Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

[thunderlips]

Originally Posted by HD Boy

i also agree ! thanks again to all those involved with helping and giving virgin customers info !

[HD Boy]

I am unsure what this actually means.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post5582.html

[gba93]

Originally Posted by thunderlips

i also agree ! thanks again to all those involved with helping and giving virgin customers info !

and many thanks from me also

[Gavin-D]

Originally Posted by HD Boy

I am unsure what this actually means.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post5582.html

The first update which enables the main updates I believe is been rolled out slowly area by area, you will soon know when the first major update is here as many new features* will be enabled ie express series links, info button works on the epg ect.

*Does not include BBC red button, Sky Sports red button

[HD Boy]

Originally Posted by Gavin-D

*Does not include BBC red button, Sky Sports red button

I know. They could be activated anytime after the update is fully rolled out.

Originally Posted by HD Boy

I thought he had Virgin Media

He has both Sky and VM.

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Mr Fanatic, ATLANTIC might be EXCLUSIVE to Sky, BUT it was offered to a company called VIRGIN MEDIA, and they are still in talks over it.

And if you read my comment l did say Atlantic may be offered to 'various broadcasters' its like being offered to ITV or BBC, its the same thing.

Do you work for Virgin Media

Virgin Media have a duty to its customers to provide the best channels as possible, and in my opion they are not doing that.

Does BT Vision have Sky Atlantic, Arthur?

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Originally Posted by HD Boy

I am unsure what this actually means.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post5582.html

It means it is being rolled our region by region, but they don't have a schedule.

[spiderplant]

Originally Posted by Hugh

He has both Sky and VM.

But Arthur repeatedly told us he'd get rid of Sky once VM had Sky Sports Red Button

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post1370.html
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35002933-post10.html
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post1486.html

Always in 'talks' but never delivering on his promises.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Mr Fanatic, ATLANTIC might be EXCLUSIVE to Sky, BUT it was offered to a company called VIRGIN MEDIA, and they are still in talks over it.

And if you read my comment l did say Atlantic may be offered to 'various broadcasters' its like being offered to ITV or BBC, its the same thing.

Do you work for Virgin Media

Virgin Media have a duty to its customers to provide the best channels as possible, and in my opion they are not doing that.

Virgin are giving us 99% of the best channels and the one which they cannot get at the present time is due to Sky's greediness.

[HD Boy]

Originally Posted by spiderplant

But Arthur repeatedly told us he'd get rid of Sky once VM had Sky Sports Red Button

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post1370.html
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35002933-post10.html
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post1486.html

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Originally Posted by denphone

Virgin are giving us 99% of the best channels and the one which they cannot get at the present time is due to Sky's greediness.

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[Arthurgray50@blu]

Firstly let me answer the first point that has been brought up.
The Red Button, if you read my comments l have stated quite clearly that ONCE the red button has got working properly and there are no faults, l would go over to it on a full time basis before the season started, at the present the red button came on midway through the season, therefore l remain with Sky, and from what l have read on this forum, there has been problems with the red button.

Secondly, the 'greediness' of Sky, l have said this before also, Sky is a business, and have to make money from it, the same with VM, but to me VM is way down the pecking order in regards to channels, and they appear to be going more for BB than channels, you only have to read the comments on here where they are in 'talks with suppliers' from various members.

If you want a Rolls Royce, you don't go to a Skoda dealer do you.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Firstly let me answer the first point that has been brought up.
The Red Button, if you read my comments l have stated quite clearly that ONCE the red button has got working properly and there are no faults, l would go over to it on a full time basis before the season started, at the present the red button came on midway through the season, therefore l remain with Sky, and from what l have read on this forum, there has been problems with the red button.

Secondly, the 'greediness' of Sky, l have said this before also, Sky is a business, and have to make money from it, the same with VM, but to me VM is way down the pecking order in regards to channels, and they appear to be going more for BB than channels, you only have to read the comments on here where they are in 'talks with suppliers' from various members.

If you want a Rolls Royce, you don't go to a Skoda dealer do you.

And if you looking for reasoning and rationality then you won't find it here with your post.

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Firstly let me answer the first point that has been brought up.
The Red Button, if you read my comments l have stated quite clearly that ONCE the red button has got working properly and there are no faults, l would go over to it on a full time basis before the season started, at the present the red button came on midway through the season, therefore l remain with Sky, and from what l have read on this forum, there has been problems with the red button.

Secondly, the 'greediness' of Sky, l have said this before also, Sky is a business, and have to make money from it, the same with VM, but to me VM is way down the pecking order in regards to channels, and they appear to be going more for BB than channels, you only have to read the comments on here where they are in 'talks with suppliers' from various members.

If you want a Rolls Royce, you don't go to a Skoda dealer do you.

So Sky are allowed to play hard-ball on pricing, but VM are not allowed to say no to the Sky prices if they think they are too high? (that's what you appear to be saying).

One rule for Sky, a different rule for VM, it would appear....

[Media Boy UK]

Next list update date moved.

As you may know I was set to give out an list update on October 30th - this will now not happen next list update will now be on November 1st.

[Bashlord]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Next list update date moved.

As you may know I was set to give out an list update on October 30th - this will now not happen next list update will now be on November 1st.

Can we read something to the move or is it that you have got other commitments .. Just to stop the speculation or start it

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Firstly let me answer the first point that has been brought up.
The Red Button, if you read my comments l have stated quite clearly that ONCE the red button has got working properly and there are no faults, l would go over to it on a full time basis before the season started, at the present the red button came on midway through the season, therefore l remain with Sky, and from what l have read on this forum, there has been problems with the red button.

Secondly, the 'greediness' of Sky, l have said this before also, Sky is a business, and have to make money from it, the same with VM, but to me VM is way down the pecking order in regards to channels, and they appear to be going more for BB than channels, you only have to read the comments on here where they are in 'talks with suppliers' from various members.

If you want a Rolls Royce, you don't go to a Skoda dealer do you.

Sky is greedy because they refuse to sell wholesale to other providers, which is the norm. They seem to be insisting on the same price as the provider needs to charge its customers. That is not right, it is sheer monopolistic practice.

As far as the Rolls Royce/Skoda comparison, Sky may have more channels, but Virgin Media have more on demand. VM also have TIVO. Hardly Skoda stuff!

Virgin Media are in the process of turning their business around and it will not be long now before they have a superior offering in terms of content. Just wait until they get Lovefilm (rumoured to be before Christmas) and Netflix (possibly early on in the New Year). The plates are turning.....