Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Not belting on about this VM v Sky business, and getting channels on the cheap.

Sky and VM are a business, like any other, Sky get channels then sell them to various companies, I don't know what Sky sell channels for, but when when Sky offered Atlantic to VM, they said ' we offered at a reasonable price', but VM said no.

Obviously VM want the best for its customers, the same as SKy, BUT if you want a rolls royce you don't offer money for a Vauxhall Viva do you.

VM can quite easily go and get channels under there own steam but prefer to go through Sky.

Sky said they offered at a reasonable price but that I fail to believe. It was probably a heavily inflated price and Sky were just trying their luck. VM probably said no as Sky wanted far more for the channel than VM think it's actually worth.

[gadge]

Vm shorts just launched on tivo games and apps.
Our tivo box just had a spluttering fit on it okay now.

[Arthurgray50@blu]

Sky is a business, and so is VM.

But everyone knows that Sky gives a better quality, more channels than VM and is way behind in development, ie how long have we had the promise of the red button, we have to wait until August for that on the football front.

We have had techonlogy for ages, but VM doesn't seem to know where the button is to press it, thatas why you have disgrunteld customers.

[Charliedontsurf]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Sky is a business, and so is VM.

But everyone knows that Sky gives a better quality, more channels than VM and is way behind in development, ie how long have we had the promise of the red button, we have to wait until August for that on the football front.

We have had techonlogy for ages, but VM doesn't seem to know where the button is to press it, thatas why you have disgrunteld customers.

Sky for your TV
Virginmedia for your internet,

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

But everyone knows that Sky gives a better quality

Better quality what? Because Sky exclusively has channels with Sky in the name doesn't mean the competition is any less worthy.

Originally Posted by Jameseh

Better quality what? Because Sky exclusively has channels with Sky in the name doesn't mean the competition is any less worthy.

Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!



If you are trying to have a rational discussion with Arthur, history shows that it may be challenging.....

[Charliedontsurf]

Originally Posted by Jameseh

Better quality what? Because Sky exclusively has channels with Sky in the name doesn't mean the competition is any less worthy.

Should sky be allowed access to VM's cable network? Because just like VM have access to SKY CHANNELS and Openreachs network why cant anyone acces VMs cable network?

[Arthurgray50@blu]

No what l am saying, is that VM must up the stakes for an increase in quality channels - but this comes at a price.

At the moment, they are increasing +1 channels, which are just an hour on the original, wht don't they just invest in quality channels and increase the HD quanity.

I do have the phone and the Internet from VM which is very good, but l won't invest in the full channels just yet as VM cannot gurrantee the red button won't have any faults, IF l miss anything to do with Spurs cuased by a 'fault' from VM, the boxes will go in the bin.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Stephen

Sky said they offered at a reasonable price but that I fail to believe. It was probably a heavily inflated price and Sky were just trying their luck. VM probably said no as Sky wanted far more for the channel than VM think it's actually worth.

Yes l think thats definitely true as Sky are notorious for their greedy negotiating style but as we found out with the Sky basics fiasco thats is not always the style where both groups can come to a reasonable carriage agreement.

[Media Boy UK]

Radio Today: Ross linked to Virgin bid for Absolute Radio.

It’s being reported that Jonathan Ross is in talks with Richard Branson as part of a team thought to be lining up a bid to buy Absolute Radio.

Sky’s City Editor Mark Kleinman says that the former Radio 2 presenter met with Branson earlier this week and would host the station’s breakfast show.

http://radiotoday.co.uk/2011/07/ross...-for-absolute/

Note to all: Story is from July 10th.

[muppetman11]

It was mentioned on here that some had a folder for Sky Anytime , here's a list of the Sky content on my Sky Anytime to give you a potential idea of what could be possibly included

The Glee Project
Harry Potter and the chamber
" " and the half blood prince
Chick Fix
Next Door Nightmares
Nurse Jackie Sky Atlantic
Britain and Ireland next top model
Dragon Hunters
Bob Dylan and the music
Ringside Special Haye vs Klitscko
William and Kate Their first tour
Hawaii Five O
Sherlock Holmes
Armageddon
Download 2011
England v Sri Lanka 5th ODI
Wild at Heart
Someone to watch over me
Guns n Roses Video Killed
Shirley Bassey A special lady
Ray Charles live in Edmonton
Cricket AM
Grown Ups
After.Life
Dolans Cadillac
Fanboys
The lost Valentine
Teen Wolf
Footballs Richest Prize

There is more but its from other broadcasters.

[Media Boy UK]

BSkyB may close Challenge in September?

BSkyB has not put Challenge on the list of channels on the new look Sky packages from September.

So unless BSkyB to move Challenge to FTV or FTA it may close or Sky have forgot to add it to the page - I do not know.

http://www.sky.com/mysky/enjoymore/entertainment

More info as I get it.

Originally Posted by Media Boy

So unless BSkyB to move Challenge to FTV or FTA it may close or Sky have forgot to add it to the page - I do not know.

Challenge is FTA isn't it? Its on Freeview and its viewing numbers are much higher than it used to be when it wasn't free.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Jameseh

Challenge is FTA isn't it? Its on Freeview and its viewing numbers are much higher than it used to be when it wasn't free.

Its Pay TV Channel on Sky.

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Its Pay TV Channel on Sky.

They'll be moving it then, they've just got new content so I don't think Challenge is going anywhere.