Cable Forum - General ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news

You have got http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrp81...F3185A4107BEFB

But we see Virgin reusing some of the money save to get more channels online starting in August.

johnasimmons

13-05-2013 16:12

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35571474)

You have got http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrp81...F3185A4107BEFB

Ha Ha - good one MB :)

BexTech

13-05-2013 16:14

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35571450)

Doesn't all services ie Sky, TalkTalk and VM ALL use BT cables and telecommincations system ie exchanges.

So, l cannot see any problems.

VM's Cable service don't use BT Cables or exchanges.

johnasimmons

13-05-2013 16:21

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35571474)

But we see Virgin reusing some of the money saved to get more channels online starting in August.

Good point

denphone

13-05-2013 16:24

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35571470)

I think it would be unacceptable if we had to pay full whack given we're losing ESPN :mad:

Its only my humble opinion but l am sure VM will do a deal that's good for their customers.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35571474)

You have got http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrp81...F3185A4107BEFB

But we see Virgin reusing some of the money save to get more channels online starting in August.

Sky Atlantic anybody.:D

johnasimmons

13-05-2013 16:27

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35571489)

Sky Atlantic anybody.:D

That will start 'em all off again Den :)

alwaysabear

13-05-2013 16:29

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35571489)

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Sky Atlantic anybody.:D

Not that old chestnut:D

johnasimmons

13-05-2013 16:32

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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35571497)

Not that old chestnut:D

he'll start a few off again... :D

tvtimes

13-05-2013 18:17

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35571470)

I think it would be unacceptable if we had to pay full whack given we're losing ESPN :mad:

From a customer perspective I agree. From BT as a business perspective it wouldn't be unacceptable imo.

They are not the same company that agreed the current deal with VM.
They are completely different and the channel portfolio and rights now seems to be completely different, for the better - I add. BT could rightly ask for full payment, otherwise people are less inclined to join BT for their BB.

If VM don't get it, then they need to do something to stem the flow of people downgrading their plans. Drop our prices we pay for example.

Another reason I don't think we will get it on VM is because we haven't got Sky Atlantic. People use the example that ESPN came just before launch, but Atlantic didn't. VM considered it to be too expensive so I definitely can not see them willing to pay what BT wants for their channels.

Dave42

13-05-2013 18:19

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35571489)

Its only my humble opinion but l am sure VM will do a deal that's good for their customers.

---------- Post added at 16:24 ---------- Previous post was at 16:23 ----------

Sky Atlantic anybody.:D

hope you don't hold your breathe Den

Henkesghost

13-05-2013 19:06

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Virgin are already trying something. They're trying to offer folk reductions but tying them into 18 month contracts. Beware!

Above post from a Celtic fan site discussing Virgin , BT sports and the loss of ESPN and the opinion that Virgin would be advised to pull something out the hat for their XL customers for this.

People on there not overly impressed. (With Virgin not Celtic :), although in saying that.....)

Arthurgray50@blu

13-05-2013 19:30

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Bextech, VM must use telephone exchanges for there phone service - am l right.

Mr Banana

13-05-2013 19:37

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35571606)

Bextech, VM must use telephone exchanges for there phone service - am l right.

Yes but they are their own

Chad	13-05-2013 19:41

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35571584)

Has anyone mentioned being offered new packages with SKY Sports being down sold? I'm aware of 2 people who have called Virgin in the past 7 days who have been offered a cheaper package if they drop their current SKY Sports package and take just SKY Sports 1 & 2 instead. I can't find anything on the website to suggest Virgin are offering a package with just SKY Sports 1 & 2.

My brother, currently out of contract with VIP, was offered £40.00 off per month if he signed a new 18 month deal. He had to drop:

1. Broadband down to 60mb
2. SKY in HD
3. SKY Sports 3, SKY Sports 4 and SKY F1
4. A few phone changes

My brother didn't take the deal as he is waiting to see what is going to happen with ESPN / BT Sports.

coulsontom

13-05-2013 19:45

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We are waiting for Sky to do the half price offer again.

And then we will prob switch back to Virgin for another 50% off offer when that contract runs out.

I don't care much for either just which is cheaper.

Switching is best

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