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Taz2k 06-05-2026 14:49
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36214988)
I thought everyone except me was raving over these streaming channels. Maybe this is a sign of things to come - a bit sooner than I thought!
Really? Is that how you've been reading the room?

Legendkiller2k 06-05-2026 14:58
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36214988)
I thought everyone except me was raving over these streaming channels. Maybe this is a sign of things to come - a bit sooner than I thought!
Have you hit your head or something Old boy old chap?
You was the one screaming from the rooftops streaming is the way tv is going.

Hugh 06-05-2026 15:59
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36215017)
Have you hit your head or something Old boy old chap?

You was the one screaming from the rooftops streaming is the way tv is going.
Ah, that explains a lot…

Itshim 06-05-2026 17:10
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36215017)
Have you hit your head or something Old boy old chap?
You was the one screaming from the rooftops streaming is the way tv is going.
Much to my surprise since being house bound most of my TV viewing has been streamed.

OLD BOY 06-05-2026 19:32
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36215017)
Have you hit your head or something Old boy old chap?
You was the one screaming from the rooftops streaming is the way tv is going.
Not the streaming (FAST) channels, though!!

Hugh 06-05-2026 19:57
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36215017)
Have you hit your head or something Old boy old chap?
You was the one screaming from the rooftops streaming is the way tv is going.
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36215050)
Not the streaming (FAST) channels, though!!
No, no, no - let me finish!

Not THOSE streaming channels, just the other unspecified ones that I had never differentiated before…

Itshim 06-05-2026 19:57
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36215050)
Not the streaming (FAST) channels, though!!
Never tried them , guess l never will now

OLD BOY 07-05-2026 07:00
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36215051)
No, no, no - let me finish!

Not THOSE streaming channels, just the other unspecified ones that I had never differentiated before…
I watch the streamers and the Virgin On Demand selection. That is all. The FAST channels are not for me.

Hugh 07-05-2026 08:03
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36215062)
I watch the streamers and the Virgin On Demand selection. That is all. The FAST channels are not for me.
And that’s relevant to your original post how?

Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36214988)
I thought everyone except me was raving over these streaming channels. Maybe this is a sign of things to come - a bit sooner than I thought!

OLD BOY 07-05-2026 11:41
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36215066)
And that’s relevant to your original post how?
I was answering your question! What exactly is your point?

RichardCoulter 07-05-2026 14:15
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36214988)
I thought everyone except me was raving over these streaming channels. Maybe this is a sign of things to come - a bit sooner than I thought!
The reason it's being done is to act as a soft stick to those people who didn't take the carrot of having Sky Atlantic on the TV EPG.

In time I expect standalone and premium channels to be removed to force people to 'choose' the 360.

Carth 07-05-2026 14:34
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36215075)
The reason it's being done is to act as a soft stick to those people who didn't take the carrot of having Sky Atlantic on the TV EPG.

In time I expect standalone and premium channels to be removed to force people to 'choose' the 360.
. . . or another provider :erm:

RichardCoulter 07-05-2026 14:54
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36215077)
. . . or another provider :erm:
Indeed.

vincerooney 09-05-2026 20:44
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36214994)
Only fools rush in , haven't you heard. . Sorry but having seen your posts for many a year you are one of the last people whom I would take advice from, no offence intended, just honestly :)
hhahaha yes it has been many years hasn't it. i take that as a bit of a compliment ;)

Itshim 10-05-2026 09:09
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36215176)
hhahaha yes it has been many years hasn't it. i take that as a bit of a compliment ;)
Sorry? I tend to read any post on a subject l am interested in for the most l then ignore them. However I must say l never jump in to the latest tech. Got taken in once and still have night. Terrers about ( that's a joke) the short lived video disks :(

newapollo 12-05-2026 19:09
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I don't know how true this is, or if the agent has given incorrect information, however I've just been made aware of a WhatsApp message that states BBC iPlayer, Netflix and AppleTV + are being removed from V6 boxes.

Mr K 12-05-2026 19:27
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
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Originally Posted by newapollo (Post 36215340)
I don't know how true this is, or if the agent has given incorrect information, however I've just been made aware of a WhatsApp message that states BBC iPlayer, Netflix and AppleTV + are being removed from V6 boxes.
Doesn't say they are being 'removed', but 'not supported'. Sounds like interweb cobblers. Either way way customers can choose not to support VM with their monthly direct debit.

Paul 12-05-2026 22:13
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
You cant exactly just choose to do that if you are in the middle of a contract.

1701-e 12-05-2026 22:38
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by newapollo (Post 36215340)
I don't know how true this is, or if the agent has given incorrect information, however I've just been made aware of a WhatsApp message that states BBC iPlayer, Netflix and AppleTV + are being removed from V6 boxes.
Sounds like confusion with the withdrawal of FAST channels from V6

TimeLord2018 12-05-2026 22:49
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by newapollo (Post 36215340)
I don't know how true this is, or if the agent has given incorrect information, however I've just been made aware of a WhatsApp message that states BBC iPlayer, Netflix and AppleTV + are being removed from V6 boxes.
Apple TV app (as its now called) has never been on V6 platform

newapollo 12-05-2026 23:02
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36215349)
Apple TV app (as its now called) has never been on V6 platform
Thanks Timelord2018 :)
I didn't think it had. I couldn't check as I've been on the 360 since it first came out.

The last list of V6 apps that I saw was :-
5, Al Jazeera, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds, Body In Balance, Channel 4, France 24, Games, Get Fit Today, ITVX, Netflix, Prime Video, QVC, Radioline, Rakuten, Slots, STV Player, U, VM On Demand Streaming, Virgin Media Store,YouTube

---------- Post added 13-05-2026 at 00:02 ---------- Previous post was 12-05-2026 at 23:54 ----------

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Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 36215348)
Sounds like confusion with the withdrawal of FAST channels from V6
That's what I originally thought even though I was shown the screenshot of the WhatsApp conversation, since it does state "streaming services" and not apps.


Probably incorrect interpretation from agents (either offshore or UK based) but thought I'd pass the info on since the screenshot showed actual app names and not FAST channel EPG names.

Itshim 13-05-2026 06:05
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Again I can get any of them via TV looks to me that they want people to drop there TV service all together

heavyside 13-05-2026 10:27
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
It looks like the government has its eyes on viewers needing a TV licence to watch streamers soon. It was only a matter of time.

https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/tv-lic...oming-netflix/

nodrogd 14-05-2026 12:42
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Nationwide VM TV service (for broadcast boxes) issue currently ongoing. All channels pixelated & breaking up. Fix time currently being given as 4pm.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/22...ive-problem-tv

Carth 14-05-2026 12:48
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Is free to air via TV aerial working fine?

asking for someone else ;)

1701-e 14-05-2026 12:50
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
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Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36215481)
Is free to air via TV aerial working fine?

asking for someone else ;)
Freeview fine as are the streaming apps.

newapollo 14-05-2026 13:09
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Fault Ref: F012290617
The latest update is: We have identified the problem and an engineer is on their way. We now expect to have this resolved by 2026-05-15T15:40:00

Both of my 360 boxes are affected, they updated to version 5.26 overnight, although some of the channels work intermittently.

My Stream box is working without any problems.

The apps are working as are the streaming channels. I was watching BBC News channel using iPlayer.

The TVGO app is working, as are the Sky Sports app and HBO Max (for my TNT sports)

I've connected my PC to my main TV and using an HDMI cable I can view all channels that way.

nodrogd 14-05-2026 14:23
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by newapollo (Post 36215484)
Fault Ref: F012290617
The latest update is: We have identified the problem and an engineer is on their way. We now expect to have this resolved by 2026-05-15T15:40:00

Both of my 360 boxes are affected, they updated to version 5.26 overnight, although some of the channels work intermittently.

My Stream box is working without any problems.

The apps are working as are the streaming channels. I was watching BBC News channel using iPlayer.

The TVGO app is working, as are the Sky Sports app and HBO Max (for my TNT sports)

I've connected my PC to my main TV and using an HDMI cable I can view all channels that way.
The issue is (or rather was) with the mux encoders on the broadcast network. An issue they have had a few times before, which would only affect 360 & V6 non IP reception. As of 3.15pm the issue seems to be fixed here to the North of London.

cheekyangus 14-05-2026 15:54
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 36215490)
The issue is (or rather was) with the mux encoders on the broadcast network. An issue they have had a few times before, which would only affect 360 & V6 non IP reception. As of 3.15pm the issue seems to be fixed here to the North of London.
Thanks for the info.

---------- Post added at 16:54 ---------- Previous post was at 16:52 ----------

Seems to be all back to normal now. BBC1 was the last to return (presumably as it has so many regional versions).

Dingbat 14-05-2026 20:26
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Getting an onscreen message that ITV is currently unavailable (error code V53). Works fine on freeview, though. Been like that for at least thirty minutes.

Hugh 14-05-2026 21:26
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dingbat (Post 36215528)
Getting an onscreen message that ITV is currently unavailable (error code V53). Works fine on freeview, though. Been like that for at least thirty minutes.
OK in Leeds

Paul 14-05-2026 21:31
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dingbat (Post 36215528)
Getting an onscreen message that ITV is currently unavailable (error code V53). Works fine on freeview, though. Been like that for at least thirty minutes.
Oddly enough, the advice on this seems to be the good old "reboot". :D

newapollo 14-05-2026 22:02
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dingbat (Post 36215528)
Getting an onscreen message that ITV is currently unavailable (error code V53). Works fine on freeview, though. Been like that for at least thirty minutes.
Have you tried ITV+1? Or depending where you are there might be an alternative ITV region on 870/871.

There's also the ITVX app.

vincerooney 15-05-2026 21:18
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36215539)
Oddly enough, the advice on this seems to be the good old "reboot". :D
The old classic switch it off and back on again...

ozsat 20-05-2026 04:23
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
VirginMedia are showing the three UEFA finals live and on #526 for all VirginMedia tv customers.

vincerooney 20-05-2026 23:32
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36215813)
VirginMedia are showing the three UEFA finals live and on #526 for all VirginMedia tv customers.
i thought they werent going to be free this year? is this virgin media doing it themselves? Wont they piss TNT off?

Itshim 21-05-2026 10:25
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36215876)
i thought they werent going to be free this year? is this virgin media doing it themselves? Wont they piss TNT off?
Nothing is ever done for nothing, if only encouraging, people to subscribe. Sprat and mackerel comes to mind. Not sure it will work . Or could be the same thinking behind shop loyalty cards. Harvesting data.

1701-e 21-05-2026 12:33
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36215876)
i thought they werent going to be free this year? is this virgin media doing it themselves? Wont they piss TNT off?
They aren't free as TV customers pay virgin media for a service . I'd imagine it's an arrangement with TNT and hardly of their own bat.

TimeLord2018 21-05-2026 18:00
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Both That's TV 2 and That's 20th Century say "Channel No Longer Available" from Monday on EPG, usually it would updated if it wasn't correct.

Itshim 22-05-2026 10:30
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36215936)
Both That's TV 2 and That's 20th Century say "Channel No Longer Available" from Monday on EPG, usually it would updated if it wasn't correct.
Hy ho , used 20th for background noise when it did 60s music:(

newapollo 22-05-2026 11:11
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36215936)
Both That's TV 2 and That's 20th Century say "Channel No Longer Available" from Monday on EPG, usually it would updated if it wasn't correct.

It looks like that's correct. https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/What-s-...6/td-p/5261171

Tuesday 26th May is showing Boomerang HD closes on satellite only (Satellite 603). Boomerang SD remains and moves up to 603 to replace it.
Boomerang HD remains on Sky Glass/Stream and That’s TV 2 (Satellite 181) closes permanently and Thats20Century (Satellite 183) closes permanently

vincerooney 23-05-2026 02:51
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
i assume this isnt good for thats tv 1?

RichardCoulter 25-05-2026 18:21
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Just checked & That's TV 2 and That's TV 3 closed on Virgin today.

dodgem22 26-05-2026 23:29
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
thats tv 2 is still on virgin on 360 anyway dont know about v6

dodgem22 27-05-2026 01:32
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Attempted to correct above post of mine but something went wrong. I was mistaken it's on the EPG with programmes listed but the channel itself is just a not available slate.


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