Is BT a threat to Virgin Media
05-08-2012, 18:00
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
Looks like Youview is becoming a real viable alternative to Virgin:
http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...f_sky_channels
The agreement will see a wide range of standard definition channels become available through Talk Talk on a wholesale basis. These channels include Sky 1, Sky Living, Sky Arts 1 & 2, Sky News, Sky Sports News, Sky Sports 1, 2, 3 and 4, Sky Sports F1 and the full suite of Sky Movies channels. In addition to the live linear channels, in time Talk Talk customers will be able to access a comprehensive selection of bonus subscription video-on-demand content through Sky Anytime.
The channels will be available via Talk Talk’s YouView service and will be delivered over broadband. Sky’s new internet TV service, NOW TV, will also be available.
Whilst there is no HD on Talk Talk just yet, it is rumoured to be coming soon according to posts in their forums.Talk Talk offer the same catch up service as Virgin and have a good selection of on demand content. Their channel list isn't bad either:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...on_TalkTalk_TV
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05-08-2012, 18:04
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
Good - more competition is better for everyone.
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05-08-2012, 18:08
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
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Originally Posted by Hugh
Good - more competition is better for everyone.
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I agree. I hope BT offer a stong service also. I'm hoping for a price war.
Talk Talk also have their own unique selling point too. SKY have SKY Atlantic, Virgin have ESPN and Talk Talk have.....
"12 month LOVEFiLM Instant - Unlimited films and TV streaming"
I must admit I'm fairly impressed with what Talk Talk offer, and their prices. TiVo is a better box, and Virgin have a wide range of HD, but give Talk Talk 12 months and I'm sure their PVR will have improved and their HD offering increased.
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05-08-2012, 21:11
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
TV film streaming is coming to VM soon - I suspect this autumn. Best to see what's on offer from Virgin this October, I believe that we are going to see some real progress with the TV service.
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05-08-2012, 21:18
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
There is going to be a big fight for second place in the UK pay tv market. Although it may only really start seriously this autumn it will be an on going battle.
I just wonder if VM can stay competitive over the next 2,3,4,5 + years aswell as servicing the £6 billion debt.
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05-08-2012, 21:43
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
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There is going to be a big fight for second place in the UK pay tv market. Although it may only really start seriously this autumn it will be an on going battle.
I just wonder if VM can stay competitive over the next 2,3,4,5 + years aswell as servicing the £6 billion debt.
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Theres no need to worry about Virgin as they will be perfectly fine despite the negative doomsayers on here constantly knocking them.
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06-08-2012, 13:58
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
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Originally Posted by Telly_
There is going to be a big fight for second place in the UK pay tv market. Although it may only really start seriously this autumn it will be an on going battle.
I just wonder if VM can stay competitive over the next 2,3,4,5 + years aswell as servicing the £6 billion debt.
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I think you will find that VM are adding more TV customers per qtr than Sky
Sky Q1 +15k Q2 +20k VM Q1 +51k Q2 +38k
Why do you think that is Telly?
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07-08-2012, 11:23
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
For me it all comes down to the ability to record the streaming channels. BT have stated that's how they plan to deliver the additional premium content, but if you can't record it then it's borderline useless. We never watch anything live anymore!
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07-08-2012, 11:53
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
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For me it all comes down to the ability to record the streaming channels. BT have stated that's how they plan to deliver the additional premium content, but if you can't record it then it's borderline useless. We never watch anything live anymore!
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Really good point this.
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07-08-2012, 12:14
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
It is possible to record iptv streams. Infact you can record lots at once. Many more than 2 or 3 just depends on quality an BB speeds.
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07-08-2012, 12:49
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
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It is possible to record iptv streams. Infact you can record lots at once. Many more than 2 or 3 just depends on quality an BB speeds.
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Unless it is DRM'ed.....
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07-08-2012, 12:59
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
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Even then it very simple to record and playback iptv on an authorised device.
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07-08-2012, 13:16
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
It's not as simple as pressing a button on the remote control and then accessing it later from your stb planner though, is it? Or is it?
I fear it would be beyond some people. I fear I'm one of them!!!
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07-08-2012, 13:23
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
The problem with recording IPTV boils down to BB connections also , an IPTV PVR with three tuners like TIVO which can record three HD shows simultaneously would require approximately 24mb-30mb speed working on the average MP4 HD stream being 8-10mb , many peoples BB simply couldn't handle that.
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07-08-2012, 13:51
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Re: Is BT a threat to VIrginmedia
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I fear it would be beyond some people.
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Indeed. Some people can't seem to even handle the Tivo 
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