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Old 22-07-2018, 15:52   #166
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Re: VM loses UKTV channels

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as John Malone owns Discovery (hence half of UKTV) and VM then he should get someone to sort this out; its starting to be silly!
If he has not already he should intervene personally. A total and utter shambles

It seems now that Virgin were not that bothered about the pay tv channels of UKTV and now they are more interested in the free ones without Gold etc.

Instead of point scoring Virgin and UKTV just need to sort it out.

As Jm owns both companies I am amazed things have been allowed to get this far in the first place as surely this is a massive own goal that hurts both, but more importantly inconveniences a lot of customers.
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Old 22-07-2018, 15:52   #167
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Re: VM loses UKTV channels

If you're getting withdrawal symptoms then you can stream the missing channels from https://tvplayer.com Premium channels require a subscription of around £8 a month but I'm sure you could bargain at least this amount out of retentions using it as a lever.

Needs a smart TV with a suitable app / browser or a PC/lappy connected to the set.
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Old 22-07-2018, 15:58   #168
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Re: VM loses UKTV channels

I remember when Sky had carriage issues with Discovery and Virgin on Twitter were telling people we have access to all the Discovery channels we'd be delighted to welcome you it seems Sky are doing the same now on Twitter.
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Old 22-07-2018, 16:01   #169
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Re: VM loses UKTV channels

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I remember when Sky had carriage issues with Discovery and Virgin on Twitter were telling people we have access to all the Discovery channels we'd be delighted to welcome you it seems Sky are doing the same now on Twitter.
Playground games it seems MM.
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Re: VM loses UKTV channels

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If you're getting withdrawal symptoms then you can stream the missing channels from https://tvplayer.com Premium channels require a subscription of around £8 a month but I'm sure you could bargain at least this amount out of retentions using it as a lever.

Needs a smart TV with a suitable app / browser or a PC/lappy connected to the set.
Or just wait for VM to pull their fingers which they'll be forced to. I never remember seeing such fall out and coverage over TV packages, it's headline news. Even if resolved this is causing VM damage.
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Old 22-07-2018, 16:30   #171
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Re: VM loses UKTV channels

My sister is furious as GOLD is one of her favourite channels. She feels no loyalty to Virgin whatsoever but sadly can't get Sky where she lives because the tower block uses a shared satalite dish which is absolutely useless. I know this because she tried them before and couldn't record a channel whilst watching another. She had Sky out several times but nothing ever improved.
So where I can see where Virgin are coming from I think they have badly let their customers down over this. I hope they resolve this issue quickly because if they don't they will loose customers.
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Old 22-07-2018, 16:43   #172
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Re: VM loses UKTV channels

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My sister is furious as GOLD is one of her favourite channels. She feels no loyalty to Virgin whatsoever but sadly can't get Sky where she lives because the tower block uses a shared satalite dish which is absolutely useless. I know this because she tried them before and couldn't record a channel whilst watching another. She had Sky out several times but nothing ever improved.
So where I can see where Virgin are coming from I think they have badly let their customers down over this. I hope they resolve this issue quickly because if they don't they will loose customers.
one thing for sure they both need to stop blaming each other and talk to get it sorted
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Re: VM loses UKTV channels

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Or just wait for VM to pull their fingers which they'll be forced to. I never remember seeing such fall out and coverage over TV packages, it's headline news. Even if resolved this is causing VM damage.
It happened with Discovery not so long ago and Sky One before that.
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Re: VM loses UKTV channels

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Well I'm in trouble for buying VM now, wife cannot get to her favourite programmes on Really and Home in particular, so its "my fault" for buying VM TV. Get it sorted VM!! But I do have a plan as can connect the main TV to Freeview to still see, but needs some work in the loft!

Crazy F2A channels not on VM at least in this dispute although we just started watching Harrow on Alibi as well so this dispute has come at the worst time for me!!
There must be some compensation you can get it's bad enough getting in trouble with the OH when it is our fault. But in this case VM should be compensating you.
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Re: VM loses UKTV channels

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It happened with Discovery not so long ago and Sky One before that.
That was the Sky Basics dispute in 2007 which took a fair while to resolve..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6389015.stm
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Re: VM loses UKTV channels

Telewest was good for dispute.

HISTORY was drop for 12 hours.
https://www.theguardian.com/media/20.../broadcasting2

Telewest drop Nickelodeon channels!!
https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=21503
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Telewest was good for dispute.

HISTORY was drop for 12 hours.
https://www.theguardian.com/media/20.../broadcasting2

Telewest drop Nickelodeon channels!!
https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=21503
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Re: VM loses UKTV channels

Sky News have joined the number of media outlets reporting on the departure

https://news.sky.com/story/virgin-me...v-row-11445555
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Sky News have joined the number of media outlets reporting on the departure

https://news.sky.com/story/virgin-me...v-row-11445555
What do Discovery think about it being axe from Virgin Media?

My own view this we can see Liberty Global making an bid to buy BBC 50% stake in UKTV then drop all BBC Shows and use All3Media more.
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Sky News have joined the number of media outlets reporting on the departure

https://news.sky.com/story/virgin-me...v-row-11445555
Indeed when they , the BBC , the Guardian and others big media sites plus social media have it on the front online pages that's extremely bad press headlines for Virgin Media in anybody's book.
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