Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
16-02-2013, 16:09
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
I hope so Denphone (& I don't mind paying for it) but VM's record for getting new channels from the start is not that good...
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16-02-2013, 16:31
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
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Originally Posted by johnasimmons
I hope so Denphone (& I don't mind paying for it) but VM's record for getting new channels from the start is not that good...
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BT would be fools if they cannot put it on the major TV platforms from the start but trust me it will be on both major platforms from the very first day..
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16-02-2013, 17:36
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
I'm minded to agree with you, but I must about when the news first broke I did think that by now the situation would have been a bit clearer.
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16-02-2013, 17:45
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
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I'm minded to agree with you, but I must about when the news first broke I did think that by now the situation would have been a bit clearer.
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l remember ESPN and Virgin not doing a deal until the 30th of July in 2009.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/...00010220090730
http://www.cityam.com/news-and-analy...l-disneys-espn
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17-02-2013, 09:17
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
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I hope so Denphone (& I don't mind paying for it) but VM's record for getting new channels from the start is not that good...
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I will come to VM its just the case of will it go in XL pack and if not the cost. More info will come out nearer July time i reckon
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17-02-2013, 12:11
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
When did CNN go widescreen?
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17-02-2013, 12:15
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
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When did CNN go widescreen?
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About a week or so ago , its to go HD before May in various regions.
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1798737
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17-02-2013, 12:51
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
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Thanks for the info. CNN looks brilliant now as I dont have "stretchy" vision on my TVs
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17-02-2013, 15:58
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
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Originally Posted by nstokes
I will come to VM its just the case of will it go in XL pack and if not the cost. More info will come out nearer July time i reckon
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Can't see it going in xl pack,an additional charge I suspect.i for one won't be bothering if it is vm are squeezing enough out of me now and I'm still awaiting justication for it 
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17-02-2013, 16:43
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
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They will.
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I think you mean 'They may'.
Until I see info on BT Sports launching on Virgin Media from any of my Insiders or Virgin Media all I will say is 'No deal has been signed'.
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17-02-2013, 16:49
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
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I think you mean 'They may'.
Until I see info on BT Sports launching on Virgin Media from any of my Insiders or Virgin Media all I will say is 'No deal has been signed'.
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Only a fool and the fool who follows him would not have BT Sports on from the start and Virgin are no fools MB. 
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17-02-2013, 17:00
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
Den, you may wish to google the recipe for "humble pie", after that statement...
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17-02-2013, 17:01
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
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Only a fool and the fool who follows him would not have BT Sports on from the start and Virgin are no fools MB. |
If Virgin are no fools where is:
-Universal HD
-E! HD
-Style Network
Virgin has signed an deal with NBC Universal last month and did not launch them.
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17-02-2013, 17:10
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
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If Virgin are no fools where is:
-Universal HD
-E! HD
-Style Network
Virgin has signed an deal with NBC Universal last month and did not launch them.
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Indeed so but for all we know they might have a exclusive deal with Sky for these channels or perhaps they are asking too much for these channels currently.
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Den, you may wish to google the recipe for "humble pie", after that statement...
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
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Can't see it going in xl pack,an additional charge I suspect.i for one won't be bothering if it is vm are squeezing enough out of me now and I'm still awaiting justication for it |
LOL, change your package then  Vote with your money
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