General Changes to Virgin TV (2021) - Page 112

Media Boy UK · 26-10-2021, 16:27

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Are Virgin Media making room for BBC Three?

"Andyland" is now reporting on DS Forum that the information slates are saying:

"URGENT ACTION REQUIRED" and the description reads: "This Virgin Media service will no longer be supported and will be closing on 30th November 2021."

So what is closing V Boxes or V+ Boxes.

OLD BOY · 26-10-2021, 20:26

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

"Andyland" is now reporting on DS Forum that the information slates are saying:

"URGENT ACTION REQUIRED" and the description reads: "This Virgin Media service will no longer be supported and will be closing on 30th November 2021."

So what is closing V Boxes or V+ Boxes.

It could be anything, but as the slate is seemingly destined for channels 100 and 106, maybe it’s Sky Showcase. After all, we are paying for a channel that mainly simulcasts programmes from other Sky channels.

They could ditch Sky Replay while they are at it.

We wouldn’t be missing anything and maybe Virgin could use the savings towards getting us Sky Atlantic!

Just a thought…

(…awaits screams of anguish…)

Media Boy UK · 27-10-2021, 01:30

As you may know when Virgin Media UHD Channel (Channels 228/999) is not broadcasting the EPG says "Welcome to Virgin TV Ultra HD".

But I have found from November 1st the EPG says "Try Virgin UHD on Channel 999".

Also TiVo has confirmed that The Box rebrand to BoXmas has been move back by an week by owners Channel 4. So BoXmas will now start on November 8th.

SonicMaster · 27-10-2021, 09:56

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

It could be anything, but as the slate is seemingly destined for channels 100 and 106, maybe it’s Sky Showcase. After all, we are paying for a channel that mainly simulcasts programmes from other Sky channels.

They could ditch Sky Replay while they are at it.

We wouldn’t be missing anything and maybe Virgin could use the savings towards getting us Sky Atlantic!

Just a thought…

(…awaits screams of anguish…)

Why would a slate appear on Virgin TV Showcase (100) and E4 (106) if they were removing the recently launched Sky Showcase (109/110)? I can't see any logic there. 🤔

TimeLord2018 · 27-10-2021, 10:04

Perhaps E4 is going HD only on 145 ? (Moves to 145 for all Subscribers on TV 360) leaving 106 empty.

1andrew1 · 27-10-2021, 10:07

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Originally Posted by SonicMaster

Why would a slate appear on Virgin TV Showcase (100) and E4 (106) if they were removing the recently launched Sky Showcase (109/110)? I can't see any logic there. 🤔

Agreed, it's about the channels it's on, not others.

Media Boy UK · 27-10-2021, 11:26

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018

Perhaps E4 is going HD only on 145 ? (Moves to 145 for all Subscribers on TV 360) leaving 106 empty.

My own view if Virgin has signed an new deal with Channel 4 for the soon to launch more local Channel 4 HD Channels that are testing on Sky right now.

I can see Virgin axing 4Seven, E4 and More 4 SD Channels so that all Channel 4 sister channels can sit together on Channels 141 to 147.

And would be like the following:

104. Channel 4 HD [Scotland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Northern Ireland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [North region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Midlands region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [South & East region]*
106. BBC Three HD (Channel set to launch in January 2022)
108. Channel 4 HD [Wales region]*
141. Channel 4 +1
142. 4Seven HD
143. E4 HD
144. E4 +1
145. More 4 HD
146. More 4 +1
147. 4Music
854. Channel 4 AD

*New Channel 4 HD are testing on Sky right now.

OLD BOY · 27-10-2021, 17:03

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Originally Posted by SonicMaster

Why would a slate appear on Virgin TV Showcase (100) and E4 (106) if they were removing the recently launched Sky Showcase (109/110)? I can't see any logic there. 🤔

Oh God, yes - sorry, Sky Showcase is channel 106 on Sky! I agree, no logic there!

ScottishSteve · 28-10-2021, 15:42

I notice that Digital Bit Rate hasn’t reported for a few days

This usually happens when there is changes afoot.
So could be an interesting week ahead.
Or maybe it’s just randomly off

Raider999 · 28-10-2021, 16:20

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k

Well technically no, if you live in the middle of nowhere with not even a 3G signal you won't get iplayer.

But, not many places 'in the middle of nowhere' will have access to Virgin Media either

Legendkiller2k · 28-10-2021, 18:08

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Originally Posted by Raider999

But, not many places 'in the middle of nowhere' will have access to Virgin Media either

You do realise other providers can access Iplayer too, VM isn't the only broadband provider, as much as they'd like you to think that though lol.

Legendkiller2k · 29-10-2021, 15:58

Can't say much but something very nice is expected to launch on VM next month, you'll like it not a lot but you'll like it.

Carth · 29-10-2021, 16:04

Is it a new shopping channel?

cheekyangus · 29-10-2021, 16:13

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k

Can't say much but something very nice is expected to launch on VM next month, you'll like it not a lot but you'll like it.

The Magic Channel. Paul and Debbie 24 hours a day.

1andrew1 · 29-10-2021, 16:20

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k

Can't say much but something very nice is expected to launch on VM next month, you'll like it not a lot but you'll like it.

I've heard there's a + in the name.