[Merged] Shouldn't these channels be on ntl?

matty125 · 07-11-2006, 19:49

if ntl and telewest have merged why havnt ntl got channels that telewest have got??? here are them channels

itv hd
trouble +1
uktv history +1
uktv documentary +1
uktv food +1
fashion tv
performance
sky movies 10
setanta sports 2

radio:

sunrise radio
ucb europe
virgin radio extreame
virgin radio classic rock
virgin radio groove
choice fm

i hope ntl do finaly get them:

matty125 · 07-11-2006, 19:56

why havnt they got them because i thaught if there was anything to do with for example main channels they would have been there like five us and five life

Graham M · 07-11-2006, 20:06

And youve posted 2 threads saying nearly the same thing... why?

Wicked_and_Crazy · 07-11-2006, 20:09

what would they have HD channels for ex NTL when they dont have an HD box yet.

i must admit the point of consolidating companies is to make profits from merge efficiencies so you would expect both (ex) companies to offer the same services by now

**Chris** · 07-11-2006, 20:22

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Originally Posted by matty125

why havnt they got them because i thaught if there was anything to do with for example main channels they would have been there like five us and five life

Threads merged.

Do ITV2 and 3 + 1 even exist? Don't think they are on Sky either.

bb7crap · 07-11-2006, 21:55

itv 2+1 and itv 3+1 are on channels 211 213 quite kool.....

Tod · 08-11-2006, 08:33

ITV 2+1 and ITV 3+1 are about as much use as a chocolate teapot.

orangebird · 08-11-2006, 09:29

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Originally Posted by Chris T

Threads merged.

Do ITV2 and 3 + 1 even exist? Don't think they are on Sky either.

Yeah, they do - channels 211 & 213.

**Chris** · 08-11-2006, 12:13

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Originally Posted by bb7crap

itv 2+1 and itv 3+1 are on channels 211 213 quite kool.....

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Originally Posted by orangebird

Yeah, they do - channels 211 & 213.

Aha, thanks ... sandwiched between 'Friendly' TV and L!ve TV ... wonder why I missed that then ...

Stuart · 08-11-2006, 12:18

TBH, apart from the fact that after the software upgrade, my Tivo wouldn't record E4 (the box misread the signal transmitted if it included a double digit), I don't really see the point of the +1 channels. Certainly not where the content is available on VOD (sadly not the case with ITV). It just seems to be a way of using up extra channel.

Shaun · 08-11-2006, 13:10

I'm guessing they will become as useful for Ntl customer as they are for Sky when the PVR is launched. It's becoming more and more useful for us to be able to set stuff on Sky+ to record on the +1 channels during prime time as you can only record one/two channels at a time.

I'm guessing with 3 tuners the Ntl PVR will probably negate this benefit but for Sky it really is useful.

**Chris** · 08-11-2006, 13:24

The +1 channels are superb for those of us who remember that it used to be free to watch one channel while videoing another and have no wish to line $ky's pockets by subscribing to their 'service'.

We can no longer watch and tape but at least there is some chance of catching up with stuff by time shifting. TBH I'd be more interested in a +1 service from the BBC though.

Shaun · 08-11-2006, 21:57

Are you on Freesat Chris? If so then just buy another box from EBay and hook it up to your dish and you'll be able to record one and watch one.

**Chris** · 09-11-2006, 12:51

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Originally Posted by Shaun

Are you on Freesat Chris? If so then just buy another box from EBay and hook it up to your dish and you'll be able to record one and watch one.

Nope, I am a fully paid-up $ky slave. Actually, not fully paid up, when I phoned them and told them I lost my job and wanted to downgrade to Freesat, they kept me on with an insanely cheap discount that still has another four or five months to run ... lucky me.

I've been waiting patiently for the BBC and ITV to get their own Freesat service up and running as I suspect there is likely to be more on it. Sky is still keeping a little too much out of its Freesat line up, especially compared to Freeview terrestrial. If all the C4 and 5 variants, plus a couple of the UKTV channels, were available on Sky's freesat service then I probably would consider buying a second box. As it is, I'm happy to hang on for a while longer.

Do you not need to install a dual LNB on the dish to run two boxes though?

Shaun · 10-11-2006, 00:00

Most new installations by Sky have them already fitted. I think they do it to east the install of Sky+ when they flog it (I mean "up sell") to you.

If you only have a singe a dual can be had on Ebay for a few quid.

We've got an Octo Lnb at the moment as we have 2 Sky+ and a Freesat in the Kitchen (no Freeview here.

) Sky through it in when we bought the second Sky+ I wonder if I could get some coax long enough to share a spare port on ours?