General Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2 - Page 182

29-10-2016, 20:10

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I'm not sure, I'm only going by the new VM channel guide.

Having checked the new guide, I don't think I will be using it. Some nice colours with the new format but the content doesn't seem to be very accurate. It also shows XXX Mums on 977, which disappeared around the time that Babenation launched.

RichardCoulter · 29-10-2016, 20:51

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Originally Posted by jj20x

Having checked the new guide, I don't think I will be using it. Some nice colours with the new format but the content doesn't seem to be very accurate. It also shows XXX Mums on 977, which disappeared around the time that Babenation launched.

It says a lot when they can't even get their official Channel Guide right.

Has anyone else noticed how VM appear to have stopped saying that they don't charge extra for HD channels?

Derekb108 · 29-10-2016, 22:30

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

It says a lot when they can't even get their official Channel Guide right.

Has anyone else noticed how VM appear to have stopped saying that they don't charge extra for HD channels?

that because Sky don't charge for their HD Channels.

theone2k10 · 29-10-2016, 22:31

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

It says a lot when they can't even get their official Channel Guide right.

Has anyone else noticed how VM appear to have stopped saying that they don't charge extra for HD channels?

Because VM hide the charge in the XL pack.

telegramsam · 29-10-2016, 23:11

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Originally Posted by Derekb108

that because Sky don't charge for their HD Channels.

Sky do charge for hd channels.

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

Because VM hide the charge in the XL pack.

So true

RichardCoulter · 30-10-2016, 00:33

This is true, but VM used to make a big thing out of saying that their HD was included at no extra cost, but seem to have stopped.

Maybe the Advertising Standards Authority have made them or they've realised that they aren't fooling anybody.

denphone · 30-10-2016, 05:04

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Originally Posted by Derekb108

that because Sky don't charge for their HD Channels.

They do but like many companies they hide behind their petticoats.

Inactive Digital · 30-10-2016, 09:03

Sky used to have a HD pack for £10 per month (I think it was). You could add it to any of their other packs (eg Original) to get the relevant channels in HD. Now you have to subscribe to the Box Sets pack to get any pay HD channels - so essentially it's the same pricing model as Virgin have always had, therefore VM don't have anything to shout about any more.

telegramsam · 30-10-2016, 10:16

So like virgin the cost of hd is hidden in the cost of your subscription?

theone2k10 · 30-10-2016, 11:28

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Originally Posted by telegramsam

So like virgin the cost of hd is hidden in the cost of your subscription?

Yeah as far as i know only plusnet and BT have a optional/extra HD charge.

Inactive Digital · 30-10-2016, 12:40

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Originally Posted by telegramsam

So like virgin the cost of hd is hidden in the cost of your subscription?

It's not really hidden any more than any other channel in XL pack is 'hidden'. They are just additional channels you get for taking the more expensive package. Both Virgin and Sky make clear the number of HD channels you get with each TV pack and also which ones.

nodrogd · 30-10-2016, 12:59

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

This is true, but VM used to make a big thing out of saying that their HD was included at no extra cost, but seem to have stopped.

Perhaps the statement was causing too many issues. Many new or upgrading customers also wrongly assumed the statement covered the Sky premium channels, which of course at the time it did not (And still doesn't as far as Sky Sports is concerned).

RichardCoulter · 30-10-2016, 14:23

That explains it then, it just occurred to me the other day as to why they don't mention it in their advertising any more.

The Sky Q box is also rented, another idea that's been pinched from the VM business model.

theone2k10 · 30-10-2016, 14:49

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

That explains it then, it just occurred to me the other day as to why they don't mention it in their advertising any more.

The Sky Q box is also rented, another idea that's been pinched from the VM business model.

You could go that way and say VM pinched the rented idea from tv rental companies too.
BTs box isn't rented as far as i know but if you cancel within first 12 months you do have to send the Youview box back, not sure about plusnet or talktalk.

Media Boy UK · 30-10-2016, 15:51

Look like the Channel 100 idea has been bin by Virgin Media.

Channel 100 is now broadcasting "Previews" all week long.

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Originally Posted by jj20x

Having checked the new guide, I don't think I will be using it. Some nice colours with the new format but the content doesn't seem to be very accurate. It also shows XXX Mums on 977, which disappeared around the time that Babenation launched.

It was removed on the same day as Babenation appeared on Channel 981.

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