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Originally Posted by mersey70

Even though VM's press release said that as part of the VMtv sale they were given access to all Sky's basic HD channels (for an incremental fee) it is unclear whether that meant the existing portfolio of channels when the deal was done, or whether they had an option on future channel launches which I would guess they surely must have agreed to, they would be short sighted not to but of course I am guessing. No one seems to be able to clear this up. I have asked VM but just got the usual message about what's coming soon, I didn't really expect them to answer such a business sensitive question which I suppose is fair enough

As far as I know SSN HD wasn't broadcasting when the deal was done although I think Sky News HD was. Nevertheless they only confirmed that Sky Arts HD and Sky One HD was launching together with the sports and movie HD channels. They have delivered all of these except Sky Arts HD.

I suppose we will only find out if, and when channels launch. Given their pricing structure, which we all benefit from I am one of the camp that thinks they cant possibly keep adding basic HD channels at no extra cost, it dosen't add up when Sky are raking in £300 million in HD subs alone although I accept they have many more HD customers although interestingly I think VM have a comparable percentage overall.

I would welcome a statement on the reason (of which there are almost certainly many) why certain channels are not available if only to put a stop to us blaming one party or another, I doubt it will happen though.

Anyway I have asked the question again so I will let you know what they say.

Well said