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denphone 11-06-2015 08:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
The thing is though is if they remove it and then sell it as a standalone subscription then there are going to be quite a hole in their XL pack thus they would have to fill that gap with something quite considerable and if they don't then in my opinion they will lose quite a fair amount of customers without BT Sports being there thus my hunch is l think they will do a deal on the cusp of the new football season.

pk1 11-06-2015 08:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35782398)
What the heck is Virgin Premium?

Pster72 11-06-2015 08:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pk1 (Post 35782408)
What the heck is Virgin Premium?
I think they mean the XL package which I think they renamed the Premuim package last year but let's hope the Daily Mail are right

muppetman11 11-06-2015 08:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35782406)
Surely we can't be this lucky again?
You may very well think you are lucky , spare a thought for all those who take XL and have no interest in Sport.

heero_yuy 11-06-2015 09:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35782413)
You may very well think you are lucky , spare a thought for all those who take XL and have no interest in Sport.
Like us. Knock a fiver off and make those who like sport pay for it as a separate pack.

MutleyF 11-06-2015 09:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
However, would you include Europsport in this "new" pack ?

heero_yuy 11-06-2015 09:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35782423)
However, would you include Europsport in this "new" pack ?
If it meant more discount on XL.

Ultimate.Conj 11-06-2015 10:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
It's not just the BT Sport they put into the XL pack, it's most of the decent HD variants too :-(, they should be moved to the L pack really. I don't know if this would mean their packages would give more value for money though...

denphone 11-06-2015 11:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35782419)
Like us. Knock a fiver off and make those who like sport pay for it as a separate pack.
You can't have everything to suit everybody all of the time as nothings perfect even in a ideal world

Doug P 11-06-2015 11:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
There are several channels on XL I never watch and never will but it is a good mixture and if it does VM good to have BT Sport included then hopefully the new channel will be included too...

vincerooney 11-06-2015 12:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
I personally have no interest in HD channels so if i could reduce the XL package by a fiver and just have SD i'd be happy. Again its just personal preference on the XL. Some other channels i'd be happy to have removed if it meant saving money. But we all have something we like on XL which is why we're subscribed.

Lets face it if bt sport is removed we're not going to have money taken off the XL price. Its going to either stay the same or keep going up. There will never be a price cut.

They may try to get sky atlantic instead and i wouldnt have any interest in that. all preference people lets remember

OLD BOY 11-06-2015 12:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35782407)
The thing is though is if they remove it and then sell it as a standalone subscription then there are going to be quite a hole in their XL pack thus they would have to fill that gap with something quite considerable and if they don't then in my opinion they will lose quite a fair amount of customers without BT Sports being there thus my hunch is l think they will do a deal on the cusp of the new football season.
Atlantic? :D

---------- Post added at 12:28 ---------- Previous post was at 12:26 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35782455)
I personally have no interest in HD channels so if i could reduce the XL package by a fiver and just have SD i'd be happy. Again its just personal preference on the XL. Some other channels i'd be happy to have removed if it meant saving money. But we all have something we like on XL which is why we're subscribed.

Lets face it if bt sport is removed we're not going to have money taken off the XL price. Its going to either stay the same or keep going up. There will never be a price cut.

They may try to get sky atlantic instead and i wouldnt have any interest in that. all preference people lets remember
Yes, Vince, but they could put a package of other channels with Atlantic and people would be saying that's a good deal.

At the moment, XL customers who don't watch sport are not getting such a good deal at all.

Ultimate.Conj 11-06-2015 12:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35782455)
I personally have no interest in HD channels so if i could reduce the XL package by a fiver and just have SD i'd be happy. Again its just personal preference on the XL. Some other channels i'd be happy to have removed if it meant saving money. But we all have something we like on XL which is why we're subscribed.

Lets face it if bt sport is removed we're not going to have money taken off the XL price. Its going to either stay the same or keep going up. There will never be a price cut.

They may try to get sky atlantic instead and i wouldnt have any interest in that. all preference people lets remember
No interest in HD channels :confused::confused:OMG...you deserve a black and white tele for that comment :D:D:angel:

What's the point of having a HD tele if you not going to get the most out of it. We should all embrace HD to make it standard. SD picture is just terrible!! lol

OLD BOY 11-06-2015 12:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35782460)
No interest in HD channels :confused::confused:OMG...you deserve a black and white tele for that comment :D:D:angel:

What's the point of having a HD tele if you not going to get the most out of it. We should all embrace HD to make it standard. SD picture is just terrible!! lol
I'm going for a 4K TV shortly, so I have to agree with you.

And come on Virgin, embrace the new tech!

Doug P 11-06-2015 12:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35782457)
Atlantic? :D

---------- Post added at 12:28 ---------- Previous post was at 12:26 ----------

 Yes, Vince, but they could put a package of other channels with Atlantic and people would be saying that's a good deal.

At the moment, XL customers who don't watch sport are not getting such a good deal at all.
As was said above nothing will change there BT Sport is either in or out and the price will not be reduced if out....

Ultimate.Conj 11-06-2015 12:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35782462)
I'm going for a 4K TV shortly, so I have to agree with you.

And come on Virgin, embrace the new tech!
I've got my eyes on a 4K tele, but I will have to wait a bit.

LG, 55" Curved, 3D, Smart, 4K with OLED screen - £3,700.00, the mrs won't let me have it :td:

But to be honest, nothing wrong with my one at the moment lol, I just wanted a 4K tele haha:D

And you never know, VM and BT may come to a deal in the future over the BT Sport 4K channel...I'm hoping anyway.

OLD BOY 11-06-2015 12:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35782463)
As was said above nothing will change there BT Sport is either in or out and the price will not be reduced if out....
So you think VM will just pocket the saving? It'd cause a riot on these forums!

denphone 11-06-2015 13:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35782470)
So you think VM will just pocket the saving? It'd cause a riot on these forums!
It will be the Sky Basics scenario all over again.:afire::afire:

DaMac 11-06-2015 13:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35782465)
I've got my eyes on a 4K tele, but I will have to wait a bit.

LG, 55" Curved, 3D, Smart, 4K with OLED screen - £3,700.00, the mrs won't let me have it :td:

But to be honest, nothing wrong with my one at the moment lol, I just wanted a 4K tele haha:D

And you never know, VM and BT may come to a deal in the future over the BT Sport 4K channel...I'm hoping anyway.
Err VM will need to launch a 4k box first.

Ultimate.Conj 11-06-2015 13:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35782476)
Err VM will need to launch a 4k box first.
Yeah that's right...I think Tivo might be close to launching one, but don't know how long it will be until VM will be ready to push them out.

MutleyF 11-06-2015 13:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Personally I would like to see all HD channels in the most basic package now. Lets face it, most new TV's sold these days are HD ready ...

heavyside 11-06-2015 14:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35782485)
Yeah that's right...I think Tivo might be close to launching one, but don't know how long it will be until VM will be ready to push them out.
Didn't I read a rumour on Cable Forum that Virgin Media might be rolling out a new TiVo box later this year?

Ultimate.Conj 11-06-2015 14:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35782488)
Personally I would like to see all HD channels in the most basic package now. Lets face it, most new TV's sold these days are HD ready ...
I agree :) With the amount of HD teles around and with people buying new ones everyday, there is no need to section off the channels and lump them into the XL package. I know VM want us to pay more, but if we do get the BT Sports channels I don't see why they couldn't shift the HD channels into the lower packs.

First BT Sports.....next Sky Atlantic mwahahaaha :D

---------- Post added at 14:16 ---------- Previous post was at 14:12 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by heavyside (Post 35782493)
Didn't I read a rumour on Cable Forum that Virgin Media might be rolling out a new TiVo box later this year?
That would kind of confirm what I read in different places too.

I know the new 4K enabled boxes will cost us more to have them installed and probably a higher monthly fee than the Tivo, but it will be good to see VM keeping up with the technology that is becoming available...and with their bb speeds, VM should have no problem running 4k netflix from their new boxes ;)

It was also give the customers more choice of what box they would like.

Media Boy UK 11-06-2015 15:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35782494)
That would kind of confirm what I read in different places too.

I know the new 4K enabled boxes will cost us more to have them installed and probably a higher monthly fee than the Tivo, but it will be good to see VM keeping up with the technology that is becoming available...and with their bb speeds, VM should have no problem running 4k netflix from their new boxes ;)

It was also give the customers more choice of what box they would like.
We was told early this week "expect a new TIVO box towards the end of the year." by our sources.

theone2k10 11-06-2015 15:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35782512)
We was told early this week "expect a new TIVO box towards the end of the year." by our sources.
But the big question is will it still be a clunky mess like the current tivo?

denphone 11-06-2015 15:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35782514)
But the big question is will it still be a clunky mess like the current tivo?
Even though it can be clunky at times it still is miles better then the rest of the competition.

Media Boy UK 11-06-2015 15:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Africa Channel set to remove from Virgin?

Africa Channel is not broadcasting as of 2pm today on Virgin Channel 289. But started up again on Sky yesterday.

Media Boy HQ has no info that time of posting on if Africa Channel will start broadcasting again on Virgin Channel 289 or is set to be removed by next Thursday along with Sky Arts 2 and Sky Arts 2 HD.

Also Sky Sports has confirmed that Sky Sports 2 and Sky Sports 2 HD will be rebrand on July 1st as Sky Sports Ashes and Sky Sports Ashes HD until September 1st.

http://www1.skysports.com/cricket/ne...ommentary-team

theone2k10 11-06-2015 16:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35782515)
Even though it can be clunky at times it still is miles better then the rest of the competition.
Nah my pc media system beats it hands down :p:
In seriousness though the youview box from plusnet leaves tivo in it's dust pity vm and youview couldn't team up.

DJ-SWITCH 11-06-2015 16:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
[QUOTE=Media Boy;35782518]Africa Channel set to remove from Virgin?

Africa Channel is not broadcasting as of 2pm today on Virgin Channel 289. But started up again on Sky yesterday.

Media Boy HQ has no info that time of posting on if Africa Channel will start broadcasting again on Virgin Channel 289 or is set to be removed by next Thursday along with Sky Arts 2 and Sky Arts 2 HD.


Africa channel ant on sky 209 just checked my sky box as use it 4 freesat

passingbat 11-06-2015 17:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35782447)
You can't have everything to suit everybody all of the time as nothings perfect even in a ideal world
Spoken like a man who enjoys the free sport that he gets from the XL pack! ;)

denphone 11-06-2015 17:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35782537)
Spoken like a man who enjoys the free sport that he gets from the XL pack! ;)
Yes l enjoy it but if it was not there then one would accept it quite easily as there are many other things to watch.

passingbat 11-06-2015 17:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35782460)
No interest in HD channels :confused::confused:OMG...you deserve a black and white tele for that comment :D:D:angel:

What's the point of having a HD tele if you not going to get the most out of it. We should all embrace HD to make it standard. SD picture is just terrible!! lol
But many people have 32" TV's or less and at common viewing distances, the advantages of HD aren't as obvious.

It's the same with 4k; unless you're planning on a 60" plus TV, the advantages are minimal; The extra money is probably better spent on a better quality 1080p set. But of course, you don't get the bragging rights with a 1080p TV.

We've had this discussion somewhere before,,,

Media Boy UK 11-06-2015 18:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35782533)
Africa channel ant on sky 209 just checked my sky box as use it 4 freesat
It broadcasting off the Sky EPG right now.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post1022.html

We have just found out that TV5 is free on Virgin Channel 825 until Sunday to non XL Viewers.

paul nolan 11-06-2015 19:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35782407)
The thing is though is if they remove it and then sell it as a standalone subscription then there are going to be quite a hole in their XL pack thus they would have to fill that gap with something quite considerable and if they don't then in my opinion they will lose quite a fair amount of customers without BT Sports being there thus my hunch is l think they will do a deal on the cusp of the new football season.
IMO. The biggest liklihood is that BT Sport Europe is an ADDITIONAL channel to BT Sport 1 and 2. and we will have to pay a nominal fee to get BT Sport Europe while 1 and 2 stay free to XL customer.

of course that's all speculation.

thunderlips 11-06-2015 21:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
vm doing sky movies and sports half price until september ! i will have some of that !

Frazz 11-06-2015 22:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thunderlips (Post 35782598)
vm doing sky movies and sports half price until september ! i will have some of that !
Just checked the web site for this deal, where did you see it

thunderlips 11-06-2015 22:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazz (Post 35782600)
Just checked the web site for this deal, where did you see it
i got a phone call last night, also i have been in touch with retentions today regarding a issue with my mothers account and i asked about the half price deal and was told it was for 3 months.

Frazz 11-06-2015 22:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thunderlips (Post 35782602)
i got a phone call last night, also i have been in touch with retentions today regarding a issue with my mothers account and i asked about the half price deal and was told it was for 3 months.
Thanks, if I don't hear soon I'll give them a call

thunderlips 11-06-2015 22:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazz (Post 35782606)
Thanks, if I don't hear soon I'll give them a call
ring up and ask see what they say

passingbat 11-06-2015 23:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35782526)
Nah my pc media system beats it hands down :p:
In seriousness though the youview box from plusnet leaves tivo in it's dust pity vm and youview couldn't team up.
These things are often a trade off between functionality or speed.

The Tivo VM have is getting a bit long in the tooth processor wise. But it's still fast enough for me, and I wouldn't trade it's functionality for a less functional, faster box.

For others, it's speed that counts.

Media Boy UK 11-06-2015 23:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 
June List update - June 11th update.

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

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.
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Media Boy = Local TV news, other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
Jun. 11th. TV5 is having an freeview to all M+ and L Packages on Virgin Channel 825 right now until June 14th 2015.

=== New Channels testing ===
Keep up to date on new channels testing on Virgin Media @ Latest News from Media Boy HQ on new channels testing

=== Soon ===
-That's Solent will soon launch in Southampton and surrounding areas.

=== June ===
Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Great Brit as Sky Movies Greats on Virgin Channel 404.
Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Great Brit HD as Sky Movies Greats HD on Virgin Channel 434.
Virgin Media to launch BBC Red Button 2 this month on Virgin Channel TBC.
Virgin Media to launch BBC Red Button 3 this month on Virgin Channel TBC.
Virgin Media to launch BBC Red Button 4 this month on Virgin Channel TBC.
Virgin Media to launch BBC Red Button 5 this month on Virgin Channel TBC.
Virgin Media to launch BBC Red Button 6 this month on Virgin Channel TBC.
Virgin Media to launch BBC Red Button HD this month on Virgin Channel TBC.

=== July ===
1st. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports 2 as Sky Sports Ashes today on Virgin Channel 503.
1st. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports 2 HD as Sky Sports Ashes HD today on Virgin Channel 513.
13th. Virgin Media to close BBC Red Button 2 this month on Virgin Channel TBC.
13th. Virgin Media to close BBC Red Button 3 this month on Virgin Channel TBC.
13th. Virgin Media to close BBC Red Button 4 this month on Virgin Channel TBC.
13th. Virgin Media to close BBC Red Button 5 this month on Virgin Channel TBC.
13th. Virgin Media to close BBC Red Button 6 this month on Virgin Channel TBC.
13th. Virgin Media to close BBC Red Button HD this month on Virgin Channel TBC.

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

=== September ===
1st. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Ashes as Sky Sports 2 today on Virgin Channel 503.
1st. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Ashes HD as Sky Sports 2 HD today on Virgin Channel 513.

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

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

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

=== By 2016 ===
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc1 as Sky Movies Aliens on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Sky Movies Aliens as Sky Movies tbc1 on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc1 HD as Sky Movies Aliens HD on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Aliens HD as Sky Movies tbc1 HD on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc2 as Sky Movies Gangsters on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Gangsters as Sky Movies tbc2 on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc2 HD as Sky Movies Gangsters HD on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Gangsters HD as Sky Movies tbc2 HD on Virgin Channel 4??.

=== 2016 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may launch BBC One +1 as an 24 hour channel on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add two extra hours per day to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== January 2016 ===
No News...

=== February 2016 ===
No News...

=== March 2016 ===
No News...

=== April 2016 ===
No News...

=== May 2016 ===
No News...

=== June 2016 ===
No News...

=== July 2016 ===
No News...

=== August 2016 ===
No News...

=== September 2016 ===
No News...

=== October 2016 ===
No News...

=== November 2016 ===
No News...

=== December 2016 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-All the following Local TV broadcasters may launch by 2016 on Virgin Channel 159:

-YourTV Manchester
-YourTV Blackpool & Preston
-Cambridge Presents
-That’s Basingstoke
-That’s Surrey
-That’s Reading
-That’s Salisbury
-That's Oxford

=== Unknown dates ===
-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.

=== Channels ONLY in UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on June 2nd 2015.

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Documentaries:
-History HD
-CI HD

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

Music:
-MTV Classic

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

Channels only in UPC Ireland areas.

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Media Boy UK 12-06-2015 01:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Two new rebrand coming to Sky Movies this Summer.

An new Sky Movies ad has confirmed that two Sky Movies Channels are set to be rebrand later this Summer (Also in SD):

-Sky Movies Tom Cruise HD
-Sky Movies Star Wars HD

No launch date was given on both of them.

love Virgin2013 12-06-2015 02:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Not sure if there is any truth in what i was told by a VM guy who came to change my box yesterday.

but he said there will be a new Tivo box but it wont need a smart card and that the reason why they are stopping the cards is because the company that makes the cards have gone under.

how much of that was true im not sure.

denphone 12-06-2015 05:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35782627)
Two new rebrand coming to Sky Movies this Summer.

An new Sky Movies ad has confirmed that two Sky Movies Channels are set to be rebrand later this Summer (Also in SD):

-Sky Movies Tom Cruise HD
-Sky Movies Star Wars HD

No launch date was given on both of them.
Oh dear yet more gimmicks from Sky.:rolleyes:

MutleyF 12-06-2015 08:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by love Virgin2013 (Post 35782630)
Not sure if there is any truth in what i was told by a VM guy who came to change my box yesterday.

but he said there will be a new Tivo box but it wont need a smart card and that the reason why they are stopping the cards is because the company that makes the cards have gone under.

how much of that was true im not sure.
Hmmm ....

Nagravision has been adopted all over the world. I think you can safely take the claim that it has gone under with a very large pinch of salt!

---------- Post added at 08:07 ---------- Previous post was at 08:06 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35782627)
Two new rebrand coming to Sky Movies this Summer.

An new Sky Movies ad has confirmed that two Sky Movies Channels are set to be rebrand later this Summer (Also in SD):

-Sky Movies Tom Cruise HD
-Sky Movies Star Wars HD

No launch date was given on both of them.
I really cannot understand why they do this ...

theone2k10 12-06-2015 13:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by love Virgin2013 (Post 35782630)
Not sure if there is any truth in what i was told by a VM guy who came to change my box yesterday.

but he said there will be a new Tivo box but it wont need a smart card and that the reason why they are stopping the cards is because the company that makes the cards have gone under.

how much of that was true im not sure.
New tivo box i think is coming this year based on what i've read on here, smart card is here to stay.
I still remember one vm engineer trying to tell me linux wouldn't work on vms network i burst out laughing in front of him.

Ultimate.Conj 12-06-2015 15:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35782686)
New tivo box i think is coming this year based on what i've read on here, smart card is here to stay.
I still remember one vm engineer trying to tell me linux wouldn't work on vms network i burst out laughing in front of him.
The engineers and sales guys know about us much as we do lol

MB knows more about what is going on at VM then they do :D

djn1001 12-06-2015 15:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
I was at the Virgin stand at the ideal home exhibition in Glasgow. There the rep on the stand said a new Tivo box was coming out at the end of the year to enable 4K.

theone2k10 12-06-2015 15:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by djn1001 (Post 35782708)
I was at the Virgin stand at the ideal home exhibition in Glasgow. There the rep on the stand said a new Tivo box was coming out at the end of the year to enable 4K.
It is indeed expected around about October (ish)

Arthurgray50@blu 12-06-2015 16:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Why, oh why do we the customer get ripped off by companies dealing in sports.

BT Sport are a disgrace, they know that silly fans will pay this sort of money. So why don't greedy clubs reduce entrance fees to the ground, for fans to attend

If BT Sport want to waist money, that's there problem. But WHY make he fans pay

passingbat 12-06-2015 17:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35782720)
But WHY make he fans pay
Because most will continue to do so.

They don't care about fans or fairness, they just care about maximising profit.

theone2k10 12-06-2015 17:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35782720)
Why, oh why do we the customer get ripped off by companies dealing in sports.

BT Sport are a disgrace, they know that silly fans will pay this sort of money. So why don't greedy clubs reduce entrance fees to the ground, for fans to attend

If BT Sport want to waist money, that's there problem. But WHY make he fans pay
A company trying to make a profit oh the shock of it all :shocked:

heero_yuy 12-06-2015 17:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35782720)
But WHY make he fans pay
If the fans are stupid enough to pay it why blame the companies when they maximise their returns?

theone2k10 12-06-2015 21:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
A source has text me saying XL tv customers can expect a nice surprise next month, it isn't premier sports.

undertakereddie 12-06-2015 21:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35782799)
A source has text me saying XL tv customers can expect a nice surprise next month, it isn't premier sports.
Is it Sport Related or is it Something Else?

Ianmez78 12-06-2015 21:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35782799)
A source has text me saying XL tv customers can expect a nice surprise next month, it isn't premier sports.
Can you nudge us into an area or are you under a dnp order thanks for any info

blue666666 12-06-2015 22:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35782799)
A source has text me saying XL tv customers can expect a nice surprise next month, it isn't premier sports.
history HD?http :)
is it more than one thing

Dave42 12-06-2015 22:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35782799)
A source has text me saying XL tv customers can expect a nice surprise next month, it isn't premier sports.
new bt sport channel maybe

theone2k10 12-06-2015 22:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ianmez78 (Post 35782813)
Can you nudge us into an area or are you under a dnp order thanks for any info
I've only been told a nice surprise at the moment i do suspect it's historyhd though.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35782821)
new bt sport channel maybe
Every vm customer is getting the new bt sports showcase channel :) no news on bt europe yet me and my sources think it will be £5 extra p/m with bt sport 1+2 and btsport espn remaining in the xl pack.

---------- Post added at 22:35 ---------- Previous post was at 22:33 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by undertakereddie (Post 35782810)
Is it Sport Related or is it Something Else?
We think hd related.

---------- Post added at 22:35 ---------- Previous post was at 22:35 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35782819)
history HD?http :)
is it more than one thing
We think historyhd too.

figgyburn 13-06-2015 08:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Universal hd please.

denphone 13-06-2015 08:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
You could be waiting for it for quite a while yet.

telegramsam 13-06-2015 13:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
If the new BT Europe channel is a fiver a month then I am seriously weighing up whether to sub to it and dump sky sports,giving me a nice little saving as well as satisfying most of my football needs. What do others think?

Dave42 13-06-2015 13:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35782879)
If the new BT Europe channel is a fiver a month then I am seriously weighing up whether to sub to it and dump sky sports,giving me a nice little saving as well as satisfying most of my football needs. What do others think?
no way be paying extra just for champions league and sky got most premier league games that what matters most here

telegramsam 13-06-2015 14:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35782880)
no way be paying extra just for champions league and sky got most premier league games that what matters most here
31 quid a month though,is it worth it? I`m not convinced really. Still to decide though. Once I see the games on offer I`l probably stick with Sky sports or get Now TV Sports pass if games really are un-missable

tassiekev 13-06-2015 17:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35782884)
31 quid a month though,is it worth it? I`m not convinced really. Still to decide though. Once I see the games on offer I`l probably stick with Sky sports or get Now TV Sports pass if games really are un-missable
If you have BT BB & TV, you can subscribe to SS 1&2 for £22pm. SS 5 is included if you have the BT Vision box but not on Youview boxes. Rumor is that SS1&2 will be available in HD on the Youview boxes in the coming months. My mate across the road just signed up and I had a look this afternoon. He has the Youview box and its very snappy indeed.

theone2k10 13-06-2015 18:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tassiekev (Post 35782902)
If you have BT BB & TV, you can subscribe to SS 1&2 for £22pm. SS 5 is included if you have the BT Vision box but not on Youview boxes. Rumor is that SS1&2 will be available in HD on the Youview boxes in the coming months. My mate across the road just signed up and I had a look this afternoon. He has the Youview box and its very snappy indeed.
The youview box is what plusnet use too it is indeed very snappy, don't be surprised to see sky and bt kiss and make up in the near future and selected sky channels arrive on bt and plusnet tv, i say plusnet as they're owned by bt.

spankysmagicpian 14-06-2015 14:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35782825)
I've only been told a nice surprise at the moment i do suspect it's historyhd though.

---------- Post added at 22:33 ---------- Previous post was at 22:30 ----------



Every vm customer is getting the new bt sports showcase channel :) no news on bt europe yet me and my sources think it will be £5 extra p/m with bt sport 1+2 and btsport espn remaining in the xl pack.

---------- Post added at 22:35 ---------- Previous post was at 22:33 ----------



We think hd related.

---------- Post added at 22:35 ---------- Previous post was at 22:35 ----------



We think historyhd too.
Can I ask .... (see above) are you indeed Media Boy under a different name or do you both suffer from dissociative identity disorder ?

Just asking....

devilincarnate 14-06-2015 15:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spankysmagicpian (Post 35782976)
Can I ask .... (see above) are you indeed Media Boy under a different name or do you both suffer from dissociative identity disorder ?

Just asking....
No he is Prince Harry and talking about the Royal We :p

theone2k10 14-06-2015 15:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35782865)
You could be waiting for it for quite a while yet.
Nothing from my sources about Universalhd as of yet.

passingbat 14-06-2015 15:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spankysmagicpian (Post 35782976)
Can I ask .... (see above) are you indeed Media Boy under a different name or do you both suffer from dissociative identity disorder ?

Just asking....
Can I ask if you suffer from just being plain stupid?

theone2k10 14-06-2015 15:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spankysmagicpian (Post 35782976)
Can I ask .... (see above) are you indeed Media Boy under a different name or do you both suffer from dissociative identity disorder ?

Just asking....
No i am not MB, MB has his own sources. Also our way of putting things is completely different too.
99.9% of the forum users can tell me and MB are completely different people, guess you're just another one of those idiots who like to take a swipe to try to make yourself look clever but end up looking rather silly in the process.

Arthurgray50@blu 14-06-2015 18:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
I most certainly wont pay a fiver, for BT Europe. Yes, Spurs are in Europe, but l can probably get it streamed somewhere else.

Not only that, l don't like where they have the logo, it spoils the viewing for me. All the other broadcasters have it at the top of the screen,. Why do BT they are better.

theone2k10 14-06-2015 19:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35783008)
I most certainly wont pay a fiver, for BT Europe. Yes, Spurs are in Europe, but l can probably get it streamed somewhere else.

Not only that, l don't like where they have the logo, it spoils the viewing for me. All the other broadcasters have it at the top of the screen,. Why do BT they are better.
Well don't subscribe then simple, you want it pay for it like everyone else has too even BTs own customers have to pay for it (except bt tv) so why should vm be any different?
For the record a lot of American broadcasters have the logo in bottom left or bottom right corner of the screen.

Arthurgray50@blu 14-06-2015 20:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
As far as l am aware BT customers get the channels free

theone2k10 14-06-2015 20:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35783028)
As far as l am aware BT customers get the channels free
No only bt tv customers get it for free, those who only have bt broadband who get btsports 1+2 and espn free will have to pay for bt sport europe.
I'm a bt mobile customer i get bt sport 1+2 and espn for free but would have to pay £5p/m for bt sport europe.
As i get champions league anyway via foxsport i kindly declined but if i didn't have my usa services i wouldn't mind £5p/m extra tbh.

1andrew1 14-06-2015 21:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35782912)
The youview box is what plusnet use too it is indeed very snappy, don't be surprised to see sky and bt kiss and make up in the near future and selected sky channels arrive on bt and plusnet tv, i say plusnet as they're owned by bt.
I think you're right, when BT TV and PlusNet TV get to a significant base there will come a point when it makes more financial sense for Sky to wholesale its channels to BT and take the extra revenue than to withold them.
I'm surprised that Channel 5's Spike isn't on VM yet. I'm less surprised about Universal HD as I don't think LGI has that strong a relationship with Universal.

theone2k10 14-06-2015 22:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35783038)
I think you're right, when BT TV and PlusNet TV get to a significant base there will come a point when it makes more financial sense for Sky to wholesale its channels to BT and take the extra revenue than to withold them.
I'm surprised that Channel 5's Spike isn't on VM yet. I'm less surprised about Universal HD as I don't think LGI has that strong a relationship with Universal.
TLCHD, CIHD, HISTORYHD, FOXHD, COMEDY CENTRALHD, DISCOVERYHD, ANIMAL PLANETHD, EUROSPORT1+2HD, SYFYHD and MTVHD . These are the internet hd channels on plusnet, i wont list the sd channels lol. The terrestial hd channels are bbc1hd, bbc2hd, itvhd, channel4 hd, 4+1hd, 4/7hd, bbcnewshd, aljazeerahd, qvc+1hd, qvc beautyhd (both a waste of valuable bandwidth imo), cbbchd and cbeebieshd i believe all these are on vm?
I think most of the hd internet channels from plusnet are on vm too except for historyhd and CIHD, i think historyhd will arrive next month on vm.
Makes you wonder though if a company as small as plusnet can get historyhd then why haven't a company as big as vm got it yet?

muppetman11 14-06-2015 22:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35783038)
I think you're right, when BT TV and PlusNet TV get to a significant base there will come a point when it makes more financial sense for Sky to wholesale its channels to BT and take the extra revenue than to withold them.
I'm surprised that Channel 5's Spike isn't on VM yet. I'm less surprised about Universal HD as I don't think LGI has that strong a relationship with Universal.
Sky has made no secret of its desire to add the entertainment channels and Sky Sports via Now TV on Youview. I highly doubt it's in a rush to add it's channels to the BT platform via wholesale.

OLD BOY 15-06-2015 11:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35783041)
TLCHD, CIHD, HISTORYHD, FOXHD, COMEDY CENTRALHD, DISCOVERYHD, ANIMAL PLANETHD, EUROSPORT1+2HD, SYFYHD and MTVHD . These are the internet hd channels on plusnet, i wont list the sd channels lol. The terrestial hd channels are bbc1hd, bbc2hd, itvhd, channel4 hd, 4+1hd, 4/7hd, bbcnewshd, aljazeerahd, qvc+1hd, qvc beautyhd (both a waste of valuable bandwidth imo), cbbchd and cbeebieshd i believe all these are on vm?
I think most of the hd internet channels from plusnet are on vm too except for historyhd and CIHD, i think historyhd will arrive next month on vm.
Makes you wonder though if a company as small as plusnet can get historyhd then why haven't a company as big as vm got it yet?
Isn't it because VM tend to add channels as contracts come up for renewal?

Irritating practice, but if it keeps our bills down to negotiate the whole lot together rather than price individual channels, I guess you can see why.

Media Boy UK 15-06-2015 11:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35782799)
A source has text me saying XL tv customers can expect a nice surprise next month, it isn't premier sports.
Thanks for info that news to us.

At some point over the weekend up to 4 V0-- Channels was starting with audio.

---------- Post added at 11:38 ---------- Previous post was at 11:32 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35783041)
TLCHD, CIHD, HISTORYHD, FOXHD, COMEDY CENTRALHD, DISCOVERYHD, ANIMAL PLANETHD, EUROSPORT1+2HD, SYFYHD and MTVHD . These are the internet hd channels on plusnet, i wont list the sd channels lol. The terrestial hd channels are bbc1hd, bbc2hd, itvhd, channel4 hd, 4+1hd, 4/7hd, bbcnewshd, aljazeerahd, qvc+1hd, qvc beautyhd (both a waste of valuable bandwidth imo), cbbchd and cbeebieshd i believe all these are on vm?
I think most of the hd internet channels from plusnet are on vm too except for historyhd and CIHD, i think historyhd will arrive next month on vm.
Makes you wonder though if a company as small as plusnet can get historyhd then why haven't a company as big as vm got it yet?
Media Boy Views: What channels from UPC Ireland may launch on Virgin Media?

We think Virgin Media may launch the following channels in all areas:

-History HD
-CI HD
-MTV Classic
-Disney Channel HD

We think Virgin will NOT launch any of the following channels:

-Fashion TV
-EWTN
-UCB Ireland

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spiderplant 15-06-2015 13:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35783082)
At some point over the weekend up to 4 V0-- Channels was starting with audio.
I'm sure a lot more than that started ;)

Media Boy UK 15-06-2015 13:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35783092)
I'm sure a lot more than that started ;)
Last update we have was in the last 24hours.

Not got an info from today but we know that 5 SD BBC Red Button channels are testing with an HD BBC Red Button Channel also testing.

zantarous 15-06-2015 15:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35783092)
I'm sure a lot more than that started ;)
Me thinks that is some sort of hint? Or are you referring to the red button for upcoming events?

denphone 15-06-2015 15:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
l think he is going on about the red buttons as its worth more then his jobs worth to reveal anything otherwise.

Media Boy UK 15-06-2015 17:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35783115)
Me thinks that is some sort of hint? Or are you referring to the red button for upcoming events?
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35783117)
l think he is going on about the red buttons as its worth more then his job to reveal anything otherwise.
We are waiting on word back from our sources (Just to get updated info).

---------- Post added at 15:46 ---------- Previous post was at 15:30 ----------

Base on info we seen on Sunday no V0-- Channels are testing. The 4 V0-- channels was testing on Saturday.

---------- Post added at 17:44 ---------- Previous post was at 15:46 ----------

5.40pm UPDATE: As of today only two V0-- Channels are testing.

Our Sources think one of them is an APP.

spiderplant 15-06-2015 18:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35783115)
Me thinks that is some sort of hint?
Yes it's a hint.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35783120)
5.40pm UPDATE: As of today only two V0-- Channels are testing.
And how about now?

devilincarnate 15-06-2015 18:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35783148)


And how about now?
Why don't you tell us lol:p:

Media Boy UK 15-06-2015 21:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35783148)
And how about now?
As of 8pm today more than 4 channels are testing.

@spiderplant I have seen pictures of what is testing today.;)

daz100 15-06-2015 21:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Is there ever any news?

blue666666 15-06-2015 21:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35783211)
As of 8pm today more than 4 channels are testing.

@spiderplant I have seen pictures of what is testing today.;)
well tell us, don't leave us in the dark :( are they good or bad ? :)

Media Boy UK 15-06-2015 21:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35783213)
well tell us, don't leave us in the dark :( are they good or bad ? :)
All we can see is "V0--" at time of posting - We cant see any real names.

Some of them are also testing audio.

blue666666 15-06-2015 21:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
well then we will just have to wait like everybody else mediboy

Media Boy UK 15-06-2015 21:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35783220)
well then we will just have to wait like everybody else mediboy
We will pass on any new info when we have it.

1andrew1 15-06-2015 23:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35783042)
Sky has made no secret of its desire to add the entertainment channels and Sky Sports via Now TV on Youview. I highly doubt it's in a rush to add it's channels to the BT platform via wholesale.
The YouView forums state that Sky decided not to launch its Now TV live portfolio of channels on YouView due to YouView's charging structure. Apparently YouView's per-live channel charging structure currently makes it unviable. The technological barrier which existed at the launch of YouView was removed a year ago.

johnathome 16-06-2015 00:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35783232)
The YouView forums state that Sky decided not to launch its Now TV live portfolio of channels on YouView due to YouView's charging structure. Apparently YouView's per-live channel charging structure currently makes it unviable. The technological barrier which existed at the launch of YouView was removed a year ago.
Do you have a link to that? I ask as i find the youview forums a bit of a nightmare to navigate and according to the NowTV forum they're still hoping to launch the entertainment channels on youview.

This is the official line

http://help.nowtv.com/article/Entertainment-YouView

theone2k10 16-06-2015 01:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35783238)
Do you have a link to that? I ask as i find the youview forums a bit of a nightmare to navigate and according to the NowTV forum they're still hoping to launch the entertainment channels on youview.

This is the official line

http://help.nowtv.com/article/Entertainment-YouView
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...m-YouView.html

muppetman11 16-06-2015 06:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35783232)
The YouView forums state that Sky decided not to launch its Now TV live portfolio of channels on YouView due to YouView's charging structure. Apparently YouView's per-live channel charging structure currently makes it unviable. The technological barrier which existed at the launch of YouView was removed a year ago.
The charging structure was one of Sky's many frustrations with Youview along with it's slow development , the technological barrier you talk about still exists with Youview saying around 3 weeks ago they are still working on this.

johnathome 16-06-2015 07:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35783241)
That's an old article so may or may not still be current.

Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35783247)
The charging structure was one of Sky's many frustrations with Youview along with it's slow development , the technological barrier you talk about still exists with Youview saying around 3 weeks ago they are still working on this.
I think the barrier was unicast which was implemented last year?

http://community.nowtv.com/t5/YouVie...ls/td-p/272796

I can watch the entertainment through the FireTV box but it isn't a smooth experience seeing as i have to use a remote, or i could use my chromecast but i'd prefer it through the one box.

muppetman11 16-06-2015 09:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
I suggest you read this thread , specifically the post from the Youview representative.

https://community.youview.com/youvie...-be-on-youview

johnathome 16-06-2015 11:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35783260)
I suggest you read this thread , specifically the post from the Youview representative.

https://community.youview.com/youvie...-be-on-youview
But again, that quote was from 8 months ago. I dunno, if it happens it happens.

Regarding the link that theone posted above, i think that's already happened as the SS passes have been withdrawn from being available on TalkTalk Youview.


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