Sky+ To become Free? What about V+

RileyM · 28-01-2007, 18:15

Just came across this article which suggests that according to rumours Sky+ may become a subscription free service as of 12 February.

So, i was wondering, if this was to happen, do you think Virgin Media will follow by making V+ (TV Drive) free too? I'm aware that the V+ boxes also offer HD TV, but surely Virgin Media could charge a subscription just for the HD channel(s), but make the PVR functionality free.

What do you guys think?

PS: should this also be posted in the Telewest TV Drive forum, or maybe in the ntl:telewest General Forum? Not fully sure. Could the mods/admins move it if needed please. Cheers

RileyM

SnoopZ · 28-01-2007, 18:39

If that's the case then it'll be good competition and i'm sure Virgin Media will have to compete.

A mod will move this thread if they see fit.

Nikesh · 28-01-2007, 18:44

Will be interesting if this does happen. Virgin Media will have no choice but to compete.

Wicked_and_Crazy · 28-01-2007, 19:01

Considering only BBC is in HD on the V+ they could hardly charge for that.

v0id · 28-01-2007, 19:02

Sky+ subs should jolly well be free, seeing as you have to shell out over ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£100 quid for a box, and pay them more if it breaks.

Whereas the TVDrive or V+ (is it only time before Sky throw a wobbler over that name?) repairs/replacements are covered withthe "rental fee"

Arthurgray50@blu · 28-01-2007, 19:26

ARTHUR THE SPUR here, I have a funny feeling that this rumour could be true, Sky have to try something, as competition is growing in television as Freeview is now bringing out the same type of box, and as readers might know, you but the box and that is it, Sky get worried at someone else trying to beat them, who would have thought about freesat from Sky, at the moment l think that Cable tv is a good idea, but just keep an eye on it.

28-01-2007, 19:32

They are already competing by giving you multiroom cheap

quadplay · 28-01-2007, 19:51

This rumour has been going round ever since Sky+ was introduced. I see no reason for it to be different this time. I also notice that site doesn't give any sources, so I'd treat this with the same hefty dose of salt as all the other Sky rumours.

grabbi · 28-01-2007, 19:53

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Originally Posted by v0id

Sky+ subs should jolly well be free, seeing as you have to shell out over ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£100 quid for a box, and pay them more if it breaks.

Whereas the TVDrive or V+ (is it only time before Sky throw a wobbler over that name?) repairs/replacements are covered withthe "rental fee"

I believe the same! some people want something for nothing.

so the people who agree that V should compete, believe V should give the box away and provide warranties and stuff for free, and any channels that come in should be free too!

tell you what, why don't we just get all the channels for free, instead of paying for them?

jesus christ!

Zee · 28-01-2007, 20:36

wow! this is really good if its true...

grabbi · 28-01-2007, 20:58

its only because the sky box is Shizzle... lol

2 tuners and no HD?

it Should be free, especially when its ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£199/ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£150 for a new one

Toto · 28-01-2007, 21:16

I suppose its also no coincidence that the date of this "free" service is 12th February?

gadge · 28-01-2007, 21:20

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Originally Posted by Toto

I suppose its also no coincidence that the date of this "free" service is 12th February?

wouldnt be suprised typical sky.

Toto · 28-01-2007, 21:21

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Originally Posted by gadge

wouldnt be suprised typical sky.

Yeh

Boy, Murdoch must be building a house with all those bricks he is making.

**Paul** · 28-01-2007, 21:24

My Sky+ is already free - since I have one of the premium channels, my box also cost only ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£49, not ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£199 or ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£100 or any of the other prices mentioned.