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I do hope you are right because i think that will make sky drop the £10 charge plus the sky hd is now standard we will have to wait and see sky must be getting soft in their old age who would have thought that you can just get phone and broadband off them now no tv needed,

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I doubt it... VM will have to pay for them and there is only so much they can absorb... but we'll see... my own thoughts are they will charge £5 extra for Sky Movies / Sports HD on top of the Movie/sport subs.

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I think this would be a little bit unfair as it seems to be a charge on just a better quality picture :erm: it is not though there is any new content :(

In 5-10 years time we will be having the debate on VM message boards where possible do you need simulcast SD channels where there is a HD variant.

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Its not just a better picture, its better sound too.

If not as if charging extra for HD is new. Everyone does it: Sky; Xbox Live Marketplace; Blu Ray; Hell, even Virgin (via Filmflex).

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If VM are going to charge for HD sports and movies, then this a good time to redress the balance in the falling value of the VIP pack by adding the content to the package for free.

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Sorry off topic but that is not true Love Film.com rental prices is no difference between Blu Ray & DVD, that is why I would probably never rent a HD film from filmflex.

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I just can't see VM taking the hit as they don't really make any money on the SD ones at the moment. I know they will be getting a better price for the Sport, but movies are not covered by Ofcom ruling.

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FilmFlex works best for the occasional viewer like myself, who wants convenience.

If you watch loads of movies then you'd be better subscribing to Sky Movies or things like LoveFilm.

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[QUOTE=Digital Fanatic;35035646]I just can't see VM taking the hit as they don't really make any money on the SD ones at the moment. I know they will be getting a better price for the Sport, but movies are not covered by Ofcom ruling.

Now that VM have sold their channels to SKY (I know they still have a stake in uktv channels) I must ask the question if it is so much effort for small returns in hosting a TV platform why do it:confused:

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On the second point I couldn't agree more, Filmflex is for the casual film watcher, I must admit if there was much saving from dumping the SKY movies collection from the sport I would have done it years ago.Sorry hard to quote on a iPod touch:(

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VM make thier money on the TV side with the XL pack, plus it's the broadband and 'phone they make the most profit on... broadband being the hero product.

I think with the added HD and TIVO coming later this year, we should see a marked improvement in the tv side, profit wise :)

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I think VM will definitely charge extra for sports and movies in HD. Some of the others, like Sky One etc. will probably be added to XL free to make it make up for it.

There is no way VM will be able to cover the cost otherwise.

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Agree 100% with this one!

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New Radio Channel to launch on Virgin Media soon.

Squirt FM is soon to start broadcasting on Virgin Media.

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See what on Virgin Media in HD this week (Live Sports ) - http://virgintvsports.blogspot.com/

List of Live Football on Virgin TV this week - now online @ http://livefootballonvirgintv.blogspot.com/

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LOL sounds like some sort of porn channel :D

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Coming soon then?!?:D;)

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Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy given more info on the BSkyB/VMTV take over.

I have been told that Virgin hope to launch Sky1 HD, Sky News HD, Sky Real Lives HD, Sky Arts 1 HD and Sky Arts 2 HD on Virgin TV in a few weeks, once the deal has been approved in Ireland.

My insider also thinks that for the Sky Movies and Sky Sports HD Channels viewers maybe charge extra if they want them.

But the Basics HD Channels may probably all end up on the XL Pack.

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Dose anyone think BBC news will start an HD news channel to take on Sky News HD

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Cool. :)

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Just bloody great! I have been on Virgin for 3 years as can't get Sky in my bit of London (trees) - just about to move and Virgin get everything. At least my newplace gets Sky (but not Virgin lol).....

H

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I would think it would be a small charge very small to justify it to me £10 would be to too steep poss around £5.

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They would have to not charge for the basic Sky HD channels cause the 'Amazing HD, no extra monthly fee' would be a waste of money otherwise, maybe they will charge for the premium HD channels, this I can see as likely but the basic ones should definitely be free to XL customers. Or maybe they will just not charge any extra for any of the HD channels and Sky will drop it on their service, we just don't know yet.

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I would expect the latter with sky dropping the £10 charge.

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im expecting the HD movies and sports to come at an extra charge if you want them the others im expecting to be free otherwise why advertise as free HD when to get at least five of the non premium channels you have to pay

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Seems crazy to me I thought with the sky sports wholesale reduction by Ofcom couldn't virgin just keep there prices the same to customers but not charge for HD.

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or just reduce the price on the SD only pack... keeping HD at the old price.

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Yes excellent point so as its fair for non Hd subs.

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If they were going to keep the same price as before, for sports channels and charge extra for HD, I can't see many paying for the uplift.

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I think that would be the best option! :D

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True, that's the main reason why I joined Lovefilm years ago. :)

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It is not as simple as that as the agreement reached by OFCOM/Sky and BT/Virgin/Talk Talk is that until the appeal is over the difference goes into a holding account and the winning sides get the money at the end. If Sky win the appeal that is potentially a lot of money Virgin would lose.

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Cue emergency price rise. :erm::p:

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Surrely all this as been sorted in the deal and discussions whilst dealing with the sale of the channels and the appeal is only for BT/Talk Talk now

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No, VM are still behind the appeal regarding Premium content.

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Yep Virgin won't walk away from that as if they win it is a long term victory.

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This may have been discussed before, if so I appologise.
Where I live we receive ITV London, I was wondering if there are plans to make Meridian available?

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Dont suppose you know when Red Button interactivity on Sky Sports will be available? This is the 1 thing that stopped me getting Sky Sports.

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I have not been told any more news from yesterday.

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as virgin added an other On Demand Preview channel to Virgin Channel 970.as i have not got channel 179 yet ?

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They removed the Channel 970 - On Demand Previews. You don't have Quest yet?

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Yeah 970 was just a test channel.

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I read that Virgin can now show some sky stuff on demand is this just ex virgin channels or sky one etc. If so will it be available on tv on demand or on an online player like skys sky player ?

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Any news on the EPG overhaul?...

I think if VM were to get there fingers out and give us a fresh new look...they could get more buisness.

When I changed from Sky to VM...the VM's EPG nearly stopped me from switching over.

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It will be SD Sky channel content on Catch up and TV Choice :) :) :) :)

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Expect changes around the end of the year once TIVO starts to roll out. ;)

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Any more news on five usa +1 and fiver +1 ?.

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I want my History +1 back and I expect Diva viewers want their +1 back too. I have watched quite a bit on Military History though which replaced History +1 and I'm sure many are enjoying SyFy HD which, I think, replaced Diva +1. Either that or it was SyFy +1 which I have had occasion to watch too.

Anyone know why CSI Miami can't be shown on Living +2 but can on Living +1? apart from "it's a contractual / copyright issue" which is a bit vague.

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I have no update.

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I think it safe to say it Living +2 will not be broadcast by the end of this year.

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do you think they charge extra on vip packages too for sports and movies HD

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Setanta Sports fall out

Special 1 TV is back and it on bbc 3 ;):););)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sqlvt
http://www.epltalk.com/special-1-tv-...-trailer/20474
http://www.epltalk.com/special-1-tv-...of-bbc-3/19523

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My missus is delighted. She loved it - can't say I shared the same enthusiasm myself.

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Hopefully not.

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well said the VIP pack needs to be better value for money, it's gone down hill over the last couple of years and isn't the same service alot of people signed up for in terms of value, it's about time they gave us more HD and maybe chucked in 50mb for the same price now.

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I thought one of the (many) sticking points with having SkyHD content on VM was security. That being the case, surely the new card rollout must be completed before we get SkyHD basics and/or option for Sports/MoviesHD?

I was moved to NGTV in March but I still haven't received my shiny new red card - and no indication from VM that it's imminent.

If MB's insider is correct and SkyHD content is "a few weeks" away then the card rollout must be nearing completion or security is not the blocker it was assumed to be!?

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Well, we have the basic SD channels from Sky with the 'security' I doubt sky will be bothered about the basic HD channels being on the 'unsecured' network for a few months. Maybe upset with the premium HD channels on the network though.

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ESPN America have started to advertise their HD channel now, and on the version of the ad shown on ESPN UK they're saying that it'll be available on Sky. Any more news as to whether it'll be available on VM yet?

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No news on if Virgin are getting or even in talks with ESPN about launching ESPN America HD on Virgin Media.

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ESPN to air Premiership Rugby 7s

ESPN has agreed a deal with Premiership Rugby for exclusive UK broadcast rights to the JP Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series.


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...-rugby-7s.html

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New Magners League TV rights deal agreed.

Announced today, the deal will see BBC Alba, BBC Northern Ireland, RTE and TG4 joining S4C and BBC Wales in broadcasting games from league (over the next three years).

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...al-agreed.html

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Lets hope we get it as soon as possible.:)

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+1. Was going to tweet VM but Twitter seems to be having some issues at the moment.

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Total Channels news:

An channel has been added to my box - now 339 (Not an TV Channel).

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Hi Media boy, a good question for you, IF the Sky channels come onto VM, won't channels be taken off to accomadate them ?

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Nothing will be taken off Arthur. There is plenty of capacity.

And its when not If ;)

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All I know that this time is Living +2 will be close by Sky after takeover (So that Living HD can launch on Sky Digital).

I think we will see Virgin moving Channels about again.

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Any chance whatsoever of seeing Sky1HD on the M+ package?

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I wouldn't hold your breath. You don't get anything but the free to air HD channels on M+, so I doubt they will give you free Sky 1HD. Sky 1HD would be on a par with the other channels free on XL.

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i'd say a snowballs chance in hell of SKY1hd appearing on anything below XL for free.

Maybe for a subscription fee.

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Hi, if Sky 1HD is free it will be on the XL pack there no chance of it been on the M+ pack.

Regards
Gav

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Its all gone very quiet on here..Ive just been on to cs about upgrading my package to include the sky movies channel and i asked if the sky movies HD channels will be included in the xl tv package.
They wont it will cost ME £19.50 to add them i also said when are they likely to arrive on virgin and she said sometime this month???? :)

Please note its not my fault if they dont arrive this month BUT thats what the lady said to me on the phone.:erm:

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I believe thats the standard price for the currently available SD Sky Movies Channels, you sound surprised by them asking for £19.50/month?

As far as I know, there are no prices yet for the HD versions but I'm sure there will be an update soon through the official routes

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Seeing as the SD ones are not in the XL pack it is a good indication that the HD ones will not be in that either.

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GMTV Name To Be Dropped

ITV have announced plans to drop the GMTV name and brand, spending up to £1.5m on a relaunch of the morning flagship show.

New name is unknown.

I think it will be called ITV Breakfast.

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I can not confrim the £19.50 price at this time. (I have not been told of any prices)

But I think new channels will launch in July not June.

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Exactly:D

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Media Boy gvtv may be re named Daybreak that what i am getting new from but dont ouote me on this it just what i head today

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£19.50 is the correct price to add sky movies to the XL package at the moment. As other people have said there are no prices for the hd channels at the moment as they do not know when they are launching?

http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html...-channels.html

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I think GMTV will be renamed Adrian (following the successful re-branding of UKTV G2 as Dave) as part of Mr. Chiles' contract terms with ITV. :rolleyes:

I understand that Christine Bleakley has declined Adrian's pleas to join him at GMTV. I wouldn't send either of them soiled toilet paper by post, as happened to Adrian in 2007, but I wouldn't pay either of them £1M either. :shocked:

With the new government looking to involve the public more in the running of schools and deciding where public spending cuts should be made, maybe we'll now get more of a say in how our TV Licence Fee is spent and how much some celebrities should be paid or if they should be retained at all. :tu:

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How come even Sky have to drop a channel in order to re-use it's BSkyB EPG slot? :confused:

I make very good use of Living +2 on VM and will be sorry if it is dropped from cable. They can do what they like on satellite.

Yes, it's a good opportunity to do some housekeeping and regroup the channels sensibly.

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Ooh! A bit too similar to Sky News' "Sunrise". That would just look like poor imitation.

Okay, there's no need to say "poor imitation of a poor station", it's implied. :p:

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Hmm, Unknown... Its bold... I like it! ;)

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I think it is because there are no more slots on Skys' EPG. They're reached the limit - though I could be wrong

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Latest I heard was she'd been offered in the region of £6million by ITV to move across and join him.

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I emailed ESPN who told me they had held talks with Virgin but nothing happening yet.

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Are we going to get Hd on demand from Sky?

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I hope that price is correct i pay that at the moment for sd versions:D

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Thanks for that, I emailed them as well, but I have not had a reply yet.

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i was watching a recording of the NHRA Drag racing i recorded on ESPN HD yesterday and saw an advert for ESPN america HD stating its launching on 21st june on SKY.

well looks like VM dropped another ball with ESPN America HD.

and just to rub salt into the wounds of us VM customers !!!
http://www.twitpic.com/1v96ib

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Well you never know what is happening behind closed doors. Remember we were all moaning about VM dropping the ball on ESPN and ESPN HD? They came up trumps with that one. Not that I am saying that will happen here but you never know.

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i really hope it does but with just over a week to launch its highly unlikely VM will have ESPN america HD channel for launch. mind you VM seem to have a good relationship with ESPN so it could happen.

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New pricing for sports and movies

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...136&highlight=

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Virgin Media cuts Sky channels prices

Virgin Media has confirmed plans to slash the cost of Sky's premium sport and movies channels for cable television subscribers. From July 1st, new and existing Virgin Media customers taking the M+, L or XL TV packages can add or keep a single Sky Sports channel (Sky Sports 1 or 2) or Sky Movies channel (Sky Movies 1 or 2) for £13.50 per month, offering a saving of up to £9. Virgin Media will offer the entire Sky Sports Collection - Sky Sports 1, 2, 3 and 4 - to its customers for £20.50 per month, representing a discount of £42 a year on current prices.

The cable operator is also offering the Sky Movies Collection - Sky Movies 1 and 2, plus Sky Movies Premiere, Sky Movies Premiere +1, Sky Movies Showcase and Disney Cinemagic - for £19.50, delivering an annual saving of up to £84. The combined Sky Sports and Sky Movies Collection will be available in one package for £27.50 per month, offering a saving of up to £72 per year.

Full Report Here: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...ls-prices.html

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What i dont get for the sports and movies collection for the xl pack is £27.50 thats the price it is now.

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Yes i have noticed that, and over on www.vmhd.blogspot.com they are saying the same!

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Perhaps the HD variants will be included at that price thus adding value to the package possibly?

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I dont know:confused: but we can only hope

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Spotted that too? Seems crazy. Could this be a sign that the HD versions will be available at no extra cost for Sports/movies subscribers on the XL pack or am I being overly optimistic?

EDIT: beaten to it! :)

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its the only thing that would make sense but who knows.

I really wish they would put all the info out at once instead of dribs and drabs

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Fingers tightly crossed. I'd have no problem with no price reduction if they want to bundle the HD versions in the VIP pack.

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that might sound good for VIP but not changing the price whilst being on XL yet reducing it for every one else seems a bit strange.

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Sorry but why, the number of times its been said that pricing is confusing, this just makes it simple. These SKY channels are extras. The cost should be the same across the board surely ?:shrug:

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Total joke,Nothing to benefit for us on xl pay £19.50 for movies already.Was going to add on Sky Sports but not at that price

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Hang On.... So an XL customer (i.e ME) gets no f-ing discount at all????

I hope that means I won't be charged for HD!
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Virgin have replied to my tweet about ESPNA HD, as expected no realy conclusive answer

https://twitter.com/virginmedia/status/15924253842

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More like VM have been absorbing cost and running at a lose for those on the XL pack.

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It would be good if XL customers get the premium channels in HD for no extra cost, those on lesser packages have to pay extra.