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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)

As far as l am aware, in 2008 it was announced by VM, that by the end of 2009 we would have approx 30 HD channels, on VM. This has nothing to do with the fact that l purchased the V+ BOX purely as it was better quality that Sky+, the HD tv purchased with the HD channels in mind. I also bought the HD Tv becuase l was told by VM themself, that the channels would be there. I am quite happy that we will have to wait for the channels to arrive, BUT l am not the only one complaining about the delay in HD channels.

I would also like to know if someone can answer if there is a possibility of Magic 105.4 for LONDON coming back, as it appears yet again VM take something off without telling anyone.

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34939521)

As far as l am aware, in 2008 it was announced by VM, that by the end of 2009 we would have approx 30 HD channels, on VM.

If that's the case there must a published quote, or press release saying that.

I shall look forward to reading it once you link to it

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34939521)

I would also like to know if someone can answer if there is a possibility of Magic 105.4 for LONDON coming back, as it appears yet again VM take something off without telling anyone.

Is Magic 105.4 and Kiss Radio still broadcasting in Ex-ntl or Ex-CW areas?

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 34940556)

Is Magic 105.4 and Kiss Radio still broadcasting in Ex-ntl or Ex-CW areas?

Magic is on 928 & Kiss on 963 in ex-C&W Addlestone (NTL)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)

Magic 105.4 for London, has only just back on, l wonder if Media Boy, knows why it was taken off in the first place.

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Magic has been on here all the time. Ex Ntl gu14 areas

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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 34939560)

If that's the case there must a published quote, or press release saying that.

I shall look forward to reading it once you link to it

They said they hoped to have that many.

Media Boy's Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) - HD Channels update.

Here is the latest news I have on HD Channels on Virgin TV (As seen on post one)

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 34937898)

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

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

=== Before July ===
Virgin Media says they hope to have 20-30 HD channels - see ''Latest news on HD Channels'' for full list of channels they may add.

=== Latest news on HD Channels on Virgin TV ===
-Virgin Media are in talks with ITV with an of carrying ITV1 HD.
-Virgin Media say they hope to have 20-30 HD channels on air by July 2010 - Virgin rumoured to be looking to add Crime and Investgation HD, Discovery HD, History HD, E4 HD, Luxe HD, Bio HD, National Geo Wild HD, ITV HD, Rush HD, Eurosport HD, Five HD, Good Food HD, Sundance HD, SciFI HD, Living 2 HD, Sky 1 HD, Sky Arts 1 HD, Sky Arts 2 HD, Sky Real lives HD, Sky Sports 1 HD, Sky Sports 2 HD, Sky Sports 3 HD, Sky Movies HD.
Note: If say Discovery HD appear on Virgin TV that does not mean that all the missing SD Channels will not appear as well as Virgin Media are signing two deal with that broadcast - one for SD Channels and an other for HD Channels.

Re: Media Boy's Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) - HD Channels update.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 34940679)

Here is the latest news I have on HD Channels on Virgin TV (As seen on post one)

And how reliable is the source of the rumour?

Re: Media Boy's Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) - HD Channels update.

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Originally Posted by Nook29 (Post 34940682)

And how reliable is the source of the rumour?

Info from Virgin Media Results from mid 2009.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)

Remember though that part of that was based on 'we would like to get the Sky HD channels, and are working with OFCOM to do so'. Although they then said they hoped that process would be completed this year, it's a different thing to any other channel agreement

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)

Here is a good point, If these HD channels are coming on, WHAT channels are going off, as l believe l read on this forum, VM don't have enough capacity on its cables.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)

The analogue cable switch off will free up enough space

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Does anyone know if there is any info of when its likely to have text on VM.