General : Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016)

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

MB. Can you please explain something.
Surely, if a new channel comes onto the True channel network, surely it must go onto the VM system.

Surely if Kellogs launches a new cereal then Tesco has to stock it? No.

It's important to remember that Freeview and Sky are open platforms. Sony just buys the capacity and EPG slots at regulated rates if it wants to launch a new channel.
If Sony wants to launch a channel on VM then it has to send its negotiating team to meet Liberty Global's negotiating team and strike a deal.
This is an inherent feature of the VM platform which has been mentioned from time to time. It means that a lot of channels arrive on VM after other platforms.

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Originally Posted by denphone

Well that's a pretty pessimistic outlook on this stormy Easter Monday...

It's the voice of a defector, Den, who secretly wishes he was still with VM.

[denphone]

Sometimes the grass is never greener on the other side as most of us probably know in our own lives.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Surely if Kellogs launches a new cereal then Tesco has to stock it? No.

It's important to remember that Freeview and Sky are open platforms. Sony just buys the capacity and EPG slots at regulated rates if it wants to launch a new channel.
If Sony wants to launch a channel on VM then it has to send its negotiating team to meet Liberty Global's negotiating team and strike a deal.
This is an inherent feature of the VM platform which has been mentioned from time to time. It means that a lot of channels arrive on VM after other platforms.

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It's the voice of a defector, Den, who secretly wishes he was still with VM.

Quite happy with my 38mbs download not throttled and my 9mbs upload and a box that can run apps without stuttering to a standstill ty
However i may return to vm in the future, who knows

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Now been advised that Nollywood will go into M+ from 1/4/16.

We have not seen any info on that.

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

Yes they do hopefully when new deal is in place, MB will know a bit more when current deal expires.

We do not get that info.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

We have not seen any info on that.[COLOR="Silver"]

Its advertised on the TiVo Discovery window bar.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by denphone

Its advertised on the TiVo Discovery window bar.

Thanks our Blog team will update soon.

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We seen info last Thursday - we know what is coming but info was given under DNP.

[undertakereddie]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Thanks our Blog team will update soon.

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We seen info last Thursday - we know what is coming but info was given under DNP.

What is Zoom? i saw an TV advert from virgin media richard branson appeared in it while i was at my nans house we couldn't understand what the advert about.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by undertakereddie

What is Zoom? i saw an TV advert from virgin media richard branson appeared in it while i was at my nans house we couldn't understand what the advert about.

Think it is just the faster broadband 200mbs etc.

[Media Boy UK]

Due to the size of this thread - Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2016) Vol. 2 WILL NOT be launching on April 1st.

We have keep you updated on when Vol. 2 may launch.

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Thanks our Blog team will update soon.

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We seen info last Thursday - we know what is coming but info was given under DNP.

When will the DMP orde on the upcoming hardware changes be lifted. Aging slow TiVo here. I use Samsung smart to for apps like Iplayer itv hub, all4, 5 on demand and more

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

When will the DMP orde on the upcoming hardware changes be lifted. Aging slow TiVo here. I use Samsung smart to for apps like Iplayer itv hub, all4, 5 on demand and more

Latest date we know of is the DNP order will be removed by the 2016 Summer Olympic Games that will start on the evening of Friday 5th August.

[Twig The Wonder]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Latest date we know of is the DNP order will be removed by the 2016 Summer Olympic Games that will start on the evening of Friday 5th August.

Why would they link the date into the Olympics start date. What on earth does that have to do with VM? Somethings not right there.

[denphone]

Well one must hope that Virgin have got something up their sleeve as if they have not then they might find a trickle becomes a flood.....

[Media Boy UK]

March List update - March 28th update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin Media UK and Virgin Media Ireland.

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA UK OR VIRGIN MEDIA IRELAND SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media UK/Ireland News and links.
Media Boy = Local TV news, other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media UK OR Ireland ===
CBS Reality, Horror Channel, CBS Action, CBS Drama, CBS Reality +1 and Horror Channel +1 is having an freeview to all M, M+, L and XL packages Customers on Virgin UK Channels 148, 149, 192, 197, 201 and 202 right now untill May 1st 2016.

=== March ===
31st. The BBC will close BBC Three today on Virgin UK Channel 106 and Virgin Ireland Channel 116.
31st. The BBC will close BBC Three HD today on Virgin UK Channel 163.

=== April ===
1st. Virgin Media UK to repacked Nollywood Movies as the Free to all customers channel from M+ Package up (Also on L and XL Package) today on Virgin UK Channel 835.
2nd. Sky Movies will rebrand Sky Movies Greats as Sky Movies Harry Potter today on Virgin UK Channel 404 and Virgin Ireland Channel 307.
2nd. Sky Movies will rebrand Sky Movies Greats HD as Sky Movies Harry Potter today on Virgin UK Channel 434 and Virgin Ireland Channel 337.
10th. Sky Movies will rebrand Sky Movies Harry Potter as Sky Movies Greats today on Virgin UK Channel 404 and Virgin Ireland Channel 307.
10th. Sky Movies will rebrand Sky Movies Harry Potter HD as Sky Movies Greats HD today on Virgin UK Channel 434 and Virgin Ireland Channel 337.

=== April - Dates still to be confirmed ===
-The BBC will add an extra 14 hour extra per week broadcasting to until 9pm soon on Virgin UK Channel 701 and Virgin Ireland Channel 608.
-The BBC will to add an extra 14 hour extra per week broadcasting to until 9pm soon on Virgin UK Channel 710.

=== May ===
No News...

=== June ===
No News...

=== July ===
No News...

=== August ===
No News...

=== September ===
No News...

=== October ===
No News...

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== Before 2017 ====
-ITV will launch an HD Channel for ITV Anglia (East) region on Virgin UK Channel 113 soon.
-ITV will launch an HD Channel for ITV Tyne Tees region on Virgin UK Channel 113 soon.
-ITV will launch an HD Channel for ITV Yorkshire (West) region on Virgin UK Channel 113 soon.

=== Before 2017 - Information for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model ===
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Movies Premiere HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 431.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Movies Showcase HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 433.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Movies Greats HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 434.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Movies Disney HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 435.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Movies Family HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 436.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Movies Action & Adventure HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 437.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Movies Comedy HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 438.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Movies Crime & Thriller HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 439.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Movies Drama & Romance HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 440.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Movies Sci-Fi & Horror HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 441.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Movies Select HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 442.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Sports 1 HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 502.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Sports 2 HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 503.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Sports 3 HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 504.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Sports 4 HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 505.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Sports 5 HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 506.
-Virgin Media UK to close Sky Movies F1 HD for Virgin Media UK customers using the Scientific-Atlanta V+ model today on Virgin UK Channel 507.

=== January 2017 ===
No News...

=== February 2017 ===
No News...

=== March 2017 ===
No News...

=== April 2017 ===
No News...

=== May 2017 ===
No News...

=== June 2017 ===
No News...

=== July 2017 ===
No News...

=== August 2017 ===
No News...

=== September 2017 ===
No News...

=== October 2017 ===
No News...

=== November 2017 ===
No News...

=== December 2017 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-All the following Local TV broadcasters may launch by 2017 on Virgin UK Channel 159:

-YourTV Manchester
-YourTV Blackpool & Preston
-That’s Basingstoke
-That’s Surrey
-That's Solent - CHANNEL TESTING ON VIRGIN MEDIA UK.
-That’s Reading
-That’s Salisbury
-That's Oxford

=== Unknown dates ===
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Channels ONLY in Virgin Media Ireland areas ===
List last updated on February 8th 2016.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK ON OTHER NETWORKS WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON VIRGIN MEDIA IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA UK:

Documentaries/News:
-History HD
-Crime + Investigation HD
-RT

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

Music:
-MTV Classic

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

Channels only in Virgin Media Ireland areas.

©copyright 2016 Media Boy 2006 - 2016. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
Full list now at: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...adcasters.html

This part of list has now moved to my blog - follow link.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===
Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Sources - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin UK and Ireland - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
Follow Virgin Media UK on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
Follow Virgin Media Ireland on ''twitter'' here - https://twitter.com/VirginMediaIE
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated January 4th 2016.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: Media Boy HQ gets all info from Virgin Media viewers, some Virgin Media workers (I called them Virgin Sources) and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN VIRGIN MEDIA IRELAND AREAS' AND INFORMATION ON VIRGIN MEDIA IRELAND ON THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA UK?
A: Virgin Media Ireland is now part of Virgin Media and are both owned by Liberty Global. And you voted for Media Boy HQ to join both Virgin Media UK and Virgin Media Ireland threads up for 2016.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in Virgin Media Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on March 28th 2016.

Next update: April 4th.

A) If Virgin Media UK/Ireland are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin Media UK/Ireland areas.
B) If Virgin Media UK/Ireland are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about in Virgin Media UK/Ireland areas.
C) If Virgin Media UK/Ireland are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin Media UK/Ireland areas.

©copyright 2016 Media Boy 2006 - 2016. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by Twig The Wonder

Why would they link the date into the Olympics start date. What on earth does that have to do with VM? Somethings not right there.

Are there any plans for some of the Olympics to be broadcast in 4k? If so, could that be the connection?