General Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6. - Page 4

Chad · 16-11-2013, 14:11

SKY Atlantic, according to posts here last year, was supposed to launch by Christmas 2012. Have SKY and Virgin finally agreed a carriage deal?

I'm not having a go at anyone but all this speculation without confirmation of source is becoming tiresome. Long term users of the forum, and viewers of the Coming Soon thread have seen this type of stuff over and over for years. We've seen launch dates come and go for SKY Atlantic time and time again.

Can anyone confirm anything sold at all? Give us something credible to get excited about. I'm looking to return to Virgin in the next couple of months. It would be good to know if I'll have access to SKY Atlantic upon my return.

Dave42 · 16-11-2013, 14:15

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Originally Posted by Chad

SKY Atlantic, according to posts here last year, was supposed to launch by Christmas 2012. Have SKY and Virgin finally agreed a carriage deal?

I'm not having a go at anyone but all this speculation without confirmation of source is becoming tiresome. Long term users of the forum, and viewers of the Coming Soon thread have seen this type of stuff over and over for years. We've seen launch dates come and go for SKY Atlantic time and time again.

Can anyone confirm anything sold at all? Give us something credible to get excited about. I'm looking to return to Virgin in the next couple of months. It would be good to know if I'll have access to SKY Atlantic upon my return.

theres not one bit of evidence to say it coming only rumours as always

greeninferno · 16-11-2013, 14:19

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Originally Posted by denphone

The board is set and the pieces are moving.

yeah the price increase letters are out and they better do something to appease the revolting peasants

passingbat · 16-11-2013, 14:20

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Originally Posted by Chad

SKY Atlantic, according to posts here last year, was supposed to launch by Christmas 2012. Have SKY and Virgin finally agreed a carriage deal?

I'm not having a go at anyone but all this speculation without confirmation of source is becoming tiresome. Long term users of the forum, and viewers of the Coming Soon thread have seen this type of stuff over and over for years. We've seen launch dates come and go for SKY Atlantic time and time again.

Can anyone confirm anything sold at all? Give us something credible to get excited about. I'm looking to return to Virgin in the next couple of months. It would be good to know if I'll have access to SKY Atlantic upon my return.

Would Atlantic being on VM be a deal breaker for you to come back to VM?

denphone · 16-11-2013, 14:28

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Originally Posted by Chad

SKY Atlantic, according to posts here last year, was supposed to launch by Christmas 2012. Have SKY and Virgin finally agreed a carriage deal?

I'm not having a go at anyone but all this speculation without confirmation of source is becoming tiresome. Long term users of the forum, and viewers of the Coming Soon thread have seen this type of stuff over and over for years. We've seen launch dates come and go for SKY Atlantic time and time again.

Can anyone confirm anything sold at all? Give us something credible to get excited about. I'm looking to return to Virgin in the next couple of months. It would be good to know if I'll have access to SKY Atlantic upon my return.

So the masters general is about to desert thy great one it seems.

Dave42 · 16-11-2013, 14:28

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Originally Posted by greeninferno

yeah the price increase letters are out and they better do something to appease the revolting peasants

that the only thing that's certain to be coming

ocav · 16-11-2013, 14:32

Sky really need to ensure Sky News HD arrives before BBC News HD otherwise they could loose a lot of viewers as I'm sure people will prefer to watch HD

Chad · 16-11-2013, 14:41

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Originally Posted by passingbat

Would Atlantic being on VM be a deal breaker for you to come back to VM?

Not particularly. Virgin have make some significant changes over the past 12 months in terms of their TV packages. More HD channels, BT Sports in XL plus Netflix.

There are a core of shows we watch on SKY Atlantic such as The Borgias, The Following, Boardwalk Empire, Game Of Thrones and currently Hello Ladies. There are others ways to get these shows both legally and illegally. I've got Now TV built into my Smart TV so if I was really desperate to watch SKY Atlantic I could always take out a NOW TV subscription.

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Originally Posted by denphone

So the masters general is about to desert thy great one it seems.

Through my work I can get a great deal with Virgin Media. The XL package with £15.00 off per month for 18 months, with a free 7" Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. No half price for 6 months but the package is only going to cost £48.00 per month for the next year and a half. Effectively I'm getting line rental for free. I'm just trying to chase the best deals.

muppetman11 · 16-11-2013, 14:49

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Originally Posted by Chad

Not particularly. Virgin have make some significant changes over the past 12 months in terms of their TV packages. More HD channels, BT Sports in XL plus Netflix.

There are a core of shows we watch on SKY Atlantic such as The Borgias, The Following, Boardwalk Empire, Game Of Thrones and currently Hello Ladies. There are others ways to get these shows both legally and illegally. I've got Now TV built into my Smart TV so if I was really desperate to watch SKY Atlantic I could always take out a NOW TV subscription.

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Through my work I can get a great deal with Virgin Media. The XL package with £15.00 off per month for 18 months, with a free 7" Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. No half price for 6 months but the package is only going to cost £48.00 per month for the next year and a half. Effectively I'm getting line rental for free.

If I ever came back to VM thats all I'd be willing to subscribe to , their Sky Sports and Sky premium HD pricing is too expensive and doesnt include all channels in HD , I'm interested to see what Sky offer you when you ring to cancel I've had some excellent discounts thanks in part to the current competitive climate.

theone2k10 · 16-11-2013, 15:50

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Well, not before time! It should be launching with the other missing Sky channels, although I don't know if Sky Poker is included! We should have them by Christmas.

Sky poker isn't on the list.

paultrademark · 16-11-2013, 15:54

So what is on this list?

johnasimmons · 16-11-2013, 17:06

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

Sky Atlantic has shown up on my sources list of channels to launch soon. No date has been given yet but it's expected by end of 2013 along with other Sky channels.

I would love to know what channels are on the list...

theone2k10 · 16-11-2013, 17:11

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons

I would love to know what channels are on the list...

Not posting the list just yet as don't want to post it then nothing happens lol.

johnasimmons · 16-11-2013, 17:24

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

Not posting the list just yet as don't want to post it then nothing happens lol.

No problem my friend but if anyone bothers you let me know

theone2k10 · 17-11-2013, 00:41

Just had some info TCM will change to TNT early 2014 , not sure how accurate this is though.