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denphone

10-01-2013 08:34

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35521373)

I wish BT would announce the pricing of the channel to us customers already, i hate waiting

You might have a little while to wait yet l reckon.

nstokes

10-01-2013 08:56

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35521383)

You might have a little while to wait yet l reckon.

Sadly

denphone

10-01-2013 19:22

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BT to spend big as it throws down gauntlet to Sky over sports coverage.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...age?CMP=twt_gu

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BT is expected to earmark billions of pounds over the next decade to spend on sports rights in a sustained attempt to challenge Sky Sports, as it gears up to launch two new sports channel in July.

The telecoms giant, which laid down a marker when it spent Â£738m on 38 live Premier League matches per season last year, will consider launching bids for a host of other major football properties including the FA Cup, Champions League and England internationals as they become available.

It will also target other sports, having already signed a Â£152m club rugby deal that has caused major ructions within the game. But executives are also acutely aware that the arrival of BT in the market has already fuelled rights inflation and are determined not to overpay.

With Sky also cutting back on some rights to pay for its increased investment of Â£2.3bn in Premier League football, the new competitive landscape will not be good news for all sports.

thenry

10-01-2013 19:30

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so a real competitor in BT has truly arrived.

denphone

10-01-2013 19:35

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35521685)

so a real competitor in BT has truly arrived.

The board is set, the pieces are moving.

nstokes

10-01-2013 19:39

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Lets see if it has any impact on Sports packages. Hopefully will reduce

denphone

10-01-2013 19:44

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35521691)

Lets see if it has any impact on Sports packages. Hopefully will reduce

One things for certain Mr Stokes and that is we shall not see a reduction in prices and you can bet your bottom dollar on that.

nstokes

10-01-2013 19:47

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35521694)

One things for certain Mr Stokes and that is we shall not see a reduction in prices and you can bet your bottom dollar on that.

Shame :(

OLD BOY

10-01-2013 19:50

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35521694)

One things for certain Mr Stokes and that is we shall not see a reduction in prices and you can bet your bottom dollar on that.

Yes, higher bids mean higher prices, sadly.

Dave42

10-01-2013 22:22

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yes prices will only continue to go up and up and up

Itshim

11-01-2013 08:40

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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35521778)

yes prices will only continue to go up and up and up

Then I hope it is hived off in to a separate package. I have no wish to pay of channels I have no wish to see. Lets face it if anything is put in say XL it will be at a cost all be it hidden. :dozey:

gus0898uk

11-01-2013 09:56

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I have been with VM since the NTL days, I have the XL package and 30m broadband, home phone etc, my monthly bill is going to be Â£60ish after the price increase.

I had many years with Sky for TV, but internet with NTL and landline with BT until I put all my eggs in one basket about 5 years ago.

Now I am retired I have more time to watch sport on TV and although I can get Sky Sports News, there are some good live events coming up over the next few months on Sky Sports.
Is it still an extra Â£21 per month to add Sky sports to my xl package, and would VM let me subscribe for a 3/6 month trial period rather than tie me up for another 12/18 months?
Any tips and advice most welcome TIA, Gus

mike_gain

11-01-2013 12:59

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This could add fuel to the flames of the rumour that ESPN are going to quit the UK come the summer:
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/...ttish-football

If they ditch their Scottish coverage then I can't see them carrying on past the summer.

passingbat

11-01-2013 14:33

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Originally Posted by gus0898uk (Post 35521874)

, and would VM let me subscribe for a 3/6 month trial period rather than tie me up for another 12/18 months?
Any tips and advice most welcome TIA, Gus

Sky Premium channels (Sports/movies) are added with a 30 day minimum contract. You can cancel any time after that, and add again at a later date.

muppetman11

11-01-2013 14:48

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Live women's tennis deal signed by BT

http://www.btlife.bt.com/entertainme...d-by-bt-sport/

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