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Originally Posted by Media Boy
Am I right in think Virgin need to drop Current TV due to low viewing numbers but also they need Current TV channel number to launch Channel 5 +1?
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i feel there is enought space for another 100 channels espcialyy with the anologe swichover and mpeg-4
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any other channel that might be going?
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Got this from HD Boy
Got a email from Virgin Media's peter chapman about the 80 HD channels target.
This below was the email i sent to Peter Chapman
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Dear Peter
I know Virgin Media have a path to have 80 HD channel in 2 years.
Dec. 02. 2010 / 9:30AM, VMED - Virgin Media Inc. Analyst and Investors Day (London)
It is separate from the broadcast connectivity that we have where effectively we are providing 300 standard definition channels, 30 HD channels at the moment, but with a path to grow to 80 HD channels over the next two years, or three years.
page 10
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External...xUeXBlPTM=&t=1
How do you plan to do this ? At the moment Virgin Media have 36 HD channels so you will add 40+ HD channels in the next 2 years ? Are you sure that is a realistic target ?
This below was the reply
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Hi
Pleased that you keep up with corporate communications. As Neil stated, our goal is to provide the very best in entertainment, including adding top quality HD channels that we know customers want to watch. We're currently on track to deliver on our ambitions but as I'm sure you're aware, they are still very much dependent on the negotiations we're able to conclude with various content providers.
Kind regards
Peter
Peter Chapman
He says they are on track to deliver that. Could we see lots of HD channels early next year ?
He also says "negotiations we're able to conclude with various content providers" What does conclude mean ?
At least Virgin Media now know we want top quality HD channels ie ESPN America HD, ITV 2,3,4 HD etc.
Alan can you post this please.