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Media Boy UK

22-08-2011 18:38

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35291099)

I don't think we really need a Vol 4 just yet MB.

Do you know something that I do not know???

Virgin Media to launch 30 new channels LOL.

devilincarnate

22-08-2011 18:40

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35291100)

Virgin Media to launch 30 new channels LOL.

No only 17 again:erm::D:D:D:D:D

denphone

22-08-2011 18:42

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35291101)

No only 17 again:erm::D:D:D:D:D

What 17 are they Devil.:rolleyes:

Stephen

22-08-2011 18:42

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35291100)

Do you know something that I do not know???

Virgin Media to launch 30 new channels LOL.

This current thread is still perfectly suitable. No need for a new one yet.

devilincarnate

22-08-2011 18:43

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35291103)

What 17 are they Devil.:rolleyes:

I will pass on that question Den.

HD Boy

22-08-2011 19:04

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35291101)

No only 17 again

17 HD channels a year. we have had 2 new HD channels this year so far. 15 HD channels to come this year hopefully

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Dec. 02. 2010 / 9:30AM, VMED - Virgin Media Inc. Analyst and Investors Day (London)
It is separate from the broadcast connectivity that we have where effectively we are providing 300 standard definition channels, 30 HD channels at the moment, but with a path to grow to 80 HD channels over the next two years, or three years.

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zantarous

22-08-2011 20:07

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Nothing says 17 a year though? They could launch 5 this year and the rest next year?

Jameseh

22-08-2011 20:28

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Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35291121)

17 HD channels a year. we have had 2 new HD channels this year so far. 15 HD channels to come this year hopefully

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Jesus wept. Once again, like customers, they're not going to say to the investors "we have no plans for more HD channels" are they? The only difference in this case is the investors can't go to advertising standards or whoever if their investment goes sour.

Media Boy UK

22-08-2011 21:27

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35291104)

This current thread is still perfectly suitable. No need for a new one yet.

Ok - This thread will stay open until end of year. New one launches January 2012.

virginruinedntl

22-08-2011 21:30

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i thought virgin were already in talks with ITV for their other HD channels?

I don't know about you but when i go to the shop and haggle a price, i normally finish this within 30 seconds not 1yr or so :P

Media Boy UK

22-08-2011 21:43

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Originally Posted by virginruinedntl (Post 35291171)

The hold up is maybe something to do with this.

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35291115)

ITV get a slice of the Â£10 HD charge on Sky, on VM it would have to come out of the XL pack charge.. might be why it's taking a while to sort? Just my thoughts :)

Info Thanks to DF.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35291115-post77.html

Hugh	22-08-2011 21:52

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Originally Posted by virginruinedntl (Post 35291171)

tbf, you are probably haggling over a couple of quid for a one-off purchase, not a multi-million pound deal over a number of years.....;)

ozsat

22-08-2011 22:28

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Originally Posted by virginruinedntl (Post 35291171)

So what happens after 30 seconds when the price is still far too high for you and the other party will not budge?

huxleypiguk

23-08-2011 07:58

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An insider that I knew back in ntl: days told me that most of the negotiations surrounded which pack they were in and if they were, who else would be in that pack. Today with the M, L & XL it would hopefully be easier, but contract negotiations are rarely quick.

Plus this cost Virgin money. Every non shopping channel they pay for. They then have to ensure that they can get their money back from advertising and subscriptions. This is unlike Sky where the channel pays them to use their platform.

This is why Sky gets the channels at launch.

zantarous

23-08-2011 08:30

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Channels do not pay sky, except for a EPG fee, to be in their pack selection. They get a cut from subscription prices and have to pay rental fees to Astra.

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