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					Originally Posted by Chad  Spike was supposed to launch in place of Viva in quarter 1 of 2015. Does anyone know if a launch date has been confirmed yet? | 
	
 Viva should continue on cable and satellite when Spike launches. It is just on Freeview that Spike will displace Viva. 
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		| C21media Spike replaces VIMN’s VIVA channel on Freeview, with the FTA UK TV rights to Viacom content previously owned by VIVA to be made available to 5*, while VIVA will continue to be available to cable and satellite viewers in the UK and Ireland... VIMN said it is also aiming to secure distribution for Spike on Virgin Media and on the UK’s DSAT platform. | 
	
 http://www.c21media.net/viacom-sharpens-spike-in-uk/