Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

I would as they've already said the channel will be £9.99p/m on a 12 month contract or wait for it... £19.99p/m on a rolling 30 days contract.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Ah, we’re not interpreting it the same.

I interpreted MB as saying the mechanism the channel would be available - a linear channel in an app rather than an EPG number. Not in a package (like maxit).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Called Retentions and got a £15 a month discount until the end of my contract in Jan 2024, will have to see what they can do after my contract ends

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Ah got you mate.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

I wonder how much Paramount+ will cost when it eventually comes to Virgin.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

£6.99 is the Standard price for the app across devices outside of any bundles.

I wouldn't rule out it being bundled in one of higher packages like Netflix.

It's possible they will expand the ad tier beyond the U.S this year.

You can get 1 Month Free Paramount+ at the moment with the code RABBITHOLE

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

This week changes on Virgin UK:

Monday:
*Sky Cinema Matrix HD rename as ​Sky Cinema Hits HD

Friday:
*Sky Cinema Best Of 00s HD rename as​ Sky Cinema Easter Epics HD
*Sky Cinema Family HD renames as Sky Cinema Adventure HD
*Sky Cinema Hits HD rename as​ Sky Cinema Spider-Man HD

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Are Virgin in discussions with DAZN over getting the channel that has just launched on Sky?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

DAZN is aware of the clamour to get the channel onto Virgin Media, but no information yet it seems on VM’s intentions.

I wouldn’t be surprised if the app turned up soon, but not sure about the channel.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Yes talks have begun.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

They never seem to be in a hurry to get sports channels from launch, it was the same with BT Sport etc.

They're always late to the party, even if they do join the platform. It even took comments from MP's to spur them into action to get Premier Sport!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

It's Sky which is late to the party on this occasion. VM has had it via the app for a while now. And Sky is an open platform so any company has a right to be on the EPG if it pays for it.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Isn't the app already on Virgin?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Dare I ask, what clamour?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

The app isn't on the 360 yet.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

There's no way I will be paying for another sports channel, so no clamour here.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Virgin Media have secured a deal with DAZN.

https://advanced-television.com/2023...ribution-deal/

[EXTRACT]

As part of the newly agreed distribution deal, the DAZN event will be made available for Virgin TV customers to watch as a PPV add-on through their TiVo, V6, Virgin TV 360 or Stream set-top-box for £19.99. The purchase will include access to the fight as well as allowing customers to redeem one month’s access to DAZN’s full service via the DAZN app at no extra cost, which can be downloaded on smart TVs, games consoles and mobile devices.

Additionally, the entertainment companies have plans for DAZN’s app to be made available for download on selected Virgin Media set-top boxes in the near future. DAZN’s content also includes the UEFA Women’s Champions League, Misfits boxing featuring YouTube sensations KSI and Jake Paul, MMA’s Professional Fighter’s League and more.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

I told you the otherday talks were happening.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

You weren’t wrong!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Why would i be? I don't just pluck stuff out of the air and hope, i get it from very reliable sources.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

We know you do, Legendkiller. I would never suggest otherwise.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Appreciate it mate.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

DAZN have bid for EFL rights in a move that will end the 3pm blackouts, they also want the EPL too. https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/d...t-rule-2241155

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

An interesting proposal as it’s undoubtedly the clubs at this level (and below) that are holding the game back. By forcing the end of the 3pm blackout they could force the hand of the Premier League to follow suit when their rights come up for renewal, in turn making available a number of packages that the fledgeling former streamer - as they now have a linear channel - might actually be able to afford.

They do raise a fairly legitimate point that illegal streaming is so widespread for anyone who really wants to see 3pm games they can. I legitimately subscribe to 3 overseas services - so it doesn’t need to be piracy for 3pm games.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Why would you believe that a streamer on its own is cheaper than a streamer AND a linear channel?

If 99% of homes are now connected to broadband as you claim, the advantages of having an additional linear channel are receding very quickly.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

He said 97%…

(the 2% difference is around half a million homes…)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Receding so fast DAZN are going the other way!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Sorry, my bad, I must have misremembered. However, in the scheme of things, that 2% doesn’t really make much difference.

And jfman still has not answered my question.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Bet it doesn't, the prem prefer the less is more approach when it comes to games shown and feel the product could be watered down with to many low quality games. Still the 3pm blackout is odd, an anomaly shared with by ourselves, Scotland and moldova of all places iirc

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Half a million homes at a market penetration of 20% is a £24m a year to a £20 pcm streamer, OB. There’s entire countries with television markets of half a million homes.

At what point does a linear channel cease to provide a return on investment? This of course setting aside additional revenue from greater visibility on the largest platforms in the UK.

The 97% figure relates to coverage, not take-up of superfast broadband services which will be lower.

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Perhaps not, but I suspect it’s DAZN’s thinking.

Of course we are also outliers in respect of not every game being available (on some level) on TV.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

BBC Considers U-Turn On Closing BBC FOUR HD

https://deadline.com/2023/03/bbc-con...rn-1235314448/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Are Warner Bros Discovery set to launch new BT Sports branded channel soon on Virgin?

epsilon did post the following on April 6th on DS Forum:

NOTE: BT Sport 5 was on the same stream as other Red Button (from Sky and BT) Sports channels before April 6th.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Nope. WBD will probably squeeze the four BT and two Eurosport channels into five TNT channels in July.

In the meantime, WBD plan to cancel Score.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footb...avage-29640022

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

The 2 Eurosport channels won't become TNT Sports until a later date supposedly after the Paris Olympics.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Eurosport will stay as they are for now.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Good point. Ultimately, I think it will come down to five TNT but will happen in two stages.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

There are four full time BT Sport channels and six occasional - all are in BT's own EPG.

BT Sport 5 is active most days but not all day. This went HD on Virgin last week but strill red button access.

I suspect that you'll end up with 4-5 live linear channels and the rest will be via apps and red button.

There are far more BT streams available at times than just the 10 accessed on Sky and Virgin. Quite a lot of live Eurosport streams at times.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Again i've told you what is happening, but what do i know huh?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

I should have said Summer/Autumn not July. Sorry for any confusion I may have caused. My main point is that WBD won't be adding a new BT Sport linear channel to VM any time soon. Just a prediction based on need to make the service profitable by reducing content.

When they all come under the TNT Sport brand in the UK, the linear channels are likely to be reduced in number, probably to five.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

As far as I know, the HD flag is still missing which is "fun". Discussion about this elsewhere has concentrated on the form of delivery of the sport red button channels. It seems a little dated and messy to reserve capacity on "broadcast" capacity for part time services although, I guess, the same could be said for BT Sport Ultimate. The consensus seemed to be that, rather than switching these streams to HD transport streams, IPTV streams would be a more up to date solution. Something similar to how extra streams are made available on France 24.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

But Eurosport UK will not rebrand until September 2024.

Only the BT Sport branded channels will be TNT Sports from July.

But I can also see the following happen to the Warner Bros Discovery Entertainment Channels from July:

Freeview Channels:
*Quest Sports or TNT Sports Extra (using Really slots)
*Quest (But now showing male base shows that was shown on Really)
*Quest Red (But now showing female base shows that was shown on Really)
*DMAX may rebrand as Quest Style
*Food Network
*HGTV

Pay TV Channels:
*TLC
*ID
*Animal Planet
*Discovery Science
*Discovery History

New Channels?
*Quest Sports HD or TNT Sports Extra HD
*Quest Red HD
*Food Network HD
*HGTV HD

Channel to close:
*Really
*Discovery Turbo

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Although BT Sport 5 is not full-time it is active with programming most days - and a lot more than Ultimate.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Premier league bidding rights are coming up DAZN, Apple, Amazon and Google are all interested amongst the usual culprits.
Google is the surprise there for me.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Yes, scrolling through the listings for the next couple of weeks, BT Sport 5, 6 & 7 have content at some point. With nothing showing for 8, 9 & 10. I guess the justification for BT Sport Ultimate is that it is recordable. The discussions were mainly around the red button services not being recordable, so could easily be replaced with IPTV streams.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

BTtv has all 10 in their EPG in SD and HD.

I don't see why Virgin can not put Red Button 5 in EPG even if part-time. Sky don't have it in their EPG but do have lots a part-time channels that go completely off air for hours, or even weeks.

Sky use streams for much of their Red Button coverage. You get SD from satellite but the SkyQ box switches to a stream and provides HD for the same programme.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

BTtv uses IPTV by default so the efficiencies are already there. I mentioned the missing HD flag. It is an EPG flag, so isn't critical for a red button service. Having said that, there are quite a few off-EPG services which do have the HD flag.

I won't suggest that Virgin should switch to broadcast HD streams for part time red button services but HD IPTV streams would be nice (as with SkyQ).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Will Virgin Media finally move BBC THREE HD to Channel 113 in Scotland and Wales.

As Virgin did launch some channels on a Tuesday after Easter Bank Holiday Weekend in past years.

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I feel Virgin may give BT Sport 5 a EPG Channel number - like they do with BBC Red Button 1 is on Channel 991.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

News just in:

My Sources has revealed that:

*BBC Three HD in both Scotland and Wales is set to move on April 12th from Virgin Channel 157 to Virgin Channel 113.

*Also the Paramount + app should make an appearance on April 12th. Customers notes Parmount + is NOT on TiVo Boxes and will cost the following:

^£6.99 subscription for all customers wanting to take the service. It isn't included for free with Sky Cinema like it is on Sky.

All information on this post is still subject to change.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Not long to wait then MB. Thanks.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Hmm Virgin customers lose out to Sky yet again.



I can see why Sky would want to keep the Paramojnt! Perk for their own platform, but this is obviously also being used as an incentive for take up of the flagging Cinema channels, so you'd think that they'd also allow this on Virgin to boost take up of Cinema.



Maybe Virgin simply wouldn't cough up for any subsidy required??

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

I’ll start to worry when Sky give out BT Sport and an unlimited SIM card.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Comcast and Paramount are already working very closely in Europe with the SkyShowtime joint venture. The Sky Cinema deal is possibly just a way of bringing the content together in territories with Sky TV and, therefore, without SkyShowtime.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Three agreed a bundle deal with Paramount+ although only in the ‘Three Your Way’ plans
https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/three-...unt-plus-perk/

It was never going to included with Sky Cinema on Virgin, Whether there are able to bundle with Ultimate Volt or something is anyone guess.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Changed here. Presumably happened in Wales overnight too.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Like not many people will care . Anyone know viewing figures?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Yes, the BBC THREE HD versions in both Scotland and Wales with the movement information slate appearing on channel 157 on Virgin networks in those areas.

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I guess that was easier than checking and confirming his comment. :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

What happened to Paramount+?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

I did reports on Virgin Media Forum last night of Paramount+ being launch on April 12th on TV360 boxes.

https://community.virginmedia.com/t5...ht/true#M45898

But my Sources did not say what boxes would have Paramount + from launch - but I know TiVo always miss the new apps.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Nothing on the V6 today so it must just be on the TV360 boxes.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Software version 5.01 has started to appear on 360 boxes. Personally, I can't see anything new from version 4.46 despite the large numerical jump.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

The 360s haven’t got it either yet, Den.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Thanks OB.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

As far as i know Paramount+ wasn't launching today on vm anyway.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Spot on mate, it just says sometime in 2023, kinda like coming soon :D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Sure is , feeling bored while gas engineer checked for leak !!!, Can't recall EVER watching BBC 3 . Looked at barb not even listed , wonder why ? :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

One of the reasons that I downgraded from Full House was because it's only now really worth it for those who want BT Sport.

I'm not thst bothered about it so didn't want to continue paying for 'free' BT Sport.

If those who don't want it wish to subsidise those that do want it, that's up to them and fair play to those who do want it get it cheaply in the top packs.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Where are you looking?

https://www.barb.co.uk/monthly-viewing/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

I'm tired of telling people on here mate seems most would rather believe some random forums than someone who has actually worked in the industry and still has connections lol.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Channel new broadcasting hours:

My TiVo box has reveal that HorrorXtra will broadcast from 8am to 3am* from April 26th.

*It will be 9am to 4am on HorrorXtra +1

HorrorXtra Channels start at 5pm or 6pm right now

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Strange to call it HorrorXtra when there's no horror channel in name anymore.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Horror Xtra owners are also added hours to LEGEND with it now starting to broadcast from 6am every weekend - base on Virgin Media EPG on TiVo.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Said it was a barb site came top of search when asking viewing figures for BBC 3 , hence why I asked ! Know it said barb but didn't really look that closely, sorry just looked at the link you posted it was that . Sure it gave Jan as the last date , lord knows what I found !

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

The latest launch date I have is TBC - that all I can post right now.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Sounds like a more reliable assessment.

However, they could be a little more insightful by mentioning that VM has told us it will be sometime in 2023.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

What happened was exactly what i told you it isn't due to launch just yet on the VM platform, some parts of the deal are still being ironed out but both are confident it'll be sorted very soon.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Can you pull it on a smart TV ? It's how I got Netflix long before virgin media offered it . Still pay for netflix directly. But get in via virgin.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

I watch it via my Sony TV, which is an Android. But it will be far better when it’s on VM, because then I can put the programmes from the streamer on the VM watchlist.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Yeah i get it as part of sky cinema on sky stream but i can watch via the app on my Sony tv or my mecool box if i want.
If you look around there are often 30 day free trials.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

A agreement has been reached between VM and Paramount+, just a case of vm adding it now.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

A agreement was reached back in November.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

:Peaceman:

Launch date for Paramount + is TBC.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

...in 2023.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Info i got was paperwork was officially signed this week.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

[There was a official press release in November that said it was coming in 2023,
https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/par...nel-portfolio/

Also several Paramount owned SD channels were also removed afterwards in January.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

There's a big difference between a press release and actual documents being signed but seeing as you know better than people who work in the industry i'll leave it to you.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

There's always someone who thinks they know better mate....:rolleyes:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

I will be posting some HOT news very soon - waiting on 2nd half of story before a big reveal.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

:devsmoke:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

That news to me - thanks LK2K.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

We all remember the original Sky Sports UHD on VM Press Releases a couple of years ago.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Exactly mate.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Virgin boxes liable to catch fire 🚒

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

*Media Boy UK Sources says Virgin Media UK are PLANNING to make Virgin Media stream available to anyone with a internet connection regardless of their ISP in the 4th quarter of this year, key word here planning.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Slightly cold news for most of the readers here I would have thought:rolleyes:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

I remember reading allegations that this actually happened the first time they owned the cable system in the ROI

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If this happens I can see this attracting a subscription charge.

It's basically Freeview, so people would be better of using Freeview itself ot Freesat and using Now TV for the pay channels.

Could be useful for those who cannot receive Freeview or Freesat to consider the Sky or Virgin streaming offerings though.

I am currently aware of yet another Virgin mess that they've made with a stream installation. The guy paid for the box, they tried to charge him extra for postage (which was hithero not mentioned, so he refused to pay it). He is now in a situation where Virgin are refusing to activate the box.

Can anyone with any ISP get a Sky Stream box and is there an upfront and ongoing charge?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Not really.

Virgin Media Stream offers 28 HD channels as standard. That's vastly superior to Freeview or Freesat.

With the Essential Entertainment package you get another 25 channels in HD. That's way more than on NOW.

It's a very compelling product.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

I have skystream and i'm with giganet there was no upfront fee for me and at the time my first month was free, now i pay £30p/m for entertainment which includes Netflix and Discovery+, Sky cinema which includes paramount+ and ad skipping.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

ffs is that the "hot" news? :rolleyes:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

Thanks, that sounds like a good deal.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)
 

What about the HOT news you were telling us about?