Thread: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
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Old 23-01-2011, 13:34   #618
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic View Post
They were not desperate to sell - Sky gave the best offer, by a long shot.

Amongst other things.....

Sky Movies HD channels - you'd NEVER of got these without this deal

Sky RED button - As above (almost ready on this one)

Sky VoD - as above

Sky1HD - again, Sky would have never of given this to VM without the VMtv sale.

As a consumer you are free to choose what service provider you use, but VM is far from a poor choice.

Sky can't do VOD like VM can, so they only have their own channels as far as content is concerned.

It will be intersting once the Competition Commision has finished it's investigation in to Sky, with-holding VOD rights to competitiors, for movies it can't show.

VM are also persuing a complaint with Ofcom regarding the unfair £7 PER BOX rule that Sky imposes on them.
Not to forget that cheque for £167 Million, VM got a great deal.
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