ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
22-06-2013, 15:55
|
#2116
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Dec 2005
Services: Virgin 100 meg BB, Talk More Anytime Phone, Mix TV, V6.
Posts: 4,729
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25
Point taken. But not everyone can get Virgin either  |
True, but I don't think there are any channels that you can watch on VM that you can't watch on Sky (I believe film4 HD may be one, but that is being added to Sky soon)
The same isn't true the other way round. And that is the problem.
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 16:00
|
#2117
|
|
Rise above the players
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Wokingham
Services: 2 V6 boxes with 360 software, Now, ITVX, Amazon, Netflix, Lionsgate+, Apple+, Disney+, Paramount +,
Posts: 14,589
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25
I don't see any issue with with holding channels, why should sky provide the channels unless it is in their interest.
Everyone has a choice to get sky.
that is like saying it is wrong for Virgin to hold back broadband to sky customers..they don't..you want virgin broadband..you buy from virgin
|
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 16:01
|
#2118
|
|
Still alive and fighting
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: In the land of beyond and beyond.
Services: XL BB, 3 360 boxes , XL TV.
Posts: 56,308
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25
Point taken. But not everyone can get Virgin either |
Such eloquence from one trained in the dark arts. 
__________________
“The only lesson you can learn from history is that it repeats itself”
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 16:02
|
#2119
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Edinburgh
Services: Sky Tv, BT infinity broadband - since 5 June 2013..oh, and a BT phone (BT infinityyyy and beyonddddd
Posts: 5,536
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat
True, but I don't think there are any channels that you can watch on VM that you can't watch on Sky (I believe film4 HD may be one, but that is being added to Sky soon)
The same isn't true the other way round. And that is the problem.
|
Why?
Film 4 isn't Virgin's to offer. So that isn't a true comparison.
That is like people who get free view, complaining they aren't getting all the channels
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 16:02
|
#2120
|
|
Still REIGNING
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Hell
Age: 48
Posts: 5,956
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25
Point taken. But not everyone can get Virgin either |
It depends on old you are 
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 16:03
|
#2121
|
|
Rise above the players
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Wokingham
Services: 2 V6 boxes with 360 software, Now, ITVX, Amazon, Netflix, Lionsgate+, Apple+, Disney+, Paramount +,
Posts: 14,589
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25
I don't see any issue with with holding channels, why should sky provide the channels unless it is in their interest.
Everyone has a choice to get sky.
that is like saying it is wrong for Virgin to hold back broadband to sky customers..they don't..you want virgin broadband..you buy from virgin
|
Not everyone wants Sky, Colin. We're not asking for these channels free, we're prepared to pay for them!
TV channels should be available for all platforms at an appropriate price. If those channel providers are not prepared to share, then they shouldn't be allowed to buy programmes and films exclusively. That should be the law.
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 16:03
|
#2122
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Edinburgh
Services: Sky Tv, BT infinity broadband - since 5 June 2013..oh, and a BT phone (BT infinityyyy and beyonddddd
Posts: 5,536
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate
It depends on old you are |
They are a rare breed these days
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 16:05
|
#2123
|
|
cf.mega poster
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Camden, north London
Age: 65
Services: 500mb, Full House (with Sky Sports & Movies, BT Sports and ViaPlay), 1 TiVo, 1 V6, iPhone 14 Pro Max
Posts: 1,298
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone
Oh dear you have started early today.  |
I started last night! 
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 16:08
|
#2124
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Edinburgh
Services: Sky Tv, BT infinity broadband - since 5 June 2013..oh, and a BT phone (BT infinityyyy and beyonddddd
Posts: 5,536
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Not everyone wants Sky, Colin. We're not asking for these channels free, we're prepared to pay for them!
TV channels should be available for all platforms at an appropriate price. If those channel providers are not prepared to share, then they shouldn't be allowed to buy programmes and films exclusively. That should be the law.
|
I disagree. Sky is a tv content provider.
Annoying no doubt, but don't see why they should provide to other platforms, unless they are compensated.
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 16:20
|
#2125
|
|
cf.mega poster
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Jarrow Tyne & Wear
Services: V.I.P 120 tivo and v+
Posts: 5,793
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25
I disagree. Sky is a tv content provider.
Annoying no doubt, but don't see why they should provide to other platforms, unless they are compensated.
|
no one is asking them to provide them free colin as you well know we just want chance to access to them
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 16:25
|
#2126
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Edinburgh
Services: Sky Tv, BT infinity broadband - since 5 June 2013..oh, and a BT phone (BT infinityyyy and beyonddddd
Posts: 5,536
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42
no one is asking them to provide them free colin as you well know we just what access to them
|
lol..I didn't say free. i am saying that sky should be allowed exclusivity.
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 17:12
|
#2127
|
|
Rise above the players
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Wokingham
Services: 2 V6 boxes with 360 software, Now, ITVX, Amazon, Netflix, Lionsgate+, Apple+, Disney+, Paramount +,
Posts: 14,589
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25
I disagree. Sky is a tv content provider.
Annoying no doubt, but don't see why they should provide to other platforms, unless they are compensated.
|
What are you talking about? They get compensated when we pay them, don't they? Do they want bribes as well? 
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 17:13
|
#2128
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Edinburgh
Services: Sky Tv, BT infinity broadband - since 5 June 2013..oh, and a BT phone (BT infinityyyy and beyonddddd
Posts: 5,536
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY
|
lol..I mean the amount they want...not the amount virgin want to pay
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 17:14
|
#2129
|
|
Rise above the players
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Wokingham
Services: 2 V6 boxes with 360 software, Now, ITVX, Amazon, Netflix, Lionsgate+, Apple+, Disney+, Paramount +,
Posts: 14,589
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25
lol..I didn't say free. i am saying that sky should be allowed exclusivity.
|
Why? How does this benefit the consumer? In your world, I suppose if we wanted access to all channels, we would be paying Sky, VM and BT! Doesn't make sense, does it?
---------- Post added at 17:14 ---------- Previous post was at 17:13 ----------
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25
lol..I mean the amount they want...not the amount virgin want to pay
|
Well yes, as long as it's not extortionate. There is a generally accepted mark up rate.
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2013, 17:17
|
#2130
|
|
Inactive
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Edinburgh
Services: Sky Tv, BT infinity broadband - since 5 June 2013..oh, and a BT phone (BT infinityyyy and beyonddddd
Posts: 5,536
|
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Why? How does this benefit the consumer? In your world, I suppose if we wanted access to all channels, we would be paying Sky, VM and BT! Doesn't make sense, does it?
|
wait...you think the world is run to benefit the consumer?
What industry does that?
And yes, it is quite possible you might have to pay all providers.
As you do when you want to watch exclusives (eg netflix etc)
---------- Post added at 17:17 ---------- Previous post was at 17:15 ----------
I have to pay to get ESPN...you get it for free
Do you hear me complaining?
No..if I want it free, I switch to virgin..I pay for it
That is the rules. Like them..or lump them
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 29 (0 members and 29 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 18:38.
|
Join CF
You are here: 
