Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009) - Page 216

locutus1974 · 13-08-2009, 17:53

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Originally Posted by JMcB

Q. has anyone got any info about the paranormal channel comming to VM?

i recently emailed the paranormal channel asking about virginmedia carraige, thinking that with it being owned by yvette and carl from most haunted they would want to get it on the platform. but this is the reply i got:

"team@antixproductions.com

Hi Chris

Thanks very much for your e-mail. We would love to launch on the virgin media network, but unfortunately they wont let us on there. However, if you wrote a letter of complaint to Virgin, it would help the case tremendously.

Thanks once again

Antix."
to say that i was very surprised that a channel wanting to join was refused would be an understatement

Media Boy UK · 13-08-2009, 18:16

Geo on Virgin Media UPDATE.

I email Geo to ask whether they were in talks with Virgin and got the following reply:

Quote:

We have been in contact with them and they have so far not responded positively citing capacity constraints however our desire to achieve universal distribution will always remain at the core of our business operations. We are constantly exploring mediums of access beyond the current distribution platforms and will definitely be approaching Virgin again.

motley · 13-08-2009, 18:55

hi, first time poster, long time reader

I dunno if this has already been mentioned, but Living HD is showing on my TV Guide on channel 110

Ex telewest area if you needed to know that too!!

Ben B · 13-08-2009, 18:59

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Originally Posted by motley

hi, first time poster, long time reader

I dunno if this has already been mentioned, but Living HD is showing on my TV Guide on channel 110

Ex telewest area if you needed to know that too!!

,

Yes it's already been mentioned, it should be launching in the next few weeks

Ben

motley · 13-08-2009, 19:01

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Originally Posted by Ben B

,

Yes it's already been mentioned, it should be launching in the next few weeks

Ben

Ha! cheers for the welcome!

I meant about being on exe telewest areas, as no one had said anything about these areas yet

but ahh well! its been all good for virgin this last month, so glad i took advantage of friends and family package from the old man

Nook29 · 13-08-2009, 19:10

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Originally Posted by motley

Ha! cheers for the welcome!

I meant about being on exe telewest areas, as no one had said anything about these areas yet

but ahh well! its been all good for virgin this last month, so glad i took advantage of friends and family package from the old man

I should have said this morning when I checked to see if it was, and it is.

Arthurgray50@blu · 13-08-2009, 20:38

Hi Media Boy, two questions to ask, l have read on this thread that The Paranormal channel want to get onto the VM network, but have been told no, is this where vm are holding a gun against customers wishes.

And is there any news on Blue Square Football, l beleive there were talks and the result would be any day.

Cheers

Nook29 · 13-08-2009, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Hi Media Boy, two questions to ask, l have read on this thread that The Paranormal channel want to get onto the VM network, but have been told no, is this where vm

Think you're missing the end of that question.

Horizon · 13-08-2009, 20:41

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Originally Posted by musicbravo

This is not a criticism, i'm just interested to know. I know analogue hogs bandwidth, but just how short of space are VM? Are they really that bandwidth constrained? and will this stop them getting HD channels up to say a dozen by analogue switch off in April

About 6 months ago, most areas still had about 30 analogue channels. Now, according to this poster on DS, its down to around 25 channels now (at least in his area) as well as a barker and some audio channels which take up very little space anyway.

So going by that, yes they are still capacity constrained for now.

Six months ago, there was 75 slots available divided up between:

30 analogue tv
27 digital tv
6 VOD and interactive apps
the rest broadband

1 slot will carry 2 HD channels using MPEG2, which is what VM use.

So that should give an indication as to the state of play now.

Andrewcrawford23 · 13-08-2009, 21:20

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Hi Media Boy, two questions to ask, l have read on this thread that The Paranormal channel want to get onto the VM network, but have been told no, is this where vm are holding a gun against customers wishes.

And is there any news on Blue Square Football, l beleive there were talks and the result would be any day.

Cheers

Arthur it isa niche channel it does not have a bi baking, if virgin to wher e to add it and it meant they say couldnt then add a hd channel which one would oyu want? i say hd it case of what got enough backign ot jsutify adding it or adding mroe capicty to add it

Media Boy UK · 13-08-2009, 21:41

I have seen to news on an TV deal for BS Football - yet.

I hear that Bravo and ESPN are after the TV deal.

Pbryanw · 14-08-2009, 01:15

Just a quick question about LivingHD - is it a XL package exclusive or will it be on any bundle that has Living1? I'm interested as I am on M+ and it is showing as an active channel (i.e. highlighted in white) in my V+ guide.

zantarous · 14-08-2009, 05:36

I am sure the place holder says it will be in the XL package.

one2escape · 14-08-2009, 08:52

If they are knocking these channels back maybe a big announcement regard Sky HD channels

Nook29 · 14-08-2009, 08:56

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Originally Posted by Pbryanw

Just a quick question about LivingHD - is it a XL package exclusive or will it be on any bundle that has Living1? I'm interested as I am on M+ and it is showing as an active channel (i.e. highlighted in white) in my V+ guide.

Placeholder says for XL customers.