General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Well they do broadcast on Virgin Media right now.

I see your point. That webpage is the same as the email I saw. Perhaps I spoke too soon. But I do think that if I signed up for MUtv on the basis of that page/email, and MUtv HD did not become available on VM in July, I'd have a very strong case for cancellation/complaint etc. So my guess is that it's a strong indication that it's coming. Mind you, I guessed that SS F1 HD was coming by the Monaco GP so I wouldn't set too much store by that.

Sorry though, if I've misled you.

[jobbie8]

I see VH1 has finally got the new logo and graphics

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I think you will find, DaMac, that VM can insist all they like, but if Sky say 'no', there's not very much they can do about it.

Of course, you can extract more than is offered with a negotiation, but Sky know that they have VM over a barrel here. There is nothing VM can offer Sky in return for a channel they really want, so Sky have the upper hand.

This is why the rumour about VM and BT working together on a new channel is so encouraging, if true. VM and BT could keep the channel exclusive to their own platforms until Sky relented on the channels we want that they are currently hoarding for themselves.

If you believe that quite frankly you'll believe anything.

[Aguero9320]

Originally Posted by JustaBloke

I see your point. That webpage is the same as the email I saw. Perhaps I spoke too soon. But I do think that if I signed up for MUtv on the basis of that page/email, and MUtv HD did not become available on VM in July, I'd have a very strong case for cancellation/complaint etc. So my guess is that it's a strong indication that it's coming. Mind you, I guessed that SS F1 HD was coming by the Monaco GP so I wouldn't set too much store by that.

Sorry though, if I've misled you.

I don't know, but I would be shocked if MUTV does launch in HD (unless I moves to solely broadcast in HD like NHK World). There simply won't be enough subscribers for the channel to make the upscale move.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Aguero9320

I don't know, but I would be shocked if MUTV does launch in HD (unless I moves to solely broadcast in HD like NHK World). There simply won't be enough subscribers for the channel to make the upscale move.

I was thinking that they will go HD only, charge extra for the HD service or that (as both parties reached agreement in a matter of days) that the XL package will unlock the HD variant for SD subscribers.

[DaMac]

Benfica tv transmits in both sd and hd, they also show other sporting events which is something that mutv have done recently by showing live coverage of Holland World Cup warm up matches...

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Aguero9320

I don't know, but I would be shocked if MUTV does launch in HD (unless I moves to solely broadcast in HD like NHK World). There simply won't be enough subscribers for the channel to make the upscale move.

How many subscribers are required to make it worthwhile?
Don't forget three things 1) MUTV is not just for the UK, it's a global channel. 2) All channels will have to move to HD at some stage. 3) MUTV can expect some subscription cancellations given the team's performance and lack of Champions League football next season so why not try to make the channel more attractive by launching in HD?

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

2) All channels will have to move to HD at some stage.

If you say so mate.

[blue666666]

ITV is now on sky go. Is the BBC on sky go too? You can watch the world cup any where if it is.
link http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...in_the_service

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by blue666666

ITV is now on sky go. Is the BBC on sky go too? You can watch the world cup any where if it is.
link http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...in_the_service

ITV is already on TV Anywhere the only difference in ITV content will be ITV Enocre on Sky Go, the BBC channels aren't available on Sky Go or TV Anywhere.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

ITV is already on TV Anywhere the only difference in ITV content will be ITV Enocre on Sky Go, the BBC channels aren't available on Sky Go or TV Anywhere.

I've always wondered why BBC channels aren't on Skygo or TVanywhere considering technically we pay for them via the tv license and BBC are on about making BBCthree online only.
They are on Zattoo though.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

If you believe that quite frankly you'll believe anything.

I didn't say I believed it, MM, it is just an unsubstantiated rumour. But if it were to come about, it would be a good thing, IMHO.

[andrewbrown]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

I've always wondered why BBC channels aren't on Skygo or TVanywhere considering technically we pay for them via the tv license and BBC are on about making BBCthree online only.
They are on Zattoo though.

Because they are on the iplayer.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by andrewbrown

Because they are on the iplayer.

ITV have live channels on itv player too as do channel4 so what's BBCs excuse?

[BenMcr]

There isn't any excuse, they simply want everyone to use the iPlayer apps and site.