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theone2k10 10-11-2017 13:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35924280)
So much for ITV's much heralded ITV Encore channel launch predicting it would rival Sky Atlantic.:no::no:
And that sir is a encore.

vincerooney 10-11-2017 13:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35924280)
So much for ITV's much heralded ITV Encore channel launch predicting it would rival Sky Atlantic.:no::no:
Surprised theyre giving it to VM then they are also considering apparently removing all their channels from VM!

denphone 10-11-2017 13:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35924287)
Surprised theyre giving it to VM then they are also considering apparently removing all their channels from VM!
Perhaps its a sure sign that everything is fine and dandy now.

muppetman11 10-11-2017 13:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35924280)
So much for ITV's much heralded ITV Encore channel launch predicting it would rival Sky Atlantic.:no::no:
Even you have to admit though Den this is were Old Boy has it right , each broadcaster has far to many channels for the content they make available.

This is were I agree and I've said it before in my opinion each broadcaster will dwindle these down in favour of making more available On Demand. What I disagree with is his prediction of the complete death of linear.

denphone 10-11-2017 13:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35924290)
Even you have to admit though Den this is were Old Boy has it right , each broadcaster has far to many channels for the content they make available.

This is were I agree and I've said it before in my opinion each broadcaster will dwindle these down in favour of making more available On Demand. What I disagree with is his prediction of the complete death of linear.
There will be a slight pruning of channels perhaps but as for the death of Linear TV well lets just say l disagree with him.

OLD BOY 10-11-2017 17:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Inactive Digital (Post 35924275)
Good news for TV customers - ITV Encore is finally launching on Virgin TV.
The bad news is that the ITV Encore channel is closing down.
http://deadline.com/2017/11/itv-clos...ts-1202205559/
Well, this is the way of the future, as I have been saying for a while now. Expect other channels to go down the box set only route before much longer.

Good news that at last VM will be able to show the small number of exclusives to that channel soon.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35924293)
There will be a slight pruning of channels perhaps but as for the death of Linear TV well lets just say l disagree with him.
In the medium term, we agree at last, but when you look at a couple of decades ahead, it will be a totally different landscape. Frankly, I don't see how the conventional broadcast channels can possibly survive over time when there is such a better alternative available.

denphone 10-11-2017 17:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924344)
In the medium term, we agree at last, but when you look at a couple of decades ahead, it will be a totally different landscape. Frankly, I don't see how the conventional broadcast channels can possibly survive over time when there is such a better alternative available.
Better alternative no l don't think so OB and the majority l have no doubt would disagree with your hyperbolized statement as well.

RichardCoulter 10-11-2017 17:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Inactive Digital (Post 35924275)
Good news for TV customers - ITV Encore is finally launching on Virgin TV.
The bad news is that the ITV Encore channel is closing down.
http://deadline.com/2017/11/itv-clos...ts-1202205559/
I predicted that it would either close or go FTA and join VM when the contract with Sky expired and their funding ceased.

Never considered this third option! At least VM customers will now be able to access it's programming and this is good for channel parity between Sky and VM.

Inactive Digital 10-11-2017 17:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Having re-read the article, I may have been too quick off the mark to suggest the box sets are launching on Virgin - the wording suggests it will merely be offered to them. A subtle but significant difference, especially given the current situation with the main ITV channel.

buckeye 10-11-2017 18:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
This household has had ITV Encore pretty much since its inception via Now TV and I can honestly say it has never been used once.
Why would ITV make the channels content of repeats available unless its behind a paywall when they are charging for premium access to their hub?
My crystal ball says ITV Encore on demand content will not be free!

RichardCoulter 10-11-2017 18:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
TV3 Ireland could be rebranded as Virgin Media TV:

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2017...n-media-brand/

1andrew1 10-11-2017 18:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Inactive Digital (Post 35924357)
Having re-read the article, I may have been too quick off the mark to suggest the box sets are launching on Virgin - the wording suggests it will merely be offered to them. A subtle but significant difference, especially given the current situation with the main ITV channel.
ITV are deciding nothing on broadcast fees until the new chief executive ex-EasyJet and the Guardian Media Group joins in January so fingers crossed it will come!

OLD BOY 10-11-2017 18:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35924348)
Better alternative no l don't think so OB and the majority l have no doubt would disagree with your hyperbolized statement as well.
Why is that, Den? Please explain.

With broadcast channels, you have so many disadvantages.

1. You can only watch what is scheduled.
2. The programme you want to see can only be seen at the times the schedulers say you can.
3. On most of the channels, you are subject to countless commercial breaks, which extend the length of programmes by about 15 minutes per hour.
4. Programmes are easily missed because they are hidden amongst zillions of channels.
5. The only way to avoid some of these problems is to record, but you have to find the programmes first, and then you constantly worry about filling up your hard drive.

Whereas with streaming, all the programmes are available by selection, they are more easily identified from the user friendly UI, you don't need to record or be bothered by commercial breaks. What is more, you can watch your programmes when you like and binge watch on whole series at a time if you want to. Additionally, streaming services are far better value for money and have more choice available.

These are the first things that come to mind immediately.

So please tell me why you think streaming is not a better alternative. You have the right to your own point of view of course, I accept that, but I am genuinely curious why you should disagree with that statement.

No one liners - just give us your reasons so we can understand.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35924351)
I predicted that it would either close or go FTA and join VM when the contract with Sky expired and their funding ceased.

Never considered this third option! At least VM customers will now be able to access it's programming and this is good for channel parity between Sky and VM.
Yes, most of us agreed that ITV Encore would come to VM after the exclusivity period. I certainly did not think they would go to box sets only at this stage - I thought this would be likely about a decade down the line.

Maybe things are happening quicker than I have predicted. Hold on to your hat, Den! :hyper:

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inactive Digital (Post 35924357)
Having re-read the article, I may have been too quick off the mark to suggest the box sets are launching on Virgin - the wording suggests it will merely be offered to them. A subtle but significant difference, especially given the current situation with the main ITV channel.
The sticking point may be over price. Most of the ITV Encore content is already available on demand via ITV Collections. Virgin won't want to pay much for three or four series that have been exclusive to that channel.

Mad Max 10-11-2017 19:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Den has gone into hibernation, OB..............;)

Mr K 10-11-2017 20:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Coming soon to VM: another inflation busting price rise. Enjoy ;)

theone2k10 10-11-2017 21:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924371)
Why is that, Den? Please explain.

With broadcast channels, you have so many disadvantages.

1. You can only watch what is scheduled.
2. The programme you want to see can only be seen at the times the schedulers say you can.
3. On most of the channels, you are subject to countless commercial breaks, which extend the length of programmes by about 15 minutes per hour.
4. Programmes are easily missed because they are hidden amongst zillions of channels.
5. The only way to avoid some of these problems is to record, but you have to find the programmes first, and then you constantly worry about filling up your hard drive.

Whereas with streaming, all the programmes are available by selection, they are more easily identified from the user friendly UI, you don't need to record or be bothered by commercial breaks. What is more, you can watch your programmes when you like and binge watch on whole series at a time if you want to. Additionally, streaming services are far better value for money and have more choice available.
Why bother arguing with him mate let him keep his head buried in the sand, he seems to like to respond to people who disagree with him yet says nothing if someone agrees with him.
You can't treat a old dog new tricks.

Disclaimer: i am in no way calling Den a dog lol.:p:

Mad Max 10-11-2017 21:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924397)

Disclaimer: i am in no way calling Den a dog lol.:p:


:dig: :D

theone2k10 10-11-2017 22:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35924399)
:dig: :D
He is quiet though hope he is ok all joking aside.

denphone 11-11-2017 05:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924371)
Why is that, Den? Please explain.

With broadcast channels, you have so many disadvantages.

1. You can only watch what is scheduled.
Many people are fine with that unless you have not realised that as the world does not revolve around your households TV habits.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924371)
2. The programme you want to see can only be seen at the times the schedulers say you can.
Many are happy with that which you don't realise.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924371)
3. On most of the channels, you are subject to countless commercial breaks, which extend the length of programmes by about 15 minutes per hour.
So that is a big deal is it OB?.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924371)
4. Programmes are easily missed because they are hidden amongst zillions of channels.
Perhaps if you moved your fingers and thumbs more you might get there quicker.;)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924371)
5. The only way to avoid some of these problems is to record, but you have to find the programmes first, and then you constantly worry about filling up your hard drive.
You are worrying all about nothing there.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924371)
Whereas with streaming, all the programmes are available by selection, they are more easily identified from the user friendly UI, you don't need to record or be bothered by commercial breaks. What is more, you can watch your programmes when you like and binge watch on whole series at a time if you want to. Additionally, streaming services are far better value for money and have more choice available.
Many prefer them as a possible add on service which supplements their main Linear TV viewing.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924371)
So please tell me why you think streaming is not a better alternative. You have the right to your own point of view of course, I accept that, but I am genuinely curious why you should disagree with that statement.
Streaming is a option l grant you for some but a better alternative for the many , no l don't think so as they prefer to watch Linear TV where many of their favourites are and where all the big sporting events and other important events are..

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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924371)
Hold on to your hat, Den! :hyper:
l still have that straw hat ready for you when you need it which might be sooner then you realise OB.;):D

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35924382)
Den has gone into hibernation, OB..............;)
A busy evening spent with family watching a couple of the increasingly extinct Linear TV channels MM.;)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35924391)
Coming soon to VM: another inflation busting price rise. Enjoy ;)
Well l thought OB was pretty bad with his grumping but you are getting there Mr K.;)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924397)
Why bother arguing with him mate let him keep his head buried in the sand, he seems to like to respond to people who disagree with him yet says nothing if someone agrees with him.
You can't treat a old dog new tricks.

Disclaimer: i am in no way calling Den a dog lol.:p:
Its not called arguing as l prefer to call it a debate.;)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924397)
he seems to like to respond to people who disagree with him
So the world is full of nodding donkeys where everybody has to agree with somebody else's opinion then?.;)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924397)
You can't treat a old dog new tricks.
Nice compliment there but you need to try better next time.:D

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35924399)
:dig: :D
You can call me what you like as long as its within the boundaries of decency.;)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924412)
He is quiet though hope he is ok all joking aside.
l am fine but as was posted earlier there were other things happening in our household.

Maggy 11-11-2017 10:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
OK back on topic..Whatever that might be. Sometimes I'm not completely sure that this isn't a chat thread in disguise.

johnasimmons 11-11-2017 10:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35924465)
OK back on topic..Whatever that might be. Sometimes I'm not completely sure that this isn't a chat thread in disguise.
:clap:

theone2k10 11-11-2017 12:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
VM to offer a 3 month free trial of a streaming service early next year in line with a new service arriving on the v6.
We have no idea what it is but we think it starts with A and shares the same name as a very large rainforest.

denphone 11-11-2017 12:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924484)
VM to offer a 3 month free trial of a streaming service early next year in line with a new service arriving on the v6.
We have no idea what it is but we think it starts with A and shares the same name as a very large rainforest.
Was Amazon not predicted to arrive 2 years ago?.

Mad Max 11-11-2017 12:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924484)
VM to offer a 3 month free trial of a streaming service early next year in line with a new service arriving on the v6.
We have no idea what it is but we think it starts with A and shares the same name as a very large rainforest[/B].

Aviemore? :D

bluecandylover 11-11-2017 14:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924209)
Why do you not like the web streams?
The fact they are slower to load, they can’t be recorded, they only have a 2 day (if that) EPG and they have bugs (both on TiVo and V6) where the audio occasionally goes out of sync with the video!!

jj20x 11-11-2017 14:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bluecandylover (Post 35924494)
The fact they are slower to load, they can’t be recorded, they only have a 2 day (if that) EPG and they have bugs (both on TiVo and V6) where the audio occasionally goes out of sync with the video!!
I find that they are out of sync more often than not.

OLD BOY 11-11-2017 16:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bluecandylover (Post 35924494)
The fact they are slower to load, they can’t be recorded, they only have a 2 day (if that) EPG and they have bugs (both on TiVo and V6) where the audio occasionally goes out of sync with the video!!
I see, thank you. I should have realised that, but I only tapped into this once, quite some time ago!

theone2k10 11-11-2017 16:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35924485)
Was Amazon not predicted to arrive 2 years ago?.
You mentioned that company not me.

denphone 11-11-2017 17:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924518)
You mentioned that company not me.
Can you enlighten us?..

OLD BOY 11-11-2017 17:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924484)
VM to offer a 3 month free trial of a streaming service early next year in line with a new service arriving on the v6.
We have no idea what it is but we think it starts with A and shares the same name as a very large rainforest.
Well, if no-one is pulling our leg, that is very good news indeed.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35924520)
Can you enlighten us?..
If it is indeed Amazon, there appeared to be some sort of hitch the first time around. There were rumours that Liberty Global had prevented it from launching, but I have my doubts about that, because that flew in the face of what John Malone said before about content.

Possibly, the delay was related to the new Amazon channels (some of which are the same as available already on Virgin) or maybe there were technical issues. I hope that this time, the rumour is correct and that nothing will now get in the way of the launch.

Ddonald2016 11-11-2017 22:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924524)
Well, if no-one is pulling our leg, that is very good news indeed.

---------- Post added at 17:24 ---------- Previous post was at 17:19 ----------



If it is indeed Amazon, there appeared to be some sort of hitch the first time around. There were rumours that Liberty Global had prevented it from launching, but I have my doubts about that, because that flew in the face of what John Malone said before about content.

Possibly, the delay was related to the new Amazon channels (some of which are the same as available already on Virgin) or maybe there were technical issues. I hope that this time, the rumour is correct and that nothing will now get in the way of the launch.
Well it is underwhelming as when virgin media plays games, I just go to the Amazon app on my smart tv no need to wait

1andrew1 12-11-2017 00:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924524)
If it is indeed Amazon, there appeared to be some sort of hitch the first time around. There were rumours that Liberty Global had prevented it from launching, but I have my doubts about that, because that flew in the face of what John Malone said before about content.

Possibly, the delay was related to the new Amazon channels (some of which are the same as available already on Virgin) or maybe there were technical issues. I hope that this time, the rumour is correct and that nothing will now get in the way of the launch.
It was reported at the time that VM were up for Amazon but the parent company LGI over-ruled them so this is more substantial than a rumour. Fries does mention Amazon as a big threat. https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2017...st-challenger/

Now that Disney is removing its content from other channels and services, I can see its new on-demand service appearing on VM but that has a launch date of two years hence.

theone2k10 12-11-2017 00:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35924582)
It was reported at the time that VM were up for Amazon but the parent company LGI over-ruled them so this is more substantial than a rumour. Fries does mention Amazon as a big threat. https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2017...st-challenger/

Now that Disney is removing its content from other channels and services, I can see its new on-demand service appearing on VM but that has a launch date of two years hence.
Disney already has it's own service has done for 2 years disneylife.
Although not the new upcoming service from Disney but one suspects Disneylife will morph into the upcoming service from Disney.

OLD BOY 12-11-2017 11:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ddonald2016 (Post 35924574)
Well it is underwhelming as when virgin media plays games, I just go to the Amazon app on my smart tv no need to wait
Not everyone has a smart TV though.

I would be very happy to get Amazon on the V6 because then I can bookmark all the stuff from there I want to see on 'My Shows'..

nialli 12-11-2017 13:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924615)
Not everyone has a smart TV though.

I would be very happy to get Amazon on the V6 because then I can bookmark all the stuff from there I want to see on 'My Shows'..
The ability to bookmark Netflix movies and series in My Shows is something I didn’t really appreciate at first but I use it all the time now. It’s great having almost everything in one place - the only thing I have missing are any interesting Sky Atlantic series on my Now TV box :rolleyes:

vincerooney 12-11-2017 15:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924615)
Not everyone has a smart TV though.

I would be very happy to get Amazon on the V6 because then I can bookmark all the stuff from there I want to see on 'My Shows'..
Very true good sir. I don't know why we're missing the amazon app. surely amazon would want to be on tivo v6? I want that and my wwe network app....give me that and ill roll on the floor and let richard branson tickle my belly as i sign a 12 month contract

OLD BOY 13-11-2017 09:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35924672)
Very true good sir. I don't know why we're missing the amazon app. surely amazon would want to be on tivo v6? I want that and my wwe network app....give me that and ill roll on the floor and let richard branson tickle my belly as i sign a 12 month contract
At a guess, I reckon it's the Amazon channels that are the issue, although if I were Virgin, I wouldn't be too worried about them.

RichardCoulter 13-11-2017 11:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35924672)
Very true good sir. I don't know why we're missing the amazon app. surely amazon would want to be on tivo v6? I want that and my wwe network app....give me that and ill roll on the floor and let richard branson tickle my belly as i sign a 12 month contract
I think it's more likely to be a case of whether VM want Amazon on the V6.

theone2k10 13-11-2017 14:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Tivo have hired a new CEO i'm unsure if this will affect VM in anyway though http://www.cordcuttersnews.com/tivo-hires-new-ceo/

RichardCoulter 13-11-2017 17:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Interesting...

Regarding Amazon this could go either way as the previous CEO was all for adding it. The new one may have other ideas. Optimistically, perhaps the earlier attempt to add it was aborted so as to let the new CEO decide what to do.

OLD BOY 13-11-2017 19:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35924846)
Interesting...

Regarding Amazon this could go either way as the previous CEO was all for adding it. The new one may have other ideas. Optimistically, perhaps the earlier attempt to add it was aborted so as to let the new CEO decide what to do.
This will be a VM/Amazon decision, nothing to do with the Tivo CEO, surely.

Media Boy UK 13-11-2017 20:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Best of... 2017.

It back - the lines are now open on the following:

1) Best poster with information on the coming soon thread:

A) Media Boy Sources
B) theone2k10
C) JJ20X

2) Best new channel of the year on Virgin Media UK:

A) That's Norfolk (Norwich areas only)
B) Rishtey Cineplex
C) MTV Beats
D) Star Bharat
E) Sky Sports Football
F) Sky Sports Arena
G) KMTV (Kent areas only)
H) Brit Asia TV
I) Blaze
J) Islam Channel English
K) Islam Channel Urdu
L) Talking Pictures TV
M) STV2 (Some Scottish areas only)
N) Made in Teesside (Middlesbrough areas only)
O) Heart 80s (Radio Channel)
P) Quest Red


3) Radio Channel of the year:

Name your Radio Channel of 2017 (As long as they broadcast on Virgin Media UK).

PM US right now with your vote:

DO NOT Vote via this thread it WILL NOT Count.

All lines closes on November 27th at 5pm.

©copyright 2017 Media Boy 2006 - 2017. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

RichardCoulter 13-11-2017 20:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924880)
This will be a VM/Amazon decision, nothing to do with the Tivo CEO, surely.
Oh yes, I read it as VM had a new CEO.

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Taken from the Streaming Services thread:

Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924865)
Amazon are working on a ad supported free version of their Amazon video service. http://www.cordcuttersnews.com/repor...n-prime-video/
I wonder if people would get exactly the same version as those that pay?

How many on here who want Amazon would prefer it for free with advertisements?

Maybe this is the reason for the delay and this is the version what we'll end up with as VM may view this business model as less of a threat to their own core business??

OLD BOY 13-11-2017 22:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35924900)
Oh yes, I read it as VM had a new CEO.

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Taken from the Streaming Services thread:



I wonder if people would get exactly the same version as those that pay?

How many on here who want Amazon would prefer it for free with advertisements?

Maybe this is the reason for the delay and this is the version what we'll end up with as VM may view this business model as less of a threat to their own core business??
They should offer both.

Mad Max 13-11-2017 23:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
2) Best new channel of the year on Virgin Media UK:

A) That's Norfolk (Norwich areas only)
B) Rishtey Cineplex
C) MTV Beats
D) Star Bharat
E) Sky Sports Football
F) Sky Sports Arena
G) KMTV (Kent areas only)
H) Brit Asia TV
I) Blaze
J) Islam Channel English
K) Islam Channel Urdu
L) Talking Pictures TV
M) STV2 (Some Scottish areas only)
N) Made in Teesside (Middlesbrough areas only)
O) Heart 80s (Radio Channel)
P) Quest Red
MB, have you been drinking?

OLD BOY 14-11-2017 17:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35924914)
MB, have you been drinking?
Ha, ha! I don't watch any of those channels!

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Quote:
Originally Posted by nialli (Post 35924650)
The ability to bookmark Netflix movies and series in My Shows is something I didn’t really appreciate at first but I use it all the time now. It’s great having almost everything in one place - the only thing I have missing are any interesting Sky Atlantic series on my Now TV box :rolleyes:
I do it all the time for films on Sky Cinema, and I also bookmark the Virgin Exclusives and other programmes on demand. It is a very useful way of reminding yourself what you have to watch without taking up precious space on your hard drive.

---------- Post added at 17:01 ---------- Previous post was at 15:57 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35924897)
Best of... 2017.

It back - the lines are now open on the following:

1) Best poster with information on the coming soon thread:

A) Media Boy Sources
B) theone2k10
C) JJ20X

2) Best new channel of the year on Virgin Media UK:

A) That's Norfolk (Norwich areas only)
B) Rishtey Cineplex
C) MTV Beats
D) Star Bharat
E) Sky Sports Football
F) Sky Sports Arena
G) KMTV (Kent areas only)
H) Brit Asia TV
I) Blaze
J) Islam Channel English
K) Islam Channel Urdu
L) Talking Pictures TV
M) STV2 (Some Scottish areas only)
N) Made in Teesside (Middlesbrough areas only)
O) Heart 80s (Radio Channel)
P) Quest Red


3) Radio Channel of the year:

Name your Radio Channel of 2017 (As long as they broadcast on Virgin Media UK).

PM US right now with your vote:

DO NOT Vote via this thread it WILL NOT Count.

All lines closes on November 27th at 5pm.

©copyright 2017 Media Boy 2006 - 2017. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.
Well, the best poster with information on the media must be Media Boy, who keeps us up to date with what is happening for the whole year.


=== January ===
No News...

=== February ===
No News...

=== March ===
No News...

=== April ===
No News...

=== May ===
No News...

=== June ===
No News...

=== July ===
No News...

=== August ===
No News...

=== September ===
No News...

=== October ===
No News...

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

I don't know where I'd be without knowing what was going on, I like to keep myself informed! :D

denphone 14-11-2017 17:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924974)
Well, the best poster with information on the media must be Media Boy, who keeps us up to date with what is happening for the whole year.


=== January ===
No News...

=== February ===
No News...

=== March ===
No News...

=== April ===
No News...

=== May ===
No News...

=== June ===
No News...

=== July ===
No News...

=== August ===
No News...

=== September ===
No News...

=== October ===
No News...

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

I don't know where I'd be without knowing what was going on, I like to keep myself informed! :D
You ought to take some lessons from MB being a man of wisdom and vision OB as one can never stop learning in life.:)

OLD BOY 14-11-2017 17:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35924983)
You ought to take some lessons from MB being a man of wisdom and vision OB as one can never stop learning in life.:)
Well, no news is good news to some, I guess!

Mad Max 14-11-2017 18:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
I think you should win it, OB, the updates that you have supplied regarding the decline of linear TV viewing have been well worth reading, and imo is definitely the way that people's viewing habits are going, I also tend to agree with you on the EPL rights, which both Sky and BT seem to have a stranglehold on at the moment, I think that will change in the near future also, with the likes of Amazon making a move.

denphone 14-11-2017 18:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35924995)
I think you should win it, OB, the updates that you have supplied regarding the decline of linear TV viewing have been well worth reading, and imo is definitely the way that people's viewing habits are going, I also tend to agree with you on the EPL rights, which both Sky and BT seem to have a stranglehold on at the moment, I think that will change in the near future also, with the likes of Amazon making a move.
Sorry MM to disappoint you but not a chance IMO.

OLD BOY 14-11-2017 19:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35924997)
Sorry MM to disappoint you but not a chance IMO.
You forgot to add a link justifying that remark, Den.;)

passingbat 14-11-2017 19:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35924363)
ITV are deciding nothing on broadcast fees until the new chief executive ex-EasyJet and the Guardian Media Group joins in January so fingers crossed it will come!

So we know which way ITV's political bias will go! ;)

theone2k10 14-11-2017 19:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35924997)
Sorry MM to disappoint you but not a chance IMO.
Did your blinkers miss the link i posted in the streaming thread clearly showing Amazon are dipping their toes into football and testing the water in a £10million deal with man city?

Raider999 14-11-2017 20:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35925008)
Did your blinkers miss the link i posted in the streaming thread clearly showing Amazon are dipping their toes into football and testing the water in a £10million deal with man city?
I would have thought they should save their money.

£10 for the sort of background drivel they will be showing would be too much.

theone2k10 14-11-2017 20:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35925013)
I would have thought they should save their money.

£10 for the sort of background drivel they will be showing would be too much.
:D:D:D

Mad Max 14-11-2017 22:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35925015)
:D:D:D
lol, he's obviously not a fan of the best football team in England......:D

denphone 15-11-2017 05:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35925008)
Did your blinkers miss the link i posted in the streaming thread clearly showing Amazon are dipping their toes into football and testing the water in a £10million deal with man city?
All it is is a football series about one club and nothing more then that as if you or OB think Amazon will be bidding for EFL rights in the next few years you will be sadly disappointed because there is diddly squat chance of that happening.

i am not scouse 15-11-2017 09:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
And who says the older you get the more cynical you get

OLD BOY 15-11-2017 10:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35925039)
All it is is a football series about one club and nothing more then that as if you or OB think Amazon will be bidding for EFL rights in the next few years you will be sadly disappointed because there is diddly squat chance of that happening.
But still you don't say why you think that. Incredible!

denphone 15-11-2017 10:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35925060)
But still you don't say why you think that. Incredible!
You know why l think that as l have told you before about my thoughts on this but alas you seem very reticent in understanding a different viewpoint from your own.

RichardCoulter 15-11-2017 11:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35924897)
Best of... 2017.

It back - the lines are now open on the following:

1) Best poster with information on the coming soon thread:

A) Media Boy Sources
B) theone2k10
C) JJ20X

2) Best new channel of the year on Virgin Media UK:

A) That's Norfolk (Norwich areas only)
B) Rishtey Cineplex
C) MTV Beats
D) Star Bharat
E) Sky Sports Football
F) Sky Sports Arena
G) KMTV (Kent areas only)
H) Brit Asia TV
I) Blaze
J) Islam Channel English
K) Islam Channel Urdu
L) Talking Pictures TV
M) STV2 (Some Scottish areas only)
N) Made in Teesside (Middlesbrough areas only)
O) Heart 80s (Radio Channel)
P) Quest Red


3) Radio Channel of the year:

Name your Radio Channel of 2017 (As long as they broadcast on Virgin Media UK).

PM US right now with your vote:

DO NOT Vote via this thread it WILL NOT Count.

All lines closes on November 27th at 5pm.

©copyright 2017 Media Boy 2006 - 2017. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.
It's a shame that ITVBe can't be on the list as i'd definitely vote for it. I agree with what someone else said about it being one of the best channels ever created as it stops all its rubbish from being aired on ITV!

Maggy 15-11-2017 11:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Let's stop the pointless bickering and get back on topic. BTW anyone who finds this thread pointless should perhaps just stay out of it. Plenty of other threads to look at.

theone2k10 15-11-2017 13:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35925039)
All it is is a football series about one club and nothing more then that as if you or OB think Amazon will be bidding for EFL rights in the next few years you will be sadly disappointed because there is diddly squat chance of that happening.
Prove it show us a link.
Amazon etc won't get all the rights i agree with you there but i feel they will get some rights or maybe highlight rights.

alwaysabear 15-11-2017 13:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Amazon have shown they are in the market for streaming rights. They have NFL Thursday night football and how NFL game pass is performing, I would not be surprised if they went more rights as they become available.

RichardCoulter 15-11-2017 16:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
They also outbid Sky last August for some tennis rights:

https://www.theguardian.com/media/20...-tennis-rights

denphone 15-11-2017 16:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35925079)
Amazon have shown they are in the market for streaming rights. They have NFL Thursday night football and how NFL game pass is performing, I would not be surprised if they went more rights as they become available.
American sports from a American company and bingo there is the answer that was staring OB in the face all along.:)

OLD BOY 15-11-2017 17:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35925102)
American sports from a American company and bingo there is the answer that was staring OB in the face all along.:)
How exactly does that translate into 'but they won't come here'?

The media scene is changing, Den, you might as well get used to the idea.

The 'coming soons' will all be streaming services before long, and what is migrating from conventional TV channels to these OTT services.

Oh, and the traditional channels closing down, of course. :D

buckeye 15-11-2017 18:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
I think for once I have to disagree with theone2k10, I do not believe the Man City agreement is Amazon testing the football market,
I think its more likely an extension of their (imho) excellent All or Nothing series which has so far featured NFL teams in the first two seasons and I think they know they can't just have it about NFL before the show gets stale.

OLD BOY 15-11-2017 18:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by buckeye (Post 35925116)
I think for once I have to disagree with theone2k10, I do not believe the Man City agreement is Amazon testing the football market,
I think its more likely an extension of their (imho) excellent All or Nothing series which has so far featured NFL teams in the first two seasons and I think they know they can't just have it about NFL before the show gets stale.
It may well be separate, but Amazon has expressed interest in bidding for the Premier League, so even if they are two separate things, my bets are still on Amazon going for it either this time or next.

denphone 15-11-2017 19:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35925122)
It may well be separate, but Amazon has expressed interest in bidding for the Premier League, so even if they are two separate things, my bets are still on Amazon going for it either this time or next.
Well at least you are consistent even when one is wide of the mark.:)

OLD BOY 15-11-2017 19:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35925127)
Well at least you are consistent even when one is wide of the mark.:)
Still waiting for your link. Tick, tock :nono:

denphone 15-11-2017 19:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35925131)
Still waiting for your link. Tick, tock :nono:
l posted it before if you if you care to look but you conveniently ignored it to suit your one sided tunnel visioned viewpoint.:)

OLD BOY 16-11-2017 09:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35925132)
l posted it before if you if you care to look but you conveniently ignored it to suit your one sided tunnel visioned viewpoint.:)
That one link has been superceded by events.

denphone 16-11-2017 12:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35925196)
That one link has been superceded by events.
Events or shall l say non events.;)

jj20x 16-11-2017 15:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Recent changes on the VM Network:

Following on from recent frequency changes on the Barnsley, Brighton and Bristol (Aztec) networks. November has, so far, brought frequency changes on the Southampton and Seven Kings networks.

STV AD (SID 10252) has now been added to the SDT. Note that, at the time of the most recent scan data available, this had not yet been added to the NIT. Unlike the other Audio Description channels, this one is on TSID 102, a regional transport stream, suggesting that it will only be made available on a regional basis. Until it appears in the NIT, it is impossible to say which regions.

It is currently listed as being on EPG channel 853, has the EPG "Entertainment" flag and is flagged as "hidden".

Lozenge 16-11-2017 15:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35925249)
Recent changes on the VM Network:

Following on from recent frequency changes on the Barnsley, Brighton and Bristol (Aztec) networks. November has, so far, brought frequency changes on the Southampton and Seven Kings networks.

STV AD (SID 10252) has now been added to the SDT. Note that, at the time of the most recent scan data available, this had not yet been added to the NIT. Unlike the other Audio Description channels, this one is on TSID 102, a regional transport stream, suggesting that it will only be made available on a regional basis. Until it appears in the NIT, it is impossible to say which regions.

It is currently listed as being on EPG channel 853, has the EPG "Entertainment" flag and is flagged as "hidden".
Just in Scottish regions I would imagine. 853 in England is used for itv
AD (London regional version).

jj20x 16-11-2017 16:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lozenge (Post 35925252)
Just in Scottish regions I would imagine. 853 in England is used for itv
AD (London regional version).
SID 1610 ITV AD is currently available on channel 853 on ALL VM UK networks, not just in England.

johnathome 16-11-2017 18:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35925122)
It may well be separate, but Amazon has expressed interest in bidding for the Premier League, so even if they are two separate things, my bets are still on Amazon going for it either this time or next.
I really don't think they have?

Wasn't it Scudamore (who gets a cut of the pricing) putting it out there in the hope that the first bids of the blind auction were stupidly high, last time before the auction he made a big noise that BeIn Sports may put a bid in.

Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35925079)
Amazon have shown they are in the market for streaming rights. They have NFL Thursday night football and how NFL game pass is performing, I would not be surprised if they went more rights as they become available.
It's a shame that they're on at 1.30am! I have to get up for work the next day or i'd watch it.

Raider999 16-11-2017 18:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35925022)
lol, he's obviously not a fan of the best football team in England......:D
Actually I quite enjoy watching Man City matches, I just have absolutely no interest in watching any behind the scenes footage - life is too short with much more interesting things to watch.

---------- Post added at 18:46 ---------- Previous post was at 18:41 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35925278)
I really don't think they have?

Wasn't it Scudamore (who gets a cut of the pricing) putting it out there in the hope that the first bids of the blind auction were stupidly high, last time before the auction he made a big noise that BeIn Sports may put a bid in.



It's a shame that they're on at 1.30am! I have to get up for work the next day or i'd watch it.
Exactly, it is the CEO of premier league spreading these rumours in the hope of putting the price up yet again.

Amazon themselves have said they have no interest in bidding for
Premier League matches in the next round of bidding (despite what OB keeps posting)

RichardCoulter 17-11-2017 00:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35925249)
Recent changes on the VM Network:

Following on from recent frequency changes on the Barnsley, Brighton and Bristol (Aztec) networks. November has, so far, brought frequency changes on the Southampton and Seven Kings networks.

STV AD (SID 10252) has now been added to the SDT. Note that, at the time of the most recent scan data available, this had not yet been added to the NIT. Unlike the other Audio Description channels, this one is on TSID 102, a regional transport stream, suggesting that it will only be made available on a regional basis. Until it appears in the NIT, it is impossible to say which regions.

It is currently listed as being on EPG channel 853, has the EPG "Entertainment" flag and is flagged as "hidden".
Hmmm, I wonder if this is somehow a pre-emptive move by VM in connection with the ITV retransmission fee dispute?

I had hoped that they would use an AD channel as the one region that they say they would pump around the VM network. I assumed that this would probably be London, but maybe this would, if necessary, be STV.

It was suggested by someone else that VM would be able to get away with using a FTA satellite signal from ITV by using the precedence set by the legal ruling regarding TVCatchup, I never considered that they may do a deal with the only independent ITV franchise left- STV.

jj20x 17-11-2017 00:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35925330)
Hmmm, I wonder if this is somehow a pre-emptive move by VM in connection with the ITV retransmission fee dispute?

I had hoped that they would use an AD channel as the one region that they say they would pump around the VM network. I assumed that this would probably be London, but maybe this would, if necessary, be STV.

It was suggested by someone else that VM would be able to get away with using a FTA satellite signal from ITV by using the precedence set by the legal ruling regarding TVCatchup, I never considered that they may do a deal with the only independent ITV franchise left- STV.
It could be totally unrelated and have been in the pipeline for quite a while. Then again, it could be a method of protecting the continuity of the AD service for Scottish viewers if ITV does pull the plug. First of all, let's see how this develops, which specific regions get the new service and what happens to the existing ITV AD service in those regions.

Maggy 17-11-2017 13:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
OK I'm still not seeing how some recent postings have anything to do with the topic.

theone2k10 17-11-2017 15:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Credit to Youview on DS for this.
Sky are offering SKY2 up for sponsorship early next year, this in a way does affect coming soon.
https://www.skymedia.co.uk/opportuni...l-sponsorship/
https://www.skymedia.co.uk/wp-conten...er-Website.pdf

Gavin-D 18-11-2017 16:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Christmas GOLD launches on Friday 1st December

theone2k10 18-11-2017 18:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35925463)
Christmas GOLD launches on Friday 1st December
Will New year silver launch too? :p:

OLD BOY 18-11-2017 19:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35925463)
Christmas GOLD launches on Friday 1st December
You make it sound as if it is a new channel! It's only an ident change.

RichardCoulter 19-11-2017 17:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Sky are seeking a sponsor for Sky 2.

Be interesting to see who sponsors the channel (if anyone!). Sky are really feeling the pinch now.

denphone 19-11-2017 17:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35925542)
Sky are seeking a sponsor for Sky 2.

Be interesting to see who sponsors the channel (if anyone!). Sky are really feeling the pinch now.
Not sure about that Richard.

Quote:
Satellite TV broadcaster BSkyB has said quarterly profits more than doubled on broad demand for its pay TV and broadband services across Europe.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29640504

theone2k10 19-11-2017 18:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35925542)
Sky are seeking a sponsor for Sky 2.

Be interesting to see who sponsors the channel (if anyone!). Sky are really feeling the pinch now.
Already posted this further up mate.

batchain 19-11-2017 18:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35925547)
Not sure about that Richard.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29640504
That was three years ago. PL rights, a fall in advertising revenue and increased TV and broadband competition will erode profit margins.


Quote:
Sky's profits for the year to the end of June dropped 6% year on year after a fall in UK advertising revenue, while the cost of screening live Premier League football took its toll on UK operations.
https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/artic...s-bite/1440595

Quote:
Sky to launch full pay-TV over broadband as it struggles to hold on to satellite subscribers.

The company did not say how many satellite households it lost.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...e-subscribers/


Quote:
Sky broadband numbers fall in final months of financial year

Sky lost about 15,000 broadband customers in the final quarter

Virgin Media added 31,000

TalkTalk added 20,000

BT added 19,000

https://www.ft.com/content/186a6846-...e-15b2513cb3ff

denphone 19-11-2017 19:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Oops my mistake on that link..

Quote:
The group added 160,000 new customers in the quarter, a 51 per cent jump, and recorded 9.6m pay-as-you-go sports and entertainment buys, an increase of 12 per cent.
Quote:
"We've had a strong start to our new financial year with good revenue growth and excellent profit growth as investments we've made come through," said group chief executive Jeremy Darroch.

http://www.cityam.com/273743/game-th...rs-51-per-cent

jj20x 19-11-2017 19:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Together TV is a new channel from the Community Channel, planned to launch on VM, Sky, Freeview and Freesat early in 2018. Apparently, it's still a secret, so shhh! don't tell anyone. ;)

RichardCoulter 19-11-2017 20:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35925560)
Together TV is a new channel from the Community Channel, planned to launch on VM, Sky, Freeview and Freesat early in 2018. Apparently, it's still a secret, so shhh! don't tell anyone. ;)
Maybe this explains the shenanigans that took place earlier in the year??

Not sure what happened to their Freeview slot showing (A&E?) material.

---------- Post added at 20:33 ---------- Previous post was at 20:32 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35925553)
Already posted this further up mate.
Sorry, never saw that.

Does anyone know if UKTV will be making their channels available to all subscribers over Christmas like they have done in the past?

Virgin Media Ireland customers have been told that there will be a €5 increase in January 2018.

Mad Max 19-11-2017 20:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35925560)
Together TV is a new channel from the Community Channel, planned to launch on VM, Sky, Freeview and Freesat early in 2018. Apparently, it's still a secret, so shhh! don't tell anyone. ;)

Oh that sounds wonderful......:rolleyes:

Maggy 19-11-2017 21:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
One post deleted for being off topic.

jj20x 19-11-2017 22:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35925564)
Maybe this explains the shenanigans that took place earlier in the year??

Not sure what happened to their Freeview slot showing (A&E?) material
Still showing A&E material between 4am and 6am. Not sure what the audience reach is at that time, it seems to just be an EPG placeholder.

---------- Post added at 22:14 ---------- Previous post was at 21:53 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35925566)
Oh that sounds wonderful......:rolleyes:
It sounds "niche", I can't say it's something I will be watching. Details are a bit vague at the moment. I'm wondering if this will actually replace the existing "Community Channel".

Media Boy UK 20-11-2017 12:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35925542)
Sky are seeking a sponsor for Sky 2.

Be interesting to see who sponsors the channel (if anyone!). Sky are really feeling the pinch now.
Sky are just copying Discovery.

All Discovery, Quest and Eurosport channels are sponsors by Virgin Media as of Thursday night.

---------- Post added at 12:39 ---------- Previous post was at 12:36 ----------

We have seen rumours that Sky Two is set to be brand Sky Replay (Date TBC) as we know that Sky Two now rebroadcast Sky Living shows as well as Sky One.

---------- Post added at 12:59 ---------- Previous post was at 12:39 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35925249)
Recent changes on the VM Network:

Following on from recent frequency changes on the Barnsley, Brighton and Bristol (Aztec) networks. November has, so far, brought frequency changes on the Southampton and Seven Kings networks.

STV AD (SID 10252) has now been added to the SDT. Note that, at the time of the most recent scan data available, this had not yet been added to the NIT. Unlike the other Audio Description channels, this one is on TSID 102, a regional transport stream, suggesting that it will only be made available on a regional basis. Until it appears in the NIT, it is impossible to say which regions.

It is currently listed as being on EPG channel 853, has the EPG "Entertainment" flag and is flagged as "hidden".
Thanks for info

Is the unknown 16 channels still there?

jj20x 20-11-2017 13:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35925605)
Is the unknown 16 channels still there?
Still there but with no progress noted on the last available scan data.

Test V1 is testing on the NGRHEE Bromley, TTA Bromley DMC (Bromley RHE), TTA Knowsley DMC (Hayes_RHE) & Code Download Test (Portsmouth) networks. The rest still being SDT only.

theone2k10 20-11-2017 14:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35925605)
Sky are just copying Discovery.

All Discovery, Quest and Eurosport channels are sponsors by Virgin Media as of Thursday night.

---------- Post added at 12:39 ---------- Previous post was at 12:36 ----------

We have seen rumours that Sky Two is set to be brand Sky Replay (Date TBC) as we know that Sky Two now rebroadcast Sky Living shows as well as Sky One.

---------- Post added at 12:59 ---------- Previous post was at 12:39 ----------



Thanks for info

Is the unknown 16 channels still there?
Actually channels have had sponsorship long before Discovery as did buses and trains so who is copying who?
And if you see how silly my comment was you'll understand the silliness of your "Sky are just copying Discovery" comment.

Media Boy UK 20-11-2017 15:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
 
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35925631)
Actually channels have had sponsorship long before Discovery as did buses and trains so who is copying who?
And if you see how silly my comment was you'll understand the silliness of your "Sky are just copying Discovery" comment.
I forgot about UKTV and that will known Sky Basic Channel not on Virgin Media - that the only channels I can think of.

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Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35925615)
Still there but with no progress noted on the last available scan data.

Test V1 is testing on the NGRHEE Bromley, TTA Bromley DMC (Bromley RHE), TTA Knowsley DMC (Hayes_RHE) & Code Download Test (Portsmouth) networks. The rest still being SDT only.
Are they and STV AD broadcasting any thing?


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