SKY F1 HD Channel, Any Chance?

[nstokes]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

This article also backs up what your saying

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011...redirect=false

thanks for posting that i will post the quote they use which is "The channel, which will broadcast for the entirity of the nine-month F1 season from next year, will be available to subscribers to Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 2, and to non-sports customers who subscribe to its HD services. Sky Sports subscribers without HD will receive a standard definition version."

as this is the case surely VM should get it for free?

[Digital Fanatic]

indeed, VM have already said they are talking to Sky. See post #34

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Originally Posted by Kingofthedead4

Ok people, lets breathe.......of course Sky would announce it as soon as possible in the hope they would get customers from other suppliers to panic and jump ship. Give Virgin chance.

[nstokes]

it will be a while before VM will annouce if they are getting the channel or not and if so which verison and package

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Kingofthedead4

Ok people, lets breathe.......of course Sky would announce it as soon as possible in the hope they would get customers from other suppliers to panic and jump ship. Give Virgin chance.

I personally think Sky will allow VM to add the channel on the basis of being free to VM Sky sports subscribers , but I can't see it being included as part of the XL , Sky are using the HD pack offer as a way of getting 10.25 revenue to those who don't want Sky Sports also a pretty good way of attracting new subscribers.

[dav]

I won't be jumping ship to Sky just for this.
Yes, I like watching F1.
Yes, I am seriously p'd off with the BBC/Sky deal.
No, I won't give any cash to Sky.

[nstokes]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

I personally think Sky will allow VM to add the channel on the basis of being free to VM Sky sports subscribers , but I can't see it being included as part of the XL , Sky are using the HD pack offer as a way of getting 10.25 revenue to those who don't want Sky Sports also a pretty good way of attracting new subscribers.

i think if they do that it its silly as not alot people will want the sports sub just to get F1. I dont see why they wont do what they have done for Sky 1 and Sky 1 HD and put it in the XL pack

i am already sub'ed to SS pack but my dad for example would like to watch it but doesnt have SS pack and doesnt want it

[Alan Fry]

Originally Posted by dav

I won't be jumping ship to Sky just for this.
Yes, I like watching F1.
Yes, I am seriously p'd off with the BBC/Sky deal.
No, I won't give any cash to Sky.

I would agree with that!

[Kingofthedead4]

Originally Posted by nstokes

it WILL NOT be on freeview according there twitter so the daily mail (or whatever site it was) got that bit wrong

Originally Posted by nstokes

i think if they do that it its silly as not alot people will want the sports sub just to get F1. I dont see why they wont do what they have done for Sky 1 and Sky 1 HD and put it in the XL pack

i am already sub'ed to SS pack but my dad for example would like to watch it but doesnt have SS pack and doesnt want it

Virgin may be arguing that very point at the moment.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by nstokes

i think if they do that it its silly as not alot people will want the sports sub just to get F1. I dont see why they wont do what they have done for Sky 1 and Sky 1 HD and put it in the XL pack

i am already sub'ed to SS pack but my dad for example would like to watch it but doesnt have SS pack and doesnt want it

I agree however look at it from business point of view. Can you really see Sky allowing VM to add F1 HD into XL at a cost of around 25.00 a month when there own customers would have to pay 20.00 for entertainment pack plus HD pack totalling 30.25 therefore giving VM the more attractive deal.

[Alan Fry]

I do not mind paying extra for Sky Sports F1 HD (but not for Sky Sports F1 SD)

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Alan Fry

I do not mind paying extra for Sky Sports F1 HD (but not for Sky Sports F1 SD)

And how much extra would you pay.

[nstokes]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

I agree however look at it from business point of view. Can you really see Sky allowing VM to add F1 HD into XL at a cost of around 25.00 a month when there own customers would have to pay 20.00 for entertainment pack plus HD pack totalling 30.25 therefore giving VM the more attractive deal.

i see your point but we pay less than them for Sky1 and sky 1 HD (i think) same as sky arts so you never know

[Alan Fry]

Originally Posted by denphone

And how much extra would you pay.

£10 to £20 maybe

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Alan Fry

£10 to £20 maybe

A fool and his money are soon parted.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Alan Fry

I do not mind paying extra for Sky Sports F1 HD (but not for Sky Sports F1 SD)

Your profile says your a Sky Sports subscriber on VM , why would you want to pay more it should be free for VM Sky Sports subscribers as it is with Sky.