Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

The six you listed is 'more than five'!

Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
5 Later
Sky 3D
Universal HD
Sky1 +1

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

who would want sky 3d cause i don't sky news HD and SSN HD are 2 channel that have been testing

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Just because you don't want it, why would you deny the channel to those with 3D sets who would like to have more 3D?

Virgin need to be able to demonstrate to the public that they are embracing new things or they will just assume Sky is the best.

I believe that the Sky 3D channel comes with the Sky package deal that is currently being negotiated, which also includes Sky Atlantic.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

No deal has been signed with Sky yet - Base on information from early September.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

but if they do get it, it should be like boxnation for ppl who want it have to pay instead of it being paid by ppl who don't want it

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Yes but the point is that Top Up TV uses Channel 5's capacity on Freeview, so when the Top Up TV service ends on October 30th, that capacity will return to Channel 5.

5 Later has now started on Freeview as a 15 minute slot between 2.15 and 2.30am. It is currently opting out from Channel 5 +1 for the last 15 minutes until Channel 5 +1 closes down to make way for Top Up TV Anytime 3.

When Top Up TV ends, the "TUTV Anytime 3" hours (2.30 to 5am) will be returned to Channel 5 +1. During those hours, however, Channel 5 +1 isn't allowed to carry a repeat of the Super Casino programme. Maybe 5 Later is only intended to be a late night opt-out from Channel 5 +1, during the hours when it is unable to show a repeat of Super Casino.

As it would technically be a time-share, it should be relatively easy to add this to other platforms, such as Virgin Media.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Or BT Sport Preview, GOLD and Home will close on Freeview when Top up TV closes so that 5Later can launch.

The owners of Channel 5 have a lot of 18+ Channels so one of them may launch on Freeview over night using Channel 5 +1 slot.

Sorry - just seen you was saying the same thing last night.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Why should they?
There are many XL customers who don't watch BT sport but they pay for it anyway. VM content doesn't revolve around one persons preferences.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

The XL package contains masses of channels of varying sorts some of which I don't watch but others do. You are right UKBazza that there are too many peeps who say axe this as I don't like it.... BT Sport is, so far, not increasing costs to those with XL....

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Have things changed? The last time I looked (some time ago admittedly) Sky 3D was only available to those who took both Sky Sports AND Sky Movies in HD. So if it did arrive, it would be unlikely to be included in XL anyway.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I would and will be watching Liverpool in 3d later ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

It's changed it's in their entertainment+ pack now i think. They just blank out the 3d movies and sports to those who don't have the relevant subscriptions.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Why are you going to the match :angel::D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Ahh I see. The thought crosses my mind though, that if you take movies & sport away, what's left would be better off being offered on demand. Personally I find 3D unpleasant to watch (I tried my TV with a 3D BD when I got it, and have never used the 3D since) but I'd support those who want it, to have it.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

That's correct it basically mirrors your package , you need a minimum of Entertainment Extra+ which gets you the non movies and sport 3D content , the movies and sport require the relevant premium subs.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Oh dear, I don't like the sound of having my package mirrored in 3D... :erm:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

3D is not for me.... #poetry

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

love 3D its differently for me

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I would have expected 5 Later to take unused capacity from TUTV Anytime 1 if it was going to replace BT Sport Preview / Gold etc. The fact that it carved a 15 minute slot from Channel 5 +1 indicates that it could possibly be a replacement for the TUTV Anytime 3 slot rather than a full time channel. BT Care have been ignoring questions on their forums about when BT Sport Preview will close, so there is no actual confirmation that it will be closing any time soon. It could even mop up the extra space vacated by Top Up TV.

There is a problem with Northern & Shell adding adult channels to DTT. They aren't actually encrypted but the video / audio streams are not defined and are accessed via a PIN from a red button prompt. The problem is that computer TV software doesn't have a red button facility and could potentially be used to view these channels without a subscription.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Nor me, it seems so twee...#poetry

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

New Rumour:

TiddlersTV may start broadcasting on Tuesday 1st October - it will be a interactive kids service offering several kids programmes behind the red button.

TiddlersTV will be on Virgin Channel 700 from launch.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Nope i wish in the comfort of me own home,not tried the 3d channel out yet

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Al Jazeera English will begin broadcasting in HD on Freeview next year, no word on any other platforms yet. If it did launch on Virgin it could easily fit into the EPG.

http://www.a516digital.com/2013/09/a...d-channel.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Seen that story yesterday.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

That's why theres a space for it on 623 Virgin must know none there be a HD vision of the channel when they put Al Jazeera English on 622

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

September 2013 update - September 25th updates.

Keep up-to-date on what broadcasters own and do not own.

NOTE: The post will be updated every time Virgin Media signs no deal with broadcasters or when an new channels is set to launch from that broadcaster.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on September 25th 2013.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.
Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:
Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky, Sky or UPC Ireland.

NOTE: Shopping Channels NOW ADDED to this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on UPC Ireland, Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-CI HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-CI +1
-HISTORY HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-Lifetime (Set to launch in late 2013 - Bio set to close to make way.)

=== Own by Active Channel Limited ===
-The Active Channel

=== Own by ARY Group ===
-ARY Qtv
-ARY Oneworld

=== Own by The BBC ===
-BBC Four HD (Channel soon to launch).
-BBC News HD (Channel soon to launch).
-BBC Three HD (Channel soon to launch).
-CBBC HD (Channel soon to launch).
-CBeebies HD (Channel soon to launch).

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick TV +1
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic (Rumour as set to launch on Virgin Media)
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD (Rumour as set to launch on Virgin Media)
-Sky Bravo (Channel rumour to launch when Sky signed new broadcasting deal with Virgin Media - Maybe replace Sky2).
-Sky News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-SkyPoker.com
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting/Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation ===
-Sky News Arabia

=== Own by CBS Studios International/Chellomedia (Liberty Global) ===
-Reality TV

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
-More 4 HD (Channel set to launch on Virgin Media on October 1st).

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show TV Dance
-Flava
-Kix
-Kix Power (Soon to be rebranded as Kix +1).
-Kix +1 (Soon to start broadcasting).
-POP
-Pop Girl
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Tiny Pop +1

=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
-TLC +2

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
-Disney Channel HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-Disney Junior +
-Disney Junior HD
-Disney XD HD

=== Own by Eternal Word Television Network ===
-EWTN TV (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-EWTN Radio Europe

=== Own by Fox International Channels (21st Century Fox) ===
-FOX + (Channel set to launch on Virgin Channel 199 soon)
-Fox News Channel

=== Own by Global Music Television (Global Radio) ===
-Capital FM TV
-Heart FM TV

=== Own by Ideal Shopping Direct plc ===
-Ideal Extra
-The Deal Channel

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) and JML Direct Ltd ===
-The Store (Soon to start broadcasting).

=== Own by MGM Channel (UK) Ltd (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-MGM HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Michel Adam Lisowski ===
-Fashion TV (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
-True Drama
-True Movies 2

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels [21st Century Fox]) ===
-Nat Wild HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (Viacom International Media Networks Europe/BSkyB) ===
-Nick Jr. +1

=== Own by Northern & Shell ===
-5Later (Soon to launch on Freeview).

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Phoenix Television ===
-Phoenix CNE

=== Own by Premier Media ===
-Premier Sports

=== Own by QVC (Liberty Interactive Corporation - Liberty Media) ===
-QVC Beauty
-QVC Extra
-QVC Style

=== Own by Raidió Teilifís Éireann ===
-RTÉ 2fm (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-RTÉ Ireland (Channel soon to launch for viewers in England, Scotland and Wales).
-RTÉ lyric fm (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Real & Smooth Ltd (Global Radio) ===
-Real Radio Wales

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
-Food Network +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
-More>Movies
-More>Movies +1
-Movies 4 Men
-Movies 4 Men +1
-Sony Entertainment Television +1
-Sony Movie Channel
-Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (21st Century Fox) ===
-STAR Jalsha
-STAR Plus HD

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
-Absolute 90s

=== Own by Travel Channel International Ltd. (Scripps Networks Interactive) ===
-Travel Channel + 1

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner) ===
-Test line

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
-UCB TV
-UCB Bible
-UCB Gospel
-UCB Inspiration
-UCB Ireland (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
-E! HD
-Universal Channel HD

=== Own by Viacom ===
-BET: Black Ent Tv +1

=== Own by Viacom International Media Networks (Europe) ===
-MTV CLASSIC (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-MTV LIVE
-MTV +1

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
-ZEE News

NOTE TO ALL: Virgin Media and UPC Ireland are now both own by Liberty Global.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated September 6th 2013.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers, some Virgin Media workers (I called them Virgin Insiders) and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media and UPC Ireland are now both own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''HISTORY HD'' OR ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: HISTORY HD and Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in UPC Ireland areas right now.

Q: WHAT HAPPENS TO RECORDINGS I'VE MADE FROM THE ESPN CHANNELS AFTER JULY 31ST?
A: Anything you’ve recorded from ESPN, ESPN HD (Before August 1st), ESPN America and ESPN Classic will be there to enjoy until 1 November 2013. After that, they’ll disappear.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on September 25th 2013.

Next update: October 1st.

Did I miss anything??? If I did tell me and it will appear on the next update.

©copyright 2013 Media Boy 2006 - 2013. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

That's not how it works. We all have channels we don't watch. The system ensures maximum choice for all.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

New Rumour:

Baby TV may launch in the XL Package from Tuesday.

Baby TV will be on Virgin Channel 703 if it happened (BabyTV is an add on channel right now).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

MB, what is the info on "test line" under Turner?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

It just been added for when Turner confirmed the launch of any new channels.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

This is very much relevant to my interests! :D

Am I right in assuming this is being broadcast on the same feed as Cartoonito from 8pm-4am?

Any other information on this?

EDIT:

So wait, that means that's just a test you did. They aren't testing a new channel?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

If this is the case, wonder why the relevance of giving it a channel number rather than just an app within that area?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

The same could be said with the music channels at 300-306, and the Youtube channel.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

True - it just seems a waste of a channel number to me. Must be a reason for it though

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Don't know Mutley, but could it be channels get more attention and views than apps on Tivo??

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I hope something exciting happens today i'm deeply bored. media boy if you want to announce something historically huge feel free :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Such as Liberty Global has bought Sky and we will no longer have to decide by the ground or by the clouds in the UK and prices will be halved as a result to ensure that customers receive the best value for money.

Also - all US broadcasters will have their own simulcast TV channels in the UK and we will be able to watch every new show - good or bad - and not have to pray that rights are bought!

Just a thought

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

You keep on having thoughts like that and we'll ALL appoint you as CEO lol:D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I only know the names of channels that will launch on Virgin Media by Christmas 2013.

All I will say is I was having an :fit: when I saw the list.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Was that because it was an unbelievably good list, or an unbelievably bad list?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Confirmed: Lifetime to launch on Virgin Media in November.

TV Wise is reporting that Lifetime will launch on Virgin Media in November.

http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2013/09/ae-n...fetime-launch/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Cheers for the info bud,one for the ladies me thinks.lets hope its in hd aswell ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Good list.

Only one channel name on the list has not appeared online as an rumour as maybe coming soon to Virgin Media - yet.

Now where did I put that key???

New Rumour:

-I have been told by two Virgin Media viewers in the last day that Virgin Media are set to increase their internet speeds.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Again, good news. MB do you any idea of time frame yet?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

All I know is 'By Christmas 2013'.

More4 HD was also on that list but was later reconfirmed as launching October 1st.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

You always, always deliver Media Boy! thats brightened my day. I'll day dream of what that could be whilst avoiding doing any work! .

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Does that mean over 120mb? And if so is it imminent or will it take 3 years to roll out like the current speed increase?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

All I know it 'due to an deal with Sony regarding PS4'.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

My understanding is that the current network can deliver 250mb speeds

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

But what about upload speeds, this is what a lot of us need increasing.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I'm on 10mb upload, more is good, but realistically it's ideal for me

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

According to Lyngsat, nothing else is sharing with Cartoonito on the satellite feed at the moment.. so there's nothing there for VM to add. :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Any rumours on the alleged removal of traffic management reported by thinkbroadband?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

That news to me.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I think they will do this soon to compete with other companies as Fibre gets more widespread from the likes of BT , SKY , TALKTALK etc it would be good buisness for VM to remove traffic management.
I think it will happen sooner rather than later.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I can actually answer that one ;) Liberty global are not happy with the traffic management and they do want to scrap it,i was told this by a very reliable source a few weeks ago

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

that great news hope it can be scrapped very soon indeed

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Good news. Although I've never experienced it even though I've been watching Netflix via the family Wii, binge-ing on Breaking Bad past seasons every evening via my wifi connection.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Update:

I have been told by an Virgin Viewer that Turner has been broadcasting CNN HD for months now in their playout rooms in Gt Marlborough St so it's ready to roll when the carriage deals are in place.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

MB you've been legendary today with your updates and info. Well done good sir well done.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

If they do increase their speeds it better be across the board and not just for someone using/owning a PS4!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Awaiting upload increase for 60Mb service!
(Enough being said by the 100/120Mb service users)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

If you was talking about the internet speeds.

No more info was given.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Tiddlers tv

My thought is because it will broadcast on other boxes as well as the TiVo box. The other boxes not able to have apps, so have to give it a channel number...Maybe.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

:gpoint:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I doubt they will increase the upload speeds too much for the same reason they brought in traffic management, ie to stem illegal downloads.

Now that usenet is essentially dead due to the DCMA takedown notices, there is a lot of capacity on the network, not that it was ever short to begin with. Virgin don't want to ruin that by increasing upload speeds too much. if you want your favourite shows, ad free, and to use on any device you want, the piracy route is still the only way to go. But of course VM like other ISPs, don't made any money out of that.

The netflix tieup is indicative of which way VM are going, ie, start to be more flexible and allow customers the content they want on the device they want. But it will be a long time yet before they are as flexible as the piracy route.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Usenet is far from dead, its still thriving, for every takedown notice 2 new services appear. Its a cat and mouse game just like the football streams are.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Usenet is the same as it always was, definitely nowhere near dead.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

If you think Usenet is dead then you're not using it right. The takedowns have just seen the uploaders get more creative and in some ways this has helped the down loaders as you know who to trust and what are reliable well run NZBs sites.

Personally I can't think of a single item I've failed to find on Usenet and if anything the variety of material has exploded in the past 18 months.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Alright, cool. What I assumed MB meant by "test line" on the "channels not yet broadcasting on Virgin" was that they were testing for the launch of a new channel on the satellite feed of Cartoonito when that channel closed down.

TCM2 used to broadcast in that timeslot, but was replaced by TCM+1, leaving a gap in that feed, that I predict (and hope) will be used by a future Adult Swim channel. :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Or Cartoonito may go 24/7.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

here http://www.thinkbroadband.com/news/6...anagement.html

That is really good news, how are they expecting to cope with the increase in load? Upload saturation has always been the biggest issue.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

l am still waiting for my speed increase.:(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

The final thread of 2013: 'Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5' to launch only on Cable Forum sometime on Tuesday.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Well it will have to go some to beat the last few volumes we have had MB.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Due to the sizes of the volumes we are getting so far this year Media Boy HQ is thinking about launch an new volume every month from 2014.

But known our luck Virgin Media will only launch Six UK Wide channels in 2014.:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

l think its onward and upwards with VM and next year will be no different.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Hope so but I do not think they will launch 58+ channels in 2014. More like 6 to 30 channels may launch in my own view.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Well up to another 30 channels would be fantastic.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Super HD for all! Netflix adds highest quality streams for every subscriber.

Netflix subscribers around the world can now tune into the company's highest quality Super HD streams, providing they have a device and internet connection willing to play nice.

The Super HD streams, which arrive at a higher bitrate than the existing Full HD 1080 streams, promise improved picture quality as the movie or TV show is subject to less compression.

The streaming giant has been testing the improved video quality with selected ISPs this year, but has now opened Super HD up to all members, regardless of their provider.

In a post on the company blog, Netflix explains: "Netflix uses 'adaptive streaming' to dynamically adjust the video quality based on the available bandwidth. This means that the ability to receive Super HD depends on broadband quality and performance."

Provisos

There are, as always in these situations, a couple of provisos. Subscribers must have enough bandwidth (upwards of 5Mbps or 7Mbps for best quality), while not all content is optimised.

Plus, not all HD devices support the tech. Currently, the most recent Apple TV set-top box, the PS3, Nintendo Wii U, some Roku devices and the Netflix Windows 8 app will allow it.



http://www.techradar.com/news/video/...criber-1184379

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

It was never a problem for Virgin Media users as VM have the Netflix CDN, so we always got Super HD on titles with it on.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Doubt that, mate. Cartoonito is like a similar age to CBeebies or Tiddlers TV. Wouldn't make sense for them to start showing like, Fireman Sam at midnight or something. Would make much more sense for them to make a channel in that slot aimed at people who are more likely to be up then.

Of course, this is turner UK we're talking about. None of what they do necessarily makes sense. :dunce:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

can't wait for October 1 new channels yaaaaaaa

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I'm really looking forward to Netflix and (if the rumours are true) LoveFilm coming to TiVo - especially in Super HD. I'll be even more interested to see how Virgin Media are going to price these services.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

:hyper:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Sorry, been away a fair bit with work.. will it not just be you subscribe to them as usual.. ie pay Netflix or LoveFilm but there will be an app on the TiVo to sign into and view content?

Or will VM be selling/bundling these services themselves? :confused:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

It is most likely the former. The 'included in a bundle' rumour started because of the BBC news report on the Netflix/VM trial which suggested that Netflix might be included in a bundle. We won't know until launch.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Virgin Media surprised us all with the BT Sport deal, so you never know.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Indeed and some members still seem to underestimate Virgin's ability to get things.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

currently the customers on the trial are having to subscribe to use the app,so it really does make you think that`s the way its gonna go.Maybe they will have a rethink when it goes nationwide

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Super HD is Netflix only. Lovefilm do have content in HD, but (compared to Netflix) I wouldn't describe the quality as 'super'. Just IMO.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Well, it is a trial, after all. Depending on how it works out, we may well get an offer based on the XL package.

I'm not saying we will, because I don't know for sure, but I think this would enhance the Virgin Media offer and provide some real competition for Sky.

It would certainly provide us with enhanced programme choice within the existing subscription packages and I think it will be very attractive indeed to new subscribers.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

How much would the price have to increase though ? I'm all for choice but with the inclusion of BT Sport and Netflix how much would that put the XL pack at I do agree however it would be a plus point , pay tv is getting too expensive and the telecom side of things seem to increase year on year Sky are increasing line rental by a further 90p to £15.40 and its reported BT are increasing line rental to £15.99 and BB prices are also increasing on BT both from January 2014.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I think Netflix might be offered in the same way that Spotify is, i.e. you get a free trial and then it's full price but you can pay through your Virgin Media bill

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Happy saturday all friends. It's always very quiet on saturdays on here...i'm stuck in work :(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

You can allready get a free month trial of Netflix but i agree with you about being able to pay it through your VM bill. It would make keeping track of things easier lol.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

looking forward to More4HD from Tuesday 1st October... and Fox+ as that will be handy :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Yes both will be excellent additions John.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

That's right. When Cartoonito ends the picture goes to black level, with only the Cartoonito DOG remaining.

You can currently sample Tiddlers TV content via the 'On Demand' system under the 'channels' folder.

I think that this will be a marvellous addition to the VM platform to cater for children aged 0 to 5. Can anyone with access to children in the target audience please let me know if the child appears to enjoy the programming? (PM please, to keep this thread on topic).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Any more on disney channel hd and disney xd hd?

I wondering why disney junior hd and plus 1 version have not been mettion at the same time as disney xd hd?