General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

[MalteseFalcon]

And Virgin are not in total control over what they charge for SKY Sports. SKY put their prices up, so Virgin have to pass it on.

[Lostlam]

Originally Posted by Dave42

they be adding channels it just we don't know what yet should know in next week and a half so would wait and see what comes before deciding

I ain't going to jump the gun just yet, but I can't see VM adding anything special that will keep me with them.

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Originally Posted by MarkC1984

And Virgin are not in total control over what they charge for SKY Sports. SKY put their prices up, so Virgin have to pass it on.

I am aware of that, but it is up to the customer who they choose. Why would people pay extra for something that is much cheaper elsewhere?

It doesn't make sense.

[howardmicks]

Originally Posted by Lostlam

I ain't going to jump the gun just yet, but I can't see VM adding anything special that will keep me with them.

Hopefully you are wrong bud,I have just priced up a package online for a friend at work VIP 12 months half price and spoke to an advisor on live chat I explained i am already a vm customer and mentioned its a shame that bt sports isn't replacing espn in xl pack and is reply was that he cant discuss the bt sports situation at the minute but customers could soon be pleasantly surprised.Make what you will from that maybe nothing but until we hear or see any anouncement we got to keep are fingers crossed I personally think it will be included in the VIP pack as a compromise rather than xl

[Lostlam]

Originally Posted by howardmicks

Hopefully you are wrong bud,I have just priced up a package online for a friend at work VIP 12 months half price and spoke to an advisor on live chat I explained i am already a vm customer and mentioned its a shame that bt sports isn't replacing espn in xl pack and is reply was that he cant discuss the bt sports situation at the minute but customers could soon be pleasantly surprised.Make what you will from that maybe nothing but until we hear or see any anouncement we got to keep are fingers crossed I personally think it will be included in the VIP pack as a compromise rather than xl

I would be surprised if it wasn't a standalone package, but either way; I have BT Infinity.

[the_pidgeon]

Originally Posted by Lostlam

I would be surprised if it wasn't a standalone package, but either way; I have BT Infinity.

I'm sorry to hear that

Originally Posted by Media Boy

My own view - no.

I still reckon they will put netflix into xl

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Top banana

I still reckon they will put netflix into xl

Well we will see what entails in the next few days and weeks TB.

[dgcarter]

Originally Posted by MarkC1984

And Virgin are not in total control over what they charge for SKY Sports. SKY put their prices up, so Virgin have to pass it on.

No they don't, it is entirely up to VM whether they pass the increase on or absorb it.

[nialli]

Originally Posted by dgcarter

No they don't, it is entirely up to VM whether they pass the increase on or absorb it.

Not necessarily. I would expect that there's a clause in the contract that limits the price flexibility VM can offer so that Sky's own Premium prices to its customers isn't undercut.
Also, VM isn't really in a position to make serious losses on the services it provides - even under the new ownership the pockets aren't deep.

[johnasimmons]

Originally Posted by nialli

Not necessarily. I would expect that there's a clause in the contract that limits the price flexibility VM can offer so that Sky's own Premium prices to its customers isn't undercut.
Also, VM isn't really in a position to make serious losses on the services it provides - even under the new ownership the pockets aren't deep.

I agree with Nialli - VM will always be the same, or higher, than Skys prices for their channels; its just simple economics

[freakgirl]

Originally Posted by Top banana

I still reckon they will put netflix into xl

I think Spotify is more likely, although maybe only the pc version, prob not mob one

[Asian Channel]

why don't you all trust bomber (bt sports sky atlantic) launching 1st august on xl pack simple

and the several channels launching may be

sky1+1
sky news hd
sky sports news hd
sky poker
mtv classic
heart tv
capital tv
and 2 Asian channels

[johnasimmons]

Originally Posted by Asian Channel

why don't you all trust bomber (bt sports sky atlantic) launching 1st august on xl pack simple

and the several channels launching may be

sky1+1
sky news hd
sky sports news hd
sky poker
mtv classic
heart tv
capital tv
and 2 Asian channels

Be great if all these channels do launch

[denphone]

Originally Posted by johnasimmons

Be great if all these channels do launch

Indeed it would be John.

[clinteastman]

Originally Posted by freakgirl

I think Spotify is more likely, although maybe only the pc version, prob not mob one

There isn't a tier that is one not the other.