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denphone 26-06-2018 07:49
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35951845)
They don't really have much choice, though, Den, if Sky put their prices up.
True OB.

Dave42 26-06-2018 08:46
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prise rises are the biggest certainty with all companies

telegramsam 26-06-2018 09:03
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Also,BT Sport is going up by £2 a month in September.

muppetman11 26-06-2018 10:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35951845)
They don't really have much choice, though, Den, if Sky put their prices up.
All Virgin's price increases aren't direct pressure from Sky increasing its prices. If so how come broadband only customers see regular rises.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35951854)
prise rises are the biggest certainty with all companies
Not for me , it's called competition.

OLD BOY 26-06-2018 11:50
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35951863)
All Virgin's price increases aren't direct pressure from Sky increasing its prices. If so how come broadband only customers see regular rises.
I agree, but if Sky put their prices up to carry their channels, Virgin are going to pass that on.

There are different cost pressures relating to broadband - I didn't say the two were connected.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35951863)
Not for me , it's called competition.
So, with Sky, BT and presumably Virgin all putting their prices up, how does competition exempt you from the effects of price rises?

Unless you are considering moving to Talk Talk, that is . :erm:

muppetman11 26-06-2018 12:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35951876)
So, with Sky, BT and presumably Virgin all putting their prices up, how does competition exempt you from the effects of price rises?

Unless you are considering moving to Talk Talk, that is . :erm:
With constant price increases people leave in higher numbers meaning platforms have to work harder to acquire new custom. It's amazing the deals on offer for new customers , many times just ringing retentions and quoting a competitors deal results in a substantial reduction in cost.

telegramsam 26-06-2018 16:10
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Virgin,Sky,BT etc only care about their profits, it's the way of business. Don't be fooled into thinking any of them actually care about their customers. Everyone should seek out the best possible deal for themselves,whether that be with their current provider or another. I'm rather stuck with Sky because Virgin aren't available at my current address and broadband is dreadful too (no fibre yet).

muppetman11 26-06-2018 16:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35951931)
Virgin,Sky,BT etc only care about their profits, it's the way of business. Don't be fooled into thinking any of them actually care about their customers. Everyone should seek out the best possible deal for themselves,whether that be with their current provider or another. I'm rather stuck with Sky because Virgin aren't available at my current address and broadband is dreadful too (no fibre yet).
I agree loyalty is for mugs , I've stayed with Sky but only because they've generally worked hard to keep me over the years and generally matched or bettered competitors prices.

telegramsam 26-06-2018 16:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35951934)
I agree loyalty is for mugs , I've stayed with Sky but only because they've generally worked hard to keep me over the years and generally matched or bettered competitors prices.
But I take it you have had to contact them to get a good deal rather than them phoning you and offering you it?

muppetman11 26-06-2018 17:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35951936)
But I take it you have had to contact them to get a good deal rather than them phoning you and offering you it?
Of course I always contact my supplier approaching contract end , I'd never pay Sky , VM or BT's full prices in fact I'd do without as it then doesn't represent value for money to me.

Raider999 26-06-2018 17:40
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Strange how prices can go up in the middle of virgin/sky contracts but when we want UHD football from sky we are told we need to wait for next contract negotiation!😁😤

RobboEdin 26-06-2018 17:57
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...because there are many factors which determine if a business needs to increase prices.

OLD BOY 26-06-2018 18:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35951931)
Virgin,Sky,BT etc only care about their profits, it's the way of business. Don't be fooled into thinking any of them actually care about their customers. Everyone should seek out the best possible deal for themselves,whether that be with their current provider or another. I'm rather stuck with Sky because Virgin aren't available at my current address and broadband is dreadful too (no fibre yet).
True to an extent, but caring for your customers does generate loyalty, which is why this is so important to successful businesses. But as you say, it is down to the profit motive, which is why it works so much better that the public sector.

telegramsam 26-06-2018 18:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35951955)
True to an extent, but caring for your customers does generate loyalty, which is why this is so important to successful businesses. But as you say, it is down to the profit motive, which is why it works so much better that the public sector.
Agree but still it's all profit motivated.

OLD BOY 26-06-2018 18:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35951940)
Of course I always contact my supplier approaching contract end , I'd never pay Sky , VM or BT's full prices in fact I'd do without as it then doesn't represent value for money to me.
Me, I prefer continuity of service. It is simply not worth it to keep changing provider, because then I lose all my recordings and series links.

When we can record directly from the cloud (no matter who the provider was when we bookmarked it), we might have a more hassle free way of changing provider. Until then, the likelihood of me changing for reasons of price is negligible.

I terminated my Sky Cinema package in favour of Now TV for reasons of price and getting all on demand films in HD a few months ago and I'm already regretting it. No subtitles for when my wife starts snoring loudly in the middle of a film, no bookmarks on the V6....grrr!

I've certainly learned my lesson. Price isn't everything.

denphone 26-06-2018 18:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35951957)
Me, I prefer continuity of service. It is simply not worth it to keep changing provider, because then I lose all my recordings and series links.

When we can record directly from the cloud (no matter who the provider was when we bookmarked it), we might have a more hassle free way of changing provider. Until then, the likelihood of me changing for reasons of price is negligible.

I terminated my Sky Cinema package in favour of Now TV for reasons of price and getting all on demand films in HD a few months ago and I'm already regretting it. No subtitles for when my wife starts snoring loudly in the middle of a film, no bookmarks on the V6....grrr!

I've certainly learned my lesson. Price isn't everything.
And Game of Thrones being on Now TV for a short while and then disappearing again which is very irritating.

muppetman11 26-06-2018 18:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35951957)
Me, I prefer continuity of service. It is simply not worth it to keep changing provider, because then I lose all my recordings and series links.

When we can record directly from the cloud (no matter who the provider was when we bookmarked it), we might have a more hassle free way of changing provider. Until then, the likelihood of me changing for reasons of price is negligible.

I terminated my Sky Cinema package in favour of Now TV for reasons of price and getting all on demand films in HD a few months ago and I'm already regretting it. No subtitles for when my wife starts snoring loudly in the middle of a film, no bookmarks on the V6....grrr!

I've certainly learned my lesson. Price isn't everything.
I haven't changed and have had continuity of service , but competition has helped me thrash our great discounts with my current supplier.

telegramsam 26-06-2018 19:13
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Over the years I've gone from Virgin to Sky,back to Virgin and then back to Sky (although the last switch was due to not being able to get cable at my new address). Each time I got a good new deal.

OLD BOY 26-06-2018 20:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35951956)
Agree but still it's all profit motivated.
Does that matter, though, if the customer benefits? Monopolies simply don't care.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35951969)
Over the years I've gone from Virgin to Sky,back to Virgin and then back to Sky (although the last switch was due to not being able to get cable at my new address). Each time I got a good new deal.
As long as that works for you, good. However, this constant switching would cause me problems, as I pointed out earlier, so the savings are not worth the hassle to me.

Having said that, at the end of a contract, I do contact VM to get a good deal.

smallclone 04-07-2018 15:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35945816)
Discovery are preparing to launch a UK version of Quest HD, which will be useful for its sports rights.

I think it likely that this will come to VM seeing as I believe that Liberty Global own some (or all?) of Discovery.

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Premier Sports have confirmed that carriage negotiations are taking place and that they are confident that Premier Sports HD, Premier Sports 2, Premier Sports 2 HD, Freesports and Freesports HD will join VM "by the summer".
Summer is here.

Any news on this?

Thanks.

Media Boy UK 04-07-2018 15:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smallclone (Post 35952938)
Summer is here.

Any news on this?

Thanks.
Quest HD is testing on Sky right now.

As of Monday channel not testing on Virgin Media UK.

denphone 04-07-2018 16:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35952939)
Quest HD is testing on Sky right now.

As of Monday channel not testing on Virgin Media UK.
Quelle surprise one must say MB.;)

Media Boy UK 04-07-2018 16:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35952943)
Quelle surprise one must say MB.;)
Virgin Media UK are testing three unknown HD Channels out right now. But we think they are for Premier Sports HD, Premier Sports 2 HD and Freesports HD.

Twitter says they may appear by July 18th on Virgin Media UK.

https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/20...to-launch.html

Story in red thanks to Rugby AM, Twitter, Digital Spy Forum and omnidirectional.

Here that story about the unknown HD Channels - https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/20...unch.html#more

Story in blue thanks to JJ20X and Digital Spy Forum

smallclone 05-07-2018 09:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35952946)
Virgin Media UK are testing three unknown HD Channels out right now. But we think they are for Premier Sports HD, Premier Sports 2 HD and Freesports HD.

Twitter says they may appear by July 18th on Virgin Media UK.

https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/20...to-launch.html

Story in red thanks to Rugby AM, Twitter, Digital Spy Forum and omnidirectional.

Here that story about the unknown HD Channels - https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/20...unch.html#more

Story in blue thanks to JJ20X and Digital Spy Forum
Thanks, great news.

denphone 06-07-2018 12:10
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Sky Sports has announced the first batch of live Premier League fixtures for the 2018/19 season.

http://www.skysports.com/football/ne...2018-19-season

denphone 06-07-2018 17:18
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Livestream of England match will have 20-second delay, says BBC.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...delay-says-bbc

Itshim 06-07-2018 19:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35953190)
Livestream of England match will have 20-second delay, says BBC.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...delay-says-bbc
COME ON Sweden :D

OLD BOY 06-07-2018 19:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35953228)
COME ON Sweden :D
How patriotic, Itshim. Showing your true colours or was it a joke? Do tell.

Raider999 06-07-2018 20:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35953228)
COME ON Sweden :D

Typical Celt, support everyone England are playing.

Maybe the English should do the same - oh they can't because Wales didn't qualify
:p:

Mad Max 07-07-2018 13:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35953244)
Typical Celt, support everyone England are playing.

Maybe the English should do the same - oh they can't because Wales didn't qualify
:p:
That's not always the case...

denphone 07-07-2018 13:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35953244)
Typical Celt, support everyone England are playing.

Maybe the English should do the same - oh they can't because Wales didn't qualify
:p:
Not the ones l know as the most dangerous thing one can do is pigeon hole that everybody thinks the same.

ozsat 07-07-2018 13:41
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The SD/HD steam is always about 20-30 seconds behind - the UHD/HLG stream has been about two minutes behind each match.
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35953190)
Livestream of England match will have 20-second delay, says BBC.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...delay-says-bbc

OLD BOY 07-07-2018 14:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35953356)
The SD/HD steam is always about 20-30 seconds behind - the UHD/HLG stream has been about two minutes behind each match.
I suspect that these latency issues will take a long time to sort out, unfortunately.

ozsat 07-07-2018 17:32
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The long delay on the 4K feed is due to the HLG processing that say. A big issue for live streams.

Itshim 07-07-2018 20:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35953233)
How patriotic, Itshim. Showing your true colours or was it a joke? Do tell.
I have a well worn t shirt that says I support Wales and any team that plays against England ( its for rugby but hay- no :rolleyes:)

telegramsam 07-07-2018 20:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35953399)
I have a well worn t shirt that says I support Wales and any team that plays against England ( its for rugby but hay- no :rolleyes:)
Personally I think you're pathetic. I support England,Wales,Ireland or Scotland when they're playing foreign opposition. To do otherwise is very narrow minded and stinks of jealousy.

OLD BOY 07-07-2018 20:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35953399)
I have a well worn t shirt that says I support Wales and any team that plays against England ( its for rugby but hay- no :rolleyes:)
That’s fair enough when England are in competition with Wales, but to go for whatever team opposes England at other times shows how detached you are with the rest of the UK.

We are not your enemy.

denphone 07-07-2018 20:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35953401)
Personally I think you're pathetic. I support England,Wales,Ireland or Scotland when they're playing foreign opposition. To do otherwise is very narrow minded and stinks of jealousy.
+1

Raider999 08-07-2018 00:48
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Unfortunately, he is not in the minority.

There are certain teams I dislike in the premiership but if they are in Europe I watch hoping they win.

However, a large majority of Celts seem to despise anything English

OLD BOY 08-07-2018 01:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35953455)
Unfortunately, he is not in the minority.

There are certain teams I dislike in the premiership but if they are in Europe I watch hoping they win.

However, a large majority of Celts seem to despise anything English
I know, it is regrettable that so many Scots feel that way. Not a single one of my friends has such feelings towards the Scots.

I really don't understand where this animosity is coming from. Maybe someone can enlighten us.

Itshim 08-07-2018 08:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35953459)
I know, it is regrettable that so many Scots feel that way. Not a single one of my friends has such feelings towards the Scots.

I really don't understand where this animosity is coming from. Maybe someone can enlighten us.
Ok two reasons l have heard recently 1 the second Severn crossing renamed the Prince of Wales bridge ( he doesn't even live here!) 2 look at the bevan formula. Hope this gives you some idea why Wales feels 'run' by England

denphone 08-07-2018 09:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35953471)
Ok two reasons l have heard recently 1 the second Severn crossing renamed the Prince of Wales bridge ( he doesn't even live here!) 2 look at the bevan formula. Hope this gives you some idea why Wales feels 'run' by England
That is no excuse for having the animosity towards English sporting teams as its parochial small mindedness IMO..

OLD BOY 08-07-2018 14:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35953471)
Ok two reasons l have heard recently 1 the second Severn crossing renamed the Prince of Wales bridge ( he doesn't even live here!) 2 look at the bevan formula. Hope this gives you some idea why Wales feels 'run' by England
What pathetic reasons, Itshim. It sounds like you really struggled to come up with them.

Raider999 08-07-2018 17:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35953471)
Ok two reasons l have heard recently 1 the second Severn crossing renamed the Prince of Wales bridge ( he doesn't even live here!) 2 look at the bevan formula. Hope this gives you some idea why Wales feels 'run' by England


Think the clue is in the title "prince of Wales" if anyone has the hump it should be the English.

I thought the be an formula was the way Scotland get more money than they deserve per head - but I may be wrong.

pengedragon 10-07-2018 13:13
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it's just sporting rivalry, should you be interested this explains it quite well

https://www.joe.co.uk/sport/world-cu...e-worst-187905

denphone 10-07-2018 13:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pengedragon (Post 35953879)
it's just sporting rivalry, should you be interested this explains it quite well

https://www.joe.co.uk/sport/world-cu...e-worst-187905
l met my Welsh pain consultant today and he would love England to win the world cup as we all had a good chat about the football amongst other things.

Mad Max 10-07-2018 13:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pengedragon (Post 35953879)
it's just sporting rivalry, should you be interested this explains it quite well

https://www.joe.co.uk/sport/world-cu...e-worst-187905

I stopped reading when he said he was a celtic fan, that explains his hatred, I don't know any celtic fans who want England to win....

denphone 10-07-2018 14:01
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Ascot signs media rights deal with Sky Sports Racing.

http://www.attheraces.com/news/2018/...-sports-racing

pengedragon 10-07-2018 14:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35953886)
l met my Welsh pain consultant today and he would love England to win the world cup as we all had a good chat about the football amongst other things.
I suspect he's not a very fervent fan of the Welsh national team in that case :D

denphone 10-07-2018 14:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pengedragon (Post 35953896)
I suspect he's not a very fervent fan of the Welsh national team in that case :D
No he supports them as well..:D

pengedragon 10-07-2018 14:42
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As well! oh dear

let me change topic, any good sky sports deals around as the new season fast approaches

might we have a treat from vm in time for august ?

denphone 10-07-2018 14:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pengedragon (Post 35953898)
As well! oh dear

let me change topic, any good sky sports deals around as the new season fast approaches

might we have a treat from vm in time for august ?
This one..

http://www.virginmedia.com/shop/cust...ust-offer.html

Mad Max 10-07-2018 15:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35953899)

Nice one, Den, is this for all customers and not just new ones?

pengedragon 10-07-2018 15:38
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Mentions the 17/18 season so it must have been on for a while

I'm reminded of the season ticket, was it 10 months of sky sports for £150?

That would do me nicely

Gavin-D 10-07-2018 15:43
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TalkTalk adds ABC Studios content on on-demand line-up

https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2018...emand-line-up/

alwaysabear 10-07-2018 16:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35953902)
Nice one, Den, is this for all customers and not just new ones?
Just got that deal myself , out of contract so gave them a call and saved myself £16 a month:shocked::D

denphone 10-07-2018 16:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35953907)
Just got that deal myself , out of contract so gave them a call and saved myself £16 a month:shocked::D
Great news alwaysabear.:tu:

muppetman11 12-07-2018 20:37
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BT Sport lose Serie A rights following Cristiano Ronaldo's blockbuster transfer to Juventus

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footb...ights-12907257

denphone 12-07-2018 20:41
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Well if its a extra charge on top of the other premium sport on TV then they can whistle Dixie..

muppetman11 12-07-2018 21:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35954262)
Well if its a extra charge on top of the other premium sport on TV then they can whistle Dixie..
It would appear they've also won other content but are not quite ready to announce , if they strike a wholesale deal and it's included in my package that's fine but I won't be paying for it.

pengedragon 12-07-2018 21:53
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Be nice if they could tell us their plans quite soon

alwaysabear 12-07-2018 22:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35954265)
It would appear they've also won other content but are not quite ready to announce , if they strike a wholesale deal and it's included in my package that's fine but I won't be paying for it.
Same here!

pengedragon 12-07-2018 23:18
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Is it this weekend freesports is supposed to finally land on vm?

Media Boy UK 12-07-2018 23:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pengedragon (Post 35954285)
Is it this weekend freesports is supposed to finally land on vm?
Twitter says they may appear by July 18th on Virgin Media UK.

But the Channel is not confirmed as testing on Virgin Media UK as of July 12th.

pengedragon 12-07-2018 23:41
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Thanks

Chad 12-07-2018 23:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35954265)
It would appear they've also won other content but are not quite ready to announce , if they strike a wholesale deal and it's included in my package that's fine but I won't be paying for it.
Suspect they've also landed the rights to Eredivisie. I wonder if they have landed any domestic action? The rights to both the Scottish Cup and Scotland International friendlies are up for grabs.

Noticed they've snapped up rights to the NBA, NFL and UFC in other European territories. I'm sure Sky's deal for NFL Monday Night Football just expired and BT's deal for UFC has less than 12 months to run. I think there might be some surprises on the horizon.

Media Boy UK 13-07-2018 00:07
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Sky's WWE deal is up at end of December 2019

RichardCoulter 13-07-2018 01:12
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Remember the speculation as to whether Eleven would launch any sports channels of their own following their acquisition of various sports rights? Well, there are reports today that they have won Serie A rights for the UK, will announce more content soon, and will make two channels available from August via either an annual or pay monthly subscription.

http://www.euronews.com/2018/07/12/i...ports-channels

As it is now strongly implied that they intend to be available on Sky by August, I wonder if they will also be added to VM??

pengedragon 13-07-2018 06:32
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Where is it implied they will be on sky?

muppetman11 13-07-2018 09:54
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The only way I can see this going is available in lower tier packages like Eurosport , I just can't see that many subscribing as a standalone sub.

pengedragon 13-07-2018 10:05
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Tricky one isn’t it, they wouldn’t get too many standalone subscribers at the moment as you say but having bought the rights they must have a plan that isn’t just giving them away for free surely

denphone 13-07-2018 10:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35954306)
The only way I can see this going is available in lower tier packages like Eurosport , I just can't see that many subscribing as a standalone sub.
The need substantial content to go as a standalone sub IMO.

pengedragon 13-07-2018 10:29
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some detail on their plans here

http://elevensports.com/eleven-sport...k-and-ireland/

denphone 13-07-2018 10:38
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Think Setanta Sports and then think Eleven Sports and Bobs your Uncle..

braysoj1 13-07-2018 11:59
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Hope this channel gets on virgin media

pengedragon 13-07-2018 12:13
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would be a great addition

are vm still using the "all the football" tagline ?

oxfordmark 13-07-2018 12:21
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Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35954326)
Hope this channel gets on virgin media
Imagine IF it's included in the Full House!

Chad 13-07-2018 12:54
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Originally Posted by pengedragon (Post 35954312)
Rumours on social media they've landed the rights to Frances Ligue 1 and Hollands Eredivisie.

pengedragon 13-07-2018 13:20
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wonder why they are holding back on announcing further rights

anyway, at this stage I'm more concerned with how I can find my serie a and what it will cost me

Raider999 13-07-2018 13:22
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35954317)
Think Setanta Sports and then think Eleven Sports and Bobs your Uncle..
I know what you mean - however Premier Sports is run by Irish and based in same building as Setanta was so is highly likely to be owned by a re-incarnation.

But, Eleven Sports may also be (in which case PS may disappear?)

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Originally Posted by pengedragon (Post 35954335)
wonder why they are holding back on announcing further rights

anyway, at this stage I'm more concerned with how I can find my serie a and what it will cost me
Probably because they haven't acquired any more:confused:

OLD BOY 13-07-2018 13:40
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Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35954337)
I know what you mean - however Premier Sports is run by Irish and based in same building as Setanta was so is highly likely to be owned by a re-incarnation.

But, Eleven Sports may also be (in which case PS may disappear?)

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Probably because they haven't acquired any more:confused:
They say they have but can't reveal who yet. Presumably the usual contractual secrecy.

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Originally Posted by pengedragon (Post 35954307)
Tricky one isn’t it, they wouldn’t get too many standalone subscribers at the moment as you say but having bought the rights they must have a plan that isn’t just giving them away for free surely
They certainly won't be giving it away, but that's not to say that VM couldn't enter a wholesale deal with them and include this as part of a package.

telegramsam 14-07-2018 10:36
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I already pay subs for Sky Sports and BT Sports so I for one would not be paying for yet another sports channel. I think Sky and Virgin should be trying to do a deal so they can provide all the sports channels in one easy payment. Virgin might get that but not so sure about Sky though.

OLD BOY 14-07-2018 10:48
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Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35954427)
I already pay subs for Sky Sports and BT Sports so I for one would not be paying for yet another sports channel. I think Sky and Virgin should be trying to do a deal so they can provide all the sports channels in one easy payment. Virgin might get that but not so sure about Sky though.
Virgin already have it with the Full House package.

telegramsam 14-07-2018 10:53
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35954432)
Virgin already have it with the Full House package.
Including the new Eleven sports channel?

denphone 14-07-2018 11:03
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No..

telegramsam 14-07-2018 11:12
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35954436)
No..
ok then they¬re not yet offering the full package. To me its the only way many of us could afford to sub to them all,if they`re bundled together.

denphone 14-07-2018 11:26
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Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35954437)
ok then they¬re not yet offering the full package. To me its the only way many of us could afford to sub to them all,if they`re bundled together.
Lets see what comes out in the wash in these next 3 weeks as they might have a plan and then again they might not.

OLD BOY 14-07-2018 11:51
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Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35954437)
ok then they¬re not yet offering the full package. To me its the only way many of us could afford to sub to them all,if they`re bundled together.
Sorry, I see what you mean - I was referring to Sky Sports and BT Sport. The Eleven Sports channel hasn't launched here yet.

Raider999 14-07-2018 23:04
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35954447)
Sorry, I see what you mean - I was referring to Sky Sports and BT Sport. The Eleven Sports channel hasn't launched here yet.

Has it launched anywhere?

Has it got anything worth watching?

pengedragon 15-07-2018 06:40
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Not yet as it doesn't exist at the moment although they operate in other countries

At the moment just Serie a and La liga

Raider999 15-07-2018 10:29
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Originally Posted by pengedragon (Post 35954503)
Not yet as it doesn't exist at the moment although they operate in other countries

At the moment just Serie a and La liga

I'm a little confused as Eleven Sports advertise themselves as 'award winning' when they don't actually operate and have acquired rights to 2 European leagues?

Presumably these didn't attract great viewing numbers as the current broadcasters didn't bid enough to keep them.

I for one only ever watched the Barcelona/Real la liga matches and never bothered with serie A

OLD BOY 15-07-2018 10:42
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Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35954499)
Has it launched anywhere?

Has it got anything worth watching?
Eleven Sports 1 will be 100 per cent football showcasing some of the biggest leagues, best teams and leading players; and Eleven Sports 2 will provide premium fight sports, eSports and extreme sports for dedicated fans, plus football overspill from Eleven Sports 1. IMG will produce the output for both channels from its production HQ at Stockley Park.

Four live Event channels that ‘pop up’ to prevent schedule clashes and enabling fans to access several simultaneous matches at one time will also be utilised. Fans will also have access to LaLigaTV on Eleven Sports – the 24/7 in-house channel which features documentaries, magazine shows and other exclusive La Liga content.

The new services will be available on Eleven’s soon-to-be-launched online streaming platform, ensuring it is easily accessible without the need for set top boxes, bundled packages or contracts. Pricing will be announced soon.

https://advanced-television.com/2018...orts-channels/

ozsat 15-07-2018 10:42
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There is nothing stopping 'OzSat' awarding 'Raider999' an award for best posting for today in this thread - you even award it yourself.
'Raider999' can then call himself the 'Award Winning Raider999' from this day forward.

1andrew1 15-07-2018 11:03
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Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35954513)
I'm a little confused as Eleven Sports advertise themselves as 'award winning' when they don't actually operate...
I'm not sure what awards they have won but they are in operation.
http://elevensports.com/territories/

muppetman11 15-07-2018 11:39
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35954517)
Eleven Sports 1 will be 100 per cent football showcasing some of the biggest leagues, best teams and leading players; and Eleven Sports 2 will provide premium fight sports, eSports and extreme sports for dedicated fans, plus football overspill from Eleven Sports 1. IMG will produce the output for both channels from its production HQ at Stockley Park.

Four live Event channels that ‘pop up’ to prevent schedule clashes and enabling fans to access several simultaneous matches at one time will also be utilised. Fans will also have access to LaLigaTV on Eleven Sports – the 24/7 in-house channel which features documentaries, magazine shows and other exclusive La Liga content.

The new services will be available on Eleven’s soon-to-be-launched online streaming platform, ensuring it is easily accessible without the need for set top boxes, bundled packages or contracts. Pricing will be announced soon.

https://advanced-television.com/2018...orts-channels/
Most British people won't pay another penny just to watch Football from Italy and Spain , it's nice to have if it's included in your current sports package but if it costs more I suspect many won't bother.

denphone 15-07-2018 11:53
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35954533)
Most British people won't pay another penny just to watch Football from Italy and Spain , it's nice to have if it's included in your current sports package but if it costs more I suspect many won't bother.
And the word is it will cost more as rumours abound that we are talking about potentially a extra tenner MM.

alwaysabear 15-07-2018 11:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35954517)
Eleven Sports 1 will be 100 per cent football showcasing some of the biggest leagues, best teams and leading players; and Eleven Sports 2 will provide premium fight sports, eSports and extreme sports for dedicated fans, plus football overspill from Eleven Sports 1. IMG will produce the output for both channels from its production HQ at Stockley Park.

Four live Event channels that ‘pop up’ to prevent schedule clashes and enabling fans to access several simultaneous matches at one time will also be utilised. Fans will also have access to LaLigaTV on Eleven Sports – the 24/7 in-house channel which features documentaries, magazine shows and other exclusive La Liga content.

The new services will be available on Eleven’s soon-to-be-launched online streaming platform, ensuring it is easily accessible without the need for set top boxes, bundled packages or contracts. Pricing will be announced soon.

https://advanced-television.com/2018...orts-channels/
Unless this streaming platform is as cheap as chips, I cannot see it being able to maintain a following in any great numbers.
BT struggle to get a big audience for EPL, so I doubt niche leagues will garner anything like enough to make it pay.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35954539)
And the word is it will cost more as rumours abound that we are talking about potentially a extra tenner MM.
Wow their ambitious, I personally would not pay a fiver.

denphone 15-07-2018 11:56
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As l say Setanta Sports springs to mind as the perfect example of a failed venture..

Raider999 15-07-2018 11:56
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35954533)
Most British people won't pay another penny just to watch Football from Italy and Spain , it's nice to have if it's included in your current sports package but if it costs more I suspect many won't bother.

Agreed.

I have just read an online article stating eleven sports are negotiating a deal to have a channel on sky at no extra cost to the consumer.

If this is correct, I presume they will become a bit like Eurosport, but I do not understand the logic - how are ES going to recover any money that they have paid out for the rights? Who will subscribe to their streaming service when they can watch for free on sky?

Also, will this channel be available via VM?

muppetman11 15-07-2018 12:57
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Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35954544)
Agreed.

I have just read an online article stating eleven sports are negotiating a deal to have a channel on sky at no extra cost to the consumer.

If this is correct, I presume they will become a bit like Eurosport, but I do not understand the logic - how are ES going to recover any money that they have paid out for the rights? Who will subscribe to their streaming service when they can watch for free on sky?

Also, will this channel be available via VM?
When you become part of a Sky subscription package for instance Sky Entertainment you generally receive money for it which is guaranteed income just like Virgin does for its top package that includes BT Sport.

Early on I can't see anyway were Eleven Sports goes down the standalone subscription model only in my opinion it simply wouldn't get enough people.


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