General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.

[ocav]

I know Sky like their USP but they also need a challenge. Business' collapse when they rule the roost because they don't have anyone in their way.

If Sky and VM had the same channels it would be better for the consumer and would allow Sky to challenge VM in other areas like Broadband, Phone, Companion facilities.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Dave42

totally agree MM mate cant see it myself either no way will sky want to lose customers to VM and still say be no SA either

Dave, were you not saying something similar about the BT Sport channels? Things have changed, but if you don't believe me, just watch this space!

[denphone]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Dave, were you not saying something similar about the BT Sport channels? Things have changed, but if you don't believe me, just watch this space!

Yes Dave is such a pessimist at times.

[Chad]

Soon SKY's USP will be a bucket lid on your house

It's not all bad though. I have befriended a pigeon who likes to sit on it ever now and then.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Chad

Soon SKY's USP will be a bucket lid on your house

It's not all bad though. I have befriended a pigeon who likes to sit on it ever now and then.

l hope you named it after your most revered master as he needs something to cheer him up lately.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by jj20x

I don't think anyone knows when this will actually launch. I would have expected to see a press release when the placeholder appeared on freeview but they seem to be staying very quiet about this channel.

As far I know Channel 5 want to sign deals with Sky and Virgin Media before confirming launch date - rumours on an other web site says 5 Later may launch in November on Freeview when Top Up TV closes.

[cupcakes aka dd]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Rumour: More than 18 new channels may launch this month on Virgin Media???

Media Boy reveal latest info he has seen on Web sites or from Virgin Viewers:

-More4 HD**
-More music on demand slates*
-FOX+*
-CNN USA*
-CNN USA HD*
-CNN International HD*
-Sky Atlantic**
-Sky Atlantic HD**
-5 Later**
-Disney HD*
-Sky Sports News HD*
-Sky News HD**
-Sky 3D**
-Sky Sports 3 HD**
-Sky Sports 4 HD**
-Sky Sports F1 HD**
-Universal HD**
-Sky1 +1**
-MTV Classic**

*Info from Digital Spy
**Info from Virgin Viewers

NOTE: ALL CHANNELS NOT CONFIRMED AS LAUNCHING BY VIRGIN MEDIA INSIDERS.

Smack me with a wet lettuce. Cor

[ocav]

If said 18 channels do arrive, is anyone else wondering where this money has been found?

Did Berkett keep it in his desk drawer in case of emergencys and Mockridge has just stumbled upon it?

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by ocav

If said 18 channels do arrive, is anyone else wondering where this money has been found?

Did Berkett keep it in his desk drawer in case of emergencys and Mockridge has just stumbled upon it?

Or Virgin are just moving some of the money they use to pay bank loans to get more channels?

[nodrogd]

There is a rumour going round on Digital Spy that XL is going up £3 in November.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...98&postcount=9

[cupcakes aka dd]

Originally Posted by nodrogd

There is a rumour going round on Digital Spy that XL is going up £3 in November.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...98&postcount=9

If they cram all of the above listed except for Sports I don't mind. Want the 3D in the XL package please. That's where it will pull the most.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by nodrogd

There is a rumour going round on Digital Spy that XL is going up £3 in November.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...98&postcount=9

Ouch. I thought prices went up this year already back in February.

I'm not sure if I believe this at all. Seems like nothing more than crude maths by someone trying to wind up Virgin Media customers.

Various articles reported Virgin have 2 million XL customers with Virgin paying BT £75 million per year for BT Sports. 2 million XL customers x £3 per month = £6 million x 12 months = £72 million. Essentially someone is trying to make out that Virgin customers are footing the bill for BT Sports being added.

Let's wait and see if a price increase actually happens. I can't see it.

[Media Boy UK]

Voting lines now open for best channel launch of January to March 2013.

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[ocav]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Voting lines now open for best channel launch of January to March 2013.

AT http://mediaboyblogextra.blogspot.co.uk/

I'm really not sure MB but half the questions seems to be missing, there is a "best channel launch of February (part3)" with just YouTube on it, how's the voting working?

Originally Posted by Media Boy

As far I know Channel 5 want to sign deals with Sky and Virgin Media before confirming launch date - rumours on an other web site says 5 Later may launch in November on Freeview when Top Up TV closes.

Indeed, I would have thought that they would want to arrange carriage on all platforms. It's just strange that there hasn't been a press release, when it is obvious that the channel will launch at some point. The licence has been issued by Ofcom and the placeholder caption has been added to Freeview.

I've read the rumours on other web sites about TUTV closing in November, it is just speculation at present as TUTV hasn't indicated that it will actually be closing at all. In any event, that announcement would be commercially sensitive. If the channel doesn't intend to launch until November, it's a little early to have added the caption.

Whether TUTV closes or not, I wouldn't think that BT Sport plans to run the promo loop on Freeview indefinitely. As soon as the promo loop disappears, the space will become available to Channel 5. That's the unknown factor at the moment, how long BT Sport has contracted to use the promo slot.