General : Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

The problem with that is we all want different things! For example, some want prices pegged as low as possible while others want more channels at any cost. Plus, you have content providers like Sky who dictate terms.

My view is that VM should continue to strive to provide the best possible choice at the best possible price, but also provide us with the means to watch content from as many of the missing channels as possible (eg through Amazon and Now TV). That way, VM subscribers can choose to pay for additional content without impacting on those who are not interested.

Yes, I know we can do this anyway by other means, but it would prefer to be able to access through one box, not a multitude of boxes and streaming sticks, which all cost extra and are less convenient.

All valid points mate the only one is now tv, it's not fair that like for customers to watch Sky Atlantic they need to fork out for now tv, but based on the last sky offer, tell us what the impact on customers would be

[Ultimate.Conj]

Is it right that if you have a Smart LG tv, you can access Now TV for £6.99 a month? That will give you access to Sky Atlantic and other XL TV channels on VM. This is cheaper than Netflix.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Aguero9320

If NDTV India is a VM-exclusive news channel, what is the fate of NDTV 24x7, which broadcasts the same content?

NDVT is in Hindi and NDTV 24x7 English, so presumably both can exist on the platform.

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

Is it right that if you have a Smart LG tv, you can access Now TV for £6.99 a month? That will give you access to Sky Atlantic and other XL TV channels on VM. This is cheaper than Netflix.

If it's got the Now TV app on it then yes. But the channels are in SD only and XL has many, many more channels.
The basic version of Netflix is £5.99 a month so still cheaper than Now TV but you can get deals on Now TV to make it cheaper than £5.99 a month.

Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

Is it right that if you have a Smart LG tv, you can access Now TV for £6.99 a month? That will give you access to Sky Atlantic and other XL TV channels on VM. This is cheaper than Netflix.

That is correct but not all channels from XL are on now tv, you can't record anything so it's a choice, you can get a six month pass for £24.99

Sky 1
Sky Arts
Sky Atlantic
Sky Living
Comedy Central
Discovery Channel
Disney Channel
Fox
Gold
ITV Encore
MTV
Nickelodeon
Nick Jr.
ABC Studios (on-demand only)
Nat Geo Wild

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Maybe this is why VM have been reluctant to enter into any new carriage deals lately (apart from QVC which Malone has an interest in and minor channels for a niche audience).

What recent carriage deals has QVC done with VM? I think Media Boy speculated that the two channels testing were QVC channels. However, someone with a cable receiver has now advised him that the two channels testing are the NDTV channels.

[Ultimate.Conj]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

NDVT is in Hindi and NDTV 24x7 English, so presumably both can exist on the platform.

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If it's got the Now TV app on it then yes. But the channels are in SD only and XL has many, many more channels.
The basic version of Netflix is £5.99 a month so still cheaper than Now TV but you can get deals on Now TV to make it cheaper than £5.99 a month.

So people can keep their XL and pay £6.99 - I didn't think that was too bad. Does that have Sky Box Sets and Movies or do you need separate passes for that?

I borrow a family member's Sky GO and that is in HD, I'm surprised Now TV is only SD.

I think Netlifx has just gone up, mine is now £7.49 for HD 2 screens.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

Sky 1
Sky Arts
Sky Atlantic
Sky Living
Comedy Central
Discovery Channel
Disney Channel
Fox
Gold
ITV Encore
MTV
Nickelodeon
Nick Jr.
ABC Studios (on-demand only)
Nat Geo Wild

Please note that the channels highlighted leave the Entertainment Pass on 21 June. The two Nickleodeon channels join a new Now TV Kids Pass (£2.99 pm) whilst Disney goes to its own DisneyLife streaming service (£9.99 pm).

[Ultimate.Conj]

The price will probably remain the same though...typical Sky lol

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

So people can keep their XL and pay £6.99 - I didn't think that was too bad. Does that have Sky Box Sets and Movies or do you need separate passes for that?

I borrow a family member's Sky GO and that is in HD, I'm surprised Now TV is only SD.

I think Netlifx has just gone up, mine is now £7.49 for HD 2 screens.

Prices of both services here. The basic version of Netflix is £5.99pm. This is for one device and is SD. A separate pass is required for Sky Movies. You can get a 14-day free trial to see what the boxsets are.
http://www.nowtv.com/about
https://www.netflix.com/getstarted?l...on=startAction

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

NDVT is in Hindi and NDTV 24x7 English, so presumably both can exist on the platform.

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If it's got the Now TV app on it then yes. But the channels are in SD only and XL has many, many more channels.
The basic version of Netflix is £5.99 a month so still cheaper than Now TV but you can get deals on Now TV to make it cheaper than £5.99 a month.

Correct look around on ebay 3 month nowtv entertainment passes go for £8.99.

[Ultimate.Conj]

http://informitv.com/2016/05/10/virg...ivo-successor/

This article had some info that I hadn't seen before

"Currently, Virgin Media has adopted TiVo in the United Kingdom, which he described as an “interim plan” or “medium range plan”. In Ireland, where Virgin Media acquired the former UPC business, Horizon is already being deployed."

[muppetman11]

A+E networks to launch a free to air channel in the UK.

[undertakereddie]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

A+E networks to launch a free to air channel in the UK.

Have you got a link for where you got this info from?

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

So people can keep their XL and pay £6.99 - I didn't think that was too bad. Does that have Sky Box Sets and Movies or do you need separate passes for that?

I borrow a family member's Sky GO and that is in HD, I'm surprised Now TV is only SD.

I think Netlifx has just gone up, mine is now £7.49 for HD 2 screens.

You can pay £24.99 and get 6 months meaning it's costing you around £4.16 a month

http://www.nowtv.com/offers/entertainmentoffers


On Demand is 720p (HD)

[mike_gain]

Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

So people can keep their XL and pay £6.99 - I didn't think that was too bad. Does that have Sky Box Sets and Movies or do you need separate passes for that?

I borrow a family member's Sky GO and that is in HD, I'm surprised Now TV is only SD.

I think Netlifx has just gone up, mine is now £7.49 for HD 2 screens.

The Now TV entertainment pass includes the boxsets. You can also get Movies and Entertainment passes, for 6 months for £49.99. So that's around £8 per month for all of sky movies and the entertainment.

http://www.nowtv.com/entertainment#ib-section-section-5

With regards to quality only live TV is SD apart from the sports channels. All the on demand stuff (movies, Box Sets, Catchup) is in 720p:

http://help.nowtv.com/article/Streaming-Quality

I think £8 per month is incredible value for the movies alone but with the entertainment thrown in it's something that may well convince people to ditch their current pay tv package.

One final advantage is that if you are an extremely keen Game of Thrones fan you can watch the latest episode from 2am each Monday.