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Well said

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I agree but like others I don`t think it will do very well. Don`t be surprised though if they put some or all their champions league football on it.

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I think they have to show it fta, but either way they've only got another year of it anyway.

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http://www.thedrum.com/news/2014/05/...y-war-bt-heats

"A five-year content deal with Sky, will see Virgin Media add five new high definition channels to its offer."

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Virgin Media agrees content deal with Sky as war with BT heats up.

http://www.thedrum.com/news/2014/05/...y-war-bt-heats

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Sky and Virgin Media strike major new channel distribution agreement

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...tion_agreement

Quote:
Sky and Virgin Media have agreed a new five year plus agreement for the distribution of Sky’s content to Virgin Media’s TV customers. Through the agreement, Virgin Media will continue to offer its customers an extensive selection of Sky’s leading entertainment channels, as well as content from Sky Movies and Sky Sports. In addition to its current portfolio of Sky channels, Virgin Media will also offer its TV customers Sky Sports 3 HD, Sky Sports 4 HD, and Sky Sports F1 HD, with Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD to follow.

Under the terms of the new agreement, Virgin TV customers will be able to access their Sky entertainment channels on multiple devices, including computers, and for the first time, selected tablets and mobiles, via the Virgin TV Anywhere app. From the summer, those TV customers with subscriptions to Sky Movies and Sky Sports will also be able to access live and on demand content on the go through Sky Sports and Sky Movies apps.

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Now the question we need to ask is how much extra customers will have to pay for it?.

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And also when will we see them.

i have a feeling tonight could be the night.

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Perhaps Ben or SP will have the answer to when they will arrive on our STB's.

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Does this mean we'll get history HD? Would be good for Vikings starting.

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No announcements at the moment about History HD John.

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No sky atlantic thou

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:cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader:

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haha yes very good question den. Also a question...does that mean we'll be able to watch sky sports from our mobiles??? that would be fantastic.

I'm not overly excited about sky sports 3/4/f1 HD as i won't get it if it launches as i dont subscribe to the HD... but still even if i dont get it i just finally want something to launch hahaha

Why does it say though sky and virgin team up in the war against BT? What does signing another deal for sport have to do with a war against BT!? what an absurd comment.

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Nice to see you happy :)

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At last Dave has finally has finally seen the light :Yes: and meanwhile Mr Stokes will have to eat his hat again.:waving::bigcry:

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http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/1288...-4-hd-and-more

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Simple because this deal now means the only platforms with access to all sport in HD and every sport channel are Sky and VM weakening the BT TV offering.

This was interesting as well

Are these the apps Sky customers have access too ? If so don't you need a Sky ID unless VM are to issue them or are VM launching there own apps ?

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It seems to me that VM are launching their own dedicated apps MM.

http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/sky-f1-a...-virgin-media/

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I'm pretty sure those sorts of questions will be answered in time.

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Why would they need to launch dedicated apps?? Surely the virgin media app we already have could do this???

It's a great development though. i'll just need to get unlimited phone data...

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Great news for Virgin Media customers. Takes the HD offering up to 61 channels. SKY and Virgin Media are the homes of HD in the UK. BT and Talk Talk will need to step up.

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Sky see BT as their main rival now, so are quite happy to do more deals with VM.

Sky's revenues are declining and they are feeling the pinch from the launch of BT's sports channels. So, getting more money from VM for these HD channels is a no brainer for them. It's not as if VM can compete in the sports field by launching its own premier league channels anyway.

Sky's exclusive HD channels have had their day now (exception: Sky Atlantic). Those who really wanted sports in HD would have gone to Sky by now. In any case, Sky are preparing their new "premium" channels... Press reports say that Sky 4k/ultra hd boxes are being made now, so HD will become the new SD soon. At least that's what Sky are banking on.

Then it all starts again....:( How long will it be before VM get Sky Sports 1 Ultra HD or Sky Premier Movies Ultra HD etc....?

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"This agreement builds on our long-standing relationship with Virgin Media"

Well that made me giggle. I had a long-standing relationship with my ex-wife but it wasn't what you'd call a happy one!! A little bit of history revisionism there Sky/VM!

Still, it's a great bit of news.

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Confirmed: More channels coming next month.

My insider who told me any more Sky Sports HD coming last week has got back to me with an launch date of June 1st plus some Sports channels will be re jigged as well*.

Also STV has confirmed that STV Glasgow will broadcast on Freeview (23), Sky (117) and Virgin Media (159) from June 2nd.

*Where will they broadcast?

Plan A)
•519. Sky Sports 3 HD
•520. Sky Sports 4 HD
•521. Sky Sports News HD
•522. Sky Sports F1 HD
•523. EuroSport
•524. EuroSport HD

Or plan B)
•501. Sky Sports 1
•502. Sky Sports 2
•503. Sky Sports 3
•504. Sky Sports 4
•506. Sky Sports F1
•508. Sky Sports News
•511. Sky Sports 1 HD
•512. Sky Sports 2 HD
•513. Sky Sports 3 HD
•514. Sky Sports 4 HD
•516. Sky Sports F1 HD
•518. Sky Sports News HD

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Aye all makes sense!

The only question is why still not able to agree terms for atlantic. has to be stubborness? If anyone wanted atlantic now they'd have gone to sky or at least gone to now tv. I think sky don't want to give in and accept VM's lower offer and appear to be seen as "giving in". which makes no sense really.

I hope sky sports news hd comes along quick !

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I wonder if Liberty Global were behind the acquisition of these new HD channels or if they were in the pipeline before the old régime bowed out. If it's LG's work then I wonder if there will be any more HD channels coming soon.

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I'd imagine it was the old regime who started the process. Liberty Global so far have shown utter contempt to tv channels and instead want to give us "third party content" which we then have to pay on top of our ever increasing bills with VM...

rant over.

I really can't think of anymore big HD channels we're now missing???

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that's a sunday MB

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Compared to the bad old days Virgin Media and Sky have very much a Entente Cordiale now based on the same aims and that is to bring other competitors down a peg or two.

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is it just sport channels and news or are order channels launching like sky 3D ect thanks for help

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looks like that's off limits like SA

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That was on the info I was given.

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was hoping it was tonight but if have to wait till then so be it

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Base on past Sky Sports HD Channel launches we may see them moving before Virgin launch the new ones.

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Says sky sports news HD would launch after the sky sports hd channels? Do we have any idea when that would be or no idea MB?

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But as stated in the past there are many other windows to access SA content.

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thanks dave42

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Well Sky and Virgin sign an deal back in June 2010 to carry Sky Basic HD Channels and Sky1 HD did not launch until October 2010 and Sky Art HD Channels did not launch until April 2011.

Will Sky1 +1 and Pick +1 also launch?

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And the thaw in the VM-Sky relationship continues. Money always talks, and Sky need the money.

I've noticed that the old direct Sky feed to VM customers seems to be back as well, if the targeted advertising to VM customers on SSN is any indication. I recall that feed was pulled during The Sky Basics War when Sky were appealing to VM directly to dump Cable and join Sky.

Here's a question: Will SSN HD be available to customers not taking premium Sky Sports channels? Considering SSN SD is available to all on XL?

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Virgin media are sending people to the following page for info on this nothing on the customer news page at the moment

A five-year content deal with Sky, will see Virgin Media add five new high definition channels to its offer.

According to The Times, the deal will see all of Sky's channels, other than Sky Atalantic, broadcast to customers of rival cable provider Virgin Media, as the pair up the ante in the war against BT.

Jeremy Darroch, CEO of Sky, said: “This agreement builds on our long-standing relationship with Virgin Media, enabling us to deliver our great channels to even more homes across the UK and opening up additional sources of revenue.” Tom Mockridge, chief executive of Virgin Media, described the deal as the “most extensive agreement ever signed between Virgin Media and Sky."

Virgin Media customers will be able to watch channels such as Sky Sports 3 and 4, Sky Sports News and Sky News as well, through their TVs, smartphones and tablets.

http://www.thedrum.com/news/2014/05/...y-war-bt-heats

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any more news on the disney channel hd,disney xd hd disney junior hd and disney junior + 1? and of course universal channel hd?

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It'll be tonight my source said expect them day after it goes public.

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Sky Sports News goes under Sky Basic so Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD will both join packages.

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SSN is a sky basic channel so the HD version will be too

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I phoned CS and they said the five channels would arrive tomorrow

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I would think Sky Sports News HD and Sky new HD will be in the XL pack as a minimum given its part of the basic channels they should go to m+ but we'll have to wait for an official announcement from VM 3HD, 4HD and F1HD will be added to the sky premium HD pack

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I think that article is a bit wrong, i think they are refering to the tv anytime app, unless sky and vm are developing a app for vm customers, or as you said it's the Sky apps and they'll need a Skyid.

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Come on Dave get out the bunting for a double celebration.:cleader::hyper:

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:cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader:

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:hyper::hyper::hyper:

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Expected in the Summer 2014 at some point, source says deal is done just waiting for tests to begin now.

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OHHHHHH you beauty. What are the 5 channels though??

Sky sports 3 HD
Sky sports 4 HD
Sky sports F1 HD

thats 3??

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SSN HD and sky news HD vince is the others

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ah i thought they wouldnt launch at the same time as that article said! Well if this happens this is cracking good news for a monday!

:angel: :D:monkey::dunce::angel:;)[

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Or are they???

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Ooh you have doubts MB?

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Dave understands when l mean by a double celebration Vince.:)

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I am thinking:

This week?
-Sky1 +1
-Pick +1
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports F1 HD

Later on
-Sky Sports News HD
-Sky News HD

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I'd prefer the sky sports news hd/news HD channels but it does make it an interesting wake up tomorrow morning to see whats been delivered!! I'll take literally any channel launch at the moment haha

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Base on info on DS Forum as of Friday only Three HD Channels are testing.

So if Virgin was also set to launch Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD WHY did Virgin not start tests on the same day as the other three?

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it maybe because the 3 are premium channels MB and other 2 are basic ?

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Argh!!! All this excitement and I'm going on holiday for a few days as from today.
Guess I'll have to keep an eye on here tomorrow to see any channel launches.

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http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...oE34nt907XrVGY

Virgin Media has announced a five-year deal with Sky Sports.

In addition to the entertainment, sport and movie channels already covered by the existing deal, subscribers now have access to Sky F1 HD, Sky Sports 3 HD and Sky Sports 4 HD, with Sky Sports News HD and Sky News

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http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/sky-f1-a...-virgin-media/

I see VM confirm that Sky Sports 3 4 and F1 HD will be added to the channels of those who already have Sky Sports 1 and 2 HD for no extra charge.

Of course it will go up eventually but pleased is not immediate.

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Now I can watch the f1 races in HD all year yeaaaaaaaa

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Thanks, I was wondering if SSN HD would come under the £7 premium HD charge.

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Point of accuracy, Sky's revenues are up 7% for this year compared to the same period last year. Its Sky's profits which are being squeezed. But I thoroughly agree that 4K is the new HD and HD the new SD. To which I would add 3D is the new Betamax. :)

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Sky sports news is already part of the basics so the HD channel will also be the same

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If Sky1+1 and Pick1+1 were launching tomorrow, I'm sure they would have been in the press release.

I suspect the Customer Service rep got the wrong end of the stick so suggest:
Tomorrow: Sky Sports 3HD/4HD/F1HD
Later on: Sky News HD, Sky Sports News HD

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That's fantastic news! Are the sources usually spot on about channel launches and deals etc? And what exactly does it mean if channels are "testing" :)

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http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...e/td-p/2305615

Official announcement on Virgin forum.

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happy about the cost not going up

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Am I just being blind, or is there not a date for these channels to launch?

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"The deal includes, for the first time, Sky Sports 3, Sky Sports 4, Sky F1 and Sky Sports News, all in glorious High Definition. And, for our existing Sky Premiums HD subscribers, there is no extra cost"

You could read this as Sky Sports News HD being part of the premium Sky HD channels but hopefully not.

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Surely the VM statement is worded wrong no way can the Sky Sports new HD channel be exclusive to the sky premium HD pack when the SD version is free to all

for the first time, Sky Sports 3, Sky Sports 4, Sky F1 and Sky Sports News, all in glorious High Definition. And, for our existing Sky Premiums HD subscribers, there is no extra cost

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Why wouldn't the Sky HD channels be exclusive to the Sky HD add on?

Or are you talking specifically about Sky Sports News?

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Sky sports news is what folk are referring too given SS News is already available to all

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that one Ben surely that is a basic channel

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Press release is here http://about.virginmedia.com/press-r...tion-agreement

and it says:

oh and re the app thing:

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My sources have a combined total of 80% accuracy as with anything posted on here it's best not to get your hopes up as information can get crossed and wrongly relayed or things could change.
However the source that told me this info was the same source that told me about FOX, nat geo dropping down from xl to l pack so they are quite reliable :)

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If thats the case then VM have literally bowed to skys tactics by the sound of it... i shudder at the idea of sky one hd and sky news hd going into the "HD sky" pack...

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Well, this is good news, but very disappointed that Liberty Global are now saying that Sky Atlantic is 'not a priority', which is a bit different from the earlier message about maximising content.

Perhaps there is more news to come about access to the HBO content, but not holding my breath, to be honest.

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you worrying over nothing there Vince mate nothing in that statement say that's happening

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what can they do if sky wont let anyone have it OB that's what happening like I said lots of times nothing they can do if sky wont let anyone have it SA is off limits

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I have no more knowledge that what is in the announcements, but I'd guess the both News HD channels would go into XL as that tends to be the usual way it works.

Unless the HD strategy has changed

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Am delighted these new channels are coming to VM.

Great!

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I think that Sky just aren't prepared to lower their price and Liberty feel that they cannot set the precedent otherwise we will get fleeced by Sky.

I understand that, but I hope they come up with an alternative for us. Quite happy to have an HBO subscription streaming service that gives us their older content with the first run stuff on PPV. My concern is that HBO are notoriously possessive about making their programmes available and so such a deal may not be available.

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I hope something can be done for those of us that want it. Now that we (almost) have the missing Sky Sports HD channels Sky Atlantic looks more and more like a glaring omission in an otherwise well-rounded offering from Virgin.

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I think liberty want it but dont want sky to know it. sky want liberty to have it for advertising money but dont want to lower their asking price and make a precedent.

its like two children arguing in the playground. it would benefit both so much but they're both too stubborn to actually come to an agreement.

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I have to say having SS3, SS4 and F1 in HD and available on mobile devices makes a massive difference to the likelihood of me subscribing to the full collection.

The SD quality is so shocking that for NFL, Tennis and F1 I've not bothered subscribing but am likely too now.

Sky Atlantic aside, I pretty much have all I want on VM (until the 4K stuff comes out in a few years)

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Forgot about the NFL later this year, so any Broncos games shown will be in HD. Thank God a deal was arranged. When do they launch?

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I'm like a little kid at Christmas lol.

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hopefully tonight but no date was given

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Yeah thought I had read the press release right.

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haha i love how the forum is alive and kicking once again! I've missed this! i wonder if we'll get sky sports news hd/sky news hd too tonight or in a few weeks...thats the one which i'm intrigued by!

sky sports on my phone will be immense too. i'll have it hidden behind my keyboard in work (it wont let me watch it on my computer as its blocked ...:(

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Its Great News that the missing Sky Sports HD Channels are coming To Virgin Media That Means i can Watch WWE Raw and WWE Smackdown Every Week in HD. As well as WWE Main Event When The Deal With Sky and WWE Five Year Contract Starts Next Year.

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same here, now can watch WWE and the free PPV as well all in HD

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I'm shocked at all the people on here with the sports in HD and the extra 7 quid charge! I must be a skinflint i just literally feel i pay enough for sky sports and my whole package never mind paying more on top for HD!

Maybe i should just open my wallet and let the moths out...

So betting time?
Do we think we'll get:

Just the 3 HD sport channels tomorrow?
Or 5 channels (sport hd+ sky news+ sky sports news hd)
or 5 channels (sport hd BUT pick +1 and sky 1+1 as MB said)

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I choose consider it well worth the extra 7 pounds and I save money in other ways to pay for it.

My bet is the 3 sports tomorrow or is that just a hope?

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By the sound of it the 3 sport channels in HD seem fairly odds on to launch its just what if anything may come with it tomorrow...

as for saving the money fair play! i'm envious. i spend all my money on shenanigans and idiocy.

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In a way hoping it doesn't launch overnight as I am recording something so will not be amused if it cuts the program in half.

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The post on the VM forum doesn't give any dates but it does say Sky News and Sky Sports News at a later date.

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New channel launches wouldn't interrupt recordings