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Originally Posted by ocav
Incorrect. Read back through the thread, 2-3 contract lawyers have already stated that it was outside of Virgins control therefore it doesn't apply. The reason people got out for the Sky Basics was because Virgin had said no to a new carriage agreement, therefore it was within their control.
The company that their carriage agreement was with, ESPN has closed, that is outside their control. They have to make a new agreement with BT to bring what is in effect a brand new channel back. The old ESPN does not exist anymore.
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My understanding was the original carriage deal was always due to expire yesterday anyway. Ownership of ESPN didn’t change half way through an existing carriage deal. The reason the channel is no longer on Virgin is a contractual one. The possibility of a new deal for ESPN to remain on Virgin was never guaranteed, regardless of who owned the channel. Customers should be covered under section B – f.
Up until 2 months ago Virgin where still selling 18 month contracts, advertising ESPN free in XL, even though they knew the channel was likely to disappear from their platform within 60 to 90 days.
Of course I’d be happy to review my stance if anyone can confirm Virgins existing carriage deal with ESPN didn’t expire yesterday.