Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35932825)

Why would they bugger it up? as generally both their software updates over the years have gone pretty well.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35932825)

Why would they bugger it up? as generally both their software updates over the years have gone pretty well.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35932827)

Is TCC still on Freeview for two hours, or has Together replaced that too?

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35932811)

Interesting OB, both are no doubt cracking pieces of kit until SKY and VM bugger them up with a dodgy software update lol.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35933118)

I was having a good look at what Sky Q was like to use yesterday, and I must say that I do prefer the V6. I really don't like the way you have to download all the catch up and on demand stuff. If you have restrictions on your data usage, this method of watching on demand would surely put you off using it.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35933134)

If you have restrictions on your home broadband data using the likes of YouTube , Netflix and Amazon would have the exact same impact so I'm not sure of the point your making.

Originally Posted by RobboEdin (Post 35933139)

What he is saying is that On Demand does not use your broadband on Virgin Media as it comes down the TV part of the connection, not the broadband part.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35933118)

I was having a good look at what Sky Q was like to use yesterday, and I must say that I do prefer the V6. I really don't like the way you have to download all the catch up and on demand stuff. If you have restrictions on your data usage, this method of watching on demand would surely put you off using it.

All in all, I can see nothing about the Sky Q that attracts me to change over.

If Virgin decide to provide us with some juicy 4k content this year, they will be doing very well against Sky, in my opinion.

If all we had was the old Tivos, it would be a different story!

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933142)

It depends if you're with SKY broadband the on demand content on your SKY+HD or SKYQ box doesn't use your data allowance if you have one.
IMO it's high time BT and SKY got rid of these silly 25gb or 30gb limit packages as there is hardly any difference in price i think £5 difference is price from bt 30gb cap to their infinity unlimited pack.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933215)

SKY Atlantic is not going to be on VM, the article clearly states it will be on BT TV via the nowtv platform and there are no plans to launch Atlantic or Nowtv on the virgin media platform.
The article also states VM will not be getting amc either BT want to keep AMC as a exclusive.
Credit to GS1 on Dspy for the link and info. http://www.seenit.co.uk/what-sky-and...means-for-you/

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933215)

SKY Atlantic is not going to be on VM, the article clearly states it will be on BT TV via the nowtv platform and there are no plans to launch Atlantic or Nowtv on the virgin media platform.
The article also states VM will not be getting amc either BT want to keep AMC as a exclusive.
Credit to GS1 on Dspy for the link and info. http://www.seenit.co.uk/what-sky-and...means-for-you/

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933215)

SKY Atlantic is not going to be on VM, the article clearly states it will be on BT TV via the nowtv platform and there are no plans to launch Atlantic or Nowtv on the virgin media platform.
The article also states VM will not be getting amc either BT want to keep AMC as a exclusive.
Credit to GS1 on Dspy for the link and info. http://www.seenit.co.uk/what-sky-and...means-for-you/

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35933220)

SKY Atlantic celebrates its 7th birthday next month. Incredible SKY have kept it an exclusive for so long.

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35933218)

Taken from the article you posted mate, doesn't mean that it won't come!

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35933218)

Taken from the article you posted mate, doesn't mean that it won't come!

Originally Posted by mhatter67 (Post 35933229)

Wow the series on Netflix blow Sky Atlantic out of the water, New Star Trek, Gotham, Black Mirror to name just a few and no ad breaks!!!!

So I think we are obsessed on this forum with this channel and there is much better content out there to view

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933231)

I honestly hope you guys on vm get both Atlantic and AMC mate.
IMO though VM probably haven't done themselves any favours by crying to ofcom constantly about BT and SKY, however if BT and SKY can kiss and make up then anything is possible.
I'll keep you all updated if i get any further news etc.

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Spot on but Atlantic does have great shows too such as Game of thrones, pretty little lies, Ray Donovan etc.
But i agree with you content wise Netflix is better imo, as for adverts on Netflix Netflix have already hinted that they may be coming.

Originally Posted by RobboEdin (Post 35933139)

What he is saying is that On Demand does not use your broadband on Virgin Media as it comes down the TV part of the connection, not the broadband part.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35933140)

No he said about restrictions on data usage hence my reply.;)

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933277)

On 06/02/18 True Crime will rename to Sony Crime Channel.

no idea if this channel is on vm but a heads up just incase.
Credit to DJrich on ds.

Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 35933281)

In response to your question, One, Sony Crime WILL be on VM channel 193 from launch.

http://www.a516digital.com/2018/01/s...rue-crime.html

Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 35933285)

Given broadcasters usually try to keep EPG places as theybare valuable I'm a bit confused by the logic of replacing Sony Channel with Sony Crime Channel on Sky. They would be giving up the True Crime slots. True Crime isn't on Virgin Media so there's no slot to give up.

I thought when Sony bought TruTV in the UK they would eventually get rid of True Crime or TruTV as they are basically the same type of channel. Closing Sony Channel and True Crime and replacing with a combination of the two is equivalent of closing a channel.

Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35933318)

Another user spotted this recently but no one commented so thought I'd bring it up again if anyone has any further information:

http://www.virginmedia.com/shop/tv/v6.html

Near the end of the page it states:

'Interested in our Virgin TV V6 box? If you haven’t got one yet, something exciting is just around the corner. Sit tight – we’ll be getting in touch with our TV bundle customers from February.'

Any ideas?

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35933341)

Winter Olympics in UHD? Amazon at last?

I am sure we could come up with a wish list!

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35933299)

The current True Crime (not available on VM) will continue as Sony Crime Channel 2.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35933341)

Winter Olympics in UHD? Amazon at last?

I am sure we could come up with a wish list!

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35933344)

None of those l would suspect OB.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35933353)

I would be surprised if the Winter Olympics was not available in UHD on the BBC i-Player.

However, the big question will be whether V6 viewers will have access, given that the recent i-Player UHD trial did not include V6 boxes.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933350)

Nope :) but you'll like it.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35933359)

I'd be more surprised if it was available in UHD on IPlayer

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35933368)

Why's that, muppetman? They've been doing trials, so it's only a matter of time, and the BBC pledged to give us UHD by now.

Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35933318)

Another user spotted this recently but no one commented so thought I'd bring it up again if anyone has any further information:

http://www.virginmedia.com/shop/tv/v6.html

Near the end of the page it states:

'Interested in our Virgin TV V6 box? If you haven’t got one yet, something exciting is just around the corner. Sit tight – we’ll be getting in touch with our TV bundle customers from February.'

Any ideas?

Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35933383)

Maybe they are going to swap out all the old Tivos for nothing?

Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35933383)

Maybe they are going to swap out all the old Tivos for nothing?

Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35933383)

Maybe they are going to swap out all the old Tivos for nothing?

Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35933397)

Yes, that was my first impression too. Free V6 will certainly tempt quite a few customers and of course a new 12 month contract

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933409)

Will be 18 month contract.

Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35933318)

Another user spotted this recently but no one commented so thought I'd bring it up again if anyone has any further information:

http://www.virginmedia.com/shop/tv/v6.html

Near the end of the page it states:

'Interested in our Virgin TV V6 box? If you haven’t got one yet, something exciting is just around the corner. Sit tight – we’ll be getting in touch with our TV bundle customers from February.'

Any ideas?

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35933468)

We have put all latest news on some paper and it will appear on Media Boy Blog within the next two weeks.

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PS Goodbye JJ20X thanks for all the information.

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As everyone seen an link saying that True Crime will become Sony Crime 2 from Feb. 6th?

We have still to see an link for that rumour.

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35933472)

Where has he gone, MB?

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35933481)

It's a shame he decided to leave as he was an invaluable contributor.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35933481)

It's a shame he decided to leave as he was an invaluable contributor.

Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 35933285)

Given broadcasters usually try to keep EPG places as theybare valuable I'm a bit confused by the logic of replacing Sony Channel with Sony Crime Channel on Sky. They would be giving up the True Crime slots. True Crime isn't on Virgin Media so there's no slot to give up.

I thought when Sony bought TruTV in the UK they would eventually get rid of True Crime or TruTV as they are basically the same type of channel. Closing Sony Channel and True Crime and replacing with a combination of the two is equivalent of closing a channel.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35933468)

As everyone seen an link saying that True Crime will become Sony Crime 2 from Feb. 6th?

We have still to see an link for that rumour.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933482)

No surprise really tbh when us who post info get accused of trolling.

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35933532)

I've never accused you of that mate, but did you mean that he was accusing you of trolling?

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35933468)

We have put all latest news on some paper and it will appear on Media Boy Blog within the next two weeks.

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PS Goodbye JJ20X thanks for all the information.

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As everyone seen an link saying that True Crime will become Sony Crime 2 from Feb. 6th?

We have still to see an link for that rumour.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933540)

No mate not him or you or most who post in here, i was refering to a certain poster they know who they are.

But that was then, this is now and i have been given a rumour and OB is going to be very happy, BBC UHD may start testing on vms v6 within next 3 months.

I agree with other JJ20x will be missed he was a great contributer to the forums i only hope one day he returns.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35933544)

Linear BBC UHD channel , personally can't see that happening in the immediate future.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35933544)

Linear BBC UHD channel , personally can't see that happening in the immediate future.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933547)

I'm thinking they may of meant uhd on demand content, not completely sure but i think BBC are already trialing this on Iplayer.

Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 35933592)

The launch of the Sony Crime Channel is already falling apart... only a few days after the announcement that the channel would be available on Freeview, Sky and Virgin their carriage on Virgin appears to have fallen through.

Virgin's logo and channel number have been removed from the website and reports no longer mention Virgin.

Sony probably thought that they could get away with removing pay channel Sony Channel and replacing it with free channel Sony Crime Channel and Virgin would carry on paying for it, but they've since told them to sod off!

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933598)

Or the contract was due for renewal and VM thought they could up the costs Sony currently pay and Sony told them to do one.

Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 35933603)

Unlikely that would just so happen to be at the same time as they are merging channels but not impossible.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933607)

Most likely that's exactly what happened, VM aren't the saint many think they are infact VM are one of the most scheming and dishonest companies i have seen in a long time since LG took over.
No doubt VM will cry to Ofcom though and play the victim.

Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 35933617)

I didn't realise you had such an issue with VM so looking at this as an opportunity to blame them for something.

It's unlikely that Sony's entire TV channel strategy is linked to the end of one contract with Virgin.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933618)

I didn't realise you was a Virgin media fan boy either but still keep your blinkers on.
You think VM weren't charging Sony a fee? If so you're very mistaken. Ask yourself why don't VM have other freeview channels such as freesport which is on all other platforms and is arriving on the very impressive TVplayer very soon.
I can answer for you VM are greedy and want silly money for channels to be on their platform, yet if someone asks VM for a silly fee they go crying to Ofcom or play the victim often both.

Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35933614)

Anyone know if the World Cup will be shown in UHD format anywhere?

Wouldn't be surprised if the beeb show some Wimbledon tennis matches in UHD within the next few year

Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 35933622)

Crikey, you having a bad day?

I'm very, very far from being a "Virgin media fan boy" if that's actually a thing. I wasn't even defending them.

Yikes.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933607)

Most likely that's exactly what happened, VM aren't the saint many think they are infact VM are one of the most scheming and dishonest companies i have seen in a long time since LG took over.
No doubt VM will cry to Ofcom though and play the victim.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35933650)

You have to remember out there in the modern world most companies want their pound of flesh to quote a phrase from a play from William Shakespeare and Virgin are no different from that as there are a few companies around that are more ethical then many but they are unlikely to number the fingers on your hand in my book.

Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 35933592)

The launch of the Sony Crime Channel is already falling apart... only a few days after the announcement that the channel would be available on Freeview, Sky and Virgin their carriage on Virgin appears to have fallen through.

Virgin's logo and channel number have been removed from the website and reports no longer mention Virgin.

Sony probably thought that they could get away with removing pay channel Sony Channel and replacing it with free channel Sony Crime Channel and Virgin would carry on paying for it, but they've since told them to sod off!

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35933543)

Yes, good to read it is coming, but I'm disappointed for sports enthusiasts that this won't be in time for the Winter Olympics.

Unless, of course, VM propose to stream from Eurosport UHD. However, I would have thought that we'd know about that by now if it was happening.

I agree about missing jj20x. Nobody should let one contributor put you off posting. I'm afraid that unwelcome personal remarks are a fact of life on discussion forums and social media.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35933299)

The current True Crime (not available on VM) will continue as Sony Crime Channel 2.

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35933818)

Agree. Real shame no news yet about Eurosport UHD and of JJ20X leaving. Let's hope he returns.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35933821)

At the moment it looks like neither will be coming to VM, so the only change as far as VM customers are concerned is that the Sony Channel will be closing.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35933821)

He's still posting his news as normal on Digital Spy:
https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...-channels/p109

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35933821)

Apparently, all the crime drama will be on the Sony Crime Channel (Currently the Sony Channel) eg CSI, Hustle, Line of Duty etc and all the documentaries will be on the Sony Crime Channel 2 (currently True Crime).

At the moment it looks like neither will be coming to VM, so the only change as far as VM customers are concerned is that the Sony Channel will be closing.

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He's still posting his news as normal on Digital Spy:

https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...-channels/p109

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35933626)

Think the BBC may be doing it in UHD possibly via red button though, MB will prob know more on that.

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No apologies if it seemed like i was having a go at you, but VM aren't the innocent they make themselves out to be.
It's no secret in here i have a grudge against vm after they messed up my credit file through fault of theirs not mine, they demanded money from me despite i had evidence showing i had paid my final bill, returned equipment yet they still got a CCJ against me and i'm not the only one they have done this too either.
But i stand by the reason Sony crime won't be on vm is down to the price vm are asking to be on their platform, this is why freesport isn't on vm either.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35933884)

Netflix is our fourth biggest channel now, says Virgin.

Virgin Media is accelerating the roll-out of its new set-top box amid rising demand for faster access to Netflix, which it said has become its joint fourth biggest channel�.

Around 2.8m cable TV households will be entitled to a free upgrade to an ultra-high definition set-top box without signing up for a new contract under Virgin's accelerated roll-out.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...ow-saysvirgin/

Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 35933964)

Virgin Media's EPG has just been updated and shows the Sony Channel will continue with a revised schedule and will not close!

Programmes include Satisfaction, Will & Grace, 10 Years Younger, Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters International, Community, Spooks, Soldier Soldier, Hot in Cleveland, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, The Guardian, Hustle and movies.

Maybe the channel will also continue on Sky, BT, TalkTalk and TVPlayer?

Looks like the Sony Crime Channel is just a rebrand and revamp of True Crime and not a merger with the Sony Channel as reported.

Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 35933964)

Virgin Media's EPG has just been updated and shows the Sony Channel will continue with a revised schedule and will not close!

Programmes include Satisfaction, Will & Grace, 10 Years Younger, Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters International, Community, Spooks, Soldier Soldier, Hot in Cleveland, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, The Guardian, Hustle and movies.

Maybe the channel will also continue on Sky, BT, TalkTalk and TVPlayer?

Looks like the Sony Crime Channel is just a rebrand and revamp of True Crime and not a merger with the Sony Channel as reported.

Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35933868)

I thought it was the other way around? Channels pay sky for channel space. Whilst Virgin have to pay channels to appear on their platform

Which is why BT bought a slot on sky yet didn’t have a deal with sky for carriage and why sky withdrew their channels on virgin media as virgin media wouldn’t pay up?

I just thought virgin are tight and won’t pay up for the Sony channels

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35934021)

Can't see them keeping the channel just for VM viewers, you never know though as Trouble had to continue for a time on cable after it closed due to contractual reasons.

Edit: The new channel will start a week late on Freesat, maybe (as it doesn't look like it's coming to VM) the Sony Channel is going to continue for a further week on Freesat and Virgin??

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A mixture of the above is true for both companies.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35933884)

Netflix is our fourth biggest channel now, says Virgin.

Virgin Media is accelerating the roll-out of its new set-top box amid rising demand for faster access to Netflix, which it said has become its joint fourth biggest channel�.

Around 2.8m cable TV households will be entitled to a free upgrade to an ultra-high definition set-top box without signing up for a new contract under Virgin's accelerated roll-out.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...ow-saysvirgin/

Originally Posted by trickytree (Post 35934112)

You would have thought they would put more effort into the constantly crashing at 25% bug that means a full box reset and the random pop ups of Netflix home screen when watching other channels.

Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35934126)

The 25% bug is an issue with Netflix - it occurs across many different devices and different ISPs.

Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35934132)

The 25% bug seems to be an issue with how you get connected to Netflix - and once you get it then it is likely to keep repeating.

It is actually quite rare considering how many Netflix uers there are - I've only ever seen it on my Xbox and never on TiVo.

Changing the speed in Netflix or even logging out and re-logging back in sometimes fixes it.

There are lots of reports of it on the BT-Youview box on BT Broadband - even overseas users report the issue.

Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35934142)

Are you able to elaborate on this please? Is there a specific way to log in to Netflix and avoid getting this bug?

Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 35934051)

Sony Channel is not on Freesat so that is nothing to do with it continuing on Virgin Media, and possibly other platforms.

Originally Posted by CalumWestwood (Post 35934358)

Does anyone know what has happened to a couple of regular posters on here JJ20x and theone2k10?