Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

No, for two reasons:

1. They can't. They're several billion in debt and Sky still controls key content, ie first run Hollywood films. So there will always be a Sky "exclusive to Sky" channel.

2. They don't want to.

Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

Seconded.:)

Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

High quality???

VM already has most of the quality TV that Sky does. It's mainly the rubbish channels that hardly anyone watches that they don't have.

When I switched from Sky+HD to Tivo, I can honestly say that I didn't really notice any difference in the channels available, because all those that I watch are also on VM. What I did notice, was that despite a couple of minor things the Tivo is years ahead of the Sky box.

True it's just Sky Atlantic, Sky have a stronger HD line up.

Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

Are you suggested that Everything Everywhere should merge into Virgin Media?

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If VM can get as many HD channels it can, Sky Atlantic (SD + HD), Premier Sports (both channels) and HBO conent on VOD, then it would be a better match towards Sky/BT

Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

And you pay extra for it as well.

Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

The only true strength that Sky have is the Films and Sports channels.Otherwise they are no better or no worse than VM.
Each platform has different strengths and weakness.

Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

It mainly content, they have also gained in terms of other programming (e.g. HBO)

Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

Errr.Sorry I can't agree on that one..:erm:

Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

Despite the fact Sky is built on Sports, Film and more recently Premium TV Content?

Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

Yep, it would make them much stronger and would give Everything Everywhere infrastructure for 4G services which is why Vodafone is interested in Cable and Wireless Worldwide. MBNL partly used by 3 currently uses Virgin Media for certain services.

There has been talk that the Vodafone and C&W deal could flop, this would be a disaster for Vodafone as it is a key to remaining successul and a opportunity to expand into fixed line services and rather than depend on BT, it would rather compete and have less dependence on BT and other fixed line networks. As C&W Worldwide slowly recovers and if the deal falls through, it would be wise to integrate Thus.

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But HD channels are a gimmick, I see very little difference between the SD and HD and most people would be satisfied with SD, as long as they can hear and see the channel, that's the most important thing.

As for Sky Atlantic, I think the content is not as good as they make out and think they should incorporate the whole channel with Sky1 or Sky2.

Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

If SKY took their most popular and critically acclaimed programming from SKY1, SKY2, SKY Atlantic, SKY Living and SKY Arts they could put together a simply fantastic channel. A channel that would surpass Channel 4, Channel 5 and would certainly push ITV in terms of popularity. For me SKY have quality programming but it can be spread thinly at times. I'm also yet to be convinced by any of SKY's attempts at comedy programmes such as Stella, The Cafe, Spy, Trollied and Wall of Fame featuring David Walliams.

Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

At least they're trying new things instead of just showing repeat,American tv show,repeat,American tv show,repeat......This isn't the BBC :D:D

Re: Will Virginmedia ever match Sky's channel line up?
 

I do enjoy An Idiot Abroad