General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Look to me like all the wee broadcasters want to pay less to use BT's copper broadband.

BT may start to offer BT Sports as part of their 'Family' pack.

I think nothing will happen to Virgin viewers until August 2016.

The words 'Pot' and 'Black' comes info this:

It OK for Sky to hold channels back from other networks.

But not OK for BT to do so they must pay £?m per year for the cost of running it for the other broadcasters to use it and keep calling it an other name.

Couldn't agree more. It's about time the authorities got on to Sky's backs as well - where is the consistency?

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Originally Posted by blue666666

TalkTalk and BSkyB have not built their own copper and fibre lines and rely on BT's network to sell a broadband service.

Yes, and Sky have exclusive access to first run HBO shows and we rely on Sky to enable us to see these shows.

Someone wants to do a bit of joined up thinking.

Thanks for the info, Blue.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Look to me like all the wee broadcasters want to pay less to use BT's copper broadband.

BT may start to offer BT Sports as part of their 'Family' pack.

I think nothing will happen to Virgin viewers until August 2016.

The words 'Pot' and 'Black' comes info this:

It OK for Sky to hold channels back from other networks.

But not OK for BT to do so they must pay £?m per year for the cost of running it for the other broadcasters to use it and keep calling it an other name.

You mean the network funded by public money many years ago , are you suggesting only BT should have access ?

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

You mean the network funded by public money many years ago , are you suggesting only BT should have access ?

In 1982. the Government formally announced its intention to privatise British Telecom with the sale 51% until selling 100% in 1993.

BT Broadband was not launch until 2000/2001.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BT_Group#1969_to_1982

(Why are we talking about Sky and BT on this thread for?)

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

In 1982. the Government formally announced its intention to privatise British Telecom with the sale 51% until selling 100% in 1993.

BT Broadband was not launch until 2000/2001.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BT_Group#1969_to_1982

(Why are we talking about Sly and BT on this thread for?)

I'm replying to your original post what started it or have you forgot , I'm fully aware of the history but the point still stands and why its network is open to competitors , VM being one who's used it.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

(Why are we talking about Sky and BT on this thread for?)

I think it's perfectly valid, MB, provided it relates to how this may affect what's coming soon to Virgin Media TV.

What happens in terms of Ofcom's pronouncements could well affect us in a number of ways.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Good one.

I can see the two week window for the new Sky Sports HD Channels launching on Virgin Media starting after July 13th.

Base on information I have seen the Sky Sports HD Channels will launch by July 20th.

[OLD BOY]

That narrows it down!

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

That narrows it down!

Cant say anymore.

[Anypermitedroute]

i think 1andrew1 hazard a guess at 17th July so I am backing him on this one

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Base on information I have seen the Sky Sports HD Channels will launch by July 20th.

Oh goody goody.

[MalteseFalcon]

Just in time for the Russian Open in golf. I know not everyone's sport, but I like watching it but might need to cut down package. Just realised my discount ends in July.

[andy_m]

By 20th July means by race day for the German Grand Prix weekend. It's also a Sunday, and unless I'm mistaken that pretty fairly rules it out as a launch day, although I'm sure there have been Sunday launches. A Thursday launch is more likely, and would allow for the entire race weekend, not just the race day, to be broadcast live. I think now 17th is probable, it's after the World Cup and before the 20th, on a day of the week which is more likely to see channel launches. I think Virgin's press release also included a picture from f1.

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

That narrows it down!

Agreed.

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Originally Posted by Chad

I don't know about that, this guy seems confident "his team" are getting out of the group

It's no wonder McLaren are struggling. Again.

Or that Merc are doing well, depending on which news outlet's got it right!

[nicko]

Originally Posted by Chad

I don't know about that, this guy seems confident "his team" are getting out of the group

Well they got out of the group before the finals draw was made

[andy_m]

It's not a good week to work for a formula 1 team and have an opinion!

I like the idea that he's taken out a bag of football kits for poor kids though.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Base on information I have seen the Sky Sports HD Channels will launch by July 20th.

Well, that'll cheer Vince up. Hope he's all right, haven't heard from him all day!