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MalteseFalcon

23-07-2013 00:21

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

And Virgin are not in total control over what they charge for SKY Sports. SKY put their prices up, so Virgin have to pass it on.

Lostlam

23-07-2013 00:51

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35598085)

they be adding channels it just we don't know what yet should know in next week and a half so would wait and see what comes before deciding

I ain't going to jump the gun just yet, but I can't see VM adding anything special that will keep me with them.

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Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35598094)

And Virgin are not in total control over what they charge for SKY Sports. SKY put their prices up, so Virgin have to pass it on.

I am aware of that, but it is up to the customer who they choose. Why would people pay extra for something that is much cheaper elsewhere?

It doesn't make sense.

howardmicks

23-07-2013 00:56

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by Lostlam (Post 35598098)

I ain't going to jump the gun just yet, but I can't see VM adding anything special that will keep me with them.

Hopefully you are wrong bud,I have just priced up a package online for a friend at work VIP 12 months half price and spoke to an advisor on live chat I explained i am already a vm customer and mentioned its a shame that bt sports isn't replacing espn in xl pack and is reply was that he cant discuss the bt sports situation at the minute but customers could soon be pleasantly surprised.Make what you will from that maybe nothing but until we hear or see any anouncement we got to keep are fingers crossed I personally think it will be included in the VIP pack as a compromise rather than xl

Lostlam

23-07-2013 01:20

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35598101)

I would be surprised if it wasn't a standalone package, but either way; I have BT Infinity. :D

the_pidgeon

23-07-2013 02:23

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by Lostlam (Post 35598105)

I would be surprised if it wasn't a standalone package, but either way; I have BT Infinity. :D

I'm sorry to hear that :)

Mr Banana

23-07-2013 07:36

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35598073)

My own view - no.

I still reckon they will put netflix into xl

denphone

23-07-2013 07:52

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by Top banana (Post 35598120)

I still reckon they will put netflix into xl

Well we will see what entails in the next few days and weeks TB.

dgcarter

23-07-2013 09:37

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35598094)

And Virgin are not in total control over what they charge for SKY Sports. SKY put their prices up, so Virgin have to pass it on.

No they don't, it is entirely up to VM whether they pass the increase on or absorb it.

nialli

23-07-2013 10:40

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by dgcarter (Post 35598137)

No they don't, it is entirely up to VM whether they pass the increase on or absorb it.

Not necessarily. I would expect that there's a clause in the contract that limits the price flexibility VM can offer so that Sky's own Premium prices to its customers isn't undercut.
Also, VM isn't really in a position to make serious losses on the services it provides - even under the new ownership the pockets aren't deep.

johnasimmons

23-07-2013 11:57

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by nialli (Post 35598157)

I agree with Nialli - VM will always be the same, or higher, than Skys prices for their channels; its just simple economics :)

freakgirl

23-07-2013 12:07

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by Top banana (Post 35598120)

I still reckon they will put netflix into xl

I think Spotify is more likely, although maybe only the pc version, prob not mob one

Asian Channel

23-07-2013 12:07

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

why don't you all trust bomber (bt sports sky atlantic) launching 1st august on xl pack simple

and the several channels launching may be

sky1+1
sky news hd
sky sports news hd
sky poker
mtv classic
heart tv
capital tv
and 2 Asian channels

johnasimmons

23-07-2013 12:21

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by Asian Channel (Post 35598169)

Be great if all these channels do launch :)

denphone

23-07-2013 12:24

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35598171)

Be great if all these channels do launch :)