General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by johnasimmons

I believe Sky has More4HD exclusively for 6 months from launch

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Likely to be longer than that.

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So how does that fit in with the reply I got back from Channel 4 back in February?

Thank you for contacting Channel 4 Viewer Enquiries regarding MORE4HD.

Though we have every intention to bring all of our channels to all platforms, we are currently unable to do so on Virgin Media as we have yet to be allocated space in that platform.

We are sorry for any disappointment this has caused.


Thank you again for taking the time to contact us here at Channel 4 and for your interest in our programming.

Regards,

Damien McCandless
Channel 4 Viewer Enquiries

[spankysmagicpian]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Likely to be longer than that.

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As of May 20th at 3.20pm - my insiders has confirmed that no new channels are set to launch on Virgin Media.

Any news on further new channels not set to launch on Virgin?
What about Sky Atlantic? I've heard rumours that's not set to launch.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by johnasimmons

Ok, if you are so sure then what is the source of your information?

While it is true that much appearing on this thread is either speculation, wishful thinking or yah boo sucks, certain things are clear.

First of all, we all know that BT are launching these channels to attract broadband customers, and we also know that they have big pockets, so they can sustain a loss with a view to attracting more business.

However, they have also said that they want a presence on all platforms and they want to make football more accessible. BT are not Sky and shouldn't be compared with them. Also, the less money coming in from these channels, the more nervous BT shareholders will be, so they'll want to be generating some useful income for their efforts.

Virgin Media may play hard ball, but they won't want to be denying their sports fans access to the BT Sports channels. Not only will this send out a bad message to potential new subscribers about the range of channels available, but it will also encourage a sizable number of people to leave VM.

The messages VM are giving out appear positive and it is clear they are negotiating for the best possible deal. The delay in making any announcements is understandably frustrating for people, but you can't hurry these things. If you want to get BT Sports with the best possible deal, you have to wait, I'm afraid.

As for the price we will eventually have to pay, who knows? Maybe we'll have to pay the full price, maybe VM will go out on a limb. My guess is that it will use the money it was using for ESPN and take that amount off the BT subscription, so we get it at a reduced rate and compete head on with Sky, who won't do a deal and have customers who don't want BT Broadband. But, of course, THAT is just speculation!

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Originally Posted by spankysmagicpian

Any news on further new channels not set to launch on Virgin?
What about Sky Atlantic? I've heard rumours that's not set to launch.

Spanky, Media Boy answered that question in the quote you attached to your own post!

The next channels will almost certainly be the BT channels. Sky Atlantic seems as far away as ever.

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Originally Posted by andy_m

Offering the channel to Virgin just to add subscriber numbers would fly in the face of their clear efforts to increase subscribers on their own platform. Frankly I can't see why anybody thinks these channels will be available on Virgin - it just wouldn't make any sense for Bt. The fact that Virgin are advertising 18 month deals with free ESPN makes me think that these channels will remain in xl.

Sorry Andy, but I think you are way off beam with that post! I guess we'll have to wait until July/August to prove it to you, though!

[andy_m]

Likewise! Obviously I'm hoping you end up being right!

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by andy_m

Likewise! Obviously I'm hoping you end up being right!

Ha ha! Cheers to that!

[ocav]

The fact that Virgin has a website to sign up for details to me confirms something is going to happen, if you weren't going to get it, you wouldn't create a page about it.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

BT are not Sky and shouldn't be compared with them.

Indeed , Sky Sports channels are widely available on most pay TV platforms sadly the same cant be said about BT's sports channels.

[ash88uk]

Any chance of Sports Tonight Live! coming to VM?

http://www.sportstonightlive.com/

Sports Tonight looks like a bad college production.

[eugene]

I think the next new channels could be the missing MTV Channels as I think Media Boy said the Viacom deal may be up in the summer.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by eugene

I think the next new channels could be the missing MTV Channels as I think Media Boy said the Viacom deal may be up in the summer.

I said may launch in Summer.

I do not know how long that deal they signed with Viacom the last time will run for.

[Firmsky]

Any more news on the UKTV on demand content that we were promised what seems like an eternity ago

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Firmsky

Any more news on the UKTV on demand content that we were promised what seems like an eternity ago

All I know can be found online right now.

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Global Radio told to sell 8 Radio Channels by The CC.

The Competition Commission has released that Global Radio will be required to sell the following Radio Channels for the takeover of GMG Radio to happen:

East Midlands:
Smooth Radio
Capital Radio

Cardiff and South Wales:
Real Radio
Capital Radio

North Wales:
Real Radio
Heart Radio

Greater Manchester and the North-West (TWO Channels to be sold):
Capital Radio
Real Radio XS
With either:
Real Radio
Smooth Radio

North-East:
Real Radio
Smooth Radio
Capital Radio

South and West Yorkshire:
Real Radio
Capital Radio

Central Scotland:
Real Radio
Capital Radio

Red means own by Global Radio right now,
Blue means own by Real and Smooth Ltd right now.

http://radiotoday.co.uk/2013/05/comp...ults-on-global

Real Radio and Real Radio XS do not broadcast on Virgin Media.
But the rest can be found on the following channel numbers:

-Smooth Radio (Called Smooth FM on EPG) on Virgin Channel 916.
-Heart Radio (Called Heart FM on EPG) on Virgin Channel 918.
-Capital Radio (Called Capital FM on EPG) on Virgin Channel 958.

[Media Boy UK]

The Denver Post: Liberty Global puts Chellomedia business up for sale.

Soon to be Virgin Media new owner looking to sell it channels - CBS Reality, CBS Action, CBS Drama, Horror Channel and Extreme Sports Channel.

Read more: Liberty Global puts Chellomedia business up for sale - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/business/c...#ixzz2TvwSPz5B

[Henkesghost]

[QUOTE=Media Boy;35574142]The Denver Post: Liberty Global puts Chellomedia business up for sale.

Is Chellomedia not a STD?