General : Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2

[Richc1977]

I'm usually pessimistic about most things VM but just for a change I'll try some optimistic speculation.

Perhaps if BT want to keep Virgin happy after the EE complaint they might agree to give Virgin access to BT Sport 4K later this year.




Actually that's a silly idea, I'll go back to be being a pessimist. Normal service resumed

[TMLeafs]

Originally Posted by Richc1977

I'm usually pessimistic about most things VM but just for a change I'll try some optimistic speculation.

Perhaps if BT want to keep Virgin happy after the EE complaint they might agree to give Virgin access to BT Sport 4K later this year.




Actually that's a silly idea, I'll go back to be being a pessimist. Normal service resumed

was going to say the same thing, it would give a huge boost to the launch of the new 4K box if they did.

[1andrew1]

I think the EE-VM - BT Sport issue just shows we're in the silly season for news! I think both VM and BT need one another but they're competitors so their frustrations will boil over from time to time. I'm surprised this came out in the press though as it only publicises EE's offer.

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Originally Posted by TMLeafs

was going to say the same thing, it would give a huge boost to the launch of the new 4K box if they did.

Anyone think LGI may try and pick up this channel for the launch of its 4K box in Europe including the UK? http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2016/...t-in-ultra-hd/

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by denphone

BT Sport is going nowhere l can assure you Richard.

Want to put your hat on it?

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Originally Posted by Richc1977

I'm usually pessimistic about most things VM but just for a change I'll try some optimistic speculation.

Perhaps if BT want to keep Virgin happy after the EE complaint they might agree to give Virgin access to BT Sport 4K later this year.




Actually that's a silly idea, I'll go back to be being a pessimist. Normal service resumed

Or if VM want to keep BT happy they could offer a deal for BT ultrahd and possibly AMC.

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I think the EE-VM - BT Sport issue just shows we're in the silly season for news! I think both VM and BT need one another but they're competitors so their frustrations will boil over from time to time. I'm surprised this came out in the press though as it only publicises EE's offer.

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Anyone think LGI may try and pick up this channel for the launch of its 4K box in Europe including the UK? http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2016/...t-in-ultra-hd/

VM have something in the pipeline regarding 4k channel that's all i can say for now.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

VM have something in the pipeline regarding 4k channel that's all i can say for now.

After the consumption of clothing items for AMC, Universal HD and Sky Sports Mix, I can appreciate your need to keep this prediction somewhat vaguer.

[nialli]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

As well as VM Ireland falling out with BT resulting in the removal of BT Sport, VM UK have now had an almighty row over BT Sport in the UK:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...-ee-gives-cha/

Could this mean the removal of BT Sport in the UK too?

No. And the Telegraph's hyping it up with playground rhetoric for a sensationalist clickbait headline.
BT and Virgin Media UK need each other. Contracts are in place. They'll sort this out. Nothing to see here. Move along now...

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

After the consumption of clothing items for AMC, Universal HD and Sky Sports Mix, I can appreciate your need to keep this prediction somewhat vaguer.

The clothing aint too bad with a dash of chilli sauce although the socks were rather chewy

[muppetman11]

Whatever way we dress it up Andrew the Sports rights are killing pay tv and aren't sustainable long term in my opinion.

Sky and VM are having to give out huge discounts to keep people and are both actively discounting Sky Sports just to get more interested.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Whatever way we dress it up Andrew the Sports rights are killing pay tv and aren't sustainable long term in my opinion.

Sky and VM are having to give out huge discounts to keep people and are both actively discounting Sky Sports just to get more interested.

Obviously, Sky and BT feel differently or they wouldn't have invested those massive sums. This season sees the start of the new Premier League TV rights contracts so it will be interesting to see how things develop.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Obviously, Sky and BT feel differently or they wouldn't have invested those massive sums. .

And they will keep doing that until eventually fans say 'enough is enough' and refuse to pay any more. But at the moment, they know that the fans will grudgingly stump up that little bit extra each time. Look for the people with huge grins on their faces and driving very expensive cars. Here's a clue; it aint the regular fans.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Anyone think LGI may try and pick up this channel for the launch of its 4K box in Europe including the UK? http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2016/...t-in-ultra-hd/

I heard ages ago that VM were in carriage negotiations with Arte.

When I posted it on here many thought that it would be in the form of an app that some Smart TV's have.

I remember someone posting a link that said that Arte had been given a grant to increase their reach.

Even if relatively few are interested in this channel, it's probably inexpensive and increases the count of 4K channels available (of which there aren't many to start with).

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by jj20x

507 hd & 517 sd

Thanks for info

Originally Posted by dodo1

Any more news on the other channels that r testing launch?

Seen no news yet.

Originally Posted by jj20x

I could tell you what is happening there but unfortunately it is subject to a DNP order.

We only got told about it on Wednesday.

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I heard ages ago that VM were in carriage negotiations with Arte.

When I posted it on here many thought that it would be in the form of an app that some Smart TV's have.

I remember someone posting a link that said that Arte had been given a grant to increase their reach.

Even if relatively few are interested in this channel, it's probably inexpensive and increases the count of 4K channels available (of which there aren't many to start with).

We have seen rumours of one "4K" UK Base Channel set to launch on Virgin Media UK. Information was given to us by an new source.

[Richc1977]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

VM have something in the pipeline regarding 4k channel that's all i can say for now.

I think they have a few things in the pipeline looking.

My bet

On demand 4K content e.g. drama/serials/events due to resent tie ups with All3Media and Endemol Shine

and perhaps a couple of channels from the Discovery Deal.

Discovery 4K

Eurosport 4K



Not sure where this optimism is coming from, must be the weather and Olympic feel good effect,

[Ddonald2016]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Thanks for info



Seen no news yet.



We only got told about it on Wednesday.

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We have seen rumours of one "4K" UK Base Channel set to launch on Virgin Media UK. Information was given to us by an new source.

Again when will we know what it is

[DaMac]

There is currently only one UK based 4K channel and that is BT, Sky 4K isn't actually a channel, it is just currently extra content accessible when something in 4K is available... ie it doesn't have an EPG slot.