Thread: General Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
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Old 12-11-2016, 11:13   #3022
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
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Originally Posted by Pster72 View Post
What's the latest on the cock it that was the Amazon app surely there not going to wait for the new TiVo to come out as the original TiVo should have the capacity to carry the app
There was no commitment by Virgin Media to launch Amazon at this time. This story emanated from contributors to Cable Forum.

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Originally Posted by denphone View Post
So you think Sky will have Netflix on their platform then OB?
My personal view is that Sky should carry Netflix because this will give Sky satellite subscribers access to a bigger range of content from their box, making the whole service more attractive.

That certainly appears to be John Malone's view in respect of cable services, but I think Sky will be dragged kicking and screaming towards this same conclusion. The reason? Because other operators like VM and BT offer the service. Of course, Sky want to channel all their subscribers into watching Sky broadcasts, but competition will force them into accepting this inevitable step forward. They were latecomers to 'on demand' viewing for the same reasons. So my belief is that Netflix and Amazon will eventually come to Sky - the only question is how long can they hold out?

I don't see any conflict with Now TV, Den. That service is aimed at people who don't subscribe to Sky satellite services.

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Originally Posted by bluecandylover View Post
I doubt also that Sky will ever get Netflix as they'll want people going for Sky Cinema rather than elsewhere!
There is a fault with this logic. If their customers want Netflix, they will subscribe to it anyway. For example, my eldest daughter has Sky but also subscribes to Netflix and Amazon.

If Sky provided these services on their own box, it would be likely to attract more customers.

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Originally Posted by passingbat View Post
Netflix show relatively old films (with a few exceptions). Sky cinema gives you access to the most recent released for streaming films.
That will only last until existing rights Sky have with all the major film studios expire.

Netflix have a good range of original TV series as well as a back catalogue of films and TV programmes. The films aren't that old!
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