General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3. - Page 110

clinteastman · 26-07-2013, 17:00

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Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute

Interesting though Smallworld are taking steps to fight against BT with is £5 discount (Virgin confirm no reduction in XL).

Thing is VM might have some added value up it's sleeve that isn't sports based?

I personally don't want more sport for my money, in fact I don't want any sport! My guess is I'm in the majority.

colin25 · 26-07-2013, 17:08

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Originally Posted by clinteastman

Thing is VM might have some added value up it's sleeve that isn't sports based?

I personally don't want more sport for my money, in fact I don't want any sport! My guess is I'm in the majority.

Yes, I am with you. I think they should ban sports from Virgin channels.

Who else is with us?

Anypermitedroute · 26-07-2013, 17:08

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Originally Posted by clinteastman

Thing is VM might have some added value up it's sleeve that isn't sports based?

I personally don't want more sport for my money, in fact I don't want any sport! My guess is I'm in the majority.

I guess Virgin is in a a different situation where ESPN is marketed as included with XL (without looking at how Smallworld does do their packages) so the loss of BT is more felt within the Virgin hub of packages as for those who have benefited by its inclusion whereas Smallworld consumers have always had to "opt in and pay" so to speak

I know we have speculated on whether SA could be a substitute for loss of ESPN (for better or worse for some) but again he mentions BT in the same breath as SA "exclusive" so if there has been some movement providing SA to virgin customers it hasnt been felt down to the smaller players yet (lets not forget that Virgin isnt the only Cable operator in the UK albeit it is the largest).

denphone · 26-07-2013, 17:13

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Originally Posted by clinteastman

I personally don't think SA or BT are coming but what do I know!

And if that scenario was to come to fruition then l would not like to be in Virgin's shoes because the discontent will make the Sky Basic's scenario sound like a tea party.

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Originally Posted by colin25

Yes, I am with you. I think they should ban sports from Virgin channels.

Who else is with us?

johnasimmons · 26-07-2013, 17:14

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Originally Posted by colin25

Yes, I am with you. I think they should ban sports from Virgin channels.

Who else is with us?

clinteastman · 26-07-2013, 17:15

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Originally Posted by denphone

And if that scenario was to come to fruition then l would not like to be in Virgin's shoes because the discontent will make the Sky Basic's scenario sound like a tea party.

Depends on what they roll out to replace it Den.

denphone · 26-07-2013, 17:17

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Originally Posted by clinteastman

Thing is VM might have some added value up it's sleeve that isn't sports based?

I personally don't want more sport for my money, in fact I don't want any sport! My guess is I'm in the majority.

Might's are no good Clint because the days are ticking away and with more price rises coming and the removal of ESPN from the XL pack Virgin better get their skates on or the simple fact is that they will lose quite a few more customers to their rivals unless they have something significant up their sleeves...

clinteastman · 26-07-2013, 17:23

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Originally Posted by denphone

Might's are no good Clint because the days are ticking away and with more price rises coming and the removal of ESPN from the XL pack Virgin better get their skates on or the simple fact is that they will lose quite a few more customers to their rivals unless they have something significant up their sleeves...

Well lets face it, people aren't exactly rushing to BT.

There are things VM could bring to the table that increase there numbers that have nothing to do with BT or SA.

paultrademark · 26-07-2013, 17:27

Been away for over a week, anything worthwhile being posted/channels launching etc?

MaverickJesus · 26-07-2013, 17:28

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Originally Posted by paultrademark

Been away for over a week, anything worthwhile being posted/channels launching etc?

My insiders tell me BT Sports & Sky Atlantic are launching tomorrow on VM

26-07-2013, 17:30

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Originally Posted by MaverickJesus

My insiders tell me BT Sports & Sky Atlantic are launching tomorrow on VM

My insides tell me anyone who believes this will be disappointed.

colin25 · 26-07-2013, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Jameseh

My insides tell me anyone who believes this will be disappointed.

My insides tell me it is time for dinner

nstokes · 26-07-2013, 17:32

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Originally Posted by colin25

Yes, I am with you. I think they should ban sports from Virgin channels.

Who else is with us?

I agree with you. Everyone should join us

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Originally Posted by MaverickJesus

My insiders tell me BT Sports & Sky Atlantic are launching tomorrow on VM

I think they are winter wonderland if they think that

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Originally Posted by Jameseh

My insides tell me anyone who believes this will be disappointed.

I agree

denphone · 26-07-2013, 17:38

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Originally Posted by clinteastman

Well lets face it, people aren't exactly rushing to BT.

There are things VM could bring to the table that increase there numbers that have nothing to do with BT or SA.

Please give us some examples or suggestions?.

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Originally Posted by colin25

My insides tell me it is time for dinner

No please don't tell me you are friends with Anthony.

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Originally Posted by nstokes

I agree with you. Everyone should join us

I think they are winter wonderland if they think that

I agree

Oh Virgin, are you listening
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight,
We're walking in a winter wonderland.

And gone away (gone away) is the bluebird (is the bluebird),
But here to stay stay stay is a new bird.
He sings a love song,
As we go along,
We're walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
When you're in town.

Later on (later on! ), we'll conspire,
As we dream by the fire, babe
We'll face unafraid
All the plans that we've made,
We're walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman,
And pretend that he's Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
When you're in town.

And later on (later on! ), we'll conspire,
As we dream by the fire
We'll face unafraid,
All the plans that we've made.
We're walking in a winter wonderland.

We'll face unafraid,
All the plans that we've made.
We're walking in a winter wonderland.

We'll face unafraid,
All the plans that we've made,
We're walking in a winter wonderland.
(Walking in a winter wonderland.)

vincerooney · 26-07-2013, 17:38

My insiders tell me it is time to drink a bottle of wine to myself and salute you all.