General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1. - Page 27

Media Boy UK · 15-01-2013, 14:39

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Originally Posted by Dee2495

I can confirm that syfy is now available on m+ package

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

Also SyFy+1, Universal+1 and Movies24+.

I have ask an Insider if 'Style Network', 'Universal HD' and 'E! HD' is set to launch due to what look like an new deal has been sign with Virgin and NBC Universal all I got was 'I have not seen anything on Virgin starting to broadcast them.'

Itshim · 15-01-2013, 14:48

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Originally Posted by heavyside

Recently there seems to be a fair few TV channels moving to the less expensive packages. Is anyone else beginning to feel that the XL package is becoming undervalued and/or overpriced? Perhaps VM really have something coming soon that will make us XL customers feel we're getting value for paying top whack for our viewing choice.

Agreed only one channel is making me hold on to XL . If it went down or was dropped would have to look again at the whole situation

Can not say the ones that seem to be on offer, so far interest me

As I said before over all happy with channels on offer - lots I never watch but that is the nature of the beast

Media Boy UK · 15-01-2013, 14:54

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Originally Posted by Itshim

Agreed only one channel is making me hold on to XL . If it went down or was dropped would have to look again at the whole situation

Can not say the ones that seem to be on offer, so far interest me

As I said before over all happy with channels on offer - lots I never watch but that is the nature of the beast

Name that Channel!!!

I think I know the one that you are on about -

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jagsman · 15-01-2013, 14:55

When are we going to get this new "On Demand" tv thing that Sky are shouting about just now?

Why are Virgin always years behind Sky when it comes to things like this? I mean, its not exactly rocket science, is it? Everyone knew, years ago, that people might like to be able to watch TV at a time that suited them, but as usual its left down to Sky to lead the way. I think the terrestrial channels (BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5) tinkered with the idea a few years ago, but they obviously gave up on it, as we have heard nothing about it from any of them since. But surely Virgin could have come up with something back then. It would have been a great selling point for their TV service, but obviously they couldn't be bothered. They should take a leaf out of Sky's book, because when they "invent" a new technology, they let everyone know it.

I dont know how long Virgin think they will last in this business if they cant keep up with the competition.

ps.. I wonder if this new "On demand" service from Sky will include, not just all the TV shows that you might want to see, but also the hundreds of TV news segments and interviews, that are vital to any successful "on demand" service.

bamav · 15-01-2013, 14:56

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Originally Posted by Safcftm21

I can confidently predict that VM will give you another price rise before giving you something better than The Africa channel, if that helps

I agree - last year was very poor, but there seems a little more optimism about the possible imminent channel launches. Besides, this thread seems to thrive on speculation and rumour, even though I sometimes criticise the lack of definitive news about new channels or services.

15-01-2013, 15:08

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Originally Posted by jagsman

When are we going to get this new "On Demand" tv thing that Sky are shouting about just now?.

About 4 years ago.

spiderplant · 15-01-2013, 15:14

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Originally Posted by Jameseh

About 4 years ago.

Bit more than that. 8 years on Friday in fact.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2005...s.broadcasting

passingbat · 15-01-2013, 15:19

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Originally Posted by Lew

Some of us like to watch live TV sometimes. You sound like you're channelling Carl.

I was just suggesting a way that would enable you to get more beauty sleep and watch the shows

15-01-2013, 15:29

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

Bit more than that. 8 years on Friday in fact.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2005...s.broadcasting

I was going off catchup, but I can remember using Teleport yonks ago with the coloured buttons as Play/Pause/FF/RW.

sebastion · 15-01-2013, 15:49

Thanks MB for letting us know whats on the Television horizon.

A nice start to the year and may VirginMedia continue in a giving vein.

RichardCoulter · 15-01-2013, 15:50

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Originally Posted by heavyside

Recently there seems to be a fair few TV channels moving to the less expensive packages. Is anyone else beginning to feel that the XL package is becoming undervalued and/or overpriced? Perhaps VM really have something coming soon that will make us XL customers feel we're getting value for paying top whack for our viewing choice.

Perhaps it's a way of morphing TV XL into a pseudo HD charge, so that they can still say that there is no specific HD charge??

Media Boy UK · 15-01-2013, 15:57

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Originally Posted by sebastion

Thanks MB for letting us know whats on the Television horizon.

A nice start to the year and may VirginMedia continue in a giving vein.

Your

I know what channels are moving to lower packages but been told 'Not to post' until after they move.

sebastion · 15-01-2013, 16:04

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Your

I know what channels are moving to lower packages but been told 'Not to post' until after they move.

No probs MB, your infos well appreciated.

denphone · 15-01-2013, 16:09

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Originally Posted by sebastion

No probs MB, your infos well appreciated.

Never a truer word spoken.

muppetman11 · 15-01-2013, 16:23

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Originally Posted by jagsman

When are we going to get this new "On Demand" tv thing that Sky are shouting about just now?

Why are Virgin always years behind Sky when it comes to things like this? I mean, its not exactly rocket science, is it? Everyone knew, years ago, that people might like to be able to watch TV at a time that suited them, but as usual its left down to Sky to lead the way. I think the terrestrial channels (BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5) tinkered with the idea a few years ago, but they obviously gave up on it, as we have heard nothing about it from any of them since. But surely Virgin could have come up with something back then. It would have been a great selling point for their TV service, but obviously they couldn't be bothered. They should take a leaf out of Sky's book, because when they "invent" a new technology, they let everyone know it.

I dont know how long Virgin think they will last in this business if they cant keep up with the competition.

ps.. I wonder if this new "On demand" service from Sky will include, not just all the TV shows that you might want to see, but also the hundreds of TV news segments and interviews, that are vital to any successful "on demand" service.

I'm baffled , your trying to compare satellite and cable for On Demand , isn't cables two way system always going to trump satellite when it comes to delivering On Demand seems pretty obvious to me , incidentally Sky haven't just started On Demand they were delivering Push VOD via Sky Anytime back in 2007.

VM have massive advantages when it comes to On Demand content , for one its compatible with all their STB's , it doesn't affect your BB speed and starts playing instantly that said I believe Sky have done an excellent job with their implementation of pull VOD and their content range is getting better and better with many changes to come and that's all thanks to VM putting pressure on them with their comprehensive On Demand offering.