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Originally Posted by Horizon
Just in case anyone missed this from the article about Sky Atlantic:
"Carriage negotiations for Sky’s other channels on Virgin Media are due to be renewed this month, at which time a deal for Sky Atlantic is likely to be discussed."
May get Sky1+1 and other missing Sky basic channels if things work out.
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I too thought that the Sky basics were covered for 9 years from when VM sold their channels to Sky.
Maybe there was a clause to review the situation at the end of this month, with a guarantee that the existing channels will still be available for a total of 9 years??
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Originally Posted by bamav
I don't see it as a big deal. Yes, maybe on launch, but the channel is well established now. We have other Sky HD channels, so what difference does adding one more in HD?
It's no longer a deal breaker or maker for consumers, so it would just seem very petty if Sky were to withhold the HD version. Who's to say that VM might insist that the HD version is included otherwise no deal will be struck at all. I'm sure even Sky with all their profits won't want to lose customers via other carriers.
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Maybe that's the sticking point that's preventing a contract being signed? Ie we will get it, but VM are holding out for the HD channel for us too?
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Originally Posted by DaMac
Well ESPN got away with low audience figures for years, the take up on Sky was virtually non existent when it launched.
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Every publican I have spoken to has said that they won't be taking BT Sport if it costs extra on Sky (they won't be allowed to show it from the VM feed).
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Originally Posted by Mad Max
Oooooh mixing the grape with the grain........  |
When I was a lad, my worst hangover ever was after a night drinking lager and wine
