General : Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by andy_m

Which is irritating because they've now removed the functionality of the TiVo so far from the US version that I'm no longer that interested in keeping it.

In what way? If anything the recent code release moved Virgin Media's TiVo closer to the US one, not further away.

Having rights to do things with content is not the same as the box not being able to do it.

[gizuk]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

In what way? If anything the recent code release moved Virgin Media's TiVo closer to the US one, not further away.

Having rights to do things with content is not the same as the box not being able to do it.

Have you actually read the other threads? The suggestions are now totally useless. Totally!

[toady]

Originally Posted by gizuk

Have you actually read the other threads? The suggestions are now totally useless. Totally!

I agree that Suggestions is now no longer useful to use, but the the UI has moved closed to the US spec, more HD menus and faster operation

[johnathome]

Originally Posted by toady

I agree that Suggestions is now no longer useful to use, but the the UI has moved closed to the US spec, more HD menus and faster operation

How slow did it used to be then? When I press home or my shows I get a black screen for about 5 seconds.

[RobboEdin]

Originally Posted by johnathome

How slow did it used to be then? When I press home or my shows I get a black screen for about 5 seconds.

If you haven't reset your TiVo recently, do so and you will likely see some improvement.

[theone2k10]

TBF after the update i'm finding the tivo very sluggish, the UI is really nice but is ruined by being very sluggish. Hopefully they'll sort the clinks out soon.

[dj_wayne]

blockbusters on demand coming to TiVo http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/n...-licensed.html

[andy_m]

Originally Posted by gizuk

Have you actually read the other threads? The suggestions are now totally useless. Totally!

And that's why he's on ignore!

[nn012]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

I have to confess to being stumped on the business model of adding OTT apps onto a pay tv platform but that could just be me , it seems a tad risky to me wouldnt it be better for VM to increase its own VOD library possibly having XL and VIP TV packs with heaps of extra On Demand content as a way to encourage people to upgrade.

Sky don't seem to have a problem going out their way to offer free catchup tv players on their NowTV box. To me that devalues NowTV content as well as the point of purchasing the box if you get free access to the most popular UK shows and without having to pay Sky subscription fees.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

My total channels in the EPG went down by one today, does anybody know what we've lost?

Virgin Media did remove BBC Red Button 2 from Virgin Channel 992 last Sunday night.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35675131-post959.html

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by nn012

Sky don't seem to have a problem going out their way to offer free catchup tv players on their NowTV box. To me that devalues NowTV content as well as the point of purchasing the box if you get free access to the most popular UK shows and without having to pay Sky subscription fees.

I think the NowTV box is Sky's trojan horse and a good strategy.

[Anypermitedroute]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I think the NowTV box is Sky's trojan horse and a good strategy.

great analogy!, it places a sky controlled equipment in house where there is no satellite so can be built on as another route to market.

They have content as well which is why VM cant go down this route

[1andrew1]

FT “Liberty Global will be looking to reinvigorate Virgin Media through 2014,” wrote Andrew Hogley, an analyst at Espirito Santo, in a note to clients earlier this month.
“Whilst not competing on content rights, Virgin Media will need to keep up with the innovation being delivered by BSkyB and leverage its ability to deliver video on demand across multiple devices, quad play offers and higher broadband speeds.”

• Virgin Media added 103,000 broadband customers last year (half of 2012's figure)
• Revenues only increased 2% in 2013 v projection of 6%
• Tom Mockridge suggested the takeover disrupted the company.

http://tinyurl.com/kgp59fz

[andy_m]

Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute

great analogy!, it places a sky controlled equipment in house where there is no satellite so can be built on as another route to market.

They have content as well which is why VM cant go down this route

I have to say I'm loving the now TV box. Used my first sports day pass for the now familiar Palace surrender to a top half team last weekend because I couldn't get there and the quality was very decent, and I'm in the middle of a free month's trial of the movies pass and i'm very impressed. £8.99 for all that is excellent value. Apart from those that want full hd and top quality audio I really can't see why you'd pay double that as either a cable or satellite customer.

As for blockbuster on demand on TiVo, well great, but whereas I could see an obvious gap being plugged by Netflix, I'm struggling to see where a ppv on demand movie app will fit given we already have Virgin Movies and pay access to Sky Movies including on demand.

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

• Virgin Media added 103,000 broadband customers last year (half of 2012's figure)
• Revenues only increased 2% in 2013 v projection of 6%
• Tom Mockridge suggested the takeover disrupted the company.

http://tinyurl.com/kgp59fz

Given what BT spent in order to drive their broadband subs, and that Sky matched that offer, I'd say managing a 6 figure increase in broadband subs represents a decent effort for Virgin.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I think the NowTV box is Sky's trojan horse and a good strategy.

Couldn't agree more it offers pay TV with no long term contracts and negates the need for a satellite dish.

Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute

great analogy!, it places a sky controlled equipment in house where there is no satellite so can be built on as another route to market.

They have content as well which is why VM cant go down this route

Not only does it offer subscriptions they also gain from the occasional PPV movie watcher through the Sky Store app.

Originally Posted by andy_m

Apart from those that want full hd and top quality audio I really can't see why you'd pay double that as either a cable or satellite customer.

Totally agree that's what I've said for a while now.