General : Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016)

[steveh]

Really should have learned by now not to dash off replies without reading the article... Fingers crossed they are able to roll out that profile this year.

[Superblade7]

Originally Posted by harry_hitch

I can see them being extremely happy to play the long game and lose many, many millions in the short term on this.

Sky have been playing the long game for many years Harry hence why they are a powerhouse in UK pay TV. They regularly offer great deals to entice new customers and also to retain existing ones. They work on the basis that some profit is better than no profit and would rather keep customers at a lower rate than lose them altogether. They've since done similar offers in broadband so I'd see no reason as to why they wouldn't aggressively market mobile too.

VM have offered loyalty discounts in the past but nothing of the scale of the Sky ones. However VM's current bundle deals on the website and some of the guys posting on here about getting new customer deals through VM retentions seems to suggest they've finally twigged albeit a little late to the party.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35822326 - guessing this is the reason for the change in tactic as the last round of TV price rises (for BT Sport Europe) seems to seriously hurt VM's TV product.

Be interesting to see what they do next to try and fight back.

[RichardCoulter]

BBC3 continues as a part time service; i've now been advised that this will be carried by VM:

http://cableforum.co.uk/board/11/337...l#post35822370

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

BBC3 continues as a part time service; i've now been advised that this will be carried by VM:

http://cableforum.co.uk/board/11/337...l#post35822370

It will broadcast a hour or two of repeats, they are doing this in order to keep the EPG slots for now.

[undertakereddie]

According to Broadcast Now UKTV Channel Home will now be a Free Channel.

Info From Broadcastnow.co.uk

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by undertakereddie

According to Broadcast Now UKTV Channel Home will now be a Free Channel.

Info From Broadcastnow.co.uk

It will indeed be fta from 1st march 2016 taking EPG number 25 on freeview.

[Media Boy UK]

Sky Movies News.

On Monday Sky Movies Harry Potter and Sky Movies Harry Potter HD will be come known as Sky Movies Oscars and Sky Movies Oscars HD on both Virgin Media UK and Virgin Media Ireland.

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

It will broadcast a hour or two of repeats, they are doing this in order to keep the EPG slots for now.

BBC Three is broadcasting from 1am to 4am right now.

Seen rumours of this may end in March 2016.

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Originally Posted by denphone

We shall see....

We have seen information sent by Virgin Media UK Sources months ago on that new TiVo box that will launch in 2016.

We KNOW what new things is coming with the new TiVo but we still can't post any info.

[denphone]

The sooner they announce things the better in my opinion as the natives are getting increasingly restless..

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by denphone

The sooner they announce things the better in my opinion as the natives are getting increasingly restless..

We are trying to get the DNP order remove - still no Luck.

[Media Boy UK]

February List update - February 18th 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.

=== February ===
22nd. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Harry Potter as Sky Movies Oscars today on Virgin UK Channel 404 and Virgin Ireland Channel 307.
22nd. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Harry Potter HD as Sky Movies Oscars HD today on Virgin UK Channel 434 and Virgin Ireland Channel 337..

=== March ===
7th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Oscars as Sky Movies Greats today on Virgin UK Channel 404 and Virgin Ireland Channel 307.
7th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Oscars HD as Sky Movies Greats HD today on Virgin UK Channel 434 and Virgin Ireland Channel 337.

=== March - Dates still to be confirmed ===
-The BBC will close BBC Three soon on Virgin UK Channel 106 and Virgin Ireland Channel 116.
-The BBC will close BBC Three HD soon on Virgin UK Channel 163.
-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.

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

=== 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 - 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.

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==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
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=== 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: ===
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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 February 15th 2016.

Next update: TBC.

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.

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[spiderplant]

Originally Posted by denphone

The sooner they announce things the better in my opinion as the natives are getting increasingly restless..

But then you'd just moan about things being announced before they are available.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by spiderplant

But then you'd just moan about things being announced before they are available.

Not l.

[gemini1966]

Originally Posted by denphone

The sooner they announce things the better in my opinion as the natives are getting increasingly restless..

Yes, hopfully without the £250 install fee

[denphone]

It won't be that price in my opinion.

Welcome to the forum as well.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by spiderplant

But then you'd just moan about things being announced before they are available.

Sky Q appears to be a very significant development, and because of that, my thinking would be, that if VM are planning a box with similar features (which we know they could do) then it would be sensible to announce it once Sky Q starts hitting users homes at the end of this month.

I guess VM will wait to see what the uptake of Sky Q is (it is a premium product after all) and see if VM starts seeing defections to Sky.

Sky Q is of great interest to people on forums such as this. But we are a tiny minority. The vast majority of Sky and VM users will probably not even know about, and care even less about, the technology of Sky Q; they are perfectly happy with their current box. So in reality, in the real world, there may be no rush at all for VM to announce a new box.

From my personal perspective, I'd like VM to launch a Sky Q equivalent box because that kind of technology appeals to me (and I don't like to see Sky with a better box than VM). But in reality, I don't need that functionality. The current Tivo caters for my needs.

And if VM aren't proposing to launch a Sky Q equivalent, well, that's a whole new ball game...