Coming soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 1

[Heather10]

Originally Posted by PWSPWS

I had the letter saying 50Mb to 100Mb upgrade, but not until October 2012 to July 2013 - is that "Coming Soon" . Didn't mention anything about price rise though

There is a website where you can check when you are getting the free broadband upgrade - mine is meant to be anytime between now and the end of the month, but to be honest, don't think I will notice much difference - already on 50Mb so will get 100Mb. Don't do much downloading, which I think will be the only better thing.

[Lew]

Originally Posted by PWSPWS

I had the letter saying 50Mb to 100Mb upgrade, but not until October 2012 to July 2013 - is that "Coming Soon" . Didn't mention anything about price rise though

The way I read it was that the October-July date is for the infrastructure upgrades for the 120Mb service and that the upgrade from 50-100Mb would happen sooner.

[telegramsam]

Originally Posted by richard1960

Do you watch any BBC tv shows you try getting a subscrption to sky for £145.50 a year.! The only reason they do it at that price is because evrybody contributes i love seeing shows or news without adverts stuffed in every 10 mins and the range of programmes is also there from politics to drama.

And whilst BBC is cutting down on live sport on its channels BBC radio five live is covering more sport on the radio airwaves for those that cannot afford satellite/cable subs.

I still stick with my point its very good value,even Mr Murdoch has said the BBC should do what it does best produce good quality shows in the past,i suppose thats to give him something to show on his satellite channels.

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I do not want my taxes to subsidise rail travel as i do not use the railways!but i realise there is a greater good to be had so i do not mind chipping in,sky as is virgin media a private company so would not want to see my licence fee going to them.

Also the BBC is funding the digital switch over for those that cannot affrod it out of the licnece fee as i said its for the greater good.

Mind you sky already gets money from the BBC to carry their channels so in an indirect way sky is getting some of the licence fee.

Yes I do watch some BBC programs but not that many and as they aren`t made by the BBC other channels would have them if it wasn`t for the BBC. I`d rather my £145.50 was deducted from my sky subscription. Those that want to watch the BBC should pay for it themselves whilst those that don`t want it should be able to opt out of it. It`s all about freedom of choice in my opinion.Another thing, if the BBC wasn`t so stuborn and stuffy they`d take adverts to help pay for their services.

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Originally Posted by andy_m

I love the BBC - I think they produce a lot of quality television and radio, although I accept they also produce some rubbish, and I think iPlayer is excellent. I'm also minded to think that the fact that we all pay the licence fee means there is enough money in the pot to ensure that those who can't afford pay tv can still receive quality television.

I am slightly conflicted here, because in general I'm for competition and I couldn't support the licence fee model in most other industries, but in this area I think of my nan who is able to have a good quality television and radio service because its paid for by everybody and feel quite content to continue to pay the licence fee.

So f there was no licence fee are you saying there would be no free televison for those that can`t afford it? What about ITV then? They`re free to watch,aren`t they?

[toady]

Originally Posted by telegramsam

Yes I do watch some BBC programs but not that many and as they aren`t made by the BBC other channels would have them if it wasn`t for the BBC.

The BBC produce loads of programs that the other channels wouldn't bother with, try the religious programmes and other minority programmes

Very happy to have the BBC with no adverts, we pay extra for Sky and Sky Movies/Sports and yet they still have ads on top of our subscriptions

[andy_m]

Originally Posted by telegramsam

So f there was no licence fee are you saying there would be no free televison for those that can`t afford it? What about ITV then? They`re free to watch,aren`t they?

"Quality" being the operative word in my post.

[andrewbrown]

Originally Posted by telegramsam

Another thing, if the BBC wasn`t so stuborn and stuffy they`d take adverts to help pay for their services.

The BBC are not allowed to carry adverts, not they they choose not to take them.

[PWSPWS]

Originally Posted by Heather10

There is a website where you can check when you are getting the free broadband upgrade - mine is meant to be anytime between now and the end of the month, but to be honest, don't think I will notice much difference - already on 50Mb so will get 100Mb. Don't do much downloading, which I think will be the only better thing.

I went to the link that came with the letter & they're the dates it says I should expect to get the upgrade - before would be nice of course!

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Originally Posted by Lew

The way I read it was that the October-July date is for the infrastructure upgrades for the 120Mb service and that the upgrade from 50-100Mb would happen sooner.

That's the date it says on our postcode for the upgrade - would be good before

[jtaylor06]

http://doublespeed.virginmedia.com/?...DoubleSpeeds_2
Gotta wait until October 2012 - July 2013!
Gotta be patient...gotta be patient...WAH!

P.S I think this is going off-topic slightly, sorry!

[Alan Fry]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

I barely watch any BBC shows and dont want to pay any TV license let alone have it increase.

So you want the BBC to become like ITV?

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Originally Posted by richard1960

The thing is muppetman a lot of ex BBC shows appear on uk Gold,Watch, and Alibi all produced using the licence fee i would think many who watch satellite TV not on here but the general public, probably do not equate the licence fee to what they watch via satellite/cable their TV choice would be dimished if not for the licence fee.

I for one think the licence fee is worth every penny mate out of personal choice i prefer BBC news 24 to sky news as its less showbuisiness and celebrity based for one.

I would agree with you on that, it needs to rise and cover more areas to improve the BBC!

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Originally Posted by telegramsam

Yes it will take a brave person to challenge the BBC over this unfair `t.v tax`

The only way that would happen is if it become a subscription service!

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Originally Posted by richard1960

Do you watch any BBC tv shows you try getting a subscrption to sky for £145.50 a year.! The only reason they do it at that price is because evrybody contributes i love seeing shows or news without adverts stuffed in every 10 mins and the range of programmes is also there from politics to drama.

And whilst BBC is cutting down on live sport on its channels BBC radio five live is covering more sport on the radio airwaves for those that cannot afford satellite/cable subs.

I still stick with my point its very good value,even Mr Murdoch has said the BBC should do what it does best produce good quality shows in the past,i suppose thats to give him something to show on his satellite channels.

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I do not want my taxes to subsidise rail travel as i do not use the railways!but i realise there is a greater good to be had so i do not mind chipping in,sky as is virgin media a private company so would not want to see my licence fee going to them.

Also the BBC is funding the digital switch over for those that cannot affrod it out of the licnece fee as i said its for the greater good.

Mind you sky already gets money from the BBC to carry their channels so in an indirect way sky is getting some of the licence fee.

The BBC beats Sky any day, if the BBC has more money, we would no need to spend money on getting Sky, the sports and HBO/USA would be on the BBC!

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Originally Posted by Chad

The BBC produce some of the best factual programming in the world. Some of their documentaries on history, science and life stories can't be beaten by anyone including Discovery and National Geographic.

For me personally this makes the BBC worth every penny. I like learning new things. I like complicated matters and issues to be explained to me in ways I can understand. For me the BBC, along with books and the internet, is a learning tool.

Some of their comedy in recent years however has been shocking, and their sport coverage is now pitiful.

They also produce great comedy, drama and news programmes!

They also have the best radio as well!

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Originally Posted by Chad

I was also a big fan of Blackadder II and Blackadder Goes Forth. Not a massive fan of the first or third series, but have the lot on DVD. Now that I've started to really think about it, comedy on the BBC is the pits these days. Their quiz / comedy panel shows like QI and Mock The Week are not bad but their sitcoms and sketch shows suck. Did anyone watch the return of Jasper Carrott a few weeks back? Cringe-worthy.

QI and Mock The Week are great and do not forget Have I got News for You and Russell Howard!

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Den, are you a VM shareholder to come out with a comment like that.

Sky is a major broadcaster and has the channels to prove it and are not scared to try new things, bring out new channels when they are there. VM are in a time warp, there customers are crying out for Atlantic, and all VM say is that they are in talks.

With the Premier Sports channel, VM are probably worried about taking the channel as they want it to be a stand alone channel to see if they can make the profit and not the other way round.

VM have to take the battle to Sky with the channels to increase customers, as at the moment, look at this forum with customers ' what new channels and HD channels are coming to the system' what does VM say 'we are in talks'

They should launch a XXL TV pack for people prepaired to pay more for more HD channels, Sky Atlantic and Premier Sports!

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Originally Posted by Sirius

Do you have to pay the tv licence as a student and if you do how much extra are you willing to pay ?

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Well i don't blame Sky for my arthritis

Yes I did! I pay what ever it takes so that I do not need to subscribe to Sky/VM for my TV service!

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Originally Posted by PWSPWS

I'm not, hence the use of bunch of not all!

I'd bet if Sky had their channels & distribution businesses separated though, we'd be getting those channels!

I agree, sky should sell they TV/Broadband/Phone service to BT and keep their channels!

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Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

I think both companies are to blame. When it comes to the sky channels we don't have it might be sky charging over the odds to block virgin or sky offering a fair price and virgin want it cheap but sadly we don't know.

But in relation to non sky channels when they can appear on freesat, freeview, cable in Ireland and sky then there is no excuses virgin need to get act together. The fact premier sports was offering it on xl and vurgin want it as stand alone is maybe an example of how they hold talks

I would agree with you on that!

[muppetman11]

Let's all pay the BBC £500 a year then Alan and have no pay TV alternatives

Brilliant idea

[Alan Fry]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Rumours of tests on satellite for MTV HD have been about now for a week or two

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=383

Will be be getting this channel?

[denphone]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Let's all pay the BBC £500 a year then Alan and have no pay TV alternatives

Brilliant idea

You know Alan he has such wonderful fantasy ideas in his mind master.

[dazed&confused]

Having been away for a while, and just caught up with a deluge of posts.

In summary Coming Soon : = 0
Lots of rumours as usual, but nothing concrete.
No HD movies on demand
No Sky sports 3 & 4 HD,
No ITV HD additions
No Sky Atlantic
No red button
No multi-room
etc etc etc

So a new price increase in April - just when my contract expires
Move over Muppetman, looks like I'll have to dust down the old dish

[Horizon]

Originally Posted by dazed&confused

Having been away for a while, and just caught up with a deluge of posts.

In summary Coming Soon : = 0
Lots of rumours as usual, but nothing concrete.

The only concrete info is this:

Diva tv closes next Tuesday, Sky Living Loves closes the Tuesday after and Current TV closes in March.

Alibi HD launches sometime this year and BBC Two HD will launch this year replacing BBC HD channel.

Everything else is speculation.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Horizon

The only concrete info is this:

Diva tv closes next Tuesday, Sky Living Loves closes the Tuesday after and Current TV closes in March.

Alibi HD launches sometime this year and BBC Two HD will launch this year replacing BBC HD channel.

Everything else is speculation.

You forgot Sky Sports F1 coming in March.

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Originally Posted by hodgie99

Been told by vm employee to watch this space with regard to hd channels.

Thanks for info.