General Smallworld Discussion - Page 2

spiderplant · 06-06-2014, 08:45

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

I think Virgin Media will renumber all Smallworld channels numbers and launch all Virgin Media channels - base on this: http://www.smallworldcable.com/News/...Scheduled-Work.

Any scheduled work happening now won't be for TV. TV integration is a huge job - not least, a new headend needs building for Carlisle, as VM doesn't currently have any Borders region headends. Broadband and phone integration will happen first as it's much more straightforward.

Media Boy UK · 06-06-2014, 10:10

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

Any scheduled work happening now won't be for TV. TV integration is a huge job - not least, a new headend needs building for Carlisle, as VM doesn't currently have any Borders region headends. Broadband and phone integration will happen first as it's much more straightforward.

1) Are any local shops going free in Carlisle - rent one of them.

2) Virgin may need two after September 18th.

3) Any idea on how long this integration will take? Base on info I seen when Virgin took over Smallworld rumours say it will be join up by 2015.

RichardCoulter · 06-06-2014, 14:51

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

1) Are any local shops going free in Carlisle - rent one of them.

2) Virgin may need two after September 18th.

3) Any idea on how long this integration will take? Base on info I seen when Virgin took over Smallworld rumours say it will be join up by 2015.

Why two after September 18th?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by spiderplant

Any scheduled work happening now won't be for TV. TV integration is a huge job - not least, a new headend needs building for Carlisle, as VM doesn't currently have any Borders region headends. Broadband and phone integration will happen first as it's much more straightforward.

Won't Smallworld have had an existing headend?

BenMcr · 06-06-2014, 15:07

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Won't Smallworld have had an existing headend?

They will have their own, but not one that would work with VM kit

**Hugh** · 06-06-2014, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy

1) Are any local shops going free in Carlisle - rent one of them.

2) Virgin may need two after September 18th.

3) Any idea on how long this integration will take? Base on info I seen when Virgin took over Smallworld rumours say it will be join up by 2015.

You don't put a head-end in a shop.....

**Chris** · 06-06-2014, 20:47

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Why two after September 18th?

He's worried Scotland may vote for independence on 18 September, and speculates that separate head ends may be required for services either side of the border afterwards.

RichardCoulter · 07-06-2014, 17:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr

They will have their own, but not one that would work with VM kit

Ahh right, so it's a compatibility issue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

He's worried Scotland may vote for independence on 18 September, and speculates that separate head ends may be required for services either side of the border afterwards.

Cheers, not living in Scotland the date didn't click

Media Boy UK · 09-06-2014, 12:32

@spiderplant

Will Forces TV also launch on Smallworld?

What channel number will it have?

Last list I have is from March 2014.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh

You don't put a head-end in a shop.....

It was an joke.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

He's worried Scotland may vote for independence on 18 September, and speculates that separate head ends may be required for services either side of the border afterwards.

Do I hope it happen? Yes
Can I see it happen? No

Media Boy UK · 09-06-2014, 15:00

June List update - June 9th update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Smallworld areas.

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR SMALLWORLD SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Smallworld News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Smallworld ===
???. ??th. (Put channel here) is having an freeview to all (Put package info here) ?? package on Smallworld Channel ??? right now until 6am on (Put end date here).

=== June ===
10th. Forces TV may launch today Smallworld today.

=== July ===
23rd. The BBC to broadcast BBC Three from 9am to 4am for Commonwealth Games from today on Smallworld Channel 905.
23rd. The BBC to broadcast BBC Three HD from 9am to 4am for Commonwealth Games from today on Smallworld Channel 118.
23rd. The BBC may launch an extra Red Button 2 stream for Commonwealth Games on Smallworld Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC may launch an extra Red Button 3 stream for Commonwealth Games on Smallworld Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC may launch an extra Red Button 4 stream for Commonwealth Games on Smallworld Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC may launch an extra Red Button 5 stream for Commonwealth Games on Smallworld Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC may launch an extra Red Button 6 stream for Commonwealth Games on Smallworld Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC may launch an Red Button HD stream for Commonwealth Games on Smallworld Channel TBC.

=== August ===
3rd. The BBC to cut hours of BBC Three back to 7pm from today on Smallworld Channel 905.
3rd. The BBC to cut hours of BBC Three HD back to 7pm from today on Smallworld Channel 118.
3rd. The BBC to close all extra Red Button streams for Commonwealth Games on Smallworld Channels TBC today.
3rd. The BBC to close an Red Button HD stream for Commonwealth Games on Smallworld TBC today.

=== September ===
No News...

=== October ===
No News...

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== By 2015 ===
ITV to launch ITV Be. on Smallworld.

=== Autumn 2015 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC launch BBC One +1 on Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add an extra hour per day (to 8pm) to CBBC and CBBC HD on Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Local TV on Smallworld ===
-Local TV Channels may launch on Smallworld in some areas.

=== Unknown dates ===
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.
-Virgin Media may renumber all of the Smallworld channel numbers.

=== Channels ONLY in UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on April 9th 2014.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK ON OTHER NETWORKS WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON UPC IRELAND BUT NOT ON SMALLWORLD:

Documentaries:
-History HD
-Nat Geo Wild HD
-CI HD

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

News:
-Sky News HD (NEW DEAL SIGNS BY VIRGIN MEDIA MAY LAUNCH SOON).

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HD (NEW DEAL SIGNS BY VIRGIN MEDIA MAY LAUNCH SOON).

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
Full list now at: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...adcasters.html

This part of list has now moved to my blog - follow link.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===
Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Insiders - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
Follow Smallworld Fibre on ''twitter'' here - https://twitter.com/smallworldfibre

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated June 9th 2014.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers, some Virgin Media workers (I called them Virgin Insiders) and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR SMALLWORLD?
A: Virgin Media, Smallworld and UPC Ireland are now ALL own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in UPC Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on June 9th 2014.

Next update: TBC - unless:

A) If Virgin Media are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Smallworld areas.
B) If Virgin Media are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about in Smallworld areas.
C) If Virgin Media are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Smallworld areas.

Why update today for? Launching this list.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Media Boy UK · 10-06-2014, 00:11

a516: BBC Red Button to provide up to five SD streams between 23rd June and 6th July.

a516 is reporting that The BBC has confirmed that it will be running an expanded Red Button service between 23rd June and 6th July 2014 covering events including Wimbledon and Glastonbury.

http://www.a516digital.com/2014/06/b...e-streams.html

Media Boy UK · 10-06-2014, 18:48

Can I ask:

A) Has STV Glasgow launch in Dreghorn, Irvine, Kilmarnock and Troon in Smallworld areas?

B) Has Forces TV also launch on Smallworld?

If so what are they channel numbers?

Is this channel list right?

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...tv-lineup.html

If not what has been remove or added*?

*What channel number?

Post info online or PM me.

Thanks for any info.

BenMcr · 10-06-2014, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy

A) Has STV Glasgow launch in Dreghorn, Irvine, Kilmarnock and Troon in Smallworld areas?

No because they aren't in the broadcast area. Uddingston was added I expect due to the slight overlap on Sky and Freeview compared with VM

Quote:

B) Has Forces TV also launch on Smallworld?

As far as I know, nope as they are not listed on the Forces TV website. At this stage I can't see any new channels launching on Smallworld - any channel additions for customers in those areas will come as part of the swap to Virgin Media services.

Media Boy UK · 11-06-2014, 16:28

Can I ask:

If all the following channel still broadcast in Smallworld areas:

•Sky1 +1
•MTV +1
•Travel Channel +1
•Food Network +1
•Movies4Men
•MTV Classic
•Channel AKA
•Now Music

Was on Smallworld list dated March 2014.

Thanks for any info.

**Chris** · 11-06-2014, 17:23

Can I ask, is it really worth the effort of finding out? It's only a matter of time until it's all integrated with Virgin Media anyway. And I'm not even sure we have any active Smallworld members ...

Media Boy UK · 11-06-2014, 17:25

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Originally Posted by Chris

Can I ask, is it really worth the effort of finding out? It's only a matter of time until it's all integrated with Virgin Media anyway. And I'm not even sure we have any active Smallworld members ...

Just asking - as I cant find no new info on the web since March 2014.