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broadbandking

13-07-2009 16:29

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by TheDon (Post 34832815)

I've seen several people say this on several sites, and I really don't understand it.
The normal channels are only available on XL, so why would they put the HD channels on a lower package? And why would anyone be upset that they have to upgrade to get a package that contains the channels to get the HD version as well?

If the SD versions were in the L pack, then yeah maybe I could see people not that happy, but they aren't, you have to have XL to get them, so ofc you're going to need XL to get the HD versions.

I dont mind but people aren't going to be happy as they have the V+ for HD but will not get any channels without upgrading, I know there not but people will complain thats all I was saying, I dont mind I have XL TV.

v0id	13-07-2009 16:55

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by broadbandking (Post 34832848)

No, those not on the XL package have the V+ for the PVR function with the boxes 3 tuners

broadbandking

13-07-2009 16:58

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

So did the people on the XL and they still complained about not having HD.

cimt	13-07-2009 17:04

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...living-hd.html

VMTV are in talks with Sky about Living HD being on Sky. I wonder if Sky HD channels coming to VM are being talked about too?

Begize

13-07-2009 17:11

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 34832562)

3 of the channels will launch at the end of July with Living a couple of months later.

Interesting, where's your info from? The official press release only commits to saying one to lauch at the end of July..... :confused:

Stephen

13-07-2009 17:20

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by Begize (Post 34832903)

Interesting, where's your info from? The official press release only commits to saying one to lauch at the end of July..... :confused:

Check my sig to see where I got my info.:D

deathtrap3000

13-07-2009 17:34

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

My predictions that I made after seeing there plans for the future are coming true. This one cost them 10mil. Upgrades and expansions were the other plans and also internet on the v+ boxes with a free keyboard should be coming.

BenMcr

13-07-2009 18:12

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by deathtrap3000 (Post 34832921)

and also internet on the v+ boxes with a free keyboard should be coming.

Why on earth would that be coming? The EPG struggles as it is, without trying to do the internet!

Ben B

13-07-2009 18:15

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 34832944)

Why on earth would that be coming? The EPG struggles as it is, without trying to do the internet!

What happened to the old TV Internet service? I have also noticed that I can get TV email but someone who has only recently joined Virgin cannot.

BenMcr

13-07-2009 18:34

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

The TV internet got stopped several years ago - because no sites would work with the STB's browers anymore (too complicated)

The TV E-mail was withdrawn last year

Media Boy UK

13-07-2009 18:51

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

More HD Channels to come?

According to Virgin Media's Twitter page:

Quote:

"This is just the start - we're in talks with more providers and will announce asap - we just wanted to let u know about these first!"

roger_chef

13-07-2009 18:55

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 34832973)

More HD Channels to come?

According to Virgin Media's Twitter page:

ooh :) I wonder how soon is soon.....

Stephen

13-07-2009 19:09

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 34832973)

More HD Channels to come?

According to Virgin Media's Twitter page:

I think I have mentioned that there would be more a couple of times today.

Arthurgray50@blu

13-07-2009 19:13

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

I am NOT saying a word.

roger_chef

13-07-2009 19:14

Re: 4 HD channels to launch on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 34832983)

I think I have mentioned that there would be more a couple of times today.

Anything else you know? Would the be trading with sky? A few sky hd channels for living?

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