SD TV price rises - Page 16

kop32 · 03-02-2012, 15:12

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Originally Posted by New to cable

If you got the F1 Channel, Sky Atlantic, the extra itvHD channels and some quality ondemand streaming subscription services and the free streaming services like Crackle would you be happy?

I have no idea what you'll get just wondering.

Dosnt really bother me as I am on Sky+ HD with multi-room (I must add I do still have a V+HD box and M+ TV which I much prefer to the TiVo),my question was aimed at those people with a TiVo or who are thinking of getting one.

Alan Fry · 03-02-2012, 15:13

Lets hope the service improves!

denphone · 03-02-2012, 15:14

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Originally Posted by Alan Fry

Lets hope the service improves!

l am sure it will.

kop32 · 03-02-2012, 15:29

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Originally Posted by denphone

l am sure it will.

m419 · 03-02-2012, 15:44

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Originally Posted by Alan Fry

Well I agree, maybe a takover/merge of Virgin Media can work, but in the end C&W Worldwide might end up being taken over by Virgin Media itself!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2...dwide-break-up

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/m...dwide-bid-talk

Virgin Media would never be able to afford that unless they go back to old tricks borrowing money like there's no tomorow.

By the way there are 2 Cable and Wireless companies now that they have demerged, the one we've been talking about is the one that runs the UK operation and owned the former cable business here in the UK, the other is Cable and Wireless Communications.

Alan Fry · 03-02-2012, 15:48

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Originally Posted by m419

Virgin Media would never be able to afford that unless they go back to old tricks borrowing money like there's no tomorow.

By the way there are 2 Cable and Wireless companies now that they have demerged, the one we've been talking about is the one that runs the UK operation and owned the former cable business here in the UK, the other is Cable and Wireless Communications.

Cable and Wireless Communications provides Telecommunication services in Panama, Macau, Caribbean, Monaco, Maldives, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands

m419 · 03-02-2012, 16:02

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Originally Posted by Alan Fry

Cable and Wireless Communications provides Telecommunication services in Panama, Macau, Caribbean, Monaco, Maldives, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands

Exactly, a new UK operation for themselves, however, after reading that document it looks like the mobile networks are after the UK arm of C&W Worldwide. Imagine if Virgin Media did takeover it, they would be able to reach businesses and possibly homes in the black spot areas like Westminster and City of London where Virgin Media is short of infrastructure and areas where it is very difficult to expand into because of planning laws.

denphone · 03-02-2012, 16:08

l thought there was author in there somewhere and perhaps now it the time for you to pen a little book for us to browse on this forum

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Alan Fry · 03-02-2012, 16:09

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Originally Posted by m419

Exactly, a new UK operation for themselves, however, after reading that document it looks like the mobile networks are after the UK arm of C&W Worldwide. Imagine if Virgin Media did takeover it, they would be able to reach businesses and possibly homes in the black spot areas like Westminster and City of London where Virgin Media is short of infrastructure and areas where it is very difficult to expand into because of planning laws.

Could Virgin Media launch IPTV, 40-80 meg Broadband and phone serivice to VM Blackspots via BT Infinity or Takeove/Merger with C&W Worldwide

m419 · 03-02-2012, 16:16

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Originally Posted by Alan Fry

Could Virgin Media launch IPTV, 40-80 meg Broadband and phone serivice to VM Blackspots via BT Infinity or Takeove/Merger with C&W Worldwide

They could but BT will make it difficult and costly on purpose, the Cable and Wireless network possibly so, but bare in mind that mostly covers streets in cities and town centres where businesses are likely to be present, with Virgin Media, it is mostly the opposite way round, they cover mostly residential streets and some business areas, it was built for that reason to simply deliver Cable TV to homes, as time has gone on, more can be delivered through its network like Broadband internet and Telephone services.

Alan Fry · 03-02-2012, 16:23

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Originally Posted by m419

They could but BT will make it difficult and costly on purpose, the Cable and Wireless network possibly so, but bare in mind that mostly covers streets in cities and town centres where businesses are likely to be present, with Virgin Media, it is mostly the opposite way round, they cover mostly residential streets and some business areas, it was built for that reason to simply deliver Cable TV to homes, as time has gone on, more can be delivered through its network like Broadband internet and Telephone services.

Well lets hope a Virgin Media/C&W Worldwide merger is on the horizon!

muppetman11 · 03-02-2012, 16:31

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Originally Posted by Joedm45

If so then it brings it more or less in line with Sky Multiroom. Bang goes another USP for VM

Exactly another massive USP gone , from March 12 a Multiroom PVR on VM will cost Â£1.25 more than on Sky that's a very brave move.

gba93 · 03-02-2012, 17:03

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Originally Posted by denphone

Yes there is a lot of happiness about the forthcoming prices but if people are unhappy then they have a choice to make but remember the grass is not always greener on the other side.

Certainly not on the dark side

denphone · 03-02-2012, 17:15

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Certainly not on the dark side

Better ask Muppetman about that universe.

gba93 · 03-02-2012, 17:26

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Originally Posted by denphone

Better ask Muppetman about that universe.

I'm not sure I'm ready for that yet