BoxNation on Virgin Media? - Page 8

Chad · 09-10-2011, 20:51

Oh well, got tired of waiting so I've just joined SKY. Get my mini-dish this Friday in time for Cleverly Vs. Bellew.

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I'm in no doubt the channel will come to Virgin however now I can finally get access to Premier Sports and SKY Atlantic for the wife. If it turns out to be a bad move, I can always return to Virgin in 12 months time. I decided against getting ESPN as I never watch English football and my team Rangers only feature about once a month. I'll use the money instead to subscribe to BoxNation when it goes subscription.

denphone · 09-10-2011, 20:57

Well everybody has a right to move to another platform and you did what was best for your family and good luck as well.

Chad · 09-10-2011, 21:10

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Well everybody has a right to move to another platform and you did what was best for your family and good luck as well.

And if that move proves to be a bad one.....I'll be back.

muppetman11 · 09-10-2011, 21:14

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And if that move proves to be a bad one.....I'll be back.

It is the best way , evaluate your requirements every year or so , I don't like these 18 month contracts that seem to becoming the norm at VM though.

Chad · 09-10-2011, 21:17

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

It is the best way , evaluate your requirements every year or so , I don't like these 18 month contracts that seem to becoming the norm at VM though.

I'm now concerned how this is going to effect my mobile deal with Virgin. I agreed a new 18 months contract for the Samsung Ace II only 2 months ago. Now that I'm no longer officially a TV, Broadband and phone customer will they try to change the terms of my mobile contract? I got a good deal being a Virgin customer however I wonder what happens now?

muppetman11 · 09-10-2011, 21:21

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I'm now concerned how this is going to effect my mobile deal with Virgin. I agreed a new 18 months contract for the Samsung Ace II only 2 months ago. Now that I'm no longer officially a TV, Broadband and phone customer will they try to change the terms of my mobile contract? I got a good deal being a Virgin customer however I wonder what happens now?

They are usually discounts of a few pound over the normal price so it may increase or if your lucky they prob

ably won't even pick up on it.

powerfulpeanuts · 11-10-2011, 06:52

i am now looking to get sky. only issue i have is my flat, so i only have limited wall space to position it.

but VM are a joke, clearly got no interest in doing the best for their customers. the channel is free, i can't understand why there is any delay in adding it, as no one will be billed so no paperwork or hassle.

BenMcr · 11-10-2011, 07:16

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the channel is free, i can't understand why there is any delay in adding it, as no one will be billed so no paperwork or hassle.

It's Free to View at the moment.

It won't be indefinately nor would it be free for Virgin to carry, so any carriage agreement would have to include plans for billing and revenue sharing etc once the Free to View period ends

denphone · 11-10-2011, 07:44

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

It's Free to View at the moment.

It won't be indefinately nor would it be free for Virgin to carry, so any carriage agreement would have to include plans for billing and revenue sharing etc once the Free to View period ends

The question is Ben are Virgin going to carry it.

thatllbeme · 11-10-2011, 19:10

ive just got a quote from sky its Â£45 for tv with all sky sports channels,Â£9 espn,Â£12.25 phone line rental,Â£10.25 hd,Â£10.25 multiroom,Â£7.50 broadband thats for hd+ box in 1 room and normal hd box in other.

Chad · 13-10-2011, 19:18

Can you believe this?

http://www.frankwarren.tv/index.php/...levisions.html

This weekends BoxNation broadcast is also going to be on Freeview HD! Virgin seriously need to get their fingers out! How on Earth a deal, even an interim deal to carry this weekends fight on virgin didn't happen is a scandal to all Virgin boxing fans who pay a monthly subscription. FREE on SKY, FREE on Freeview, FREE on the internet and nowhere to be seen on Virgin.

denphone · 13-10-2011, 20:48

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Originally Posted by Chad

Can you believe this?

http://www.frankwarren.tv/index.php/...levisions.html

This weekends BoxNation broadcast is also going to be on Freeview HD! Virgin seriously need to get their fingers out! How on Earth a deal, even an interim deal to carry this weekends fight on virgin didn't happen is a scandal to all Virgin boxing fans who pay a monthly subscription. FREE on SKY, FREE on Freeview, FREE on the internet and nowhere to be seen on Virgin.

Yes it is a bit disappointing Chad.

Chad · 13-10-2011, 21:19

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Yes it is a bit disappointing Chad.

With 48 hours to go I still think there is a very slim chance that the fight, but not actually Box Nation the channel, will appear on Virgin somehow. I wonder what kind of deal Box Nation agreed with Sports Tonight Live on Freeview HD to carry the event? I'm sure a TV provider the size of Virgin could have easily struck a similar deal.

Wait and see, a TiVo app will turn up on Saturday which will allow some Virgin customers to watch the fight. There will be murder from all non-TiVo Virgin boxing fans.

denphone · 13-10-2011, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Chad

With 48 hours to go I still think there is a very slim chance that the fight, but not actually Box Nation the channel, will appear on Virgin somehow. I wonder what kind of deal Box Nation agreed with Sports Tonight Live on Freeview HD to carry the event? I'm sure a TV provider the size of Virgin could have easily struck a similar deal.

Wait and see, a TiVo app will turn up on Saturday which will allow some Virgin customers to watch the fight. There will be murder from all non-TiVo Virgin boxing fans.

You could be right.

Chad · 14-10-2011, 17:01

For anyone who wants to watch the fight tomorrow online, here's a copy of an e-mail I received from BoxNation which contains a link to the official stream. I've heard the picture and sound quality will be top notch!

"Watch LIVE & ONLINE this weekend for FREE by visiting http://boxnation.tv/live.php

Our line up this weekend includes Nathan Cleverly v Tony Bellow for the WBO Light – Heavyweight Championship on Saturday from 18:00 (UK Time).

BoxNation is home to the most knowledgeable and engaging team in boxing including presenters Jim Rosenthal and Paul Dempsey, pundit Steve Bunce and commentator John Rawling.

Tune in to Sky channel 456 to catch all the action.

The BoxNation team"

Please note whilst the e-mail suggests the action starts from 6pm, I have been reliably informed the broadcast will be from 7pm. I do not know if this link will also cover Bernard Hopkins Vs. Chad Dawson at 2am Sunday morning.

I'll keep you posted if I get further info.