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RichardCoulter 08-02-2023 21:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36145455)
Media Boy Sources has told me that Paramount Global are set to move the following channels from Virgin and Sky to Paramount+ by 2025.

*MTV
*Comedy Central
*Nickleodeon

No other channels were mentioned.
Good news for me as MTV is the only channel that I miss after downgrading.

Hugh 08-02-2023 22:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36145480)
Good news for me as MTV is the only channel that I miss after downgrading.
That’s a confusing statement.

Are you saying that everyone else losing MTV (because you don’t have it now) is a good thing?

RichardCoulter 09-02-2023 05:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36145487)
That’s a confusing statement.

Are you saying that everyone else losing MTV (because you don’t have it now) is a good thing?
If MTV moves to Paramount+ it means that I will receive it again.

It won't make any difference to Sky customers as I believe that they get Paramojnt+ thrown in at no extra cost.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tricky Trevor (Post 36144894)
As usual, not a word from Virgin that it was coming or about subscription details.
It wouldn't suprise me if people would be ringing up and customer advisors know nothing about it.
You were totally right in your prediction..

Hugh 09-02-2023 10:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Will Paramount+ be an extra subscription on VM, like Netflix and Prime?

TimeLord2018 09-02-2023 10:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36145495)
Will Paramount+ be an extra subscription on VM, like Netflix and Prime?
They haven't said


Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36145490)
If MTV moves to Paramount+ it means that I will receive it again.

It won't make any difference to Sky customers as I believe that they get Paramojnt+ thrown in at no extra cost.
Technically the channels have already moved , just the channels haven't closed , the main MTV is available on Paramount+ which includes reality premieres like Jersey Shore today
and the latest season of South Park will available on Paramount+ tomorrow

MTV clearly doesn't mean music anymore, MTV Entertainment Studios is a odd thing.

BenMcr 09-02-2023 10:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36145496)
MTV clearly doesn't mean music anymore, MTV Entertainment Studios is a odd thing.
Better than the 'History' channel not actually being about that :D

1andrew1 09-02-2023 10:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 36145500)
Better than the 'History' channel not actually being about that :D
What does the Radio Times have to say on the matter? :D

SonicMaster 09-02-2023 15:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36145496)
They haven't said




Technically the channels have already moved , just the channels haven't closed , the main MTV is available on Paramount+ which includes reality premieres like Jersey Shore today
and the latest season of South Park will available on Paramount+ tomorrow

MTV clearly doesn't mean music anymore, MTV Entertainment Studios is a odd thing.
The channels haven't 'moved' - it's merely that some content on the channels is also available on Paramount+.

Comedy Central for instance, only has 7 programmes available for on Paramount+ with none of their British originals available at present, with all of them remaining exclusively on Sky/NOW and Virgin Media.

RichardCoulter 09-02-2023 18:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 36145526)
The channels haven't 'moved' - it's merely that some content on the channels is also available on Paramount+.

Comedy Central for instance, only has 7 programmes available for on Paramount+ with none of their British originals available at present, with all of them remaining exclusively on Sky/NOW and Virgin Media.
Are the live channels as broadcast available? If not, maybe it's a carriage contract agreement so they have to wait until 2025 before pulling them from Virgin and adding them to Paramount +??

TimeLord2018 09-02-2023 19:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36145545)
Are the live channels as broadcast available? If not, maybe it's a carriage contract agreement so they have to wait until 2025 before pulling them from Virgin and adding them to Paramount +??
No, the channels On Demand content in case of MTV, Paramount+ UK doesn't yet have Live channels

There is 2 MTV branded Live channels on Pluto TV - MTV Classic and MTV Reality

Not sure if they can close Comedy Central UK as Sky still appear to have 25% stake in it.

RichardCoulter 09-02-2023 19:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36145548)
No, the channels On Demand content in case of MTV, Paramount+ UK doesn't yet have Live channels

There is 2 MTV branded Live channels on Pluto TV - MTV Classic and MTV Reality

Not sure if they can close Comedy Central UK as Sky still appear to have 25% stake in it.
Cheers.

I suppose they could just sell their stake. ISTR that they sold their share in Nickelodeon in order to launch Sky Kids.

Sky have now announced their price rise.:

The average increase will be 8.1% which is lower than Virgin who are putting theirs up ny 13.8%. Pure greed at a time when many people are struggling.

Hugh 09-02-2023 20:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36145550)
Cheers.

I suppose they could just sell their stake. ISTR that they sold their share in Nickelodeon in order to launch Sky Kids.

Sky have now announced their price rise.:

The average increase will be 8.1% which is lower than Virgin who are putting theirs up ny 13.8%. Pure greed at a time when many people are struggling.
Almost as bad as Plusnet’s, EE’s & BT’s 14.4% rise, and TalkTalk’s 14.2% rise.

Mr K 09-02-2023 20:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36145555)
Almost as bad as Plusnet’s, EE’s & BT’s 14.4% rise, and TalkTalk’s 14.2% rise.
Except VM are putting it up by more than that for most. 13.8% is a porky pie.

Mad Max 09-02-2023 21:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36145495)
Will Paramount+ be an extra subscription on VM, like Netflix and Prime?
You can bet on it.

RichardCoulter 09-02-2023 23:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36145555)
Almost as bad as Plusnet’s, EE’s & BT’s 14.4% rise, and TalkTalk’s 14.2% rise.
Sky are undoubtedly the best value for T,V, apart from maybe those who want BT Sport. Even then they have to factor in an extra subscription for Now TV if they also want Sky Atlantic (and are effectively paying for the Sky channels twice).

For those who aren't bothered about being able to record, Now TV as a complete replacement is a no brainer if it has all the channels you want.

BT allows you to record Now TV though. BT offered me half price Now TV for 2 years, a free installation of a landline and said that they would buy me out of my Virgin contract.

Hugh 10-02-2023 00:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Go for it!

Legendkiller2k 10-02-2023 02:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36145583)
Sky are undoubtedly the best value for T,V, apart from maybe those who want BT Sport. Even then they have to factor in an extra subscription for Now TV if they also want Sky Atlantic (and are effectively paying for the Sky channels twice).

For those who aren't bothered about being able to record, Now TV as a complete replacement is a no brainer if it has all the channels you want.

BT allows you to record Now TV though. BT offered me half price Now TV for 2 years, a free installation of a landline and said that they would buy me out of my Virgin contract.
Depending on what you want Sky stream might be a better option as that has a lot more channels including the Discovery and Nat geo ones which now doesn't have.
Atm there is a free 1 month trial on it, no upfront fee, nothing to pay for a month then a monthly rolling contract at £29p/m.

SonicMaster 10-02-2023 09:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Sky Kids HD added to channel 707 on Virgin TV, with the new channel launching on 13th February.

1andrew1 10-02-2023 09:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36145591)
Depending on what you want Sky stream might be a better option as that has a lot more channels including the Discovery and Nat geo ones which now doesn't have.
Atm there is a free 1 month trial on it, no upfront fee, nothing to pay for a month then a monthly rolling contract at £29p/m.
£29pm is a lot more than Now TV Entertainment (£10pm) with a current offer of £12pm for Now Entertainment with Now Cinema. Even if it does include Netflix.

I think they're basically aimed at different markets - Now TV is an add-on for Freeview and Freesat users. Sky Stream covers the free and paid-for channels like Sky satellite or VM.

RichardCoulter 10-02-2023 09:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36145602)
£29pm is a lot more than Now TV Entertainment (£10pm) with a current offer of £12pm for Now Entertainment with Now Cinema. Even if it does include Netflix.

I think they're basically aimed at different markets - Now TV is an add-on for Freeview and Freesat users. Sky Stream covers the free and paid-for channels like Sky satellite or VM.
...and for Virgin customers who want access to Sky Atlantic or who want to save money by downgrading to Mixit and replacing the lost channels with Now TV instead of paying for the channels twice.

I never pay Now TV standard pricing. By going through the online cancellation proces, the cheapest Sky Movies I've had is for free and the cheapest Entertainment £1 a month.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36145591)
Depending on what you want Sky stream might be a better option as that has a lot more channels including the Discovery and Nat geo ones which now doesn't have.
Atm there is a free 1 month trial on it, no upfront fee, nothing to pay for a month then a monthly rolling contract at £29p/m.
Exactly. Each service has pros & cons & prices vary.

To escape the forthcoming price rise, I urge people to do a channel audit to see what channels th ey watch (and for how long) and then look for the cheapest option that gives them what they want.

For Virgin customers this could mean changing supplier or simply downgrading their TV pack (you'd be surprised what the lowest pack-Mixit- now offers.

1andrew1 10-02-2023 09:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36145604)
...and for Virgin customers who want access to Sky Atlantic or who want to save money by downgrading to Mixit and replacing the lost channels with Now TV instead of paying for the channels twice.

I never pay Now TV standard pricing. By going through the online cancellation proces, the cheapest Sky Movies I've had is for free and the cheapest Entertainment £1 a month..
Definitely used to be the best deals on Now TV, whether they're so generous now I'm not sure.
I suspect it's just keen VM TV viewers like those on this forum who get Now TV to get Sky Atlantic. Most VM viewers probably don't know it exists!

nialli 10-02-2023 11:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
My Roku stick gets a lot more use than my V6 boxes.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36145608)
Definitely used to be the best deals on Now TV, whether they're so generous now I'm not sure.
I suspect it's just keen VM TV viewers like those on this forum who get Now TV to get Sky Atlantic. Most VM viewers probably don't know it exists!
NOW HD costing an extra six quid a month is taking the p*ss

RichardCoulter 10-02-2023 12:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nialli (Post 36145613)
My Roku stick gets a lot more use than my V6 boxes.

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NOW HD costing an extra six quid a month is taking the p*ss
You can get it cheaper than that by playing the cancellation game, take a look at this thread:

https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...-offers#latest

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36145591)
Depending on what you want Sky stream might be a better option as that has a lot more channels including the Discovery and Nat geo ones which now doesn't have.
Atm there is a free 1 month trial on it, no upfront fee, nothing to pay for a month then a monthly rolling contract at £29p/m.
Apparently, there is an option to get Sky Stream for £26 if you agree to a contract. It's 18 months I think.

TimeLord2018 10-02-2023 13:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Yes , if you want to Skip ads it's a extra £5pm on either rolling or 18 month contract and there is also no proper recording facility on Sky Stream/Glass

Legendkiller2k 10-02-2023 14:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36145602)
£29pm is a lot more than Now TV Entertainment (£10pm) with a current offer of £12pm for Now Entertainment with Now Cinema. Even if it does include Netflix.

I think they're basically aimed at different markets - Now TV is an add-on for Freeview and Freesat users. Sky Stream covers the free and paid-for channels like Sky satellite or VM.
But the stream does include discovery+ too the top tier and movies on stream includes paramount+ so it kind of balances itself out.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36145616)
You can get it cheaper than that by playing the cancellation game, take a look at this thread:

https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...-offers#latest

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Apparently, there is an option to get Sky Stream for £26 if you agree to a contract. It's 18 months I think.
Yes 18 months contract you can get sky sports too for £22p/m instead of £27p/m if you agree to 18 month contract but even £27p/m is a lot cheape than what it is on now, as i said it kind of balances itself out depending on what you want from tv.
One huge plus about both NOW and stream is none of those awful shopping and religious channels.

muppetman11 11-02-2023 18:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nialli (Post 36145613)
My Roku stick gets a lot more use than my V6 boxes.

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NOW HD costing an extra six quid a month is taking the p*ss
I’ve never once paid £6 the max I’ve paid is £2.

SonicMaster 11-02-2023 18:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
When our current deal with VM is over we'll definitely consider moving down to the Mixit tier now that all the HD versions are included for the free TV channels, as we could get NOW for the pay TV channels we actually watch instead of using VM.

Many of the best pay TV channels that we used to watch have now closed down or been subsumed into Sky's portfolio. There is very little we watch that isn't included on NOW and it may be cheaper than paying for Maxit. That's not currently the case so depends on whether that changes.

NOW with HD channels will be £15.99 from next month, where the price difference between Mixit and Maxit is currently £9.51 so we'd obviously stick with VM if that's still the case.

Media Boy UK 15-02-2023 01:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Virgin Media has moved the following channels to a new broadcasting stream:

*5USA
*5STAR
*5Select
*5USA +1
*Channel 5 +1
*Reality Xtra
*Talking Pictures

If you are using TiVo and V6 boxes you need to update your favorites list to readd them.

Info thanks to epsilon

epsilon 15-02-2023 11:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36145998)
Virgin Media has moved the following channels to a new broadcasting stream:

*5USA
*5STAR
*5Select
*5USA +1
*Channel 5 +1
*Reality Xtra
*Talking Pictures

If you are using TiVo and V6 boxes you need to update your favorites list to readd them.

Info thanks to epsilon
Another group of channels changing transport streams to add to your list:

5STAR +1
Animal Planet +1
Babenation
Colors Gujarati
Create & Craft
Ideal World
Sky Sports Arena

Probably more to follow in the coming days as Virgin moves services around to fill the gaps left by the recently removed SD services.

Don't forget to update your favourites for Create & Craft and Ideal World guys. ;)

OLDGOLD 15-02-2023 12:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Why do +1 channels still exist? Does anybody watch them in these days of on demand and streaming services?

epsilon 15-02-2023 16:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLDGOLD (Post 36146032)
Why do +1 channels still exist? Does anybody watch them in these days of on demand and streaming services?
Extra viewers using the +1s brings in more cash from advertisers for very little effort by the broadcaster.

jfman 15-02-2023 16:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLDGOLD (Post 36146032)
Why do +1 channels still exist? Does anybody watch them in these days of on demand and streaming services?
The extremely low cost of broadcasting content you already own is presumably more than offset by viewers. Viewers who are presumably actually watching live, therefore watching the adverts.

It also gives a brand/family of channel greater prominence in EPGs.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by epsilon (Post 36146050)
Extra viewers using the +1s brings in more cash from advertisers for very little effort by the broadcaster.
I missed this when I opened the thread it was the bottom of the last page. :)

RichardCoulter 15-02-2023 16:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLDGOLD (Post 36146032)
Why do +1 channels still exist? Does anybody watch them in these days of on demand and streaming services?
Yes, so that I can record in SD. All these channels are going HD, but the disc space remains the same.

Itshim 15-02-2023 17:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36146054)
Yes, so that I can record in SD. All these channels are going HD, but the disc space remains the same.
Good grief , you must record a lot. Everything that l have recorded are it hd and if I hit 15% I would have been out alot that day:rolleyes:

RobboEdin 15-02-2023 18:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
I agree. I record everything in HD and rarely go above 10% usage.

I do watch what I record and delete after watching. No need to archive programs you’ll never watch.

Itshim 15-02-2023 18:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RobboEdin (Post 36146063)
I agree. I record everything in HD and rarely go above 10% usage.

I do watch what I record and delete after watching. No need to archive programs you’ll never watch.
Exactly , I tend to use it as a) a time shift , to avoid ads ,long , boring car driving , filler etc. Or b) because two shows are on at the same time . Now and then because I am hooked on a Netflix show.

Media Boy UK 16-02-2023 00:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
More channels is on the move tonight:

*E4 +1
*Legend
*CITV

TiVo or V6 boxes users need to update their favorites list to readd them.

epsilon 16-02-2023 00:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36146091)
More channels is on the move tonight:

*E4 +1
*Legend
*CITV

TiVo or V6 boxes users need to update their favorites list to readd them.
You missed these:

Horror Xtra +1
Al Jazeera English
CN +1
Islam Channel English

:D

Media Boy UK 16-02-2023 01:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by epsilon (Post 36146092)
You missed these:

Horror Xtra +1
Al Jazeera English
CN +1
Islam Channel English

:D
If you go into Diagnostics you will find that Al Jazeera English is really a HD Channel but Virgin still says it a SD Channel.

Audio PID: AC3.

Sky Crime +1 is:

Audio PID: MPEG2.

epsilon 16-02-2023 01:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
SD channels can use AC3 audio but it does indicate that it could possibly be scaled down to SD from a HD source.

Media Boy UK 16-02-2023 01:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by epsilon (Post 36146094)
SD channels can use AC3 audio but it does indicate that it could possibly be scaled down to SD from a HD source.
Digital Bit rates says Virgin only use AC3 for "SD Channels" for both Al Jazeera channels - all rest are using MPEG2.

Note Al Jazeera did stop broadcasting in SD in 2020 all over the world.

epsilon 16-02-2023 01:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36146095)
Digital Bit rates says Virgin only use AC3 for "SD Channels" for both Al Jazeera channels - all rest are using MPEG2.

Note Al Jazeera did stop broadcasting in SD in 2020 all over the world.
Which would explain why it is being scaled down. :D

Media Boy UK 16-02-2023 01:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by epsilon (Post 36146096)
Which would explain why it is being scaled down. :D
You would have think Virgin would have move them to a HD Stream by now.


But saying that this is Virgin we are talking about - they a joke.

epsilon 16-02-2023 02:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36146097)
You would have think Virgin would have move them to a HD Stream by now.


But saying that this is Virgin we are talking about - they a joke.
Depends on Virgin's contract with Al Jazeera.

Video stream stats are: H.264 Video, 16:9, 704x576i, 25 fps, 4:2:0

So definitely not HD.

SonicMaster 16-02-2023 20:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
VM claim that Sky Kids HD is included in the Maxit TV package but it's not available for me...


Quote:
This exciting new HD channel bursting with family favourites is available at no extra cost for Mix, Full House and Maxit customers, or customers with a Kids Pick subscription
.

https://www.virginmedia.com/virgin-t...n-virgin-media

Rob King 16-02-2023 21:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 36146171)
VM claim that Sky Kids HD is included in the Maxit TV package but it's not available for me...

Working here
.

https://www.virginmedia.com/virgin-t...n-virgin-media

Media Boy UK 16-02-2023 21:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
@SonicMaster

Maybe it free for them on packages before 2020.

On Sky it part of the Kids package.

Channel is also not on my box.

fox35 16-02-2023 21:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36146173)
@SonicMaster

Maybe it free for them on packages before 2020.

On Sky it part of the Kids package.

Channel is also not on my box.
Not on my box either (Maxit since 2020).
Clearly wrong, misleading message sent out by VM.

cheekyangus 16-02-2023 23:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36146173)
@SonicMaster

Maybe it free for them on packages before 2020.

On Sky it part of the Kids package.

Channel is also not on my box.
It's on Mix. Which Fun customers were moved on to once Mix lineup was made the same as Fun.

Media Boy UK 16-02-2023 23:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36146177)
It's on Mix. Which Fun customers were moved on to once Mix lineup was made the same as Fun.
As I said before it not on my TV.

Old XL Package with only the following kids channels:

CBBC HD
CBeebies HD
CITV
POP
Tiny Pop

all the rest since 2020 I will need to pay extra for

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the Following channels was removed by Virgin from my TV in 2020 (old XL Pack)

Kids:
704. Cartoon Network HD
705. Cartoon Network +1
706. Cartoonito
712. Nick HD
713. Nick +1
715. Nick Junior
716. Nick Jr Too
717. Nicktoons
730. Boomerang
731. Boomerang +1

International:
807. SONY SAB
825. Colors Gujarati
826. COLORS HD
827. Colors Rishtey
828. Colors Cineplex

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Am I missing them? - NOPE.

cheekyangus 17-02-2023 10:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
You must have renegotiated and got put onto another version/tier as I don't tjink they'd be able to remove channels unless you changed something about package.

XL was basically what became Full House, to my recollection, and there were two versions of that, one with Kids TV and one without.

BenMcr 17-02-2023 10:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
XL/Full House still has the Kids channels, It's when Maxit became the top core pack that Kids became a paid add on.

epsilon 20-02-2023 07:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36146091)
More channels is on the move tonight...
And another batch:

Colors Rishtey
Comedy Central +1
ITV4 +1
QVC Beauty
QVC Extra
Sky Sports Cricket
SkyWitness +1

OLDGOLD 20-02-2023 10:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by epsilon (Post 36146353)
And another batch:

Colors Rishtey
Comedy Central +1
ITV4 +1
QVC Beauty
QVC Extra
Sky Sports Cricket
SkyWitness +1
Where's Sky Sports Cricket moving to?

Itshim 20-02-2023 14:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Yep it's on mine ,not that I will be using it!!

epsilon 20-02-2023 18:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLDGOLD (Post 36146366)
Where's Sky Sports Cricket moving to?
A different transport stream, it's just Virgin moving services around to fill in the gaps left by the recently removed SD simulcast channels.

Just a heads up that anyone having those channels set as "favourites" will need to reset them. Probably more changes to come over the next few days.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36146192)
You must have renegotiated and got put onto another version/tier as I don't tjink they'd be able to remove channels unless you changed something about package.

XL was basically what became Full House, to my recollection, and there were two versions of that, one with Kids TV and one without.
XL = Fullhouse for legacy subscriptions. There is also a, confusingly named, "Full House" addon that is a part of the "Maxit" bundle of subscription codes and it doesn't include the kids or south Asian channels that were in the legacy Full House. The "Full House" addon isn't sold separately, only as a part of Maxit.

vincerooney 20-02-2023 23:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
dont know if there is a thread but i got my bill increase today. £22 increase!

emailed virgin media already. letter from Vodafone offering me discounts in the same letter from virgin media.

i assume this was some sort of deal to get out of the Vodafone contract and use the o2 signal after the merger

Rob King 20-02-2023 23:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
I got offered a superhub 5 today but cost me £5 for postage

epsilon 21-02-2023 01:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
More services switching transport streams - any saved as favourite channels will need to be reset (except for NVOD services).

Adult Previews
Babes & Brazzers (NVOD)
Blaze
Comedy Central Extra
Meet The Babes
Nick +1
Nick Jr Too
Nick Junior
Nicktoons

nialli 21-02-2023 07:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36146480)
dont know if there is a thread but i got my bill increase today. £22 increase!
https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...0#post36146430

RichardCoulter 21-02-2023 23:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
From July 2023 BT Sport will become TNT Sport.

Same with Eurosport, but not until later on.

Legendkiller2k 22-02-2023 02:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36146573)
From July 2023 BT Sport will become TNT Sport.

Same with Eurosport, but not until later on.
The press release, a link is always helpful.



Quote:
From July 2023, TNT Sports will continue the spirit of what BT Sport has built over the past decade.

This new brand will be brought to life for the first time later this year shortly before the start of the 2023/2024 football season. Until then, fans will continue to enjoy BT Sport on all of its channels and platforms as they do today.
BT Sport Monthly Pass

Join the home of live sport for just £29.99 per month. Get instant access to the BT Sport app, with no contract and no BT broadband required.

On forming last year, the Joint Venture announced plans to combine BT Sport and Eurosport UK, bringing together one of the most extensive line-ups of live sports coverage for fans in the UK & Ireland - including the Olympic Games, the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Premiership Rugby, MotoGP, UFC, Boxing, WWE, tennis Grand Slams, cycling Grand Tours and the winter sports season. Eurosport (U.K & Ireland only) will become part of this new brand at some time in the future.

BT Sport subscribers already enjoy complimentary access to discovery+ which includes Eurosport’s streaming offer and wide range of entertainment programming. Click here to find out more.

TNT Sports will have a dedicated brand for the U.K & Ireland that reflects the fan-first approach for which BT Sport has become renowned.

The name already has an association with premium live sport in other countries as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s family of brands. This includes being home to top-level domestic and European football in a number of countries in Latin America, while live sport has been a staple on the TNT network in the U.S, including the NBA, NHL and NCAA.

The BT and Warner Bros. Discovery Joint Venture was formed on 1 September 2022.
https://www.bt.com/sport/features/TN...e-for-BT-Sport

Media Boy UK 22-02-2023 03:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
@Legendkiller2k

Broadcast Sport is reporting:

*BT Sport to become TNT Sports in July 2023.
*Eurosport (UK only) expected to become TNT Sports from Summer 2024.

Quote:
"Eurosport will continue to be known by its current brand in the UK and Ireland, with its change to TNT Sports expected to come after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games."
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broad...wc_d3g.twitter

Legendkiller2k 22-02-2023 13:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36146581)
@Legendkiller2k

Broadcast Sport is reporting:

*BT Sport to become TNT Sports in July 2023.
*Eurosport (UK only) expected to become TNT Sports from Summer 2024.



https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broad...wc_d3g.twitter
The link i provided is BTs own link mate.

vincerooney 27-02-2023 23:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
cant argue with the deal i got today when i called up complaining about the price increase.....

is the superhub 5 any good?

Rob King 28-02-2023 09:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36147105)
cant argue with the deal i got today when i called up complaining about the price increase.....

is the superhub 5 any good?
I got mu hub 5 on Wednesday and can't fault it upgraded from hub3 I connected it all together and it all connected without having to phone Virgin to install etc

Legendkiller2k 28-02-2023 13:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36147105)
cant argue with the deal i got today when i called up complaining about the price increase.....

is the superhub 5 any good?
Well my isp air broadband got taken over by Zybre i was gone in a flash put it that way lol.
Checked vm they are in the houses either side of the block of flats i live in but not in the block, so got a decent deal of giganet upto 1gbs down and up 3 months free £40p/m.

Media Boy UK 01-03-2023 12:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Sky launches new UHD Channel:

Sky Sports F1 UHD has launch today on Virgin:

*Virgin Media - 533
*Sky Sports UHD 1 has move from Virgin Channel 533 to Virgin Channel 534.

Rob King 01-03-2023 13:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36147189)
Sky launches new UHD Channel:

Sky Sports F1 UHD has launch today on Virgin:

*Virgin Media - 533
*Sky Sports UHD 1 has move from Virgin Channel 533 to Virgin Channel 534.
Is it a sports channel etc ?

Jacquesb 02-03-2023 16:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36147189)
Sky launches new UHD Channel:

Sky Sports F1 UHD has launch today on Virgin:

*Virgin Media - 533
*Sky Sports UHD 1 has move from Virgin Channel 533 to Virgin Channel 534.
Thanks MB - is it a freebie if you have Sky Sports or is it a chargeable extra ?

Rob King 02-03-2023 20:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jacquesb (Post 36147288)
Thanks MB - is it a freebie if you have Sky Sports or is it a chargeable extra ?
I have an engineer coming Friday as I been told its part of my ultimate package but virgin media can't add the channels I tried installing my spare v6 box which has never been switched on for 4 years so been told its a dead box hopefully the engineer gives me a new box and fixes the new uhd channels on the 360 box I have now , I'll update this after the engineer leaves

TimeLord2018 02-03-2023 20:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jacquesb (Post 36147288)
is it a freebie if you have Sky Sports or is it a chargeable extra ?
It's £7 extra per month

nodrogd 05-03-2023 16:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob King (Post 36147309)
I have an engineer coming Friday as I been told its part of my ultimate package but virgin media can't add the channels I tried installing my spare v6 box which has never been switched on for 4 years so been told its a dead box hopefully the engineer gives me a new box and fixes the new uhd channels on the 360 box I have now , I'll update this after the engineer leaves
It will be swapped for a diskless V360 mini box if you are already on V360.

RichardCoulter 05-03-2023 19:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 36147510)
It will be swapped for a diskless V360 mini box if you are already on V360.
I wonder, if a V6 is swapped for a 360 non PVR that can't record due to a fault or forced migration, if this will be regarded as a major change to the contract and, thus, cancellation rights will apply?

1701-e 05-03-2023 20:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36147517)
I wonder, if a V6 is swapped for a 360 non PVR that can't record due to a fault or forced migration, if this will be regarded as a major change to the contract and, thus, cancellation rights will apply?
You are speculating about a process that hasn't started yet.

Rob King hadn't used his second V6 for four years so it's not important whether the new box has a disk anyway.

Rob King 05-03-2023 21:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 36147510)
It will be swapped for a diskless V360 mini box if you are already on V360.
I did ask for this dead v6 box to be replaced but engineer told me he didn't know anything about it and would get into trouble swapping it.
Update on Saturday I contacted the vm chat about the uhd sky sports channels the person told me I already subscribe to them and asked me to switch over to them and behold they are not active omg why is it these chats I have had telling me there on my account but can't see them

RichardCoulter 05-03-2023 22:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob King (Post 36147526)
I did ask for this dead v6 box to be replaced but engineer told me he didn't know anything about it and would get into trouble swapping it.
Update on Saturday I contacted the vm chat about the uhd sky sports channels the person told me I already subscribe to them and asked me to switch over to them and behold they are not active omg why is it these chats I have had telling me there on my account but can't see them
Good grief. What did they say when you said they weren't showing for you?

Make sure that they aren't charging you.

Rob King 06-03-2023 00:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36147528)
Good grief. What did they say when you said they weren't showing for you?

Make sure that they aren't charging you.
They transfered me to the Technical team but after 45 mins on chat hold I guess they not going to answer, the box is inmy package but as I only have one tv it was never used I just plugged it in to see if I get those uhd sky sports channels

RichardCoulter 06-03-2023 18:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob King (Post 36147535)
They transfered me to the Technical team but after 45 mins on chat hold I guess they not going to answer, the box is inmy package but as I only have one tv it was never used I just plugged it in to see if I get those uhd sky sports channels
I meant make sure they aren't charging you the additional fee for the UHD channels (as opposed to the extra box) if they say you're receiving them, but aren't.

If you don't need the 2nd box, it might be worth checking to see if you'd save money by getting rid of it.

Rob King 06-03-2023 19:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36147571)
I meant make sure they aren't charging you the additional fee for the UHD channels (as opposed to the extra box) if they say you're receiving them, but aren't.

If you don't need the 2nd box, it might be worth checking to see if you'd save money by getting rid of it.
The spare box is on my bill it was given to me when I got the oomph package but it was never activated till the other day when I thought I see if those sky sports uhd was on that spare box , they need to replace it incase of my main box dies etc
I don't see the uhd sky sports on my current bill so I don't know where they are looking at

ozsat 06-03-2023 20:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
I don't see it on my bill but does show in my contract and it is working fine here.
UPDATE: Found it in latest bill "Sky Sports & Cinema Ultra HD"
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob King (Post 36147575)
I don't see the uhd sky sports on my current bill so I don't know where they are looking at

Mythica 06-03-2023 21:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob King (Post 36147575)
The spare box is on my bill it was given to me when I got the oomph package but it was never activated till the other day when I thought I see if those sky sports uhd was on that spare box , they need to replace it incase of my main box dies etc
I don't see the uhd sky sports on my current bill so I don't know where they are looking at
If you haven't bought Sky Sports UHD then the channels won't work.

Rob King 06-03-2023 21:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36147577)
I don't see it on my bill but does show in my contract and it is working fine here.
UPDATE: Found it in latest bill "Sky Sports & Cinema Ultra HD"
My 18th month contract started 1st Oct 2022 so its not showing nothing then

1701-e 09-03-2023 07:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Last night 100 was displaying as BBC three is on the move. Info showed that it was moving to 113. This has since been removed and corrected back to Must see Virgin TV..

Things to come?

Mythica 09-03-2023 10:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob King (Post 36147579)
My 18th month contract started 1st Oct 2022 so its not showing nothing then
Have you bought it?

Media Boy UK 09-03-2023 17:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Virgin have updated the BBC EPG Logos overnight.

---------- Post added at 16:59 ---------- Previous post was at 16:53 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 36147738)
Last night 100 was displaying as BBC three is on the move. Info showed that it was moving to 113. This has since been removed and corrected back to Must see Virgin TV..

Things to come?
That would make BBC Three HD within the top 24 slots that Virgin need to do by September.

But if I was the EPG boss for Virgin I would move BBC Three to channel 108 with BBC Four (Set to close by 2025) to Channel 113. With Local TV moving from Channel 159 to Channel 107/120 and moving ITVBe +1 to Channel 176.

---------- Post added at 17:37 ---------- Previous post was at 16:59 ----------

would be like this:

England:
107. Local TV
108. BBC THREE HD
113. BBC Four HD
161. BBC ALBA HD
162. BBC Scotland HD
166. S4C HD
176. ITVBe +1

Scotland:
107. BBC Scotland HD
108. BBC THREE HD
113. BBC Four HD
120. BBC ALBA HD
166. S4C HD
176. ITVBe +1

Wales:
107. Channel 4 HD
108. BBC THREE HD
113. BBC Four HD
120. Local TV
161. BBC ALBA HD
162. BBC Scotland HD
176. ITVBe +1

N. Ireland:
107. Local TV
108. BBC THREE HD
113. BBC Four HD
161. BBC ALBA HD
162. BBC Scotland HD
166. S4C HD
176. ITVBe +1

nomadking 10-03-2023 00:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Not sure why BBC3 is needed, when so many of it's programmes are repeated on BBC1/2.

RichardCoulter 10-03-2023 09:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36147791)
Virgin have updated the BBC EPG Logos overnight.

---------- Post added at 16:59 ---------- Previous post was at 16:53 ----------



That would make BBC Three HD within the top 24 slots that Virgin need to do by September.

But if I was the EPG boss for Virgin I would move BBC Three to channel 108 with BBC Four (Set to close by 2025) to Channel 113. With Local TV moving from Channel 159 to Channel 107/120 and moving ITVBe +1 to Channel 176.

---------- Post added at 17:37 ---------- Previous post was at 16:59 ----------

would be like this:

England:
107. Local TV
108. BBC THREE HD
113. BBC Four HD
161. BBC ALBA HD
162. BBC Scotland HD
166. S4C HD
176. ITVBe +1

Scotland:
107. BBC Scotland HD
108. BBC THREE HD
113. BBC Four HD
120. BBC ALBA HD
166. S4C HD
176. ITVBe +1

Wales:
107. Channel 4 HD
108. BBC THREE HD
113. BBC Four HD
120. Local TV
161. BBC ALBA HD
162. BBC Scotland HD
176. ITVBe +1

N. Ireland:
107. Local TV
108. BBC THREE HD
113. BBC Four HD
161. BBC ALBA HD
162. BBC Scotland HD
166. S4C HD
176. ITVBe +1
I wondered what had happened. I can't see the channel names in my recordings, so went by the colours.

I'll have to get used to them again, but the World Service used to be red, now I can't really see a colour at all. I wish they'd have left things as they were tbh.

TimeLord2018 10-03-2023 10:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
CITV to close in September, a ITVX Kids section will launch on ITVX in July
[https://www.itv.com/presscentre/medi...-offering-itvx

cheekyangus 10-03-2023 11:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36147866)
CITV to close in September, a ITVX Kids section will launch on ITVX in July
[https://www.itv.com/presscentre/medi...-offering-itvx
"ITV will maintain the LittleBe pre-school segment on ITVBe and will offer some children’s content in the early mornings on ITV2 from September with strong cross promotion to ITVX."

I'd imagine some Kids content will remain on main ITV channel for its PSB obligations. Tends to be weekend mornings at the moment, I think.

Inactive Digital 10-03-2023 12:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36147872)
"ITV will maintain the LittleBe pre-school segment on ITVBe and will offer some children’s content in the early mornings on ITV2 from September with strong cross promotion to ITVX."

I'd imagine some Kids content will remain on main ITV channel for its PSB obligations. Tends to be weekend mornings at the moment, I think.
It's the end of a 40 year era for CITV. It makes sense now why CITV didn't get a refresh along with the other channels last year.

This decision doesn't surprise me. My 7yo never watches the broadcast kids channels. It's streaming all the way so she can binge whatever she finds that she likes.

Mad Max 12-03-2023 16:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Any news on when Paramount + is coming?

denphone 12-03-2023 20:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 36148103)
Any news on when Paramount + is coming?
Supposedly sometime this year.

locutus1974 16-03-2023 12:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Well just had my letter from Virgin re the price rise. Going from £58 to £73. Dont think we will be staying with them if they dont do a deal

crazyronnie 16-03-2023 16:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by locutus1974 (Post 36148349)
Well just had my letter from Virgin re the price rise. Going from £58 to £73. Dont think we will be staying with them if they dont do a deal
I had my letter yesterday going from £59 to £74...bear in mind any deal you get will have price rises written into the contract...meaning next year when they increase the price again you wont be able to leave.

Media Boy UK 17-03-2023 12:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Just been told that DAZN 1 HD will be viewable on Virgin Media via The DAZN app

Legendkiller2k 17-03-2023 13:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36148380)
Just been told that DAZN 1 HD will be viewable on Virgin Media via The DAZN app
It won't as DAZN have already stated the linear channel is seperate from the streaming service.

jfman 17-03-2023 13:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36148381)
It won't as DAZN have already stated the linear channel is seperate from the streaming service.
I’d not count on anything a fledgeling steamer drowning in its own debt says.

Media Boy UK 17-03-2023 17:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36148381)
It won't as DAZN have already stated the linear channel is seperate from the streaming service.
Just passing on info I got from a source.

Itshim 17-03-2023 18:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36148396)
Just passing on info I got from a source.
So who is incorrect , if yours could you advise how often that source is incorrect ? It will help in how much credence `we` give to information past on .


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