General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.

[MalteseFalcon]

If you already subscribe to Netflix, do you need to subscribe again or will it be OK with existing subscriptions?

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by MarkC1984

If you already subscribe to Netflix, do you need to subscribe again or will it be OK with existing subscriptions?

I'd imagine your exsisting subscription would be ok as it'd be a bit unfair to charge people twice.

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I shall be joining the darkside from tomorrow due to a offer i got from sky 12 months half price. I'm using it just for movies and sport and still keeping vm for my basic tv.

[paultrademark]

Originally Posted by MarkC1984

If you already subscribe to Netflix, do you need to subscribe again or will it be OK with existing subscriptions?

I reckon there will be a free trial similar to Spotify, and then after that the billing gets done by VM to the 3rd party as the accounts will be linked.

On a side note, I had the 6 months free Spotify last year but never subscribed after it, and checked it in MVM the other day and managed to subscribe to another 3 months free so perhaps worth checking

[Media Boy UK]

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[gemma307]

Originally Posted by blue666666

when it was free last time didn't watch a film on picturebox.

Selection on offer made me want to , Watched TCM more often

[Nelgy]

I will not be paying £6 per month for Netflix as I already pay enough for VIP package!!! Its about time VM pulled the finger out and tried to make the package more appealing. They appear lately to have been concentrating their efforts soley on promoting the XL package !!!!

[Chad]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

I shall be joining the darkside from tomorrow due to a offer i got from sky 12 months half price. I'm using it just for movies and sport and still keeping vm for my basic tv.

I've got 2 months left of my 50% off deal. I must admit if you are looking to save some pennies each month, the 50% off deal for a year is simply outstanding value. You've got to go where the value is.

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Originally Posted by Nelgy

I will not be paying £6 per month for Netflix as I already pay enough for VIP package!!! Its about time VM pulled the finger out and tried to make the package more appealing. They appear lately to have been concentrating their efforts soley on promoting the XL package !!!!

My understanding is Virgin will soon shake up the packages to make them more appealing.

[dodo1]

Any more information on the epg changes?

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by dodo1

Any more information on the epg changes?

I have not seen any more info in the last two weeks.

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Originally Posted by Chad

My understanding is Virgin will soon shake up the packages to make them more appealing.

All I know is some channels may move to the M+ Package.

Originally Posted by dodo1

Any more information on the epg changes?

It can't be too far away, there's not many entertainment slots left and most of the existing ones are probably reserved for specific channels.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by gemma307

Selection on offer made me want to , Watched TCM more often

Got to agree. I've always found Picturebox to be a total waste of time and money. There is better movies to watch free on TV over the next 7 days on the likes of ITV2, Film4 and Channel 4.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by MarkC1984

If you already subscribe to Netflix, do you need to subscribe again or will it be OK with existing subscriptions?

People on the trial have to log in with their existing subscriptions to access Netflix (or join if not a member) so you won't need separate subscriptions.

[MutleyF]

In my opinion, charging for Netflix will not make having Tivo a USP - it will simply make it much like other "internet Ready" devices - my WD Live box for example has Netflix !

Be much better if they are to charge to have a reduced fee. I am expecting my XL package to increase next year anyway

[city3000]

Originally Posted by MutleyF

In my opinion, charging for Netflix will not make having Tivo a USP - it will simply make it much like other "internet Ready" devices - my WD Live box for example has Netflix !

Be much better if they are to charge to have a reduced fee. I am expecting my XL package to increase next year anyway

Totally agree with that, I don't have a Tivo box and as things stand have no plan to get one. If I wanted Netflix I could get it on my PS3, if it were to come in the XL package it would peak my interest in getting a Tivo box but otherwise I don't think I would pay for it.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by MutleyF

In my opinion, charging for Netflix will not make having Tivo a USP - it will simply make it much like other "internet Ready" devices - my WD Live box for example has Netflix !

I agree. I have said several times that I can't understand why someone who wants Netflix is waiting for it to be added to Tivo, especially as it has been a very long wait. Boxes such as the WD TV Live, are actually better for Netflix in that you can get other Regions on them. So unless their is a discounted price, then it is not a USP.


However some people do like the convenience of everything in one box, so it will be an added value convenience rather than a USP. And there is nothing wrong with added value convenience. The fact that Netflix titles will be included in any Tivo search is another nice feature.