Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

Originally Posted by denphone

Yes it would be nice if we had the choice to purchase extra channels if we wanted to.

So True Den

Maybe they could be added here

http://shop.virginmedia.com/digital-...-channels.html

Although I would not wish to water down the existing channels on any package, there will always be content that is so good it will attract a premium

I think "Sky Atlantic" will always be one of those channels

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by kenoliver

So True Den

Maybe they could be added here

http://shop.virginmedia.com/digital-...-channels.html

Although I would not wish to water down the existing channels on any package, there will always be content that is so good it will attract a premium

I think "Sky Atlantic" will always be one of those channels

A slippery slope in my view. New channels would start getting added to the 'pay extra' part.

Sky Atlantic is not a premium channel, so we shouldn't pay extra for it. I want Atlantic, but I'm happy to wait until the right deal is done.

Originally Posted by passingbat

I want Atlantic, but I'm happy to wait until the right deal is done.

I fear that wait will be a long one, as the latest releases from HBO and others are airing on "Sky Atlantic" first

It must be a real gem for Sky subscribers to get the latest content exclusively on a Sky only channel,

if for instance you have been following a series say "Nurse Jackie" you are now into it, but the next series (3) can only be seen on Atlantic

It is a big selling point for Sky at the moment to have this exclusivity, so I can't see them giving that up unless the price is right

And VM won't pay a premium price just to give it away to existing customers and nor should they,

I take your point about the slippery slope, but fear we are all ready on that with the existing extra channels as per the link in my original post.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by kenoliver

I fear that wait will be a long one, as the latest releases from HBO and others are airing on "Sky Atlantic" first

It must be a real gem for Sky subscribers to get the latest content exclusively on a Sky only channel,

if for instance you have been following a series say "Nurse Jackie" you are now into it, but the next series (3) can only be seen on Atlantic

It is a big selling point for Sky at the moment to have this exclusivity, so I can't see them giving that up unless the price is right

And VM won't pay a premium price just to give it away to existing customers and nor should they,

I take your point about the slippery slope, but fear we are all ready on that with the existing extra channels as per the link in my original post.

I agree Ken , the limitations of Free HD to XL customers is the problem here , while it suits some there will be many it doesn't . Sky gets 10.25 a month from Sky HD subscribers hence their broader range of HD channels.

[alwaysabear]

Originally Posted by kenoliver

I'm sure I will be in the minority, but I would be willing to pay extra for the content I want, in particularly "SKY Atlantic"

I like all my VM services, and would not change over to SKY

But it would be good if customers could have the choice to purchase extra channels if required, as we do now with SKY Sports, Movies, and HD

We all spend our money in our own way, so to have the choice IMO would be good

I agree Ken I would love to get ESPN America in HD, I used to pay £10 for the old NASN and the picture quality was appalling, so I would be willing to pay to see ESPNA in HD.

Originally Posted by alwaysabear

I agree Ken I would love to get ESPN America in HD, I used to pay £10 for the old NASN and the picture quality was appalling, so I would be willing to pay to see ESPNA in HD.

I bet thats for the American Football

I have a family member who was the coach for the "Lincoln Bombers"

And my son-in-law was their quarter back

Just an irrelevant piece of info for you

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

I agree Ken , the limitations of Free HD to XL customers is the problem here , while it suits some there will be many it doesn't . Sky gets 10.25 a month from Sky HD subscribers hence their broader range of HD channels.

Your spot on again Muppet,

[denphone]

Yes there is one area of concern for me as l think it is very inflexible at the moment and they need to rethink their packages to make them more flexible.

[Never say never]

Originally Posted by denphone

Yes there is one area of concern for me as l think it is very inflexible at the moment and they need to rethink their packages to make them more flexible.

Yes, I agree Virginmedia are much to inflexible.

Originally Posted by Never say never

Yes, I agree Virginmedia are much to inflexible.

Are you speaking from personal experience?

[alwaysabear]

Originally Posted by kenoliver

I bet thats for the American Football

I have a family member who was the coach for the "Lincoln Bombers"

And my son-in-law was their quarter back

Just an irrelevant piece of info for you

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Your spot on again Muppet,

Ken I love most American sports, certainly College football would be my main interest as well as NHL and MLB.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by denphone

Yes there is one area of concern for me as l think it is very inflexible at the moment and they need to rethink their packages to make them more flexible.

Sky are going the same way.

Right now if you want Kids plus News and Sports packages in you can just pay for them but from September 1st Sky are cutting their Family packages from SIX to two.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by kenoliver

I bet thats for the American Football

I have a family member who was the coach for the "Lincoln Bombers"

And my son-in-law was their quarter back

Just an irrelevant piece of info for you

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Your spot on again Muppet,

There is only one team for me and alwaysabear , hence why he's desperate for the Coming Soon thread to reveal ESPNA HD arriving on VM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqFf-0eROUA

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Sky are going the same way.

Right now if you want Kids plus News and Sports packages in you can just pay for them but from September 1st Sky are cutting their Family packages from SIX to two.

Perhaps virgin should have a add-on package for customers who want that little bit extra and are prepared to pay a little bit more.

[alwaysabear]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

There is only one team for me and alwaysabear , hence why he's desperate for the Coming Soon thread to reveal ESPNA HD arriving on VM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqFf-0eROUA

Go Bears

Originally Posted by denphone

Perhaps virgin should have a add-on package for customers who want that little bit extra and are prepared to pay a little bit more.

Top Post Den

with you all the way with that one