ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
13-05-2013, 16:12
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
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Originally Posted by johnasimmons
The XL Package might go down a bit in price when ESPN leaves us...
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You have got http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrp81...F3185A4107BEFB
But we see Virgin reusing some of the money save to get more channels online starting in August.
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13-05-2013, 16:12
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
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Originally Posted by Media Boy
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Ha Ha - good one MB
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13-05-2013, 16:14
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#1398
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
Doesn't all services ie Sky, TalkTalk and VM ALL use BT cables and telecommincations system ie exchanges.
So, l cannot see any problems.
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VM's Cable service don't use BT Cables or exchanges.
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13-05-2013, 16:21
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
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Originally Posted by Media Boy
But we see Virgin reusing some of the money saved to get more channels online starting in August.
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Good point
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13-05-2013, 16:24
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
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Originally Posted by Henkesghost
I think it would be unacceptable if we had to pay full whack given we're losing ESPN
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Its only my humble opinion but l am sure VM will do a deal that's good for their customers.
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Originally Posted by Media Boy
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Sky Atlantic anybody.
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13-05-2013, 16:27
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
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Originally Posted by denphone
Sky Atlantic anybody.
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That will start 'em all off again Den
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13-05-2013, 16:29
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
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Originally Posted by denphone
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Sky Atlantic anybody.
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Not that old chestnut
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13-05-2013, 16:32
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
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Originally Posted by alwaysabear
Not that old chestnut
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he'll start a few off again...
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13-05-2013, 18:17
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
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Originally Posted by Henkesghost
I think it would be unacceptable if we had to pay full whack given we're losing ESPN
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From a customer perspective I agree. From BT as a business perspective it wouldn't be unacceptable imo.
They are not the same company that agreed the current deal with VM.
They are completely different and the channel portfolio and rights now seems to be completely different, for the better - I add. BT could rightly ask for full payment, otherwise people are less inclined to join BT for their BB.
If VM don't get it, then they need to do something to stem the flow of people downgrading their plans. Drop our prices we pay for example.
Another reason I don't think we will get it on VM is because we haven't got Sky Atlantic. People use the example that ESPN came just before launch, but Atlantic didn't. VM considered it to be too expensive so I definitely can not see them willing to pay what BT wants for their channels.
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13-05-2013, 18:19
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
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Originally Posted by denphone
Its only my humble opinion but l am sure VM will do a deal that's good for their customers.
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Sky Atlantic anybody.
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hope you don't hold your breathe Den
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13-05-2013, 19:06
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Virgin are already trying something. They're trying to offer folk reductions but tying them into 18 month contracts. Beware!
Above post from a Celtic fan site discussing Virgin , BT sports and the loss of ESPN and the opinion that Virgin would be advised to pull something out the hat for their XL customers for this.
People on there not overly impressed. (With Virgin not Celtic , although in saying that.....)
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13-05-2013, 19:30
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
Bextech, VM must use telephone exchanges for there phone service - am l right.
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13-05-2013, 19:37
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
Bextech, VM must use telephone exchanges for there phone service - am l right.
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Yes but they are their own
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13-05-2013, 19:41
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
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Originally Posted by Henkesghost
Virgin are already trying something. They're trying to offer folk reductions but tying them into 18 month contracts. Beware!
Above post from a Celtic fan site discussing Virgin , BT sports and the loss of ESPN and the opinion that Virgin would be advised to pull something out the hat for their XL customers for this.
People on there not overly impressed. (With Virgin not Celtic , although in saying that.....)
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Has anyone mentioned being offered new packages with SKY Sports being down sold? I'm aware of 2 people who have called Virgin in the past 7 days who have been offered a cheaper package if they drop their current SKY Sports package and take just SKY Sports 1 & 2 instead. I can't find anything on the website to suggest Virgin are offering a package with just SKY Sports 1 & 2.
My brother, currently out of contract with VIP, was offered £40.00 off per month if he signed a new 18 month deal. He had to drop:
1. Broadband down to 60mb
2. SKY in HD
3. SKY Sports 3, SKY Sports 4 and SKY F1
4. A few phone changes
My brother didn't take the deal as he is waiting to see what is going to happen with ESPN / BT Sports.
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13-05-2013, 19:45
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
We are waiting for Sky to do the half price offer again.
And then we will prob switch back to Virgin for another 50% off offer when that contract runs out.
I don't care much for either just which is cheaper.
Switching is best
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