Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

It looks as though the launch on Virgin of the Paramount channel may simply be delayed, but this article is a little vague on what has happened. Maybe a technical issue in the rush to launch.

https://www.a516digital.com/2018/07/...-for-some.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

Have to say I fail to get excited about the prospect of a new channel if it's not in HD

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

Couldn't agree more

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

The Freeview picture for Paramount Network is poor for a SD channel when I looked earlier.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

I wish HD was backwards compatible, so no need for a HD channel, it will just downgrade to SD.

That way channels just need to launch 1 channel not 2.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

Channels can be downscaled. If you have an analogue output on an STB it is downscaling to provide that output (similar to ICT systems used in the DVD market). Channels usually launch in SD only due to cost. HD uses more bandwidth so costs the broadcaster more.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

Me, too. Plus, decent content is a must!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

Can we please stop discussing That's TV here. There is already a thread for this topic.


Edit: Posts Moved to relevant thread.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

BT Sport 4K launching on 30 July as part of new multi-year deal:
https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.ph...k-ultrahd.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

Well, look at that, and at no extra cost, too! Well done, Virgin Media! This confirms the information I was given a few months ago that VM were in negotiations with several providers regarding UHD content. This is the start of the implementation programme.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

Good news :tu: although whether it will be at no extra cost remains to be seen...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

Excellent addition!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

Also seems to confirm BT Sport HD continuing as part of XL/Full House.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

Here's the press release if you don't believe ISPreview
http://www.virginmedia.com/content/v...in-4k-uhd.html

"BT Sport 4K UHD will be included in Virgin TV Full House and VIP bundles, while Virgin TV customers already taking BT Sport will get the channel automatically added at no extra cost. "

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
 

A press release is a bit like a politician mentioning what they want you to hear and leaving the bits out which are more unpalatable.;)

You have heard of price rises by stealth SP?.