Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II. - Page 15

Digital Fanatic · 07-04-2011, 20:30

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Originally Posted by OLDGOLD

Then why are VM themselves referring to it in emails they send out as a reason for not carrying some channels (see below), you condescending [Mod Edit].

Many thanks for your email and for taking the time to write to Virgin Media.

It's great to hear that you're a big fan of US sports and enjoy watching ESPN America and ESPN. It's also nice to hear you enjoy watching ITV4 and would like to watch both channels in HD.

We hope you're enjoying watching all the HD channels we launched last year, including BBC1 HD, ITV1 HD and ESPN HD

It's really helpful to hear comments from customers like you as it helps us develop our future thinking and product roadmap. However, it's not always possible for us to carry every channel due to capacity and commercial considerations but we constantly review and evolve the channels we make available.

In the meantime, we hope you continue to enjoy watching ESPN America and the other US sports available in high definition on ESPN HD, including: NBA, NHL and NFL Monday Night Football in addition to other sports in high definition including the UEFA Champions League on ITV1 HD.

Thanks again for your feedback.

Kind regards
Rob

I'm guessing it's a stock answer... I work with the network everyday, so I know we don't have bandwith issues. We are currently adding even more bandwith to future proof our network.

muppetman11 · 07-04-2011, 20:30

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Sky Viewers lose some HD Channels.

Sky lovers on Digital Spy are reporting that Luxury Life HD and Rush HD have both gone from the Sky EPG.

I have now remove them from my list.

Luxury Life HD has gone bust , Rush HD has been took off.

Arthurgray50@blu · 07-04-2011, 20:32

' Whats this, we don't have the capacity to carry extra channels' l thought this joke stopped on April 1st, or is it VM taking the mick out of its customers, which is not unusual.

Digital Fanatic · 07-04-2011, 20:34

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Luxury Life HD has gone bust , Rush HD has been took off.

I wonder what happend to Rush HD then? Any info slate on the channel?

Media Boy UK · 07-04-2011, 20:38

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

I wonder what happend to Rush HD then? Any info slate on the channel?

Sky just remove the channel - they dont carry an slate unlike Virgin.

mersey70 · 07-04-2011, 20:38

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

I wonder what happend to Rush HD then? Any info slate on the channel?

I read that it is exactly 2 years ago today it joined the EPG so someone was speculating that it's deal came to an end, dunno really.

It has just got off, no doubt in a rush!

muppetman11 · 07-04-2011, 20:41

An internal memo to staff has told us it has been permanently removed from the epg. Maybe their contract has ended as speculated in a different thread OFF DS FORUM.

07-04-2011, 21:25

Can Virgin sign a contract with Rush HD ?

mersey70 · 07-04-2011, 21:42

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Originally Posted by winkle

Can Virgin sign a contract with Rush HD ?

Maybe that's what they have done and it will be a cable exclusive.

There's no indication it has gone bust.

muppetman11 · 07-04-2011, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Sky Viewers lose some HD Channels.

Sky lovers on Digital Spy are reporting that Luxury Life HD and Rush HD have both gone from the Sky EPG.

I have now remove them from my list.

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Originally Posted by winkle

Can Virgin sign a contract with Rush HD ?

The problem with it is , constantly repeated programming.

Chad · 07-04-2011, 22:12

So SKY Arts 1 HD and SKY Arts 2 HD launch on the 26th April, 2 days after Easter. SKY Sports red button is rumoured to launch at Easter time and it's been suggested SKY on demand would arrive once Virgin launched 2 separate tiers of on demand with SKY on demand being added to XL on demand. Looks like this could be one of the best Easters ever. Just hope Virgin don't have all their eggs in the one basket

carlwaring · 07-04-2011, 22:28

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

I'm guessing it's a stock answer... I work with the network everyday, so I know we don't have bandwith issues. We are currently adding even more bandwith to future proof our network.

That was going to be my guess

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Originally Posted by Chad

Looks like this could be one of the best Easters ever. Just hope Virgin don't have all their eggs in the one basket

The old yolks are the best

muppetman11 · 07-04-2011, 22:31

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

That was going to be my guess

We'll make sure to consult with you then when we have any network questions , what with your vast knowledge on the subject.

Digital Fanatic · 07-04-2011, 22:34

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Originally Posted by Chad

So SKY Arts 1 HD and SKY Arts 2 HD launch on the 26th April, 2 days after Easter. SKY Sports red button is rumoured to launch at Easter time and it's been suggested SKY on demand would arrive once Virgin launched 2 separate tiers of on demand with SKY on demand being added to XL on demand. Looks like this could be one of the best Easters ever. Just hope Virgin don't have all their eggs in the one basket

Boom boom!

Chad · 07-04-2011, 22:44

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

Boom boom!

I'm eggstatic that both yourself and Carl enjoyed my pun. I must admit I was cracking up when I was typing it. Feel free to use it elsewhere, I don't mind my material being poached. I've pretty much egghausted my repertoire of egg jokes. My brains scrambled trying to come up with new material. I give up, I'm totally fried.