Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

The figures have never appeared from either side on the asking price for Sky Atlantic...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Exactly so apart from that article over 2 years ago, no one knows. Sky say it was reasonable, VM said it wasn't.

So depends what side you believe, the other is wrong ;)

But people on here seem to think they know it is too high, so come on then, how do you know that without knowing the cost :rolleyes:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Good point, duly noted, I will try to find the required information :google:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

sky got a history of overcharging proved by Ofcom so it don't take much working out who wrong in this does it plus look at the price of skysports on nowtv £9.99 a day tells you all you need to know about them overcharging

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Don't give Sky any ideas.

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Well, I would pay extra for it, but that's my choice... anyway, I shudder to think how much BT Sports are going to charge for their channels later this year as i can't see them going the way of ESPN and being a part of the XL package :(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

l think the deduction as PB says is its still too high as it is not on any other platform either.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

and look at sky history of overcharging and it price of £9.99 a day for sports on now tv tells you everything

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

£9.99 a day for a pass for Now TV is simply scandalous and if Virgin was charging the same my opinion would not differ either.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

exactly Den would be calling Virgin too if they did the same

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

So have BT, and to a lesser extent Virginmedia too.

Yes I have already said that Skysports on Now TV should be around £5 a day max.

But if they made it too cheap, people would cancel SkySports in their droves on both Sky and VM.

So to them it's a reasonable price to charge without loosing too much subs.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

seems a reasonable point

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Ahh so you are all assuming it is from that.
I've no idea if SA has been offered to other platforms, last article I could see was from 2 years ago again and Sky hadn't offered SmallWorld it. Has it been offered out recently?

And please don't let the facts get in the way that indeed you are just talking about costs of a channel that you have actually no idea what the cost was/is/could be.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Of course l have no idea what exactly they were asking for but you don't have to be Einstein to deduct that they are asking way too much for it thus this is why it still remains only on Sky's platform unless you have know something Paul that we don't know.:)

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Unconfirmed: Discovery Real Time Channels set to close on April 30th.

I have just been looking up Wikipedia it says that Real Time broadcasts on BT Vision Channel 875.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discovery_Real_Time

But TLC website has confirmed that TLC will be on BT Vision Channel 875 from April 30th.

http://www.uk.tlc.com/?gclid=CLn17P36wrYCFdDKtAod9FwAPw

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

lol..nice try to throw it on Paul..a "I don't know, but if you don't know I must be right" approach :)

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Perhaps with your insider knowledge of all things Sky you can endow us with what your feelings are on the matter Sir Colin.:)

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Den, you used the term and similar phrases in the past, and you're not the only one.

But as you don't know the fee, you are just assuming it is.. and until someone provides a figure (and even then it might still be debatable its too high), then no one knows.

When was the last time any official information came from Sky/VM regarding Sky Atlantic apart from the articles over 2 years ago?

Has it been offered to Smallworld and other providers?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Yes it is indeed a assumption but thus many others share exactly the same sentiment thus l don't think we are far from the truth on this matter Paul.

You would have to ask these providers but one suspects they were faced with the same unrealistic economic reality which Virgin faced on this matter.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

If Bt could sort out a decent set top box, perhaps with 3 tuners like Virgin. Their offering with Infinity BB and BT Sport could become attractive. And they could certainly price it so, should they wish to.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

What he said :)

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No other provider has Atlantic.

Sky freely admit that they use Atlantic as an exclusive to attract people to their service.

What more evidence do you need?


I think that negotiations never really ended between VM and Sky over Atlantic; I suspect it's a not too frequent but on going discussion, though this is supposition on my part and may not be correct.

I do think there will come a time when the price is right for both parties and I do think that when Atlantic launches on Now TV, that will change the Dynamic. At that point Sky will no longer be using it as an exclusive to draw people to a Sky satellite subscription. So Sky may calculate that they will get more from a constant fixed revenue from VM than from the number of VM users that decide to subscribe to Now TV just for Atlantic content.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

lets see what price is if it does launch on now tv going by past sky prices it not be cheap

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Having gone on record to say it was a fantastic product, I think it is fair to assume that if the price were reasonable Berkett would have paid it.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

reasonable goes both ways...virgin would prefer to pay as little as possible...sky will want more

the dance everyone does

though not sure what the latest dance craze is these days across the atlantic...:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

The same would be true of the f1 channel, or the Sky basics, but yet they managed those deals. In the case of f1 Virgin were able to announce that they would carry it within days of Sky. If both sides wanted to do a deal they could and would have done. Virgin have called it a fantastic product which they'd like to carry, Sky have said its a product which drives a quarter of all new subscriptions and make a point of advertising it as exclusive.

I agree that the suggestion that the price is unreasonable is an assumption, but I really do believe that the available evidence points to it being a fair one.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Is Sky Atlantic going on to Now TV then?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Its a simple equation for Berkett. Will the new customer attraction and reduction in churn cover the cost of taking the channel. The answer appears to be no as they are still attracting new custom even though they don't carry it.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Sky say it is but no firm date is forthcoming at the moment from them.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

the price will be the most interesting thing when it does go to now tv

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Sky said when they launched Now TV that films would be first, followed by sport and then would come entertainment channels, including Atlantic.

What we don't know is how they will give access to Atlantic. It could be the whole channel, just individual series, seasons and episodes or one big entertainment package including all or several of the channels that Sky broadcast on satellite.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

I think it will be a small channel bundle along the lines of Sky Basics.

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But the price? If it's anywhere near the price of the Sky Movies Monthly Pass (which is cheaper than VM and Sky if you don't have sports) then you may aswell get a Sky Go Monthly Pass for £15 includes more channels than just the Sky Basics.

This is why I don't get why VM Customers are waiting for Now TV, seen as they can access Atlantic with a Sky Go Monthly Pass

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Dave, in response to your reply to my post too, I find it difficult to believe VM and Sky could not come to an agreement in which Atlantic can be a standalone premium channel at a ridiculously high price say £20 per month. VM customers who want the channel will then be happy, those who don't (me) will be happy too. Sky could get roughly the same amount of money as a subscriber on their lowest tier TV package at the same time.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

£20 a month for a minority channel :eeek: no way should that happen even on sky it a basic channel not a premium one and why should VM customers be penalised for a sky channel that don't get 10% of there customers watching it

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Should be included in the £7 sky HD premium me thinks

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

it a basic channel though Howard mate

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

You would think so but my hunch is Sky class it as a premium channel.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

they don't though Den as it in a sky basic pack so they class it as a basic surely

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

To their own customers they will put it in the basic package but it seems that when its comes to their rivals they see it quite differently in my humble opinion....

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

If they put it in HD pack it could maybe increase premium take up and could still advertise it on sky as only available in a basic pack

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Thanks!;)

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Isn't it pretty much just Sky Basics with Freeview channels for £15, around 40 channels?

Not really sure about the pricing and channels on Sky Go Monthly Ticket and Now TV.. to be honest am not sure why Sky have 2 very similar services for people without subscriptions.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Seriously?! You asked me how VM can get the channel, and I offer my suggestion.
It is clearly not a "basic" channel.
If you read my post properly you will see that I used the term "ridiculously high price" which £20 clearly is. My point for the £20 charge is that Sky see SA as a way of retaining/gaining subscriptions. If people do not wish to deal directly with Sky, then Sky could get roughly the same amount of money from VM customers as they would from new subscribers. :rolleyes::rolleyes:
If it is such a "basic" channel why does no-one else have it? It is clearly a "basic" channel for Sky customers and a premium channel for non-Sky subscribers and as such no other suppliers can afford it.

---------- Post added at 22:23 ---------- Previous post was at 22:21 ----------

No need to be humble with that opinion Den, it is quite clearly a premium channel to non-Sky subscribers.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

So what would be a reasonable price for Virgin to pay SKY for SKY Atlantic?

In 2008 Virgin and SKY agreed a new carriage of "basic" channels covering Sky1, Sky2, Sky3, Sky News, Sky Sports News, Sky Arts 1, Sky Arts 2, Sky Real Lives and Sky Real Lives 2. That is a total of 9 channels. The deal, according to The Guardian, cost Virgin up to £38 million per year.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008...ss?INTCMP=SRCH

http://mediacentre.virginmedia.com/S...ments-117.aspx

So under that carriage deal Virgin where paying roughly up to £4.2 million per channel annually. I however suspect that would not have been the exact rate per channel. SKY 1 probably cost more than SKY Real Lives 2 annually for example. Another thing to remember is none of these channels where in HD and none of the content was available on demand or catch up. The deal was also agreed 6 years ago when the VIP package was only £85 per month compared to the £114 per month it is now. That is a 34% increase. We have seen significant inflation in the TV market accross the board regardless of TV provider. The Premiership football rights are getting out of control.

SKY signed a 5 year deal with HBO costing a total of £150m, or £30m per year. This of course doesn't include the rights to other shows SKY pick up from Showtime, FOX etc... In terms of their deal with HBO, home grown content and other material SKY must be spending about £40m annually on content and running the channel give or take a few million.

If Virgin and SKY agreed roughly up to £4.2 million annually for the likes of SKY 3 and SKY News 6 years ago, what would a realistic price be for SKY Atlantic now? If Virgin want SKY Atlantic, SKY Atlantic HD, SKY Atlantic on demand, SKY Atlantic catch up and access via Virgin Anywhere it's going to be a high price surely. Once you take inflation into consideration and SKY's running costs for the channel, and even an exclusive deal to keep it off BT, it would have to be between £8 million and £11 million annually?

SKY might be asking for even more. If SKY are investing potentially £40 million into the channel each year, they might not want to give another provider like Virgin or BT access cheaply. When SKY and Virgin agreed the new carriage deal for SKY basics channels in 2008, they also agreed a new deal for Virgins channels being Living, Living 2, Bravo, Bravo 2, Trouble, Challenge and Virgin 1. Both new carriage deals cost both companies virtually the same. Both brought their basic channels to the table and agreed a deal that left neither really better or worse off financially. Both pretty much got out what they put in. Virgin now have nothing to bring to the table.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

but Howard you got to take sports or movie pack to get premium HD that would mean only sports of movie fans could ever watch it

---------- Post added at 22:47 ---------- Previous post was at 22:42 ----------

[QUOTE=harry_hitch;35559937]Seriously?! You asked me how VM can get the channel, and I offer my suggestion.
It is clearly not a "basic" channel.
If you read my post properly you will see that I used the term "ridiculously high price" which £20 clearly is. My point for the £20 charge is that Sky see SA as a way of retaining/gaining subscriptions. If people do not wish to deal directly with Sky, then Sky could get roughly the same amount of money from VM customers as they would from new subscribers. :rolleyes::rolleyes:
If it is such a "basic" channel why does no-one else have it? It is clearly a "basic" channel for Sky customers and a premium channel for non-Sky subscribers and as such no other suppliers can afford it.[COLOR="Silver"]

I do see your point Harry but £20 a month would be a mega rip off IMHO not sure many would pay that

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

It's simply what makes sense from a commercial point of view for both companies , Sky see the channel as a driver for subscriptions and as such probably want a good enough offer to make it worth while in losing exclusivity , VM on the other hand want to add the channel at a reasonable rate what they feel represents true value for money for its tv subscribers and personally I don't blame there stance I'm sure many would complain if it was added and subs increased more than the norm.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Sky Go includes Sky1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living, Sky News, Sky Sports News, (Sports and Movies for Subs only), Nat Geographic, GOLD, Eden, History, British Eurosport, Crime and Investigation, ESPN (Sky Subs with ESPN Only), Channel 4, E4, More4, Bio, Disney, Disney XD, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Boomerang, Sky Arts 1&2, FOX and MTV.

Prices currently for non sky subscribers;

Entertainment Only - £15.00 (£13.00 extra if you want ESPN)
Entertainment and Movies - £32.00 (£13.00 extra for ESPN)
Entertainment and Sport - £35.00 (£10 for ESPN)
Entertainment + Sport + Movies - £40.00 (£10 for ESPN)

The idea of Now TV is that you can get Movies on its own without the need for an entertainment subscription (to challenge Netflix & LoveFilm).

Sky Sports Day Pass (£9.99 on Now TV) is to target people who want to watch only 1 sports game, and nothing else.

Now TV is also to create a non Sky branded platform which can appeal to those who don't do their research and don't want to pay Murdoch a penny.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

It's quite heavily marketed as Now TV powered by Sky. I don't think they're trying to disassociate themselves at all.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

If you're tempted by Sky Go, remember it doesn't output through HDMI from iPads or mobiles. And the picture quality is pretty ropey SD. And you can't record.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

April List update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Rumour to be Launching very soon ===
-The Active Channel to launch on Virgin Media soon.
-Animal Planet HD will launch on Virgin Channel 217 on the XL HD Pack Soon.
-E! Entertainment HD to launch on Virgin Media soon.
-Universal HD to launch on Virgin Media soon.
-Create & Craft may launch on Virgin Channel 748.

=== April ===
15th. Sky Arts Rieu will be rebranded as Sky Arts 2 on Virgin Channel 283.
15th. Sky Arts Rieu HD will be rebranded as Sky Arts 2 HD on Virgin Channel 284.
30th. TLC to launch on Virgin Channel 167 today.
30th. TLC HD to launch on Virgin Channel ??? today.
30th. S4C to move from Virgin Channel 167 to Virgin Channel ??? today.
30th. Discovery RealTime may close on Virgin Channel 271 today.
30th. Discovery RealTime +1 may close on Virgin Channel 272 today.

=== May ===
4th. Military History will be rebranded as H2 on Virgin Channel 236.
22nd. The Competition Commission will publish its final report by today on the Global Radio & GMG Radio takeover.

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

=== By end of June ===
-Liberty Global hope to close the transaction of Virgin Media.

=== July ===
31st. BT will takeover ESPN, ESPN HD and ESPN America on Virgin Channels 529, 530 and 531 from Today.
31st. ESPN to close ESPN Classic on Virgin Channel 533 by Today.

=== Summer ===
-FT.com says BT and Virgin Media are in talks over up to THREE BT Sports Channels launching on Virgin Media.

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

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

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

=== November ===
-Made in Leeds will launch on Virgin Media sometime this month.

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

=== By 2015 ===
-RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-'Seven' will be rebranded as Lincolnshire Living on Virgin Channel 879 (Grimsby & Scunthorpe only).
-I have been told that Virgin Media are in talks with Sky to carry 'Sky Atlantic SD', 'Sky News HD' and 'Sky Sports News HD'.
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas in Virgin Channels 600 mark (Starting in Late 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-UKTV on Demand may also launch on Virgin on Demand.
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.
-Smooth fm (Smooth Radio) may get close or rebranded on Virgin Channel 916.
-Fashion One 'In talks with Virgin Media'.
-Sony Movies may launch soon on Virgin Media.

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated March 14th 2013.

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

Q: WILL I NEED TO WATCH MY DISNEY CINEMAGIC PROGRAMMES ON MY V+ OR TIVO BOX BY MARCH 27TH?
A: No Virgin Media viewers have until June 28th to watch recorded Disney Cinemagic programmes.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' OR ''WRN RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio and WRN Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on April 12th 2013.

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

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

NOTE: Shopping Channels are not on this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Bio. +1
-Crime & Investigation Network HD
-Crime & Investigation Network +1
-HISTORY HD
-HISTORY +1
-Lifetime (May launch in 2013.)

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

=== Own by BET International Inc (Viacom) ===
-BET: Black Ent Tv
-BET: Black Ent Tv +1

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick TV +1
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD
-Sky News HD
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by British Telecommunications Plc ===
-BT Sports 1 (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 1 HD (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 2 (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 2 HD (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-ESPN America HD (Will be owned by BT from August 1st 2013.)
-Sailing 1
-Sailing 2

=== Own by CBS Chellozone UK Channels Partnership ===
-CBS Reality +1
-Horror +1

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
-More 4 HD

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show TV Dance
-Flava
-Kix!
-POP
-Pop Girl
-Pop Girl +1
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Tiny Pop +1

=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
-DMAX +2
-Investigation Discovery +1 (Soon to start broadcasting).
-TLC + 1 (Soon to start broadcasting).

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
-Disney Channel HD
-Disney Junior +
-Disney Junior HD
-Disney XD HD

=== Own by Entertainment Networks (UK) Limited (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-More Than Movies
-More Than Movies +1
-Movies 4 Men
-Movies 4 Men +1

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (until July 31st 2013) ===
-ESPN America HD

=== Own by Fox International Channels (News Corporation) ===
-FOX +1

=== Own by Global Radio ===
-Capital FM TV
-Heart FM TV

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
-True Drama (Soon to start broadcasting).
-True Entertainment +1
-True Movies 2

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
-MTV CLASSIC
-MTV HD
-MTV LIVE
-MTV MUSIC
-MTV +1

=== Own by Multi Screen Media (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-Sahara One

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
-Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Nickelodeon HD
-Nick Jr. +1

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

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

=== Own by RTE ===
-RTE 2fm
-RTE lyric fm
-RTE Radio 1 (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest areas right now).
-RTE Radio na Gaeltachta

=== Own by Real & Smooth Ltd [Was GMG Radio] (Global Radio) ===
-Real Radio Wales
-Smooth 70s

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

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
-Sony Entertainment Television +1
-Sony Movie Channel
-Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (News Corporation) ===
-STAR Jalsha
-STAR Plus HD

=== Own by Sunrise Radio Group ===
-Kismat Radio
-Punjabi Radio

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

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
-UCB TV
-UCB Bible
-UCB Gospel
-UCB Inspiration
-UCB Ireland

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

*ALL CHANNELS OWN BY UNIVERSAL NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL ALL MAY LAUNCH ON VIRIGN MEDIA SOON.

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
-ZEE Cafe
-Zing

==== See you later ===
List last updated on April 4th 2013.

Next update: Later in April - But not until:

A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

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

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

UPDATED LIST WITH INFO THAT I FOUND ON THURSDAY (APRIL 11TH) THAT DISCOVERY REALTIME CHANNELS MAY CLOSE ON APRIL 30TH FOR TLC CHANNELS TO LAUNCH. FOR MORE INFO GO TO http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...real-time.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Still don't know how they have enough programming to fill Quest, DMAX, Travel & Living, Home & Health plus TLC.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Though it does out through HDMI from a laptop, and to be honest the picture I watch through it for the football isn't that bad at all.

But then I don't have to pay for it, which is a plus point :)


And thanks for explaining that ocav :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Don't forget that Real Time is going. Some of the programmes on that channel will probably get screened on TLC.

---------- Post added at 12:52 ---------- Previous post was at 12:46 ----------

Well, they are prepared to pay! Just not a ludicrous price.

You don't normally have to utilise a barter system to get the service you want. Adding VM viewers would help to make the channel viable through increased subscription money and advertising.

I have said it before, as they are hogging the content as exclusive to the channel, they should make the channel freely available at a wholesale price.

Sky might think that the channel attracts subscribers because SA is a unique selling point, but they have not taken into account the number of people who are totally turned off by their attitude and practices and would not touch Sky with a barge pole if they can help it.

A more civilised approach to business might well win them more customers.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Summed up perfectly OB.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

:clap::clap::clap::clap:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Very quiet here today...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Yes one suspects some of the old cohorts are down the pub having one or two pints.:beer::naughty: ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

To answer two questions.1) IF VM offered a package of channels including BT Sports, Premier Sports channel along with say Atlantic and a couple more than l would not mind paying an extra couple of quid, as if you think you will get THREE channels with BT.

2) VM were offered Atlantic, BUT they wouldn't Sky's price, and yet they have got some crap channels such as Africa Channel etc.

Its US the customer at the end of the day that will end up paying for these channels, and l think personally that VM know that members on here won't pay any extra - so thats it. I have a saying - you can't get anything for nothing.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

The site is playing up a bit.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Or for a couple of quid :)

Cheers

Grim

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

That will be me soon... :beer:

---------- Post added at 16:38 ---------- Previous post was at 16:37 ----------

Could be why I haven't been able to get CableForum up on my iPhone today :(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Probably because the site keeps going down

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

l have encountered no problems with the site today thus so far.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

I did 5 minutes ago

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

I've had a couple of problems today.

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:D

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What's the point of this forum lots of posts not relevant to the topic seems to be get it off ure chest forum simply if u don't like ure provider then either cancel or move. Only post I now look for is media boy which deals ith reality

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

This being one of them!

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Andy m think ure missing the point forum is what is coming next !!!!! It seems to be sky Atlantic issue as I've said very simple if u want SA and channels that Vm don't have move to Sky not rocket science

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Any sign of a 3D channel coming to VM, BBC seem to showing the odd program although I'm not sure through what media? Sky have their channels, wondering if rumor mill might point to 3d channel coming our way.


Mmmmm was that a pink elephant flying past the window?:banghead:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Sorry, anyone who thinks it's that simple.... is, erm, well, obviously not capable of being a rocket scientist...


Sky is better for TV

VM has a far more capable and functional set top box

VM has faster BB.

Some people who can get VM, can't get Sky.

VM offer free repairs to equipment.


Therefore, it is not a 'Simple' decision.

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This is the most popular thread on the TV section. It's a diverse discussion thread, and it is that aspect that so many people like. And they like it a lot.

If all it discussed is what is actually coming soon, it would be way down the topics list and off the radar.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

It's not a life or death situation u decide on what is best for you

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But people like having a bit of a chat about it...

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I wasn't very happy last week that all the free 3D on demand content was taken off and not replaced. When we got our 3D tv 18 months ago there was loads of 3D content,now there is nothing. :(

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I'm sorry I just couldn't resist! In general I agree, but when I first signed up here I posted similar - if you want Sky Atlantic go to Sky, only to be very swiftly rebuked by somebody who's landlord wouldn't let him put a dish on the property. So, as I learned, it's not always an option.

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Having got a 3D TV a few months ago myself I can also say I'm disappointed that there is nothing of any note included in my top of the range tv package from virginmedia as regards 3D, I'm currently waiting to see what happens with negotiations over BT sports, once that is clear I will weigh up who my tv & broadband provider will be next season, 3D content will play a big part in my decision.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Is there a change list for on demand tv shows virgin have or do they rarely ever change?? i've not noticed anything change for a while on there.

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Try this:

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...=777093&page=6

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thanks yet again media boy :)

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The few years back I seen info that Discovery may launch an 3D Channel if they on Demand 3D channel on Virgin did will.

I put that info on my list until January when I remove it due to not getting an update in years.

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Maybe Sky are trying to stop me from posting on CF:D

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All the free 3D content seems to have vanished on VM apart from a few on demand movies :(

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In English please?

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As opposed to Yoda :D

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3D tv is slowly dying a death...

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Discovery would launch a 3D channel if their 3D on demand content did well.

I'm going out on a limb and guessing it didn't.

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People do, and the vast majority on this thread have chosen cable because overall it is the best for them.

Why should that prevent them from discussing the missing parts of the service that they would like added?

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I agree I can't see 3D lasting many more years It simply isn't catching on like HD has

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Not until they develop the version without the glasses...which won't be for a few years

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The bit of the rocket science that you don't understand is that we want the channel on VM. We don't want Sky because VM has features Sky don't have that we don't wish to give up.

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What is best for us is Sky Atlantic on Virgin Media. Unfortunately, that is out of our control.

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and not going to happen

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MB; any more news on these channels launching? Thanks in advance :)

The Active Channel
Animal Planet HD
E! Entertainment HD
Universal HD
Create & Craft

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Hopefully the next month should bring these to a TV near you John.

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Universal HD is 'the one' I am waiting for...

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Still no launch dates for them.

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Many thanks :)

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Yes indeed this is a popular HD channel which many CF members would be happy to have.

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I find that I need HD for sports...but for movies and entertainment shows...standard is fine

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Nope I rarely watch SD channels now due to them looking crap after being spoiled with HD on my big telly.