Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35796363)

We shall see.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35796370)

Just passing on info I know of.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35796363)

We shall see.

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How are they? Like SKY BT are investing in content VM seem to like to just leech of SKY and BT for content, although VM seemingly got a good deal in the sale of their channels they really should of kept them as now they would have a strong bargaining chip, VM are getting left behind for content and do not seem to want to invest in it, there is loads of stuff that hasn't been picked up that VM could go for but they won't, they will wait until someone else gets the rights and then try to leech of them.
VM should just drop tv and stick to their strongest product broadband which they are investing in.
If VM don't want to pay the going rate then tough cheese they won't get the content.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35796373)

l think you will find that Virgin will try to get us as much content as they can but when other companies start asking premium prices for mostly average content then they are right not to pay over the odds for the content even if it mean not getting it as customers are already paying over the odds for their TV subscriptions and will certainly not accept another fiver being added on to their bills that's for sure.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35796197)

Bar some BBC Channels and Channel 4 then yes.

Channel 5 do not broadcast in Ireland.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35796374)

VM remind me of my football team Wolves make a offer they know will never get accepted then say "we did try but they weren't willing to sell." :p:

Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 35796375)

I doubt there would be any need to fuss over channel numbers.
After all ROI will have RTE1 on 101 and UK will have BBC1 on 101.
The kit is different- TiVo v Horizon.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35796374)

VM remind me of my football team Wolves make a offer they know will never get accepted then say "we did try but they weren't willing to sell." :p:

Originally Posted by gba93 (Post 35796384)

Nice to know there's two of us supporting The Wolves

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35796376)

By heck you do seem very negative in your thoughts about Virgin Media my dear chap.:)

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35796371)

I know mate not having a pop at you :) in your defence i am still waiting for another source to confirm AMC is coming but the source who told me it is, is the same source who told me BT sport was going to be on VM and LifetimeHD and something before end of November.
I like you just pass on info i get told.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35796386)

FOX UK to launch YourTV on Freeview and Youview on October 1st.

https://twitter.com/mediaguardian/st...06872508899329

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35796389)

When VM decided to sell their channels and rely on bought in content, many people were concerned.

In the USA, that would have proved to be a wise decision as all the TV networks are now starting to provide online access independent of a cable subscription.

In the UK, with BT acquiring AMC, we are seeing the opposite; a TV network tied into a specific TV provider.

But at least, the 'usual villain' associated with these things (Sky) is doing things right by providing independent access via Now TV. BT should do the same with AMC.