sky sports red button

[denphone]

Originally Posted by gers

Why is it not active all the time like bbc red button?

Good question.

[mersey70]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Red button is on Sat 30 th Western Force v Crusaders

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12946,00.html

Madrid Masters on 2nd May

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12948,00.html

These are on the Sky sports red button through Sky not sure on VM

Match Choice is on at 1015 tonight

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by denphone

Good question.

Another good question would be is it active on sky all the time for programs or is it just a place holder for there txt service when NOT being used for extra programing ?

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Sirius

Another good question would be is it active on sky all the time for programs or is it just a place holder for there txt service when NOT being used for extra programing ?

It is always on however mostly just text services.

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

It is always on however mostly just text services.

Then i cannot see VM having it run all the time as they don't have a txt service, It makes sense for it to be active when its active on Sky for real content not just txt. In fact i don't see how VM can be any different in programing to Sky if the content is from sky

This is not aimed at you Muppetman11

At the end of the day some have already found something new to moan about , what next i wonder phone calls to retentions demanding a cut in there payments.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by mersey70

Match Choice is on at 1015 tonight

is that on virgin as well.

[mersey70]

Originally Posted by denphone

is that on virgin as well.

Ah sorry I assumed it would be the same as Sky.

I can't see why not, VM have 14 streams for SSP Red Button so they appear to have the capacity.

[Buzzman]

Is there anywhere at present where we can check whether Sky red button content will be available to VM subscribers? I was able to access the cricket on Thursday and would love to watch the 2 rugby matches at 4&6pm today on SS1 red button as advertised here: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12946,00.html
How do I know if they will be available to me? Obviously I know I will be relegated to the bedroom and the V+ for this.

[mersey70]

Originally Posted by Buzzman

Is there anywhere at present where we can check whether Sky red button content will be available to VM subscribers? I was able to access the cricket on Thursday and would love to watch the 2 rugby matches at 4&6pm today on SS1 red button as advertised here: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12946,00.html
How do I know if they will be available to me? Obviously I know I will be relegated to the bedroom and the V+ for this.

Does it say in the EPG?

On Sky's EPG for SSP It says from 4pm red button is available for the Bulls v the Chiefs.

I assume it will be the same on cable?

[Buzzman]

Originally Posted by mersey70

Does it say in the EPG?

On Sky's EPG for SSP It says from 4pm red button is available for the Bulls v the Chiefs.

I assume it will be the same on cable?

VM EPG only shows the Heineken Cup rugby. No mention of red button content. Was the same for the cricket on Thursday. I don't know if VM customers are getting all content hence the question of whether there is a VM source as to red button content. At the moment it seems the only way to check is to wait for the start and try to tune in.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Buzzman

VM EPG only shows the Heineken Cup rugby. No mention of red button content. Was the same for the cricket on Thursday. I don't know if VM customers are getting all content hence the question of whether there is a VM source as to red button content. At the moment it seems the only way to check is to wait for the start and try to tune in.

l am sure some kind person will compile a list and post it on this forum soon.

[mersey70]

Originally Posted by Buzzman

VM EPG only shows the Heineken Cup rugby. No mention of red button content. Was the same for the cricket on Thursday. I don't know if VM customers are getting all content hence the question of whether there is a VM source as to red button content. At the moment it seems the only way to check is to wait for the start and try to tune in.

As far as I recall Digital Fanatic (staff) did say Red Button is launching in 3 stages.

First it will be a sort of 'soft launch' with not all content available, then Tivo and then a full service from the start of the next football season.

Maybe VM have a webpage detailing the scheduled red button events?, just a thought and might be worth a look.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Sirius

Another good question would be is it active on sky all the time for programs or is it just a place holder for there txt service when NOT being used for extra programing ?

Originally Posted by mersey70

Does it say in the EPG?

On Sky's EPG for SSP It says from 4pm red button is available for the Bulls v the Chiefs.

I assume it will be the same on cable?

I'm sure it said super rugby was available on VM that's what that game Mersey is stating is I think.

[mersey70]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

I'm sure it said super rugby was available on VM that's what that game Mersey is stating is I think.

I don't much follow RU so cannot say I even recognise those teams I mentioned.

[Mobes]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

I'm sure it said super rugby was available on VM that's what that game Mersey is stating is I think.

The Rugby Red Button evcent VM mention is Super League in May.

There is a schedule of events coming up including Masters Tennis and the Rugby Super League in May. (Events are subject to change without notice).

But they do say "including" so who knows....