Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 36113392)

Yup, and that's been had over pay TV too.

But what I mean specifically is the pitch of streaming was that it's not the pay TV model - no ads was part of the reason it became popular.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36113466)

They are simply giving viewers a choice to pay less and see ads. If you don’t want to see the ads, just keep paying the premium rate.

The linear channels do not give you such a choice.

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36113467)

<cough cough>

BBC channels...

<cough cough>

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36113488)

That’s not a choice though, is it? That is compulsion. Pay up, or else.

Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36113497)

Amazon prime have one via IMDB.

Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36113497)

As i've already said the £6.99p/m pack which includes Eurosport will not have ads, i'd imagine most on discovery+ will likely have the Eurosport package.
Netflix are getting ready to test a ad tier too, Amazon prime have one via IMDB.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36113466)

They are simply giving viewers a choice to pay less and see ads. If you don’t want to see the ads, just keep paying the premium rate.

The linear channels do not give you such a choice.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36113505)

People would be better off paying £30 for the year before their current offer expires.

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 36113501)

Except that's available even if you don't subscribe to Prime, so it's clearer why ads are there.

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 36113553)

I wish Virgin would get their finger out and get the AppleTV+ app, I've got three months free for AppleTV+ due to a purchase I made.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36113510)

Or they are simply struggling for subscriber numbers.;)

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 36113553)

I wish Virgin would get their finger out and get the AppleTV+ app, I've got three months free for AppleTV+ due to a purchase I made.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36113561)

Possibly, but not necessarily. Not everyone can afford premium prices, or even reduced prices. Surely, it makes sense to top up your audience with an subscription free with ads and/or reduced cost option with reduced ads. Whether the streamer is successful and profitable or not, having additional options to attract the maximum audience makes perfect business sense.

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Well, as we've not even got Disney+ yet, I wouldn't hold your breath.

So much for Virgin's 'super-aggregator' ambitions. It's a joke.

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 36113553)

I wish Virgin would get their finger out and get the AppleTV+ app, I've got three months free for AppleTV+ due to a purchase I made.

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36113559)

Don't you have an Amazon Fire Stick 4K or similar device like most people? It's really awesome especially at £25 Black Friday deal and the fact you can side load onto it.

Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36113567)

How long have you got to activate it? If it's an Apple device you got it from I think it's around about 3 months.