It's interesting that they used the word "if" the UKTV channels were removed when talking about these new low value channels being added. I wonder if this means that they won't launch in the unlikely event that the matter is resolved or that they will be added in any case, but not using the old UKTV EPG slots??
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Originally Posted by denphone
Its strange that Virgin always stated it takes time to get channels on their platform because negotiations and agreements take time and then suddenly its Bobs your uncle as because of a negotiation breakdown they suddenly produce a whole plethora of them before you can say Jack Robinson.
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Very true Den. People have been asking for the Freeview channels for years and some channels available in the ROI were not extended to the UK.
Now, when VM want to try and fill the gaps that will be appearing in the EPG, they are made available with no problem whatsoever!
I suspect that some of the poorer Freeview channels have been given a special deal to enable them to get on board ;-) Given that VM look to be running out of capacity again, this deal may include a clause that they won't be added should UKTV remain on air.