70 30-03-2011 19:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35202408)
Can't be bothered trawling through all the pages since I was last on, but am I right to take it that virgin didn't launch any channels today? Beyond parody!! Joke as a evolving tv provider!
Past experience suggested it was very unlikely anything would happen on a Wednesday, and on the 30th of the month.

Henkesghost 30-03-2011 19:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35202411)
Past experience suggested it was very unlikely anything would happen on a Wednesday, and on the 30th of the month.


Have heard it's difficult to launch any channels of note if it's a bit rainy, maybe that explains nothing in the last 6 months. Ah well maybe the summer:rolleyes:

Digital Fanatic 30-03-2011 19:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35202413)
Have heard it's difficult to launch any channels of note if it's a bit rainy, maybe that explains nothing in the last 6 months. Ah well maybe the summer:rolleyes:
To be fair, it was rumours on here, not a official VM announcement :)

Media Boy UK 30-03-2011 19:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35202413)
Have heard it's difficult to launch any channels of note if it's a bit rainy, maybe that explains nothing in the last 6 months. Ah well maybe the summer:rolleyes:
The rumour channel launches today was given to me last weekend by an Virgin Media viewer.

mattboothers 30-03-2011 19:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Anyone who thinks that somethings going to launch on Virgin Media this Friday will be wrong trust me...

Spoiler: 
April fools day. ;)

Media Boy UK 30-03-2011 19:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35202414)
To be fair, it was rumours on here, not a official VM announcement :)
I know it an long but will Virgin Media have an ''freeview'' for Colours when it launch on Friday?

As Virgin did with the launches of other non UK Channels - MAX and Cinemoi cames to mind.

Henkesghost 30-03-2011 19:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35202414)
To be fair, it was rumours on here, not a official VM announcement :)


Yeah but the usual wink wink just wait and see that for the last 6 to 7 months has led as they say in Glasgow to hee haw (sod all to non Weegies)

devilincarnate 30-03-2011 19:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
On a note I know what is coming to Virgin TV tomorrow

Spoiler: 
Tomorrows TV schedule ( unless you have a TIVO or V+ as you would have seen it before )

Digital Fanatic 30-03-2011 19:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35202421)
I know it an long but will Virgin Media have an ''freeview'' for Colours when it launch on Friday?

As Virgin did with the launches of other non UK Channels - MAX and Cinemoi cames to mind.
Not sure MB. Because I'm off work I have no access to our News Intranet, sorry :)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35202423)
Yeah but the usual wink wink just wait and see that for the last 6 to 7 months has led as they say in Glasgow to hee haw (sod all to non Weegies)
I appreciate thats how you feel. The new financial year starts soon, so we should start to see more launches. :)

Arthurgray50@blu 30-03-2011 19:34
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Nothing surprises me about VM, about 10 years behind in everything they do.

Hugh 30-03-2011 19:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35202440)
Nothing surprises me about VM, about 10 years behind in everything they do.
But still, you stay with VM, even though you have Sky........:D

devilincarnate 30-03-2011 19:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35202440)
Nothing surprises me about VM, about 10 years behind in everything they do.
Thats hard as VM is only 4 years old:erm::p:

Arthurgray50@blu 30-03-2011 19:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Lets say this, when Richard Branson took part in the big sell for VM, l thought VM was there to take on Sky for everything, that seems to have bit the dust.

VM have got to get channels for there customers, ie HD channels out there, and there must be loads that are NOT on the Sky platform.

Digital Fanatic 30-03-2011 19:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35202448)
Lets say this, when Richard Branson took part in the big sell for VM, l thought VM was there to take on Sky for everything, that seems to have bit the dust.

VM have got to get channels for there customers, ie HD channels out there, and there must be loads that are NOT on the Sky platform.
I don't think so... can you name any?

Big-Ted 30-03-2011 19:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35202451)
I don't think so... can you name any?

Film4 HD :D

muppetman11 30-03-2011 19:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35202448)
Lets say this, when Richard Branson took part in the big sell for VM, l thought VM was there to take on Sky for everything, that seems to have bit the dust.

VM have got to get channels for there customers, ie HD channels out there, and there must be loads that are NOT on the Sky platform.
Film Four HD and that's on VM LOL :D

Henkesghost 30-03-2011 19:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Really beyond help on here:rolleyes: blind faith against all evidence, no site I've ever seen beats this for straw clutching

mersey70 30-03-2011 20:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35202448)
Lets say this, when Richard Branson took part in the big sell for VM, l thought VM was there to take on Sky for everything, that seems to have bit the dust.

VM have got to get channels for there customers, ie HD channels out there, and there must be loads that are NOT on the Sky platform.
VM could be proactive and help broadcasters launch new channels but it appears they are not in the business of operating channels in the long term, personally I actually think that is wise.

But I don't think it much matters if there were 100 HD channels around, it's whether VM can afford to carry them and their inflexible pricing structure seems to suggest they cant.

Lets be dead clear, whilst they have 29 HD channels in total 12 attract a fee and 5 are non subscription channels. They only carry 12 inclusive pay channels in XL which is great but I just don't see that massively increasing anytime soon if they stick to their pricing model.

We'll see.

Digital Fanatic 30-03-2011 20:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35202465)
Really beyond help on here:rolleyes: blind faith against all evidence, no site I've ever seen beats this for straw clutching
Cheer up dude :)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35202475)
VM could be proactive and help broadcasters launch new channels but it appears they are not in the business of operating channels in the long term, personally I actually think that is wise.

But I don't think it much matters if there were 100 HD channels around, it's whether VM can afford to carry them and their inflexible pricing structure seems to suggest they cant.

Lets be dead clear, whilst they have 29 HD channels in total 12 attract a fee and 5 are non subscription channels. They only carry 12 inclusive pay channels in XL which is great but I just don't see that massively increasing anytime soon if they stick to their pricing model.

We'll see.
They made a pledge to offer more HD inclusive earlier this year, so I can't see them stopping the XL inclusive HD. The price rise will help fund them too .

alwaysabear 30-03-2011 20:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35202476)
Cheer up dude :)

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They made a pledge to offer more HD inclusive earlier this year, so I can't see them stopping the XL inclusive HD. The price rise will help fund them too .
I' ll believe it when I see these new channels on the EPG and not before, we have heard it all before.

mersey70 30-03-2011 20:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35202476)
Cheer up dude :)

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They made a pledge to offer more HD inclusive earlier this year, so I can't see them stopping the XL inclusive HD. The price rise will help fund them too .
I think customer expectations should take into account how VM market non premium HD, it is simply unrealistic to expect VM to try and mirror Sky's HD offer. VM have chosen their model and in one way it is great, but you get what you pay for.

ESPNA HD is a great example, that particular channel has such a small reach, typically 0.1 - 0.2% that it would be crazy for it to be offered on anything other than as part of stand alone premium basis as on Sky.

Arthurgray50@blu 30-03-2011 20:36
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VM might have a pay structure for any channels they - might be able to afford - but who will end up paying for them - US.

Johnlouis 30-03-2011 20:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Any more news on Ginx TV?

HDFootyMan 30-03-2011 21:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35202509)
VM might have a pay structure for any channels they - might be able to afford - but who will end up paying for them - US.
Of course.

Last time I checked, Sky charge their customers for HD too.

Media Boy UK 30-03-2011 21:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnlouis (Post 35202525)
Any more news on Ginx TV?
No news - but I keeping an eye on their web site

http://www.ginx.tv/forums/get-involv...-tv/uk-channel

Johnlouis 30-03-2011 21:22
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Cheers MB!

denphone 31-03-2011 05:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35202435)
Not sure MB. Because I'm off work I have no access to our News Intranet, sorry :)

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I appreciate thats how you feel. The new financial year starts soon, so we should start to see more launches. :)
And man will get to mars before Virgin do anything or launch any new channels.

Mobes 31-03-2011 10:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35202658)
And man will get to mars before Virgin do anything or launch any new channels.
Apart from the load of new HD channels they announced last year you mean:rolleyes:

If you're THAT unhappy and can make the choice then do!

There is, frankly, a load of crap on Sky. Why the need for HD crap?

muppetman11 31-03-2011 12:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35202722)
Apart from the load of new HD channels they announced last year you mean:rolleyes:

If you're THAT unhappy and can make the choice then do!

There is, frankly, a load of crap on Sky. Why the need for HD crap?
what's crap to you may not be to someone else.

Mobes 31-03-2011 12:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35202805)
what's crap to you may not be to someone else.
I didn't suggest otherwise, What i AM suggesting is that to say we never get this and we'll never get that, is utter nonsense.

I'm no VM fanboy and Ive criticised them in the past but people like denphone seem never seem to post any positives about VM, just (innacurate) moaning, drivel.

Chad 31-03-2011 12:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35202812)
I didn't suggest otherwise, What i AM suggesting is that to say we never get this and we'll never get that, is utter nonsense.

I'm no VM fanboy and Ive criticised them in the past but people like denphone seem never seem to post any positives about VM, just (innacurate) moaning, drivel.
I firmly believe Denphone is an employee of SKY who is on here to cause unrest and disruption with his bleak outlook. If he's not an employee of SKY, does anyone know where he lives? Someone really needs to go round to his house and remove all sharp objects and the laces from his shoes before he does harm to himself. If he is so downbeat about something a simple as television, God knows how he deals with life’s bigger issues i.e. burning his toast or missing a bus?

All jokes aside, here's the Samaritans number if you need it Denphone:

08457 90 90 90

I hate seeing people in distress suffer

Mobes 31-03-2011 12:51
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LOL!!!!

clinteastman 31-03-2011 12:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35202824)
I firmly believe Denphone is an employee of SKY who is on here to cause unrest and disruption with his bleak outlook. If he's not an employee of SKY, does anyone know where he lives? Someone really needs to go round to his house and remove all sharp objects and the laces from his shoes before he does harm to himself. If he is so downbeat about something a simple as television, God knows how he deals with life’s bigger issues i.e. burning his toast or missing a bus?

All jokes aside, here's the Samaritans number if you need it Denphone:

08457 90 90 90

I hate seeing people in distress suffer
Don't be silly, he's not depressed, look i have a picture of him looking happy!!

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2011/03/3.jpg

Err.... :dozey:

denphone 31-03-2011 13:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35202824)
I firmly believe Denphone is an employee of SKY who is on here to cause unrest and disruption with his bleak outlook. If he's not an employee of SKY, does anyone know where he lives? Someone really needs to go round to his house and remove all sharp objects and the laces from his shoes before he does harm to himself. If he is so downbeat about something a simple as television, God knows how he deals with life’s bigger issues i.e. burning his toast or missing a bus?

All jokes aside, here's the Samaritans number if you need it Denphone:

08457 90 90 90

I hate seeing people in distress suffer
Thanks fans of Denphone for giving me the Samaritans phone number , l will give them a ring later.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35202864)
Thanks fans of Denphone for giving me the Samaritans phone number , l will give them a ring later.
l am as happy as a sandboy.

passingbat 31-03-2011 13:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35202722)
Apart from the load of new HD channels they announced last year you mean:rolleyes:

If you're THAT unhappy and can make the choice then do!

There is, frankly, a load of crap on Sky. Why the need for HD crap?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35202824)
I firmly believe Denphone is an employee of SKY who is on here to cause unrest and disruption with his bleak outlook. If he's not an employee of SKY, does anyone know where he lives? Someone really needs to go round to his house and remove all sharp objects and the laces from his shoes before he does harm to himself. If he is so downbeat about something a simple as television, God knows how he deals with life’s bigger issues i.e. burning his toast or missing a bus?

All jokes aside, here's the Samaritans number if you need it Denphone:

08457 90 90 90

I hate seeing people in distress suffer
Personally, I'm confident that VM offers a very good service and is the best value and option for me. So, people coming on here being critical of VM doesn't bother me. In fact it's good to have people pointing out the VM weak spots.

Maybe you guys don't feel as confident about the good service VM offers?

dazed&confused 31-03-2011 13:38
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Thanks fans of Denphone for giving me the Samaritans phone number , l will give them a ring later.

Don't do it Denny boy
It's just a number for CS in Mumbai
(they're all watching the cricket!!)

Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35202658)
And man will get to mars before Virgin do anything or launch any new channels.
Coming Soon----------------------


Virgin Mars HD covers manned landing

:D

winkle 31-03-2011 13:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Virgin to launch Channels on.............

















Saturday 22nd December 2012

Where the channels will be

Channel 0 + 1
Channel 999 + 1
Channel 998 + 1

mersey70 31-03-2011 13:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by winkle (Post 35202881)
Virgin to launch Channels on.............

















Saturday 22nd December 2012

Where the channels will be

Channel 0 + 1
Channel 999 + 1
Channel 998 + 1
Maybe Tivo customers would be happy just to have Channel 0, especially if they like Wrestlemania!

Arthurgray50@blu 31-03-2011 14:22
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Before long VM WILL charge for HD, for the simple reason is they need revenue, and they cannot keep putting on channels without increasing prices.

If l was a businessman l would totally revamp VM, to keep on the backs of Sky, Sky is a major broadcastor and is making a mint out of there customers, but there again they have more channels than VM and can keep placing channels on the network.

VM don't do this, they will remove channels if they are not to there liking, the customer is the person that keeps companies rolling, so l don't know how VM are making money - a £1.00 increase here and there, won't make any money will it.

Bofrok 31-03-2011 14:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35202864)
Thanks fans of Denphone for giving me the Samaritans phone number , l will give them a ring later.[COLOR="Silver"]
Don't you go depressing them Denphone, who are they going to call ;) and Chad you really should leave him alone have you any idea just how boring it is to be left with only your crayons to play with?

passingbat 31-03-2011 14:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35202897)
Before long VM WILL charge for HD, for the simple reason is they need revenue, and they cannot keep putting on channels without increasing prices.

If l was a businessman l would totally revamp VM, to keep on the backs of Sky, Sky is a major broadcastor and is making a mint out of there customers, but there again they have more channels than VM and can keep placing channels on the network.

VM don't do this, they will remove channels if they are not to there liking, the customer is the person that keeps companies rolling, so l don't know how VM are making money - a £1.00 increase here and there, won't make any money will it.
What's the point of making VM into another Sky re HD pricing? People have options now.

Personally, I'd rather have slightly fewer HD channels for free than a few more for a substantial extra charge.

I have HD multi room. From sky that adds just over £20 a month on to a bill; with VM, just over £6.

An extra £14 for a few extra HD channels? No thanks.

Mobes 31-03-2011 14:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bofrok (Post 35202917)
Don't you go depressing them Denphone, who are they going to call ;) and Chad you really should leave him alone have you any idea just how boring it is to be left with only your crayons to play with?
Exactly! You never know where they might end up...

Hugh 31-03-2011 15:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35202922)
Exactly! You never know where they might end up...
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2011/03/2.jpg?????

Pauls9 31-03-2011 15:16
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And there was I thinking of the time I had to rescue some crayons from down the back of a gas fire. You wouldn't believe the smell and the smoke.

Mobes 31-03-2011 15:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35202932)
Wibble.

Arthurgray50@blu 31-03-2011 16:15
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When a company makes money, its the customer that pays that money, VM need revenue to supply the channels.

I cannot see VM making any profit, on the charges it makes for everything they do, I am certain that VM have to pay for the HD content it gets from companies, I am sure there not getting these HD channels for nothing.

BenMcr 31-03-2011 16:16
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And your point is....?

muppetman11 31-03-2011 16:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35203059)
When a company makes money, its the customer that pays that money, VM need revenue to supply the channels.

I cannot see VM making any profit, on the charges it makes for everything they do, I am certain that VM have to pay for the HD content it gets from companies, I am sure there not getting these HD channels for nothing.
Thats why they take so long negotiating.

richard1960 31-03-2011 16:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35203065)
Thats why they take so long negotiating.
Thats the very clever tactic vm spend so much time negotiating that they weill eventually wear the HD channel supplier down and down, until they get it much cheaper very clever ploy imo LOL :D:D:D

clinteastman 31-03-2011 16:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35203059)
When a company makes money, its the customer that pays that money, VM need revenue to supply the channels.

I cannot see VM making any profit, on the charges it makes for everything they do, I am certain that VM have to pay for the HD content it gets from companies, I am sure there not getting these HD channels for nothing.
Are you saying you think VM's services are fantastic value?

Mostyn 31-03-2011 18:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35203087)
Thats the very clever tactic vm spend so much time negotiating that they weill eventually wear the HD channel supplier down and down, until they get it much cheaper very clever ploy imo LOL :D:D:D
I thought the channel pays VM (apart from PSBs). This gives them greater reach and therefore the ability to charge their advertisers more.

I might be wrong though (Although this has never previously been known). :)

Chad 31-03-2011 19:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35202864)
Thanks fans of Denphone for giving me the Samaritans phone number , l will give them a ring later.
Just messing Denphone, your posts are legendary:)

Arthurgray50@blu 31-03-2011 19:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Surely VM go find the channel and offer to buy the the service for it customer.

VM don't provide the service that the consumer wants, THATS you have so many customers on this forum complaining about the lack of channels.

What l am saying is that VM will not be as big or a strong contender against Sky until they have channels that they can poach customers with.

Cable Tv is just a second rate tv service, whereas other countries ie USA, they have thousands of them.

Media Boy UK 31-03-2011 19:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mostyn (Post 35203266)
I thought the channel pays VM (apart from PSBs). This gives them greater reach and therefore the ability to charge their advertisers more.

I might be wrong though (Although this has never previously been known). :)
I think you can add the Shopping and Radio Channels to that list.

Leeds1ManU0 31-03-2011 20:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
At this point, Il'd accept a ton of channels like Babestation over absolutely nothing from Virgin, seeing a chick with her tits out every night will calm my desire for new channels and my urge to join Sky

Seriously, so do Virgin pay operators to join their EPG, or do operators pay Virgin? I cant understand why cheap channels as in not so good in quality ones like Pick TV + 1 and the rest of the CBS channels arent on the EPG yet, surely these are bottom tier channels that wouldnt cost anything really to carry?

Also, although I was joking, why doesnt Virgin carry those channels lonely Virgins ring up to speak with Chicks with fake boobs?

Virgins lack of investment in their TV service is dissapointing.

pythagoras 31-03-2011 20:18
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35202658)
And man will get to mars before Virgin do anything or launch any new channels.
And in breaking news Virgin media get ready to send a man to Mars. When interviewed today astronaut Dean Lightyear expounded on the features of the enterprise class Tivo 1b Mars spacecraft. Pics below. Mission start day coming soon.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/at...4&d=1301598909

pythagoras 31-03-2011 20:19
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And Dean Lightyear meets Sir Richard Branson for spacesuit fitting and training.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/at...5&d=1301598909

devilincarnate 31-03-2011 20:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Yes but at £125,000 for a five minute flight i would rather have 661.375661 Tivo boxes:erm::D:D:D:D

alwaysabear 31-03-2011 20:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Leeds1ManU0 (Post 35203405)
At this point, Il'd accept a ton of channels like Babestation over absolutely nothing from Virgin, seeing a chick with her tits out every night will calm my desire for new channels and my urge to join Sky

Seriously, so do Virgin pay operators to join their EPG, or do operators pay Virgin? I cant understand why cheap channels as in not so good in quality ones like Pick TV + 1 and the rest of the CBS channels arent on the EPG yet, surely these are bottom tier channels that wouldnt cost anything really to carry?

Also, although I was joking, why doesnt Virgin carry those channels lonely Virgins ring up to speak with Chicks with fake boobs?

Virgins lack of investment in their TV service is dissapointing.
They don't take those channels which are free because they carry numerous premium porn channels. Its all about the money:D

mersey70 31-03-2011 21:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
It is now being reported that the asian channed Zing is being removed tonight.

As Colors is rumoured to be launching tomorrow is this yet another example of channels being removed from VM in order for others to launch even though they continue to broadcast on other platforms?

http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/index.php

alwaysabear 31-03-2011 21:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35203504)
It is now being reported that the asian channed Zing is being removed tonight.

As Colors is rumoured to be launching tomorrow is this yet another example of channels being removed from VM in order for others to launch even though they continue to broadcast on other platforms?

http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/index.php
But we have been told there is no issue with capacity:rolleyes:

devilincarnate 31-03-2011 21:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Hey has anyone else noticed that we have got another 13 channels?

muppetman11 31-03-2011 21:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35203508)
But we have been told there is no issue with capacity:rolleyes:
Does seem a strange one.

mersey70 31-03-2011 21:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35203509)
Hey has anyone else noticed that we have got another 13 channels?
How do you mean?

mhatter67 31-03-2011 21:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35203509)
Hey has anyone else noticed that we have got another 13 channels?
It is only 31st, the 13 channels are coming tomorrow with Santa Clause;)

undertakereddie 31-03-2011 21:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35203509)
Hey has anyone else noticed that we have got another 13 channels?
I Hope This Isn't a Joke LoL What are The 13 New Channels?

mersey70 31-03-2011 21:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by undertakereddie (Post 35203532)
I Hope This Isn't a Joke LoL What are The 13 New Channels?
Unlucky 13;)

devilincarnate 31-03-2011 21:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35203533)
Unlucky 13;)
OH damn I have been rumbled, I was just trying to get people ranting about TIVO:(

undertakereddie 31-03-2011 21:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35203536)
OH damn I have been rumbled, I was just trying to get people ranting about TIVO:(
You Know What Thoughs Channels Are? lol.

mersey70 31-03-2011 21:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35203536)
OH damn I have been rumbled, I was just trying to get people ranting about TIVO:(
The email did the trick in the sense people are pre occupied with Tivo when all the talk was about channel launches when seemingly there will be none.

devilincarnate 31-03-2011 21:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by undertakereddie (Post 35203541)
You Know What Thoughs Channels Are? lol.
No i have no idea at all i should have said that i was trying to stop people ranting about TIVO. SO SORRY JUST A RUSE:(

mersey70 31-03-2011 21:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by undertakereddie (Post 35203541)
You Know What Thoughs Channels Are? lol.
There is nothing testing and there has been no announcements so I think it's safe to say not to expect anything just yet but you never know.

Maybe when Tivo launches.

howardmicks 31-03-2011 21:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35203531)
It is only 31st, the 13 channels are coming tomorrow with Santa Clause;)
No dean is bringing em lol

mersey70 31-03-2011 22:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35203570)
No dean is bringing em lol
Maybe Dean is to VM what Sid was to British Gas.

I'm showing my age now!

mhatter67 31-03-2011 22:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35203570)
No dean is bringing em lol
Is that James Dean or Dean Martin:D

Media Boy UK 31-03-2011 22:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35203508)
But we have been told there is no issue with capacity:rolleyes:
BizAsia also says ''Insiders have said Virgin Media was not keen on Zing being sold as part of it's Asian Mela bouquet when it is available free-to-air on rival, Sky Digital. The same applies to B4U Music.

ZEE Network and Virgin Media refused to comment on the rumours saying that the decision was "a mutual agreement between both parties". ZEE Network further added that the removal was "temporary" and it may re-launch on Virgin once mutually beneficial terms have been agreed.''

Zing to relaunch on the M, L or XL pack soon??

muppetman11 31-03-2011 22:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35203608)
BizAsia also says ''Insiders have said Virgin Media was not keen on Zing being sold as part of it's Asian Mela bouquet when it is available free-to-air on rival, Sky Digital. The same applies to B4U Music.

ZEE Network and Virgin Media refused to comment on the rumours saying that the decision was "a mutual agreement between both parties". ZEE Network further added that the removal was "temporary" and it may re-launch on Virgin once mutually beneficial terms have been agreed.''

Zing to relaunch on the M, L or XL pack soon??
Another filed under COMING SOON :D

mattboothers 01-04-2011 00:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Virgin Media allowed Sky Sports HD 3 + 4.

Spoiler: 
april fools :p:

denphone 01-04-2011 05:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35203342)
Just messing Denphone, your posts are legendary:)
Its nice to be put in the same legendary bracket as Elvis.

winkle 01-04-2011 08:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
12 Channels currently testing this morning
3 Radio Stations also testing

EPG has shot up to 359 overnight

Media Boy UK 01-04-2011 08:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Can anyone confrim if Zing is still broadcasting on Virgin Media or has stop broadcast?

mersey70 01-04-2011 08:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35203767)
Can anyone confrim if Zing is still broadcasting on Virgin Media or has stop broadcast?
Yes it has gone.

Yet again VM giveth with Colors and take away with Zing.

Strange they seem to be concerned that a FTA channel is included in a pay package after all this time, sounds like a load of tosh to me.

It seems clear VM are following a path of adding premium channels, of the last 20 or so channels that were last added to their line up how many were premiums?

Media Boy UK 01-04-2011 09:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35203778)
Yes it has gone.

Yet again VM giveth with Colors and take away with Zing.

Strange they seem to be concerned that a FTA channel is included in a pay package after all this time, sounds like a load of tosh to me.

It seems clear VM are following a path of adding premium channels, of the last 20 or so channels that were last added to their line up how many were premiums?
BizAsia says Zing remove may only be "temporary":

Quote:
Originally Posted by BizAsia (Post 35203608)
Insiders have said Virgin Media was not keen on Zing being sold as part of it's Asian Mela bouquet when it is available free-to-air on rival, Sky Digital. The same applies to B4U Music.

ZEE Network and Virgin Media refused to comment on the rumours saying that the decision was "a mutual agreement between both parties". ZEE Network further added that the removal was "temporary" and it may re-launch on Virgin once mutually beneficial terms have been agreed.
http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/newsar...etworks_zi.php

mersey70 01-04-2011 09:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35203782)
BizAsia says Zing remove is only "temporary":



http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/newsar...etworks_zi.php
Whatever!

devilincarnate 01-04-2011 09:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35203767)
Can anyone confrim if Zing is still broadcasting on Virgin Media or has stop broadcast?
It is still showing on the EPG with the programmes?

mersey70 01-04-2011 09:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35203787)
It is still showing on the EPG with the programmes?
An off air slate is broadcasting confirming it's removal saying B4U music provides similar programming which is also a FTA channel on Sky, why didn't they remove that too?, in fact why not include Zing in M+ if they are worried about in being in a premium package.

Sounds a load of nonsense to me.

They have added 14 premium channels relatively recently, how many basic 'pay' channels have been added to XL in the same period?

It goes back to what I have suspected for a while, the pricing structure simply dosen't appear to allow for it.

Media Boy UK 01-04-2011 09:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35203792)
An off air slate is broadcasting confirming it's removal saying B4U music provides similar programming which is also a FTA channel on Sky, why didn't they remove that too?, in fact why not include Zing in M+ if they are worried about in being in a premium package.

Sounds a load of nonsense to me.
Virgin cant just move an channel from one package to an other.

Virgin and the owner of the Channel need to sign an new deal.

Gunslinger 01-04-2011 09:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
I assume the problem is that Zee Network were charging VM to carry it, when Sky get it for free?

mersey70 01-04-2011 09:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35203793)
Virgin cant just move an channel from one package to an other.

Virgin and the owner of the Channel need to sign an new deal.
But they can remove it altogether!

Seriously though surely the deal must have come to an end to remove it, don't they usually just agree new terms in those circumstances.

Anyway what's done is done, Colors will be a great addition but it's worrying that some new additions of late seem to be followed by the removal of other channels.

---------- Post added at 09:35 ---------- Previous post was at 09:30 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunslinger (Post 35203795)
I assume the problem is that Zee Network were charging VM to carry it, when Sky get it for free?
Or perhaps VM charge Zee to much for carriage?

No one knows the procedure of channels getting onto the VM network, it has been asked many, many times on here.

Unlike Freesat and Sky which are both open platforms and publish their tariffs in the public domain, I accept they are totally different types of platforms though.

Media Boy UK 01-04-2011 09:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35203801)
But they can remove it altogether!

Seriously though surely the deal must have come to an end to remove it, don't they usually just agree new terms in those circumstances.

Anyway what's done is done.
I think Virgin agree new terms late last year to carry all the Zee channels but only an SIX month deal to carry Zing to give Virgin and Zee more time to agree new terms for Zing and that deal was up last night.

mersey70 01-04-2011 09:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35203808)
I think Virgin agree new terms late last year to carry all the Zee channels but only an SIX month deal to carry Zing to give Virgin and Zee more time to agree new terms for Zing and that deal was up last night.
It's a shame, people on DS seemed genuinely excited by Colors arrival but then find one of their other channels get's canned.

Never mind, six months is never long enough for VM to strike a deal ho ho!

denphone 01-04-2011 10:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35203792)
An off air slate is broadcasting confirming it's removal saying B4U music provides similar programming which is also a FTA channel on Sky, why didn't they remove that too?, in fact why not include Zing in M+ if they are worried about in being in a premium package.

Sounds a load of nonsense to me.

They have added 14 premium channels relatively recently, how many basic 'pay' channels have been added to XL in the same period?

It goes back to what I have suspected for a while, the pricing structure simply dosen't appear to allow for it.
Their pricing structure is totally inflexible in my mind, just one of their many failings

muppetman11 01-04-2011 12:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35203810)
It's a shame, people on DS seemed genuinely excited by Colors arrival but then find one of their other channels get's canned.

Never mind, six months is never long enough for VM to strike a deal ho ho!
Maybe this thread name needs changing maybe what's coming to VM and what will it replace 2011.

BenJSmyth 01-04-2011 12:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35203920)
Maybe this thread name needs changing maybe what's coming to VM and what will it replace 2011.
No no, I think "Coming Soon" is very VM ;)

denphone 01-04-2011 13:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenJSmyth (Post 35203931)
No no, I think "Coming Soon" is very VM ;)
The only thing Coming soon is our price rises and more vague dates and false promises if you look at their track record in the last nine months.


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