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

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by ahardie

I agree with you up to a point Muppetman but you said yourself that you are better off financially with VM. They have decided to go the way of adding as much HD as possible without charging for it. That works better for me but admittedly it wont for everybody.

You talk a lot of sense however if VM are upto the maximum HD channels they can afford to add free to XL then they should look at a HD+ pack at say £5.00 for people who want some of the missing channels I've listed. Then the choice is yours.

[alwaysabear]

Originally Posted by howardmicks

I have emailed mr berkett`s office regarding the guardian article in the hope that he as been misquoted and more for reasurrance,I have emailed his office in the past and have found them very helpfull.Here`s hoping they are still the same

Please let us know what reply you get. But the article was in the Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...and-speed.html

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by alwaysabear

Please let us know what reply you get.

Yeah post it.

[mattboothers]

Basically when Virgin Media make ESPN a premium only channel and I mean WHEN because it WILL happen I will move to Sky. Not really fussed about On Demand because I dont really use it as it has episodes missing etc.

I would rather pay 50p extra for Sky as they have loads more channels loads more HD channels (yes i understand there is a £10.?? charge for HD channels but am already paying £7 for HD premiums so not that far there.

And now Neil has said he has given up on TV in which we can tell I certinely wont be paying over £200 pounds for a Tivo box no matter how good or bad it is.

[toady]

I'm happy with Virgins strategy of waiting a while and getting the channels at a lower cost

Happy not to have to pay extra to view the HD versions

As for the missing channels like ITV2 HD, don't watch the SD version so not missing the HD channel. Sky Arts HD, don't have interest in the channel. However I do love Film4 HD and I wouldn't be able to get that on Sky, would like SS3HD and SS4HD but at least we have two of the 4 channels in HD, Sky News HD whats the point?

Haven't seen anything of interest on Sky Atlantic, and no doubt once August comes and Sky restrict which of its own viewers can see it, it will come to Virgin

I thought almost everyone in the business agrees that the future is VOD rather than linear channels, with Virgins infustructure and great broadband for IPTV where does this leave Sky in the future?

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by toady

I'm happy with Virgins strategy of waiting a while and getting the channels at a lower cost

Happy not to have to pay extra to view the HD versions

As for the missing channels like ITV2 HD, don't watch the SD version so not missing the HD channel. Sky Arts HD, don't have interest in the channel. However I do love Film4 HD and I wouldn't be able to get that on Sky, would like SS3HD and SS4HD but at least we have two of the 4 channels in HD, Sky News HD whats the point?

Haven't seen anything of interest on Sky Atlantic, and no doubt once August comes and Sky restrict which of its own viewers can see it, it will come to Virgin


VOD is ok but TV Choice isn't great and the layout makes it impossible to find what you want , must admit though I do occasionally use catchup TV.
I thought almost everyone in the business agrees that the future is VOD rather than linear channels, with Virgins infustructure and great broadband for IPTV where does this leave Sky in the future?

[devilincarnate]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

I can understand it's hard to get a sky content but what about the other missing HD channels ESPNA HD , Disney XD HD , Nat Geo Wild HD , Eden HD , ITV HD channels , Universal HD , History HD and Food HD.

I agree 100% but the one gripe that i have got is that with the first 2 that you have mentioned are ESPNA HD and DISNEY XD HD is that they have now got someone who used to work the the company and they still cannot get the channels

But she has done a good job whilst been in the position that she has taken.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by devilincarnate

I agree 100% but the one gripe that i have got is that with the first 2 that you have mentioned are ESPNA HD and DISNEY XD HD is that they have now got someone who used to work the the company and they still cannot get the channels

Yes Cindy Rose worked with Disney before arriving at VM , there are no kids HD channels on VM yet , I believe Sky has two Disney XD HD and NickElodeon HD.

[howardmicks]

Originally Posted by alwaysabear

Please let us know what reply you get. But the article was in the Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...and-speed.html

Will do,But i suspect the article will be in more papers tomorrow.Would not be surprised if something isnt mentioned in the sun newspaper tomoz,But sky are gonna jump on this.
Soz ment telegraph,getting my papers mixed up lol

[Chad]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Yes Cindy Rose worked with Disney before arriving at VM , there are no kids HD channels on VM yet , I believe Sky has two Disney XD HD and NickElodeon HD.

No disrespect here Muppetman but surely kids HD channels are not top priority. I don't believe my children would either notice of care that the picture and sound quality was great. They just want to laugh, sing and dance when watching their favourite shows, not sit back and admire the crisp picture and vivid colour.

[toady]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

VOD is ok but TV Choice isn't great and the layout makes it impossible to find what you want , must admit though I do occasionally use catchup TV.

Isn't that where TIVO comes in

Hurry up and get the bugs sorted out, I want it ASAP

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by toady

Isn't that where TIVO comes in

Hurry up and get the bugs sorted out, I want it ASAP

Yes TIVO should help with this , very often VM label VOD content wrong , have series in the wrong order or episodes missing this can be really frustrating.

[HDFootyMan]

Originally Posted by Henkesghost

Honestly seems that virgin have lost interest in tv. Sadly if you want your tv service to be as cutting edge as your broadband ye'll have to go to sky. As I've said before got phone mobile tv and broadband with virgin. Would rather keep them all with one company but tv is falling further and further behind with no hint of improvement. If you think otherwise you're deluded

So.....from 1 to 26 HD channels; All VOD services from terrestrial broadcasters (the only platform who can make that claim); Sky 1 HD; Sky Sports HD; Sky Red Button; Sky VOD content; World-class PVR exclusive UK rollout; TiVo STB unification over the next few years; Film 4 HD exclusive; TV network unification; Analogue switch-off completion; NGTV rollout completion; Network/TV service availability expansion and 80 HD channels within the next 3 years is 'no hint of improvement' and anyone who thinks otherwise is 'deluded'?



OK, sure.

People need to get some perspective here - Sky's marketing budget is more than what ITV spends on making programmes.

And people really think that Virgin can seriously take on Sky for Pay TV content? Seriously? Its a war that Virgin can't win, against a competitor with deep pockets and almost 100% potential customer coverage of the UK compared to Virgin's....what, 53%?

Virgin are right to focus on delivering content. Loads of cable companies worldwide do that and many of them are doing just fine.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by howardmicks

Will do,But i suspect the article will be in more papers tomorrow.Would not be surprised if something isnt mentioned in the sun newspaper tomoz,But sky are gonna jump on this.
Soz ment telegraph,getting my papers mixed up lol

Yeah please post if you get a reply.

"In Berkett's world, there is no such thing as television. TV is simply part of the digital mix, where computers, mobiles and a host of other devices converge."

The future sounds great if you have a quadruple subscription along with TIVO. Doesn't sound too exciting for people with just a TV subscription.

"Not long ago, it was a race to attract the most pay-TV customers – until that is, the realisation that fighting to attract Sky's loyal customer base was near impossible."

Who are Virgin trying to attract these days then? SKY are pumping millions into advertising, and seem to be specifically targeting Freeview customers. Are Virgin just trying to get people onto broadband, then hope they opt to take some TV package at the same time?

Once the Digital Economy Act is enforced, people will be changing broadband provider not based on speeds, but based on who refuses to send letters to their customers and who refuses to release their customers personal details.

[mattboothers]

Originally Posted by HDFootyMan

So.....from 1 to 26 HD channels; All VOD services from terrestrial broadcasters (the only platform who can make that claim); Sky 1 HD; Sky Sports HD; Sky Red Button; Sky VOD content; World-class PVR exclusive UK rollout; TiVo STB unification over the next few years; Film 4 HD exclusive; TV network unification; Analogue switch-off completion; NGTV rollout completion; Network/TV service availability expansion and 80 HD channels within the next 3 years is 'no hint of improvement' and anyone who thinks otherwise is 'deluded'?



OK, sure.

You forgot to mension we dont get Sky Sports HD 3 and 4 and News HD