General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1. - Page 49

howardmicks · 24-01-2013, 21:10

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Originally Posted by denphone

Really Howard you have been reading too many of these doomsayers postings.

Lol

passingbat · 24-01-2013, 21:34

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Originally Posted by Chad

That's the thing, not everyone is a sports fan. Are you a XL or VIP customer? If so would you like to have the option of opting out of having ESPN and HD included in your packge if it meant saving roughly Â£16 per month? Personally I always valued having access to ESPN at no extra cost.

It's not as simple as that though (sadly). As a non sports fan, I have thought that it is unfair that XL subs pay for a premiun channel that would cost extra on Sky; a channel that is of no interest to non sports fans. But presumably the reason that VM does that, is to get more overall subscribers to XL. If they got rid of ESPN 'for free' in the XL pack, there would doubtless be fewer XL subscribers, and therefore less revenue to spend on new HD channels anyway.

If that isn't the case, ESPN should be charged for separately as a premuim channel, but I suspect that it is.

Chad · 24-01-2013, 22:29

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Originally Posted by passingbat

It's not as simple as that though (sadly). As a non sports fan, I have thought that it is unfair that XL subs pay for a premiun channel that would cost extra on Sky; a channel that is of no interest to non sports fans. But presumably the reason that VM does that, is to get more overall subscribers to XL. If they got rid of ESPN 'for free' in the XL pack, there would doubtless be fewer XL subscribers, and therefore less revenue to spend on new HD channels anyway.

If that isn't the case, ESPN should be charged for separately as a premuim channel, but I suspect that it is.

Good point

Media Boy UK · 24-01-2013, 22:32

Confirmed: Universal Channel to move to Virgin Channel 137 next Thursday.

Info thanks to nn012:

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Just saw an advert on Universal telling Virgin viewers it's moving to channel 137 next Thursday, so that's one confirmed move.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35527190-post52.html

Media Boy: Still waiting for ahead to post rest of the channels set to move from an insider.

Mad Max · 25-01-2013, 01:16

Media Boy: Still waiting for ahead to post rest of the channels set to move from an insider.[/QUOTE]

This thread is turning into " guess what i'm trying to say people" or sometimes pidgin english..........

Pster72 · 25-01-2013, 07:19

Chill out people i've been with sky but now i am with virgin thats my choice and thats everybodys choice who there with so RESPECT that ,some of you are loyal to virgin and some to sky they both have there good points and bad points so lets get back to reality. I have been a member of this site for nearly 4 years and I like to see the rumours of whats coming soon and wether they happen or not thats life media boy does a fantastic job and is a legend so lets get behind him and let him keep up the good work and tell us the latest rumours

RichardCoulter · 25-01-2013, 09:36

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Originally Posted by kop32

Ben,does no one proof read the Virgin Media website?,it seems to be all to common for "typo's" to appear,customers or potential customers want clear,accurate and up to date information before buying a service,and if even yourself, a Virgin Media employee is having trouble understanding things then what chance have we the customers got?

Yes, i've noticed that too, it's very unprofessional.

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Originally Posted by Hugh

But at the moment, with Sky Go and other innovations and Fibre BB, Sky do seem to be catching up and sometimes leading the way - VM can't rest on its TiVo laurels for much longer...

Very true.

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Originally Posted by Chad

What happens with ESPN in the summer could be pivotal for sports fans with XL and VIP. I got my Dad over from SKY to Virgin when Setanta was added to XL. I know he'll expect BT Sports to replace ESPN should it fold.

I've said it before however that ESPN dropping out of XL and VIP could be a good thing. It would free up plenty of funds for Virgin to secure more HD and SD channels. Virgin could also invest in more on demand content and TiVo apps. For non-sports fans, this would be fantastic.

I would imagine that the true cost is very low per XL subscriber as VM have effectively bought subscriptions in bulk. Even so, it probably earns ESPN more revenue than having far less subscribers at full price.

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

I'm not sure I follow. Who is sending bizarre and offensive messages to who?

This matter is now in the hands of the Cable Forum Team. I have been asked not to discuss this on the public boards, so this subject is now closed between ourselves. In fact, please don't contact/address me on this site ever again either in public or in private.

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Originally Posted by paultrademark

This thread is getting worse (as less and less is coming soon) and now we even have moderators contributing to the non-coming soon drivel as seen on the last couple of pages...

Mods - can we have a clear definition of what is on and off topic for this thread?

Yes I realise the irony of this post, but it's getting harder and harder to filter out the crap from the real 'coming soon' stuff

This issue has arisen previously in the past and it was decided by the site owner/s that this thread be given more leeway than the others.

dilli-theclaw · 25-01-2013, 09:38

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

This matter is now in the hands of the Cable Forum Team. I have been asked not to discuss this on the public boards, so this subject is now closed between ourselves. In fact, please don't contact/address me on this site ever again.

Well Richy, if only you'd do me the same courtesy. Don't forget you can use the ignore facility

RichardCoulter · 25-01-2013, 10:18

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

Well Richy, if only you'd do me the same courtesy. Don't forget you can use the ignore facility

I will not be putting you on ignore for legal reasons.

I refer you to post 727 and, out of respect for the Cable Forum Team and the participants of this thread topic, now regard this matter as closed in open forum.

**Hugh** · 25-01-2013, 10:21

It is against Site T&Cs to discuss, or hint at, content of PMs in an open forum - repetition of this behaviour will invoke the infraction system.

dilli-theclaw · 25-01-2013, 10:22

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I will not be putting you on ignore for legal reasons.

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Whatever you say Richy.

denphone · 25-01-2013, 10:34

Well with a week to go before the price rises kick in the question is will there be any more channels arriving?.

RichardCoulter · 25-01-2013, 10:35

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

Whatever you say Richy.

I refer you to post 727.

25-01-2013, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Universal Channel to move to Virgin Channel 137 next Thursday.

135 SyFy (HD)
136 SyFy +1
137 Universal Channel

I smell a SD/HD merge like Sky,

or knowing Virgin SyFy +1 is 197 or something.

dilli-theclaw · 25-01-2013, 10:36

MMMmmm - my dad is always bemoaning that he wants more channels on his VM, but when I ask him what he wants to watch he's never sure.