General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4. - Page 68

Catesby · 14-08-2013, 19:49

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Originally Posted by Chad

From previous experience, don't new channels tend to launch on a Thursday rather than a Friday? Could it be possible that BT Sports is on the Virgin EPG by this time tomorrow?

Surely Virgin would launch BT Sports on the first day they're able to, no matter what the normal launch day for new channels is.

nstokes · 14-08-2013, 19:49

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Originally Posted by vincerooney

Either it's been a wink wink deal for ages and its only being properly signed and sealed now or virgin have caved in now. No way would BT just suddenly accept an XL package deal if they hadn't already. BT held all the aces

I agree

Media Boy UK · 14-08-2013, 19:51

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost

Can you back up the guy that came out with the exclusive rumour that BT Sport will launch on Friday MB? TIA

Waiting on word coming back.

tpick · 14-08-2013, 19:51

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

What number do this rumour about BT Sports launching on Friday comes in at?

I lost count at about 10.

I simply don't believe it and won't believe it until i see it on the EPG!

andy_m · 14-08-2013, 19:51

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Originally Posted by vincerooney

Either it's been a wink wink deal for ages and its only being properly signed and sealed now or virgin have caved in now. No way would BT just suddenly accept an XL package deal if they hadn't already. BT held all the aces

Actually BT will know that once the season has started the clamour to get the channel will subside, and at that point advertising revenue becomes key. Virgin probably knew that they had to play the long game - the trade off was whether they could do this and not lose too many customers along the way. I will actually be surprised if this is not in xl now. If it's a premium add on then that's a deal that could have been done ages ago.

Dave42 · 14-08-2013, 19:53

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Originally Posted by andy_m

Actually BT will know that once the season has started the clamour to get the channel will subside, and at that point advertising revenue becomes key. Virgin probably knew that they had to play the long game - the trade off was whether they could do this and not lose too many customers along the way. I will actually be surprised if this is not in xl now. If it's a premium add on then that's a deal that could have been done ages ago.

well said Andy

Catesby · 14-08-2013, 20:00

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Originally Posted by andy_m

I will actually be surprised if this is not in xl now. If it's a premium add on then that's a deal that could have been done ages ago.

I agree. I would assume that BT would get more money from Virgin this way anyway rather than selling a stand alone product to whatever percentage of customers would bother taking it. They'll also boost advertising revenue.

I kind of think this was BT's strategy all along - wait until the last minute so as to get as many BB subscribers as possible and then agree a deal for XL.

As for Virgin, they might have actually been better off agreeing a standalone £12/£15 deal early on rather than losing a heap of customers. Perhaps BT didn't want to sell them that way (as they couldn't get personal details as they do for Sky customers).

Arthurgray50@blu · 14-08-2013, 20:05

I am no longer going to rant over this. VM are just playing with our minds, they should be doing what Smallworld Cable had the courtesy of doing.

It annoys me when a major company treats its customers with such poor mentality, l think it's appalling. I ain't saying anymore. I cannot see it being on the system by the time the PL starts - i will only believe things when l see a pink elephant land it my garden.

WeeClare · 14-08-2013, 20:05

I would just like to say a big thanks to Media Boy and anyone else who provided information on new channels and changes.
I emailed Uktv at the end if July to be told that Virgin Media would not be carrying the new Drama channel anytime soon.
Just shows that Media Boy and the likes know more and are good at keeping us updated so cheers.

nodrogd · 14-08-2013, 20:07

This could be a serious coup for Virgin if we get the channels on XL. No additional subs & we get multiroom access to BT's channels.

Media Boy UK · 14-08-2013, 20:09

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Originally Posted by WeeClare

I would just like to say a big thanks to Media Boy and anyone else who provided information on new channels and changes.
I emailed Uktv at the end if July to be told that Virgin Media would not be carrying the new Drama channel anytime soon.
Just shows that Media Boy and the likes know more and are good at keeping us updated so cheers.

Your Welcome - that why I am here for.

vincerooney · 14-08-2013, 20:09

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Originally Posted by andy_m

Actually BT will know that once the season has started the clamour to get the channel will subside, and at that point advertising revenue becomes key. Virgin probably knew that they had to play the long game - the trade off was whether they could do this and not lose too many customers along the way. I will actually be surprised if this is not in xl now. If it's a premium add on then that's a deal that could have been done ages ago.

Hmm good point didn't think of it that way. Well we shall soon see! Will be tense to the end...

newapollo · 14-08-2013, 20:10

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

I cannot see it being on the system by the time the PL starts - i will only believe things when l see a pink elephant land it my garden.

denphone · 14-08-2013, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Your Welcome - that why I am here for.

All hail the great one and only Media Boy.

mollda · 14-08-2013, 20:19

I can see Virgin getting BT Sport but can't see it being part of XL. It would make no sense unless Virgin increase the price of XL. Time will tell.