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Old 04-03-2011, 00:31   #26
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Re: Drop ESPN programming from XL package?

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Originally Posted by Chad View Post
I've just been reading posts on the coming soon thread that raised an interesting point.

ESPN channels are premium content which everyone on the XL package receives. Virgin have to pay ESPN a fee for everyone that takes the XL package, regardless of whether they watch the channels or not. If Virgin removed the ESPN content, this would free up money to add new channels. The ESPN channels would then become a subscription service, just like on SKY. If you want ESPN, then it's say £9.00 per month.

Do you believe removing ESPN, ESPN HD and ESPN America from the XL package would be beneficial to Virgin?

P.S. I haven't added ESPN Classic or Classic on demand as these would surely aren't classed as premium whilst the other 3 are.
And what new channels were you thinking of.
I already get 165 channels including ESPN which keeps hubby sweet..what else do you think is missing?

If you are suggesting Sky Atlantic I don't want it.I'd rather there was some sport that I don't have to pay through the nose for..which is why I don't have Sky Sports.
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