General : Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014

[trickytree]

Can't you tell nothing is coming soon?
Completely off topic for pages of stuff and no one is bothered.
This Coming Soon thread seems to get worse every quarter with just 'chat' in it.

[andy_m]

I've found hola unblocker to be good, both as an addition to chrome on Windows8 pc, and for android devices.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by trickytree

Can't you tell nothing is coming soon?
Completely off topic for pages of stuff and no one is bothered.
This Coming Soon thread seems to get worse every quarter with just 'chat' in it.

That may change i'm just waiting for another source to confirm something about Nat geowildHD, CIHD and HistoryHD launching soon. Only one source has told me they're coming before May 2014 but that source isn't very reliable so i'm just waiting for another to confirm the info.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by trickytree

Can't you tell nothing is coming soon?
Completely off topic for pages of stuff and no one is bothered.
This Coming Soon thread seems to get worse every quarter with just 'chat' in it.

There is nothing wrong with reasoned discussion and debate even if we are still waiting for the next not to be missed episode in the long running series of Virgin's its coming soon.

[piquet41]

Originally Posted by denphone

There is nothing wrong with reasoned discussion and debate even if we are still waiting for the next not to be missed episode in the long running series of Virgin's its coming soon.

your quite correct denphone, except the subject matter of the last 2-3 pages could be discussed in an appropriate thread. Not saying there is anything wrong with what is being mooted

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by trickytree

This Coming Soon thread seems to get worse every quarter with just 'chat' in it.

Although it's strictly not 'Coming Soon', it is still relevant.

One of the most wanted missing channels is Sky Atlantic, which is obviously much discussed. As it's becoming more obvious that it's not likely to be coming soon to VM anytime soon, it seems relevant to me to discuss other possible ways to access it, or more correctly, the HBO shows that it holds the rights to. That is what the last few posts have mostly been about and seem well within the spirit of this thread that has been established over many years.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

That may change i'm just waiting for another source to confirm something about Nat geowildHD, CIHD and HistoryHD launching soon. Only one source has told me they're coming before May 2014 but that source isn't very reliable so i'm just waiting for another to confirm the info.

Virgin launch channels when they want.

2010: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34...-post1577.html

[trickytree]

Originally Posted by piquet41

your quite correct denphone, except the subject matter of the last 2-3 pages could be discussed in an appropriate thread. Not saying there is anything wrong with what is being mooted

Exactly that. Create a thread to chat about how to get your bills reduced or bypass Netflix UK or Smart tv's Now tv etc but none of this is Coming Soon to Virgin tv.

[Media Boy UK]

Virgin Media February List update - February 17th update.

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

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA 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 = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
Oct. 25th. Premier Sports is having an freeview to all M, M+, L and XL packages on Virgin Channel 551 right now until 6am on March 1st 2014.

=== February ===
24th. The BBC to close BBC Red Button 2 after the Winter Olympics on Virgin Channel 992 today.
27th. Local TV broadcaster Made in Leeds hope to launch today on Virgin Channel 159.

=== March ===
1st. Premier Sports will cost £7.99 per month on Virgin Media from 6am today.
9th. Sky Movies Oscars will be rebrand back to Sky Movies Greats today on Virgin Channel 410.
9th. Sky Movies Oscars HD will be rebrand back to Sky Movies Greats HD today on Virgin Channel 440.
31st. Local TV broadcaster London Live to launch on Virgin Channel 159 today.

=== April ===
No News...

=== May ===
No News...

=== June ===
No News...

=== July ===
No News...

=== August ===
No News...

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

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

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

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

=== By 2015 ===
ITV to launch ITVBe on Virgin Media.

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-Local TV broadcaster Made in Bristol hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas on Virgin Channel 159.

=== Unknown dates ===
-News 18 will soon launch on Virgin Media.
-Media Boy HQ has seen info that says an TV Channel is set to be close by it owner on Virgin Media.
-Rumours has reappeared that Sky to close Sky Livingit and Sky Livingit +1.
-The BBC will launch an BBC One +1 Channel.
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-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.

=== Channels ONLY in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on February 11th 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 SMALLWORLD CABLE OR UPC IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA:

Entertainment:
-Pick TV +1*
-MTV +1*

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

Lifestyle:
-Travel Channel +1*
-Food Network +1*
-Ideal Extra*
-Wedding TV*
-Fashion TV**

Movies:
-Movies4Men*

Music:
-MTV Classic***
-Channel AKA*
-Now Music*

News:
-CCTV News*
-Sky News HD**

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HD**

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD**

Specialist:
-EWTN**

Radio:
-UCB Ireland**

*Only in Smallworld areas.
**Only in UPC Ireland areas.
***Only in both Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas.

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

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on February 11th 2014.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.

Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:

Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky, Sky or UPC Ireland.

NOTE: Shopping Channels NOW ADDED to this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list.

To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-CI HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-CI +1
-HISTORY HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-Lifetime +1
-Lifetime HD

=== Own by Active Channel Limited ===
-The Active Channel

=== Own by All Around the World Productions ===
-Channel AKA (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).
-Now Music (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).

=== Own by ARY Group ===
-ARY Qtv
-ARY Oneworld

=== Bauer Radio ===
-Absolute Radio 90s (On Sky across the UK - May close in 2014 to make way for Heat Radio to launch on Sky.)
-Kisstory (On Freeview across the UK - Absolute Radio 80s may close in 2014 to make way for Kisstory to launch on both Sky and Virgin Media.)
-KissFresh (On Freeview across the UK. - Absolute Radio Classic Rock may close in 2014 to make way for KissFresh to launch on both Sky and Virgin Media.)
-Heat Radio (On Freeview across the UK.)
-The Hits Radio (On Freeview across the UK.)
-Kerrang! Radio (On Freeview across the UK - May close in 2014 to make way for Planet Rock to launch on Freeview.)

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick +1 (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD
-Sky Bravo (Channel rumour to launch)
-Sky News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-SkyPoker.com
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting/Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation ===
-Sky News Arabia

=== Own by CBS Studios International/Chellomedia (AMC Networks Inc) ===
-Reality TV

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
-4Seven HD (Channel soon to start broadcasting.)

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show TV Dance
-Flava
-Kix
-Kix +1
-POP
-Pop Girl
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Tiny Pop +1

=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
-TLC +2

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
-Disney Channel HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-Disney Junior +
-Disney Junior HD
-Disney XD HD

=== Own by Eternal Word Television Network ===
-EWTN TV (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-EWTN Radio Europe

=== Own by Fox International Channels (21st Century Fox) ===
-Fox News Channel

=== Own by Global Music Television (Global Radio) ===
-Capital FM TV
-Heart FM TV

=== Own by Ideal Shopping Direct plc ===
-Create & Craft Extra
-Ideal Extra (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) ===
-ITV Encore

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) and JML Direct Ltd ===
-The Store

=== Own by Michel Adam Lisowski ===
-Fashion TV (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
-True Drama
-True Movies 2

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels [21st Century Fox]) ===
-Nat Wild HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (Viacom International Media Networks Europe/BSkyB) ===
-Nick Jr. +1

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Phoenix Television ===
-Phoenix CNE

=== Own by QVC (Liberty Interactive Corporation - Liberty Media) ===
-QVC Beauty
-QVC Extra
-QVC Style

=== Own by Raidió Teilifís Éireann ===
-RTÉ 2fm (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-RTÉ Ireland (Channel soon to launch for viewers in England, Scotland and Wales).
-RTÉ lyric fm (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
-Food Network +1 (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
-More>Movies
-More>Movies +1
-Movies 4 Men (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).
-Movies 4 Men +1
-Sony Entertainment Television +1
-Sony Movie Channel
-Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (21st Century Fox) ===
-STAR Jalsha
-STAR Plus HD

=== Own by Travel Channel International Ltd. (Scripps Networks Interactive) ===
-Travel Channel + 1 (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
-UCB TV
-UCB Bible
-UCB Gospel
-UCB Inspiration
-UCB Ireland (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
-E! HD
-E! +1
-Universal Channel HD

=== Own by Viacom ===
-BET: Black Ent Tv +1

=== Own by Viacom International Media Networks (Europe) ===
-MTV CLASSIC (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland and Smallworld areas right now).
-MTV LIVE
-MTV +1 (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
-ZEE News

NOTE TO ALL: Virgin Media, Smallworld and UPC Ireland are now both own by Liberty Global.

=== 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 Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated February 3rd 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 SMALLWORLD AREAS' AND 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media, Smallworld and UPC Ireland are now ALL own by Liberty Global.

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

==== See you later ===
List last updated on February 17th 2014.

Next update: TBC - unless:

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

Did I miss anything??? If I did tell me and it will appear on the next update.

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

============ SMALLWORLD NEWS =======================

Smallworld February List update - February 17th update.

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

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 = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Smallworld TV ===
=== February ===
No News...

=== March ===
9th. Sky Movies Oscars will be rebrand back to Sky Movies Greats today on Smallworld Channel 309.
9th. Sky Movies Oscars HD will be rebrand back to Sky Movies Greats HD today on Smallworld Channel 337.

=== April ===
No News...

=== May ===
No News...

=== June ===
No News...

=== July ===
No News...

=== August ===
No News...

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

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

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

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

=== By 2015 ===
ITV is set to launch ITVBe by 2015 on Smallworld.

=== Unknown dates ===
-Rumours has reappeared that Sky to close Sky Livingit and Sky Livingit +1.
-Local TV Channels may launch on Smallworld in some areas.
-The BBC will launch an BBC One +1 Channel.
-Virgin Media may renumber all of the Smallworld channel numbers.

=== 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

==== See you later ===
List last updated on February 17th 2014.

Next update: TBC - unless:

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

Did I miss anything??? If I did tell me and it will appear on the next update.

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

[solitaire]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

Mediahint? or Hola unblocker?

I use Hola unblocker on Firefox. Works very well accessing Netflix in the USA or Canada.

Originally Posted by passingbat

Some people use a free VPN but £3 p/m is pretty cheap for what you get and Unblockus is reliable, secure and very easy to change Netflix regions on.

Also, with some VPN's you are using their network and your speed can be greatly reduced. With Unblockus, you don't loose any broadband speed. It only works for sites they make it work with:

http://support.unblock-us.com/custom...rticles/291570


Personally I wouldn't trust a free VPN. Unblockus has been going for a good length of time, and gets recommended on most Netflix threads I view on various reputable forums, such as AVforums, AVSforums and Digital Spy.

If you cancel your Now TV subscription, you loose all access, just as you do on any other subscription service.[COLOR=silver]

Im currently using a free dns to get access to U.S. Netflix on my LG TV and PS3. Although it works ok most of the time, sometimes it doesnt work at all. So if you dont mind me asking, do unblockus give you a dns that you can just enter on your smart tv etc without having to use a computer or mess about with your router settings etc? Also how do you change regions on your devices etc?

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by Roger Roger

Im currently using a free dns to get access to U.S. Netflix on my LG TV and PS3. Although it works ok most of the time, sometimes it doesnt work at all. So if you dont mind me asking, do unblockus give you a dns that you can just enter on your smart tv etc without having to use a computer or mess about with your router settings etc? Also how do you change regions on your devices etc?

You can follow the instructions here to enter their DNS into your PS3 and LG TV

http://www.unblock-us.com/how-to-set-up/

It usually just means changing the DNS numbers. You don't need to change values in your router.

You change the Netflix region by using your smart phone , tablet or a PC.

You may occasionally have to use a PC to refresh the system if your IP address changes and on some devices when you first set them up.

You can try it free by just entering an email address for 7 days.

[vincerooney]

Originally Posted by trickytree

Can't you tell nothing is coming soon?
Completely off topic for pages of stuff and no one is bothered.
This Coming Soon thread seems to get worse every quarter with just 'chat' in it.

It's not "worse" I enjoy speaking to people about VM and to a lot of people I call friends on here. I don't see anything wrong with people talking about cable and generally enjoying themselves in a thread.

If it's a case of you don't like that or cable related small talk just stay in media boys change log. That's why he's made it. Once a change has occurred you'll see it there. If happy small talk isn't your cup of tea just avoid this thread

[andy_m]

So I have now tv, and I've paid for a months entertainment as well to give it a go. Currently watching Walking Dead which I have in My Shows on TiVo. Delighted to find The Daily Show in Comedy Central catchup. Phoning Virgin tomorrow to discuss my package, honestly think that freeview, now tv and Netflix will do the job.

[blue666666]

Something that might work out for us virgin media

link http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...kyb-sky-sports

BT wins court battle forcing review of Sky wholesale pricing decision
Court says tribunal should re-examine whether BSkyB should be forced to offer Sky Sports 1 and 2 to rivals at a discount

Mark Sweney
theguardian.com, Monday 17 February 2014 14.36 GMT


BT has won a court battle to force the competition tribunal to re-examine its decision to stop BSkyB being forced to offer Sky Sports 1 and 2 to rivals at a discount Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
BT has won a court battle to force the competition tribunal to re-examine its decision to stop BSkyB being forced to offer Sky Sports 1 and 2 to rivals at a discount.

In summer 2012 the Competition Appeal Tribunal handed down a scathing judgment concluding that the basis of media regulator Ofcom's decision to force BSkyB to cut the amount it charges rivals to air Sky Sports was "unfounded".

BT challenged this decision and on Monday the court of appeal handed down a judgment forcing the CAT to reopen the issue.

Lord Justice Aikens said that the CAT failed to properly investigate the issue the level of discounts that BSkyB claimed it gave rivals on the ratecard price for its sports channels.

"There remain significant, independent, competition concerns based on the rate-card price and penetration discount, as found by Ofcom," said Aikens. "The reasons that the CAT gave for not considering that matter further were inadequate. I would propose that the matter be remitted to the CAT for further consideration in order that further findings and conclusions may be made in the light of this judgment."

Ofcom proposed to introduce a new pricing structure in March 2010, which would have made Sky Sports 1 and 2 up to 23% cheaper than the previous wholesale price, after determining that BSkyB was abusing its power in the market.

"We are glad that this issue will now be considered afresh and are hopeful that the outcome will finally deliver increased competition in pay-TV which would be in the best interests of consumers," said a spokeswoman for BT. "Ofcom was correct to impose the wholesale must offer ('WMO') on Sky and this remains essential to address the significant competition concerns with Sky's supply of its channels."

BT said that it is still unable to offer Sky Sports 1 and 2 on YouView, the TV service it is banking on building it into a major pay-TV player.

"Sky's refusal to offer access to these channels on reasonable terms causes serious harm to consumers and must be resolved urgently," said BT.

A spokesman for Ofcom, which had its reputation battered by the CAT's original decision, said that it welcomed the decision.

"Ofcom welcomes the court of appeal's decision that the judgment of the Competition Appeal Tribunal failed properly to consider Ofcom's findings that there was ineffective competition in the market," a spokesman said. "Ensuring fair and effective competition in the pay-TV market has always been Ofcom's objective. Ofcom's 2010 decision that Sky must offer premium sports channels to other providers was designed to deliver choice and innovation to consumers through greater competition."

Sky said in a statement: "This does not alter in any way the CAT's fundamental findings, overturning Ofcom, that Sky engaged constructively with other distributors over the supply of its premium sports channels, and that Virgin Media is able to compete effectively with Sky on the basis of Sky's rate card prices.

"Sky continues to believe that Ofcom's 2010 decision is flawed and that the WMO obligation ought properly to be removed, and will continue to pursue all available options to achieve this aim."

---------- Post added at 21:36 ---------- Previous post was at 21:30 ----------

Hopefully we may get cheaper prices at some point but one suspects that the court case will last a long time may be 2015