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greeninferno 26-07-2013 11:55
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35599404)
Twenty per cent roughly.

Not bad for something that is pay for picture quality.
I find it pretty surprising - i'd have thought a lot of those people would have large HD TVs - and they must be watching in SD - just horrible to view IMO.

Doug P 26-07-2013 12:17
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Horrible is a bit strong imo... :-)

passingbat 26-07-2013 12:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greeninferno (Post 35599429)
I find it pretty surprising - i'd have thought a lot of those people would have large HD TVs - and they must be watching in SD - just horrible to view IMO.
Depends what you mean by large? SD pictures are fine on my 40 inch TV. Maybe you need a better TV?;):D

praxis 26-07-2013 12:41
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TV XL customer?
If you’re a TV XL customer and have ESPN as part of your package there won't be a change to pricing when we stop showing these channels.

Thats from Virgin Media.Com

nstokes 26-07-2013 13:26
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Ok so some news from BT Sport. I have posted to them on Facebook about coming for Virgin Media and about the sport app and not good news. Will post screens in a min

Screen 1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5smnfgdn0p...2013.17.31.png

Screen 2

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qj1959r0z4...2013.19.10.png

Also posted in Coming Soon Thread

thenry 26-07-2013 13:28
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1 Attachment(s)
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35599515)
Ok so some news from BT Sport. I have posted to them on Facebook about coming for Virgin Media and about the sport app and not good news. Will post screens in a min

Screen 1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5smnfgdn0p...2013.17.31.png

Screen 2

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qj1959r0z4...2013.19.10.png

Also posted in Coming Soon Thread

nstokes 26-07-2013 14:07
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Darn. Ill try again

---------- Post added at 13:30 ---------- Previous post was at 13:29 ----------

Try now

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kip13i5n4...2013.19.10.png

---------- Post added at 14:07 ---------- Previous post was at 13:30 ----------

From Twitter

Quote:
@BTSport im with sky so already signed up for bt sport but any news on if it will be on virgin media?
Quote:
@Stokesy1987 There are no further developments with availability through Virgin.
Also posted in Coming Soon Thread

passingbat 26-07-2013 14:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35599517)
Darn. Ill try again

---------- Post added at 13:30 ---------- Previous post was at 13:29 ----------

Try now

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kip13i5n4...2013.19.10.png

---------- Post added at 14:07 ---------- Previous post was at 13:30 ----------

From Twitter





Also posted in Coming Soon Thread

That really means nothing. No one would tell you before an official announcement.

It doesn't mean that it is coming to VM, but equally, it doesn't mean it that it isn't.

nstokes 26-07-2013 14:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35599559)
That really means nothing. No one would tell you before an official announcement.

It doesn't mean that it is coming to VM, but equally, it doesn't mean it that it isn't.
Just passing on the info, make what of it you will

mike_gain 26-07-2013 14:23
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Thankfully I was at the St Johnstone vs Rosenborg game last night and didn't rely on either the BT Sport or the Sky Sports Twitter feeds as neither saw fit to bother reporting that the most successful Norwegian team in the last 20 odd years were knocked out of the Europa league qualifiers by a little know club from Scotland.

Fair enough my team, St Johnstone, are insignificant but Rosenborg certainly are not but I guess it shows the (lack of) interest they have in both Scottish football and the Europa league and why I have probably made the right decision by not subscribing to either. Bet Swansea get a mention next week.

Henkesghost 26-07-2013 14:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mike_gain (Post 35599564)
Thankfully I was at the St Johnstone vs Rosenborg game last night and didn't rely on either the BT Sport or the Sky Sports Twitter feeds as neither saw fit to bother reporting that the most successful Norwegian team in the last 20 odd years were knocked out of the Europa league qualifiers by a little know club from Scotland.

Fair enough my team, St Johnstone, are insignificant but Rosenborg certainly are not but I guess it shows the (lack of) interest they have in both Scottish football and the Europa league and why I have probably made the right decision by not subscribing to either. Bet Swansea get a mention next week.
Congratulations on your result though :)

mike_gain 26-07-2013 14:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35599567)
Congratulations on your result though :)
Indeed....although I will confess that my post was the best way I could think of gloating about the result while at the same time keeping my post vaguely on topic so it should treated as a very much a tongue in cheek post :-)

However I still think it's worth pointing out that while miracles were being performed in Perth, Sky Sports thought it was more important to keep everyone informed of Chelsea's results in Indonesia. Clearly big news that one of the biggest clubs in England are much better than a team made of of people from a country that doesn't really have a history of playing football at a very high level...probably still beat Hibs though. :D

Arthurgray50@blu 26-07-2013 21:50
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A relative of mine had to call VM today as his service was a bit wonky and asked about BT Sport, as he is an avid football fan like me who supports Arsenal (arghhhh), and he was told that we are NOT getting BT Sports as talks have broken down.

Could be a wind up, but he was certain about it and is getting Sky. I support Spurs, and l had to say that dreaded word.

Richardr 26-07-2013 22:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greeninferno (Post 35599396)
Is this right ?

10 million+ TV customers and only 2.7 M HD boxes?

How long have these been available ? 7/8 years?
No 4,786,000 Sky+ HD boxes - you quoted the "connected HD boxes" figure - i.e. just over half are connected to the internet.

Chad 26-07-2013 22:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mike_gain (Post 35599564)
Thankfully I was at the St Johnstone vs Rosenborg game last night and didn't rely on either the BT Sport or the Sky Sports Twitter feeds as neither saw fit to bother reporting that the most successful Norwegian team in the last 20 odd years were knocked out of the Europa league qualifiers by a little know club from Scotland.

Fair enough my team, St Johnstone, are insignificant but Rosenborg certainly are not but I guess it shows the (lack of) interest they have in both Scottish football and the Europa league and why I have probably made the right decision by not subscribing to either. Bet Swansea get a mention next week.
Great result for sure! Rosenborg are a known name in Europe who have caused problems for many teams in the Champions League previously. The great work done by your team to raise the profile of Scottish football was sensationally undone by Hibs :(

muppetman11 26-07-2013 22:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greeninferno (Post 35599396)
Is this right ?

10 million+ TV customers and only 2.7 M HD boxes?

How long have these been available ? 7/8 years?
No its not correct there's over 4.5 million HD boxes the 2.7 million figure is the amount who've connected their STB to the internet for the Sky On Demand service.

greeninferno 27-07-2013 12:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35599867)
No its not correct there's over 4.5 million HD boxes the 2.7 million figure is the amount who've connected their STB to the internet for the Sky On Demand service.
That explains it, thought it was on the low side.

bthodgson 27-07-2013 21:26
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Just had VM call me tonight out of the blue and said they are upgrading my broadband from 20 Mb to 60Mb at no extra charge. There was no mention of having to sign up to another 12 months either. Timing seems a bit suss for this with it being so close to BT sport starting. Anyone else had this happen?

andy_m 28-07-2013 05:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bthodgson (Post 35600271)
Just had VM call me tonight out of the blue and said they are upgrading my broadband from 20 Mb to 60Mb at no extra charge. There was no mention of having to sign up to another 12 months either. Timing seems a bit suss for this with it being so close to BT sport starting. Anyone else had this happen?
I don't think they've sold a 20 mb product for a few years now so it's probably just an attempt to get customers on current products.

DaMac 28-07-2013 10:23
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As soon as my green box had been upgraded to the new hardware I phoned up and asked to have my speed doubled from 50 to 100, I asked will this invoke a new contract and was told categorically no because it was a promised free upgrade.

muppetman11 28-07-2013 11:03
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Just looking through the ESPN/HD listings on the Sky EPG and quite frankly I may not even bother subscribing to BT Sport , with the loss of ESPN America the whole package has been devalued for my needs. ESPN which appears to be the only channel going forward what contains US Sport has to share the time with AFL , Football and other things so the choice of US Sport is the lowest its ever been. For the amount of EPL games I'll watch on it £12 seems a little overpriced.

The Yank 28-07-2013 11:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35600463)
Just looking through the ESPN/HD listings on the Sky EPG and quite frankly I may not even bother subscribing to BT Sport , with the loss of ESPN America the whole package has been devalued for my needs. ESPN which appears to be the only channel going forward what contains US Sport has to share the time with AFL , Football and other things so the choice of US Sport is the lowest its ever been. For the amount of EPL games I'll watch on it £12 seems a little overpriced.
that was my suspicion too as they don't have a dedicated channel to US sports.

Dave42 28-07-2013 11:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35600463)
Just looking through the ESPN/HD listings on the Sky EPG and quite frankly I may not even bother subscribing to BT Sport , with the loss of ESPN America the whole package has been devalued for my needs. ESPN which appears to be the only channel going forward what contains US Sport has to share the time with AFL , Football and other things so the choice of US Sport is the lowest its ever been. For the amount of EPL games I'll watch on it £12 seems a little overpriced.
well MM mate you can always come back to good side when bomber proved right ;););)

denphone 28-07-2013 12:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35600506)
well MM you can always come back to good side when bomber proved right ;););)
Well that will be the biggest U Turn in history as thy most revered master has always said he is not for turning to the land of the great and the good.;)

bargepole 28-07-2013 12:11
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Personally I cancelled sports/movie package at the end of last season and don't think I'll be reinstating them. Next to go will TV XL which I'll probably downgrade to TV M+.

Back to Match of the Day for me.

colin25 28-07-2013 12:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35600512)
Well that will be the biggest U Turn in history as thy most revered master has always said he is not for turning to the land of the great and the good.;)
Actually (if you ignore the obvious error of "great and good"), MM has said he would happily go to Virgin, he views quality of product alongside price as key determinants.

So we have, logical reason coupled with assessing all products benefits (muppetman) versus blind loyalty and myopic attitude (den)

wow..you convinced me Den, you must be right :D

muppetman11 28-07-2013 12:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35600506)
well MM mate you can always come back to good side when bomber proved right ;););)
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35600512)
Well that will be the biggest U Turn in history as thy most revered master has always said he is not for turning to the land of the great and the good.;)
My next move will likely be Youview (already have a box) and a combination of streaming services , the pay TV services are becoming too expensive and are getting harder to justify value for money.

denphone 28-07-2013 12:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35600538)
Actually (if you ignore the obvious error of "great and good"), MM has said he would happily go to Virgin, he views quality of product alongside price as key determinants.

So we have, logical reason coupled with assessing all products benefits (muppetman) versus blind loyalty and myopic attitude (den)

wow..you convinced me Den, you must be right :D
l for one have never had blind loyalty but alas previous experience's tell me its better the devil you know rather then jump from the frying pan into the fire as some people do for a cheaper price as they can often find it can backfire and bite you back in the face

Dave42 28-07-2013 12:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35600541)
My next move will likely be Youview (already have a box) and a combination of streaming services , the pay TV services are becoming too expensive and are getting harder to justify value for money.
well there is always offers on MM as you know but your so right mate prices getting ridiculous now

passingbat 28-07-2013 12:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35600541)
My next move will likely be Youview (already have a box) and a combination of streaming services , the pay TV services are becoming too expensive and are getting harder to justify value for money.

Have to say that I've been mulling over the same options as a possibility for the future. Using Unblockus alongside Netflix also gives me access to the free version of Hulu, which gives access to the main US network shows a couple of days after they have aired. I'd happily pay the $8 p/m for the Hulu Plus version if I could.

Sirius 28-07-2013 15:12
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Do i take it that VM are not getting the BT sports channel then ?.

denphone 28-07-2013 15:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35600636)
Do i take it that VM are not getting the BT sports channel then ?.
Perhaps as one very much in the know perhaps you can tell us.;)

MaverickJesus 28-07-2013 15:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35600544)
l for one have never had blind loyalty but alas previous experience's tell me its better the devil you know rather then jump from the frying pan into the fire as some people do for a cheaper price as they can often find it can backfire and bite you back in the face
I actually spat out my drink all over the keyboard at this. Unbelievable :D

Arthurgray50@blu 28-07-2013 16:37
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On August 1st the phone lines to Sky, will be very hot. As i woke up this morning and thought that - no, it won't be on VM.

I cannot believe that a major company such as VM would treat the customers with such contempt at not telling its customers one way or the other, whether they have got the channels.

If there is an agreement between Sky/BT/ VM not to say anything about it, you would have thought that VM would be shouting from the roof tops to get as many subs as possible. Cannot believe the silence.

denphone 28-07-2013 16:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35600685)
On August 1st the phone lines to Sky, will be very hot. As i woke up this morning and thought that - no, it won't be on VM.

I cannot believe that a major company such as VM would treat the customers with such contempt at not telling its customers one way or the other, whether they have got the channels.

If there is an agreement between Sky/BT/ VM not to say anything about it, you would have thought that VM would be shouting from the roof tops to get as many subs as possible. Cannot believe the silence.
Its not as simple as that Arthur and lets wait before coming to kneejerk conclusions.

andy_m 28-07-2013 16:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35600685)
On August 1st the phone lines to Sky, will be very hot. As i woke up this morning and thought that - no, it won't be on VM.

I cannot believe that a major company such as VM would treat the customers with such contempt at not telling its customers one way or the other, whether they have got the channels.

If there is an agreement between Sky/BT/ VM not to say anything about it, you would have thought that VM would be shouting from the roof tops to get as many subs as possible. Cannot believe the silence.
If there's an agreement not to say anything you would have thought Virgin would be saying something? Is that really what you meant?

Doug P 28-07-2013 17:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35600699)
If there's an agreement not to say anything you would have thought Virgin would be saying something? Is that really what you meant?
That is how it reads....

Arthurgray50@blu 28-07-2013 18:02
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Yes, IF an agreement has been made then at least customers should know what is happening.

For the last couple of months - we have seen big ads from Sky and BT to attract customers - from VM NOTHING.

If l was on the board of directors, of customer services l would be totally ashamed. Customers are the most important thing for any company, l can assure you that l don't hear by 31st July, what is happening. I will call Sky and switch it all back on and take my custom elsewhere.

The big games for Spurs are on BT Sport. Wake up VM or you will lose a customer.

Jameseh 28-07-2013 18:07
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Then Sky will make another balls up and you'll come trudging back.

andy_m 28-07-2013 19:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35600752)
Yes, IF an agreement has been made then at least customers should know what is happening.

For the last couple of months - we have seen big ads from Sky and BT to attract customers - from VM NOTHING.

If l was on the board of directors, of customer services l would be totally ashamed. Customers are the most important thing for any company, l can assure you that l don't hear by 31st July, what is happening. I will call Sky and switch it all back on and take my custom elsewhere.

The big games for Spurs are on BT Sport. Wake up VM or you will lose a customer.
Oi! The big game for Spurs is on the first Sunday, and it's on Sky ;) Bale's hearts not in it, players you've never heard of will tear you to shreds, and it'll be another three points for the Palace survival fund (just like last time!).

Back on point, if the agreement is that they can't say anything then how can they say anything? They'd be in breach of their agreement!

Gavin-D 28-07-2013 19:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35600752)
Yes, IF an agreement has been made then at least customers should know what is happening.

For the last couple of months - we have seen big ads from Sky and BT to attract customers - from VM NOTHING.

If l was on the board of directors, of customer services l would be totally ashamed. Customers are the most important thing for any company, l can assure you that l don't hear by 31st July, what is happening. I will call Sky and switch it all back on and take my custom elsewhere.

The big games for Spurs are on BT Sport. Wake up VM or you will lose a customer.
If and its a big if they've done a deal BT may have put a block on VM announcing anything till a certain date if this is the case there is nothing they can do about it

neilo 28-07-2013 20:16
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I must confess that my self-assured "it's ok, we'll get BT Sports" position is changing. I'm getting a bit nervous about it all now that UK Drama is probably one of the channels coming. That's not much of a replacement for ESPN for me. Will tomorrow bring any news??

tvtimes 28-07-2013 20:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35598929)
Thing is though the majority are existing broadband customers adding the new service for free so BT's profits won't gain that much they only signed up 23,000 new pay-TV subscribers where as Talk Talk added 160,000 customers to its pay-TV service to the end of June

BT must be concerned by there pay TV service considering they've only got around 833,000 customers in around 7 years
If BT can stop the flow of customers leaving BT Broadband and keep those customers on board and paying subs then they have done what they set out to do.

DaMac 28-07-2013 20:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35600776)
Oi! The big game for Spurs is on the first Sunday, and it's on Sky ;) Bale's hearts not in it, players you've never heard of will tear you to shreds, and it'll be another three points for the Palace survival fund (just like last time!).
I'm pretty sure everyone has heard of Kevin Philips, whether he can hack it in the big time at his age is another thing, he seems to have been shying away from it for a few years.

andy_m 28-07-2013 21:17
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If he's on the pitch it's because we're losing in the last ten minutes. So expect to see a lot of him!

hagley_rob 28-07-2013 22:38
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Just to say there might, MIGHT, I say again, be an announcement from Virgin Media on Monday morning 29th July. If we're getting BT Sports one way or other then great, even it means our monthly subs go up as a consequence. Else, VM customer services better expect a ten-fold increase from angry callers saying what a waste of space they are, treating their clients with contempt.

We've seen this before. Setenta came less than week they were announced back in 2007 & ESPN in 2009. Yes, the uncertainty has been unsettling & depressing. Let's wait until the morning if there is something to come from VM.

nstokes 29-07-2013 07:12
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3 days :)

johnasimmons 29-07-2013 07:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35600930)
3 days :)
:sniper:

nstokes 29-07-2013 08:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35600935)
:sniper:
Must you use violence everytime? :D

denphone 29-07-2013 08:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35600950)
Must you use violence everytime? :D
Perhaps this is the best one to use for the meantime.:Peaceman::Peaceman:

johnasimmons 29-07-2013 10:58
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On Digital Spy forum:
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=562
Not looking that good...

denphone 29-07-2013 11:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35601000)
On Digital Spy forum:
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=562
Not looking that good...
We shall see John as some people seem to be overreacting to every little post they see.

johnasimmons 29-07-2013 11:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35601005)
We shall see John as some people seem to be overreacting to every little post they see.
That is probably due to the lack of any official news...

Dave42 29-07-2013 12:57
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TV Live News ‏@TVLiveNews 29s
BT Sport set to strike Virgin Media carriage deal http://bit.ly/1bB1f0I via @BroadcastNow #tvl




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denphone 29-07-2013 13:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35601088)
TV Live News ‏@TVLiveNews 29s
BT Sport set to strike Virgin Media carriage deal http://bit.ly/1bB1f0I via @BroadcastNow #tvl




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Virgin Media is poised to close a deal to carry BT Sport’s three sports channels on its cable TV platform, making them available to a further 4m potential customers.


The two companies have been in negotiations for a number of months but both have been keen to strike a deal ahead of BT Sport’s launch on Thursday 1 August.

BT Sport has the rights to the Scottish Premier League, which begins its season on Friday 2 August,and wanted to have carriage on Virgin in time for its first TV game - Partick Thistle versus Dundee United - so as not to alienate football fans who are VM customers. The English Premier League season starts on August 17th.

One of the sticking points of negotiations has been whether Virgin will bundle the new channels in with its TV XL premium package - as was previously the case with ESPN - or whether it will charge for them as a standalone product.

It is not clear which route has been taken, but a Virgin Media spokesman said: We’re always looking bring the best possible value and choice of great quality content to our customers and we’re talking to BT about how we could potentially make the forthcoming BT Sport package available.”

Earlier this year, Virgin Media sent an online survey out to customers asking whether they would be willing to pay slightly more for their top package if it were to include Premier League football and Sky Atlantic, which could pave the way for this move.

BT Sport is being sold as a standalone channel on the Sky platform for £12 a month in SD and £15 a month in HD

Dave42 29-07-2013 13:05
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there you go Arthur you can stop moaning now ;)

Gavin-D 29-07-2013 14:49
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BT Sport find away around sky's advertising ban

BT Sport has found a way past Sky Sports ban on screening its rival broadcaster's adverts after signing a four-year shirt sponsorship deal with two of the teams Sky has signed up to televise this season. Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby have agreed a 'substantial multi-million pound' deal that will see both clubs sport BT's logo on their shirts. The Scottish sides complete in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup, competitions which are to be screened live next year by Sky.

The announcement of the deal follows an Ofcom ruling last month which rejected BT's complaints over Sky's refusal to promote its new rivals on its own channels. BT will launch three channels later this week, broadcasting live football from the Barclays Premier League in England and Scotland's newly-formed Scottish Premiership. Its rugby content includes Aviva Premiership matches and France's Top 14 - but it will not screen games involving the two sides it has just signed up to sponsor. However, Marc Watson, chief executive of TV for BT Retail, claims that could change in future.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rug...#ixzz2aRTn7wzB

braysoj1 29-07-2013 17:34
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if we do get Bt sports i bet it will be in the xl pack (hoping)

denphone 29-07-2013 17:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35601264)
if we do get Bt sports i bet it will be in the xl pack (hoping)
One of many who hope that happens.

Dave42 29-07-2013 17:45
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should be in XL but VIP at the least IMO

Gavin-D 29-07-2013 17:55
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Just rejoined VM took the XL pack with sky sports if BT Sport is included it will be a huge bonus if not SS will do for me but for the existing XL subscribers I hope its included

tpick 29-07-2013 18:57
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QUOTE=denphone;35601093]Virgin Media is poised to close a deal to carry BT Sport’s three sports channels on its cable TV platform, making them available to a further 4m potential customers.


The two companies have been in negotiations for a number of months but both have been keen to strike a deal ahead of BT Sport’s launch on Thursday 1 August.

BT Sport has the rights to the Scottish Premier League, which begins its season on Friday 2 August,and wanted to have carriage on Virgin in time for its first TV game - Partick Thistle versus Dundee United - so as not to alienate football fans who are VM customers. The English Premier League season starts on August 17th.

One of the sticking points of negotiations has been whether Virgin will bundle the new channels in with its TV XL premium package - as was previously the case with ESPN - or whether it will charge for them as a standalone product.

It is not clear which route has been taken, but a Virgin Media spokesman said: We’re always looking bring the best possible value and choice of great quality content to our customers and we’re talking to BT about how we could potentially make the forthcoming BT Sport package available.”

Earlier this year, Virgin Media sent an online survey out to customers asking whether they would be willing to pay slightly more for their top package if it were to include Premier League football and Sky Atlantic, which could pave the way for this move.

BT Sport is being sold as a standalone channel on the Sky platform for £12 a month in SD and £15 a month in HD[/QUOTE]




I hope so but BT Sport on their Facebook are still sticking to the line that it will NOT be on Virgin Media!

denphone 29-07-2013 19:07
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They will continue to do that until the deal is announced officially.

nstokes 30-07-2013 09:34
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
2 Days to go :D

Doug P 30-07-2013 10:11
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
:dozey::dozey:
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35601508)
2 Days to go :D

tpick 30-07-2013 13:20
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35601543)
:dozey::dozey:
The post that I believe n stokes posted on BT Sport facebook page appears to have been removed!

I wonder why...

nstokes 30-07-2013 13:22
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tpick (Post 35601746)
The post that I believe you posted on BT Sport facebook page appears to have been removed!

I wonder why...
What did it say?

Arthurgray50@blu 30-07-2013 17:11
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
There was someone on this forum to say that there was a announcement to be made this morning - what was that thin air.

denphone 30-07-2013 17:14
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35601983)
There was someone on this forum to say that there was a announcement to be made this morning - what was that thin air.
Patience Arthur.

johnasimmons 30-07-2013 17:15
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Could now be Thursday when Liberty Global announce their sales report

Doug P 30-07-2013 17:22
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35601987)
Patience Arthur.
Nice!

Jimi 30-07-2013 17:23
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I'm a newbie folks but hope you don't mind me shoving in my tuppence worth.
My young cousin works for VM in Uddingston,just outside of Glasgow.
I asked him to keep me in touch regarding BT coming onto VM,well there's good news and bad,the good news is that VM WILL do a deal with BT but not for a few weeks,possibly 2/3, the bad news is that they,VM,will be charging around £3.00 a month for having the sports available to us.
Tbh,I think this is a bit unfair as we were getting ESPN but I suppose needs are a must,I'll pay for it if I'm being honest.

thenry 30-07-2013 17:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35601987)
Patience Arthur.
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geordiechris 30-07-2013 17:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35602011)
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Is that a picture of one of the VM call centre staff? :D

Hugh 30-07-2013 17:34
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35601983)
There was someone on this forum to say that there was a announcement to be made this morning - what was that thin air.
No, that was someone on this forum, not VM - or are you blaming VM for what people who don't work for VM post on this forum?

DaMac 30-07-2013 17:35
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That's retentions on Thursday, rattled to the bone.

passingbat 30-07-2013 17:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35602011)
Quote:
Originally Posted by geordiechris (Post 35602020)
Is that a picture of one of the VM call centre staff? :D
No, it must be a sky user; it just shows how antiquated their set top box is :D


Sorry Sky guys, it was a joke.

tpick 30-07-2013 17:39
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35601747)
What did it say?
It said understand that an announcement about BT SPORT on Virgin Media,,was coming...

Meanwhile BT Sport facebook page still saying no agreement has been reached..

Jimi 30-07-2013 17:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by geordiechris (Post 35602020)
Is that a picture of one of the VM call centre staff? :D
He was dying for a fag methinks.:D

Doug P 30-07-2013 18:23
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Facebook is never wrong or out of date of course.....

Arthurgray50@blu 30-07-2013 18:30
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Hugh, someone said on this forum yesterday that there was a meeting today and that an announcement was being made TODay.

And secondly, IF we have to wait several weeks for BT Sports to come to the system, l will call Sky on Aug 1ist and switch over. VM must learn that WE the CUSTOMER, should be treated with care. There are lots of customers out there are fed up to the back teeth at the way VM treats its customers.

There is no information on any channels coming, Media Boy does his very best to update us all. BUT no information from VM.

Sky and BT has been blowing each others brains out to get customers to switch over, and what has VM doen - NOTHING. If l was running a company, l would have salesman everyday trying to get customers to sign up.

This is not a moan, but l feel that VM don't do enough to satisfy the customer, who at the end of the day pay money for a service, which they are not getting.

Part of my job is customer care and service, and each day l call between 20/30 people to find out what they think of the company l work for. Its a good job its not VM.

nstokes 30-07-2013 18:32
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35602066)
Hugh, someone said on this forum yesterday that there was a meeting today and that an announcement was being made TODay.
Someone did post saying meeting today but no one said there would be an official announcement today just rumor

Doug P 30-07-2013 18:43
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Really cannot see what VM have done wrong here. MB tries to give us advance info but that is not VM's job. Getting a bit tired of suggestions that Vm has done nothing for customers which is just wrong wrong wrong.

neilo 30-07-2013 18:44
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We all know that VM's communications are atrocious though don't we?

Doug P 30-07-2013 18:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by neilo (Post 35602082)
We all know that VM's communications are atrocious though don't we?
No we do not... they communicate when there is something to say.

neilo 30-07-2013 19:09
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Glad youve had a better experience. They communicate to me that I can get their services in a letter every other week through my post box despite me having been with them for I don't know how long. But they don't talk to me about the things I'm interested in.

Doug P 30-07-2013 19:10
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Those are leaflet mailshots not main communication.. we get those from Sky VM Talk Talk etc etc and they are designed to make hits on new customers. They are not targeted as that costs more...

Arthurgray50@blu 30-07-2013 19:20
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Do you know how much crap from Sky, BT, Talk Talk l get through my door each day. O l get crap from VM, buts that a leaflet saying how they great are at BB and Tv, it goes straight in the bin, and then on a Sunday the papers are full of the stuff.

Doug P 30-07-2013 19:21
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If it didn't get customers it wouldn't happen...

Gavin-D 30-07-2013 19:32
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Sky sports have now dropped the "HD" bit from there adverts

For example the adverts use to have Ford super Sunday from 1pm on Sky Sports 1HD

Now the adverts are just saying on Sky Sports

muppetman11 30-07-2013 19:49
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35602109)
Sky sports have now dropped the "HD" bit from there adverts

For example the adverts use to have Ford super Sunday from 1pm on Sky Sports 1HD

Now the adverts are just saying on Sky Sports
Can you explain the point your trying to get across here ?

thenry 30-07-2013 19:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35602120)
Can you explain the point your trying to get across here ?
probably HD is now standard.

Gavin-D 30-07-2013 19:55
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35602120)
Can you explain the point your trying to get across here ?
Its about time they dropped the HD only part of the adverts not everyone has SS HD

muppetman11 30-07-2013 19:55
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35602122)
probably HD is now standard.
That was what I was thinking he meant however for it to become standard the HD charge would need to be dropped in my opinion.

denphone 30-07-2013 19:57
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35602125)
That was what I was thinking he meant however for it to become standard the HD charge would need to be dropped in my opinion.
And there is no way they are going to drop their charge as its too profitable for them MM.

Dave42 30-07-2013 20:07
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35602126)
And there is no way they are going to drop their charge as its too profitable for them MM.
exactly no way will sky lose them millions a year they make from HD charge

jambul 31-07-2013 00:42
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This is on the cable.co.uk website:


Virgin Media reportedly close to BT Sport carriage deal


Tuesday, July 30th 2013 by Nigel Adie
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Virgin Media said to be close to signing carriage deal for BT Sport
BT and Virgin Media are thought to be close to making a deal on the carriage of BT Sport channels.

The finishing touches are reportedly being put to a deal that will see Virgin Media team up with BT in order to offer customers the latter's new Sport package.

According to Broadcast, the telecoms companies have been in negotiations for some time and are eager to establish a contract ahead of BT Sport going live on Thursday (August 1st), although it is not yet clear if this will involve Virgin charging viewers for the service as a standalone product.

Should the deal go ahead, it will mean the three BT Sport channels - BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2 and ESPN - can be offered to four million Britons who currently get their pay TV from Virgin.

"We're always looking to bring the best possible value and choice of great quality content to our customers and we're talking to BT about how we could potentially make the forthcoming BT Sport package available," said a Virgin Media spokesperson.

All BT broadband customers have free access to the online BT Sport player and mobile app. In addition, BT Sport is free to Infinity customers with a BT TV package and to BT broadband customers who have a Sky set-top box.

paul nolan 31-07-2013 06:50
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Just noticed the news stories that BT Sport had garnered half a million subscribers. They're not going to get much ad revenue on that number. You would think they're missing a trick if they don't add payments from Virgin for the channel PLUS the higher potential ad revenue the VM customer base would bring.

nstokes 31-07-2013 08:11
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1 day to go :D

Doug P 31-07-2013 10:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paul nolan (Post 35602268)
Just noticed the news stories that BT Sport had garnered half a million subscribers. They're not going to get much ad revenue on that number. You would think they're missing a trick if they don't add payments from Virgin for the channel PLUS the higher potential ad revenue the VM customer base would bring.
half a million in total but a derisory 23k new customers....


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