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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
I agree that 'quantity' of channels is not the over-riding issue - it is quality of programmes that is important. I for one am not too bothered that we lack access to Sky's hundreds of channels because they tend to be low budget, low quality channels. We do receive at present all the channels that really matter, although there may be a few on the fringes, such as CBS Drama, that it would be good to have as well.
However, I want access to all the best programming, whether brought to me by live channels or VOD. This is why it is so important that we get Sky Atlantic. It promises to have a lot of very good quality material on there from the States and I will go absolutely mad if Virgin Media do not recognise this and bring us at least the SD channel from launch.
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I couldn't agree more. We definitely still watch the network channels or spinoffs (and their catch up) far more than any of the pay channels.
There are a few decent FTA channels on Sky but they would have to agree with VM to be carried on cable, they are nothing to do with Sky so maybe VM don't think they are worth considering, who knows. Lets be clear I think with the exception of some HD simulcasts (we get the SD versions though) and some Sky gaming channels we currently get all of Sky's wholly owned channels anyway but sadly that dosen't seem to be the case with Atlantic if it appeals to you.