Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35785453)

According to post on Dspy bt are advising AMCUK will be available to Sky customers who have bt sports on the sky platform, so there is hope for vm yet. http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...3&postcount=51

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35785453)

According to post on Dspy bt are advising AMCUK will be available to Sky customers who have bt sports on the sky platform, so there is hope for vm yet. http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...3&postcount=51

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35785537)

Hopefully that will happen with VM too - they seem to have a good relationship with BT

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35785557)

I hope you guys on VM do get it.

Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35785571)

im still unsure. surely they would have announced it was on xl when they announced they had it?? or are they just building it up?

who knows!

Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35785571)

im still unsure. surely they would have announced it was on xl when they announced they had it?? or are they just building it up?

who knows!

Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35785545)

I think the original wording was along the lines of "available to BT Customers (with the full BT Sports pack) via the Sky EPG."

You don't have to be a 'Sky customer' to get BT Sport via the Sky platform - but you do have to be a 'BT Customer' to get BT Sport via Sky platform.

It also seems to must have opted for the full BT Sports pack on Sky.

Sky customers with BT Sport are 'BT Customers' too.

Those watching via VirginMedia are NOT 'BT customers'.

I hope it does come - but currently it is still promoted as being only available to 'BT customers'.

Originally Posted by Superblade7 (Post 35785573)

Probably announced they'd got it to discourage anyone considering leaving!

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35785574)

I agree with you. VM has said that BT Sport Europe is coming but has not mentioned that AMC is coming. Hopefully BT will stretch the definition of customer.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35785678)

Can you tell us how many V0-- Channels are testing MB?.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35785678)

Can you tell us how many V0-- Channels are testing MB?.

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785685)

None are testing. They aren't tests.

Come on, surely someone can work out what these actually are? A free rep to the first person who gets it right :)

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785685)

None are testing. They aren't tests.

Come on, surely someone can work out what these actually are? A free rep to the first person who gets it right :)

Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35785687)

Red button streams.;)

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785685)

None are testing. They aren't tests.

Come on, surely someone can work out what these actually are? A free rep to the first person who gets it right :)

Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35785690)

I been saying for a while Glastonbury and Wimbledon and additional interaction for BT sports in time for champions league


But I might as well say it, Sky Atlantic

Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35785687)

Red button streams.;)

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785693)

Nope.

Have a think about why they might keep appearing and disappearing.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35785695)

Do YOU know?

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785696)

Yes. I've given you lots of clues already.

Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35785692)

no chance of that sky will not let anyone have it at all

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785696)

Yes. I've given you lots of clues already.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35785703)

But yet it's on nowtv ok it's owned by Sky but they claim nowtv is seperate from Sky, plus i think vm customers may be in for a nice surprise within the next 5 months.

The other nice surprise which i mentioned awhile back for next month is... Historyhd is rumoured to be launching on the 14th july on vm in time for Black sails.

As for those who don't appreciate my information you know who you are to hell with you i will keep posting any rumours i get as i will not let you ruin it for others.

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it Only thing i can think off is they could just be testing the network for capacity.
Most likely wrong by a long shot though lol.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35785703)

The other nice surprise which i mentioned awhile back for next month is... Historyhd is rumoured to be launching on the 14th july on vm in time for Black sails.

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785685)

None are testing. They aren't tests.

Come on, surely someone can work out what these actually are? A free rep to the first person who gets it right :)

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35785703)

Only thing i can think off is they could just be testing the network for capacity.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35785703)

As for those who don't appreciate my information you know who you are to hell with you i will keep posting any rumours i get as i will not let you ruin it for others.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35785730)

BBC regions?

If not them then i'm at a loss unless it's some 4k tests.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35785730)

BBC regions?

If not them then i'm at a loss unless it's some 4k tests.

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785685)

None are testing. They aren't tests.

Originally Posted by Bob (Post 35785743)

I would have thought maybe something user generated like access to a VOD stream but could be way off the mark.

Originally Posted by nn012 (Post 35785769)

Video on demand?

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785789)

I declare joint winners! Yes, they are VOD streams.

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35785801)

But who are the providers?

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785809)

Whatever people in the area are watching.

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785828)

It's not Netflix (or YouTube, TiVo iPlayer, or other OTT services). It's all the "normal" VOD. The network is segmented so only streams that people are watching in your local area are listed.

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785828)

It's not Netflix (or YouTube, TiVo iPlayer, or other OTT services). It's all the "normal" VOD. The network is segmented so only streams that people are watching in your local area are listed.

Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35785830)

Go on then how long have you been reading this thread and having a quiet chuckle? ;)

Originally Posted by Bob (Post 35785842)

How big is the 'local area'?

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785848)

Oh, about 6 months :)


A few streets

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35785703)

But yet it's on nowtv ok it's owned by Sky but they claim nowtv is seperate from Sky, plus i think vm customers may be in for a nice surprise within the next 5 months.

The other nice surprise which i mentioned awhile back for next month is... Historyhd is rumoured to be launching on the 14th july on vm in time for Black sails.

As for those who don't appreciate my information you know who you are to hell with you i will keep posting any rumours i get as i will not let you ruin it for others.[COLOR="Silver"]

Originally Posted by gba93 (Post 35785721)

There are many of us who do appreciate the information you provide - many thanks :)

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35785853)

I have 3 NOW TV SKY Sports day passes to give away for free. Only catch is they need to be redeemed before midnight tonight! I've had them for ages, and only noticed earlier that they are about to run out. Once redeemed through the NOW TV website, you have a full year to use them.

There's not catch, no BS, I'm just looking to give them away to 3 people who will genuinely use them. The first 3 people to direct message me will get them. Remember they must be redeemed in the next 90 mins!

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1 pass gone, 2 left

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An hour to go and I've still got 2 left. If nobody claims them in the next 15 mins I'll need to put them out to Twitter to make sure they don't go to waste.

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Only 1 pass left

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That's it, they're all gone.

Enjoy the passes

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35785867)

It was really kind of you to do that Chad :)

Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35785830)

Go on then how long have you been reading this thread and having a quiet chuckle? ;)

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35785848)

Oh, about 6 months :)

A few streets

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35785852)

We put two and two together and got five.

We did think they was TV Channels due to them broadcasting beside ITV4 HD, TLC HD and Sky Sports News HQ HD.

Originally Posted by daz100 (Post 35785850)

What a complete waste of a thread

Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35785917)

I like your information anyway media boy so anything you bring i appreciate.



So i'd imagine you won't be posting again. :D

Afternoon fans anyway. I wonder then we'll hear about bt sport europe!

Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35785917)

Afternoon fans anyway. I wonder then we'll hear about bt sport europe!

Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35785965)

So bt fighting not to allow it in the xl package? A company which brags about being good for customers desperately scratching to make virgin media charge us for the channel. Ha yeah cheers BT

Cheers for update though media boy :)

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35785919)

Been confirmed by Virgin Media that BT Sport Europe will launch on August 1st.

http://about.virginmedia.com/press-r...europe-line-up

What package? Here is the latest Media Boy HQ has seen.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post2909.html

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BBC3 set to go online only as trust backs plans to scrap TV channel

BBC Trust back BBC plans to close BBC Three.

-BBC Three and BBC Three HD is now set to close in January 2016.
-BBC Trust rejected another proposal to launch a new BBC1+1 channel in place of BBC3 because of its likely impact on commercial rivals including ITV and Channel 5.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...rap-tv-channel

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35785966)

Why shouldn't they? Everyone else has to pay the extra so why not virgin?
It's probably a case of vm "we want it but don't want to pay for it":D
Anyway nothings been confirmed yet you all may get a nice surprise in the XL pack ;)

On the good side i hope everyone is enjoying the lovely weather.

Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35785976)

i cant argue with any of your points mate but i feel like because its me i deserve it??? hahah i know thats the worst argument ever but i stand by it hahha

its a bit too hot in liverpool here tbh (well bootle) but im off to llandudno on holiday next week for 2 nights so long may it continue! 2 nights in wales! im a crazy cat!

Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35785965)

So bt fighting not to allow it in the xl package? A company which brags about being good for customers desperately scratching to make virgin media charge us for the channel. Ha yeah cheers BT

Cheers for update though media boy :)

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35785989)

All companies are greedy though as they want to extract as much urine as they can out of the bottle.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35785245)

About 2 weeks ago I would have agreed with you but since then BT have released their pricing info for other platforms.

Under the current deal Virgin pay BT £75 million pounds per year to carry their channels. If the new channel is to be included in XL Virgin will need to renegotiate the deal. How much will BT be looking for? £85 million per year? £100 million per year? That's crazy money.

Virgin, in my humble opinion, would be better dropping BT Sports from XL and reinvesting some of the money saved in beefing XL up in other areas i.e SKY Atlantic, all missing HD channels, Netflix included in XL and the likes of Premier Sports and Boxnation for the sports fans. That for me would make XL a much better rounded package making if much more attractive to a wider spectrum of customers.

Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35785301)

This could be a reason why Atlantic may never come.

VM realise that more people would choose the live football over Atlantic so maybe that's why they are going down this route?

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35786013)

SA will come via Now TV on the TiVo streaming service.

Not that good value for us as we get most of the channels anyway, but I think that this is the only solution available for us now.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35786009)

There is no chance of them adding the Now TV steaming service.:nono::nono:

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35785966)

Why shouldn't they? Everyone else has to pay the extra so why not virgin?
It's probably a case of vm "we want it but don't want to pay for it":D
Anyway nothings been confirmed yet you all may get a nice surprise in the XL pack ;)

On the good side i hope everyone is enjoying the lovely weather.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35786013)

SA will come via Now TV on the TiVo streaming service.

Not that good value for us as we get most of the channels anyway, but I think that this is the only solution available for us now.

Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35785692)

no chance of that sky will not let anyone have it at all

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35786019)

Or you could just buy a Now TV box for £10/15.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35785989)

All companies are greedy though as they want to extract as much urine as they can out of the bottle.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35786008)

I can understand where you are coming from, Chad, but VM appear to be basing their USP on the value of their sports package. This is probably a wise commercial decision.

While I would welcome the addition of Sky Atlantic to the XL pack, I think it is more likely that they will add the Now TV streaming service.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35786015)

Why do you say that, Den? Sky would be laughing all the way to the bank! It's already available on smart TVs and on TV streaming sticks such as Roku. It's now the only way we are likely to get SA on VM, given the commercial decisions that they have made to date.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35786029)

People want value but they don't like to be ripped off which is happening increasingly.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35786014)

No it really won't , why would VM allow Sky to pick up direct customers when VM are already selling the likes of Sky One , Sky Living and Sky Arts in their own packages.

The customer relationship with Now TV is direct with Sky so never going to happen in my opinion.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35786033)

Well, you can get Now TV on a Roku or via a smart TV, so in my opinion there's no reason why this can't also be a streaming service on VM.

If it doesn't come to pass, it's because VM don't want it!

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35786033)

Well, you can get Now TV on a Roku or via a smart TV, so in my opinion there's no reason why this can't also be a streaming service on VM.

If it doesn't come to pass, it's because VM don't want it!

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35786027)

Isn't that the point of a business though to make money?
If businesses made no money there'd be no company, no jobs and no tv, too many people these days want something for nothing.

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Nowtv is never going to be on this generation of tivo, tivo struggles with netflix so nowtv would be useless on it.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35786014)

No it really won't , why would VM allow Sky to pick up direct customers when VM are already selling the likes of Sky One , Sky Living and Sky Arts in their own packages.

The customer relationship with Now TV is direct with Sky so never going to happen in my opinion.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35786037)

To put this in a simple way vm already carry the channels available on nowtv (except for sky atlantic), it just would make any sense business wise for vm to have nowtv on their tivo.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35786030)

Nowtv isn't even on Samsung smart tvs and they are one of the most popular and biggest brands so chances of it being on tivo are zilch at the moment.
Even youview boxes only have the movies from now tv.[COLOR="Silver"]
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35786040)

Had you said the BBC I-Player, I'd have agreed with you. The constant buffering is really annoying.

However the TiVo seems to cope perfectly with Netflix (at least on my box) although it does take about a minute to load initially. Once in, however, it is fine.

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Well, in the end, I guess it depends on whether VM want to give their customers what they want.

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ITV Encore and he Sky box sets are on there as well.

VM don't have to pay anything if they just present Now TV as a subscription based service.

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maybe not, but it's on LG televisions, which are pretty popular.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35786034)

As I've pointed out they are in no way similar , VM sell the Sky channels in it's own packages and you pay them for it , why would they want to add Now TV and let people subscribe to the same channels but direct with Sky.

Never going to happen.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35786044)

I missed out itv encore on purpose :p: i thought vm got Sky boxsets now?

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35786040)

Had you said the BBC I-Player, I'd have agreed with you. The constant buffering is really annoying.

However the TiVo seems to cope perfectly with Netflix (at least on my box) although it does take about a minute to load initially. Once in, however, it is fine.

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Well, in the end, I guess it depends on whether VM want to give their customers what they want.

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maybe not, but it's on LG televisions, which are pretty popular.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35786045)

Sorry, MM, but that argument doesn't stack up! We pay Netflix directly, don't we?

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35786064)

Virgin Media has acquired the services of a big hitter in content and programming.

http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2015/...-content-team/

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35786064)

Virgin Media has acquired the services of a big hitter in content and programming.

http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2015/...-content-team/

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35786040)

maybe not, but it's on LG televisions, which are pretty popular.

Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35786079)

is now tv on a ps4 by any chance??? if so do i get any delightful free offers?? for all those asking (hundreds i imagine) my name is vincerooney on psn. feel free to add me. if you have gta ill take you on my boat and we can discuss bt europe and the future of the xl package at sea.

ooh argh!

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35786078)

I have an LG Smart TV. Cord cutters dream. Netflix, Amazon Instant Video and NOW TV. Performs brilliantly. Great alternative to traditional pay TV.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35786022)

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No thanks, I just want it as a streaming service on VM. Why should we have to pay for a box???!

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35786064)

Virgin Media has acquired the services of a big hitter in content and programming.

http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2015/...-content-team/

Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35786127)

What like 100 TiVo apps?

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35786140)

@vinceroony i forgot to mention i think the nowtv app is on ps4, it's on ps3.
When you first sign up to nowtv you can get 30 days free trial of sky movies.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35786022)

There are ways we could get SA on VM,
Dave, but VM aren't biting!

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No thanks, I just want it as a streaming service on VM. Why should we have to pay for a box???!