Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
15-12-2022, 03:23
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
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Originally Posted by cheekyangus
That came out of nowhere...to me anyway. Many thanks.
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If you track DBR (or similar) bitrate data / graphs, it is often possible to see when services are about to be added. Null packets change from a relatively low fixed bitrate to a higher variable bitrate. As if the additional services have been added to transport stream distribution but are not being extracted and are replaced with null packets at local networks.
There are usually no indications of what these "background" additions are, so not really useful to know that an unknown service is about to be added. It has been quite some time since Virgin made HD replacements visible for days before they launched. You won't know what the new services are but may get a clue about an imminent change.
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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK
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It has been there since the start of November, initially only on the Hammersmith internal network and later added to CDT Portsmouth (which is one of the internal networks used for new services before they are released to the wider network). Possibly just an internal test service.
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I was surprised to see ITVX launch on my V6. I think they’re going to dangle Disney+ and Paramount+ at us 360 refuseniks in the hope that we’ll “upgrade”
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But to Fire TV or Roku etc.
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15-12-2022, 09:46
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
Smithsonian Channel to close on 6th January according to Radio Times
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15-12-2022, 10:15
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
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Smithsonian Channel to close on 6th January according to Radio Times
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You are joking as that is one of my favourite channels.
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15-12-2022, 13:03
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018
Smithsonian Channel to close on 6th January according to Radio Times
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Yup digiguide shows last programme at 5am on 6th January.
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15-12-2022, 14:01
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
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But to Fire TV or Roku etc.
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Very true. I watch more via my Roku than I do my two V6s
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15-12-2022, 16:14
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
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Originally Posted by epsilon
It has been there since the start of November, initially only on the Hammersmith internal network and later added to CDT Portsmouth (which is one of the internal networks used for new services before they are released to the wider network). Possibly just an internal test service.
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Thanks for info.
Yesterday was the first time I been on DBR in months.
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15-12-2022, 19:06
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
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Originally Posted by epsilon
If you track DBR (or similar) bitrate data / graphs, it is often possible to see when services are about to be added. Null packets change from a relatively low fixed bitrate to a higher variable bitrate. As if the additional services have been added to transport stream distribution but are not being extracted and are replaced with null packets at local networks.
There are usually no indications of what these "background" additions are, so not really useful to know that an unknown service is about to be added. It has been quite some time since Virgin made HD replacements visible for days before they launched. You won't know what the new services are but may get a clue about an imminent change.
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It has been there since the start of November, initially only on the Hammersmith internal network and later added to CDT Portsmouth (which is one of the internal networks used for new services before they are released to the wider network). Possibly just an internal test service.
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But to Fire TV or Roku etc.
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Thanks epsilon.
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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018
Smithsonian Channel to close on 6th January according to Radio Times
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That would be a shame.
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15-12-2022, 19:52
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018
Smithsonian Channel to close on 6th January according to Radio Times
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https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/smiths...w-freesat-sky/. It should return in the future via Pluto according to this
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16-12-2022, 02:12
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
NOW 90s has been drop by it owners for NOW Rocks on Virgin Channel 348.
NOW Christmas is being broadcast on Channel 348 right now to December 27th when NOW Rock launches on Channel 348.
https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/now-launch...-music-channel
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16-12-2022, 13:01
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
epsilon has posted on DS Forum:
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Rumour has it that there may be further changes afoot for Paramount with the MTV channels, so keep an eye on those.
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https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...ment_102038101
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16-12-2022, 14:11
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
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You are joking as that is one of my favourite channels.
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Maybe the content is going to Paramount Plus? (More £)
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16-12-2022, 15:54
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
A Media Boy UK Source has reveal to me today that Warner Bros Discovery may axe QUEST HD next year.
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
Maybe the content is going to Paramount Plus? (More £)
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Well RXTV is reporting:
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Paramount will make Smithsonian Channel’s programmes available on its streaming platforms. You’ll be able to find selected content through Paramount+. And a selection of its documentaries, including Epic Yellowstone are also found in My5’s programme library.
A version of the channel Pluto TV UK is in planning. Smithsonian Channel Selects* on Pluto TV will operate in a similar way to BET Pluto TV, which launched after its BET UK’s axe on regular linear TV platforms in 2021.
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https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/smithsonia...m-to-streaming
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16-12-2022, 16:59
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK
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As audiences decline and the fact that they are the last music channel provider to be encrypted, i'm wondering if they are to launch a FTA music channel and put it on Freeview in place of Smithsonian?
This could be one of their existing pay channels or a new channel created for FTA if they are concerned that this would tarnish the brand of their existing pay music channels??
Who knows, perhaps the decision was due to Sky and/or Virgin giving notice that they are to be kicked out of their Sub Club(s).
I really cannot see how pay TV operators can justify paying for the MTV music channels any longer.
Last edited by RichardCoulter; 16-12-2022 at 17:11.
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16-12-2022, 20:13
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
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Maybe the content is going to Paramount Plus? (More £)
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Sooner rather then later there is going to be dotcom type bust in the overheated and increasingly expensive streaming market.
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16-12-2022, 21:33
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2022)
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Originally Posted by denphone
Sooner rather then later there is going to be dotcom type bust in the overheated and increasingly expensive streaming market.
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Well, it’ll be interesting. At the moment it’s the TV channels that are losing all the content, and this means they will be losing audience share.
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