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bobby123 · 19-07-10, 12:04 PM

Q. What’s happened?fficeffice" />>>
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A. Virgin Media has announced the sale of Virgin Media Television to Sky. The sale covers the Virgin Media Television channels and associated websites. Although the ownership of the channels has changed, Virgin Media will still be providing these channels as part of its TV service. So you will still be able to enjoy fantastic programmes from channels such as Living. As part of the deal, we are also getting more top on-demand Sky TV content and a number of Sky HD channels for our TV service – which means you will have even more great programmes to watch. >>
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Q What new Sky HD channels will customers be able to get?>>
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A. The deal includes a number of fantastic Sky Sports channels, such as Sky Sports HD 1 as well as all of the Sky movies channels. We hope to let you know the details of when these will be available, as soon as possible. If you visit My Virgin Media website, you’ll be able to register to receive updates on this (see below for link) >>
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Q. Why has Virgin Media sold Virgin Media Television to Sky, one of its biggest competitors? Why is this a good thing for Virgin Media?>>
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A. Virgin Media was able to reach a great deal with Sky, which will allow it to re-invest money back into the business so that it can continue to provide the very best digital entertainment services to its customers. As part of the deal, we were also able to get more top on-demand Sky TV content and a number of Sky HD channels for our TV service – which means you will have even more great programmes to watch. >>
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Q. How will this impact the package I currently receive today?>>
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A. There will be no negative impact to the television service that you receive from Virgin Media. Although the ownership of the channels has changed, you will still be able to enjoy fantastic programmes from channels such as Living. In addition to this, you’ll now also get more fantastic on-demand Sky TV content and a range of Sky HD channels. >>
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Q. Will this result in any price changes?>>
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A. You’ll continue to get the Virgin Media Television channels for the same price within your current package. We’ll also let you know, as soon as we can, about the great packages we’ll be offering for the new HD channels.>>
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Q. What will happen to the Virgin Media Channels?>>
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A. As Sky is the new owner of the channels, it will be up to them to decide what they do with the channels. However Virgin1 will have to be rebranded as there’s no license agreement for Sky to use the Virgin brand name.>>
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Q. Which channels are operated by Virgin Media Television?>>
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A. The following channels are operated by Virgin Media Television:>>
Virgin1, Living, Living HD, Livingit, Bravo, Bravo2, Challenge and Challenge Jackpot.>>
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Q. Where can I keep up to date with information?>>
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A. Please go to My Virgin Media website for further information

tiger56 · 19-07-10, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby123

Q. What’s happened?fficeffice" />>>
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A. Virgin Media has announced the sale of Virgin Media Television to Sky. The sale covers the Virgin Media Television channels and associated websites. Although the ownership of the channels has changed, Virgin Media will still be providing these channels as part of its TV service. So you will still be able to enjoy fantastic programmes from channels such as Living. As part of the deal, we are also getting more top on-demand Sky TV content and a number of Sky HD channels for our TV service – which means you will have even more great programmes to watch.

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Q What new Sky HD channels will customers be able to get?>>

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A. The deal includes a number of fantastic Sky Sports channels, such as Sky Sports HD 1 as well as all of the Sky movies channels. We hope to let you know the details of when these will be available, as soon as possible. If you visit My Virgin Media website, you’ll be able to register to receive updates on this (see below for link)

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Q. Why has Virgin Media sold Virgin Media Television to Sky, one of its biggest competitors? Why is this a good thing for Virgin Media?>>
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A. Virgin Media was able to reach a great deal with Sky, which will allow it to re-invest money back into the business so that it can continue to provide the very best digital entertainment services to its customers. As part of the deal, we were also able to get more top on-demand Sky TV content and a number of Sky HD channels for our TV service – which means you will have even more great programmes to watch.

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Q. How will this impact the package I currently receive today?>>
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A. There will be no negative impact to the television service that you receive from Virgin Media. Although the ownership of the channels has changed, you will still be able to enjoy fantastic programmes from channels such as Living. In addition to this, you’ll now also get more fantastic on-demand Sky TV content and a range of Sky HD channels.

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Q. Will this result in any price changes?>>

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A. You’ll continue to get the Virgin Media Television channels for the same price within your current package. We’ll also let you know, as soon as we can, about the great packages we’ll be offering for the new HD channels.

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Q. What will happen to the Virgin Media Channels?>>
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A. As Sky is the new owner of the channels, it will be up to them to decide what they do with the channels. However Virgin1 will have to be rebranded as there’s no license agreement for Sky to use the Virgin brand name.

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Q. Which channels are operated by Virgin Media Television?>>
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A. The following channels are operated by Virgin Media Television:

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Virgin1, Living, Living HD, Livingit, Bravo, Bravo2, Challenge and Challenge Jackpot.

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Q. Where can I keep up to date with information?>>
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A. Please go to My Virgin Media website for further information

bit late bud lol

bobby123 · 19-07-10, 12:54 PM

new to me m8

Jonpc · 19-07-10, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby123

new to me m8

BSKYB Buys Out Virgin Media.!!

Bandit1.3 · 19-07-10, 06:16 PM

Hi im sure this has been on the site before and its just a sale of some vm channels to sky so they offer them to there customer base and vm will get more hd channels in exchange. They are trying to work together must be an agreement between the two company's may be wrong.

ryanrandom · 20-07-10, 10:23 PM

This irritates me.
Clarification:
VIRGIN MEDIA HAS NOT BEEN SOLD TO SKY, AND IS NOT NOW, IN ANY WAY, A PART OF SKY.

All they've done is sold a sub company called Virgin Media TV which is essentially a few of their tv channels. So please, shut up.

Rant over.

Bandit1.3 · 21-07-10, 06:31 AM

Hi im sure thats what ive put above it's months old .

ryanrandom · 21-07-10, 04:56 PM

Yeah, it is, I just wanted to have a rant at the OP myself

waqasahmed · 23-07-10, 12:30 AM

Its a good move considering that Sky's shares are supposed to only get higher(apparently) Sky runs NDS, and if N3 is ever hacked, they may be able to get a discount as they have sold a sub company

VM is now like BT and VM TV is now like BT Open Group

ryanrandom · 23-07-10, 12:33 AM

Sorry, you've lost me, how in any way are Virgin Media like BT and Virgin Media TV like BT Open group?

19-07-10, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
bobby123 super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 154 Thanks: 7 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts	virgin media sold Q. What’s happened?fficeffice" />>> >> A. Virgin Media has announced the sale of Virgin Media Television to Sky. The sale covers the Virgin Media Television channels and associated websites. Although the ownership of the channels has changed, Virgin Media will still be providing these channels as part of its TV service. So you will still be able to enjoy fantastic programmes from channels such as Living. As part of the deal, we are also getting more top on-demand Sky TV content and a number of Sky HD channels for our TV service – which means you will have even more great programmes to watch. >> > > >> Q What new Sky HD channels will customers be able to get?>> > > A. The deal includes a number of fantastic Sky Sports channels, such as Sky Sports HD 1 as well as all of the Sky movies channels. We hope to let you know the details of when these will be available, as soon as possible. If you visit My Virgin Media website, you’ll be able to register to receive updates on this (see below for link) >> > > >> Q. Why has Virgin Media sold Virgin Media Television to Sky, one of its biggest competitors? Why is this a good thing for Virgin Media?>> > > A. Virgin Media was able to reach a great deal with Sky, which will allow it to re-invest money back into the business so that it can continue to provide the very best digital entertainment services to its customers. As part of the deal, we were also able to get more top on-demand Sky TV content and a number of Sky HD channels for our TV service – which means you will have even more great programmes to watch. >> >> > > Q. How will this impact the package I currently receive today?>> > > A. There will be no negative impact to the television service that you receive from Virgin Media. Although the ownership of the channels has changed, you will still be able to enjoy fantastic programmes from channels such as Living. In addition to this, you’ll now also get more fantastic on-demand Sky TV content and a range of Sky HD channels. >> >> > > Q. Will this result in any price changes?>> > > A. You’ll continue to get the Virgin Media Television channels for the same price within your current package. We’ll also let you know, as soon as we can, about the great packages we’ll be offering for the new HD channels.>> > > Q. What will happen to the Virgin Media Channels?>> > > A. As Sky is the new owner of the channels, it will be up to them to decide what they do with the channels. However Virgin1 will have to be rebranded as there’s no license agreement for Sky to use the Virgin brand name.>> >> > > Q. Which channels are operated by Virgin Media Television?>> > > A. The following channels are operated by Virgin Media Television:>> Virgin1, Living, Living HD, Livingit, Bravo, Bravo2, Challenge and Challenge Jackpot.>> >> > > Q. Where can I keep up to date with information?>> > > A. Please go to My Virgin Media website for further information

19-07-10, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
bobby123 super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 154 Thanks: 7 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts	Re: virgin media sold new to me m8

19-07-10, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bandit1.3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 649 Thanks: 54 Thanked 80 Times in 70 Posts	Re: virgin media sold Hi im sure this has been on the site before and its just a sale of some vm channels to sky so they offer them to there customer base and vm will get more hd channels in exchange. They are trying to work together must be an agreement between the two company's may be wrong.

20-07-10, 10:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
ryanrandom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 191 Thanks: 27 Thanked 271 Times in 34 Posts	Re: virgin media sold This irritates me. Clarification: VIRGIN MEDIA HAS NOT BEEN SOLD TO SKY, AND IS NOT NOW, IN ANY WAY, A PART OF SKY. All they've done is sold a sub company called Virgin Media TV which is essentially a few of their tv channels. So please, shut up. Rant over. __________________ "If Chuck Norris was a plug, he'd be the sturdy, kick-arse British plug. " http://tinyurl.com/ykbkzqm

21-07-10, 06:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bandit1.3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 649 Thanks: 54 Thanked 80 Times in 70 Posts	Re: virgin media sold Hi im sure thats what ive put above it's months old .

21-07-10, 04:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
ryanrandom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 191 Thanks: 27 Thanked 271 Times in 34 Posts	Re: virgin media sold Yeah, it is, I just wanted to have a rant at the OP myself __________________ "If Chuck Norris was a plug, he'd be the sturdy, kick-arse British plug. " http://tinyurl.com/ykbkzqm

23-07-10, 12:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,547 Thanks: 2,387 Thanked 938 Times in 693 Posts	Re: virgin media sold Its a good move considering that Sky's shares are supposed to only get higher(apparently) Sky runs NDS, and if N3 is ever hacked, they may be able to get a discount as they have sold a sub company VM is now like BT and VM TV is now like BT Open Group __________________ Sat set up: Openmedia 500CS Sky mini dish 1m orbital+dodgy Motek motor TG585 v7 bridged modem DIR-615 D2 DD-WRT router

23-07-10, 12:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
ryanrandom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 191 Thanks: 27 Thanked 271 Times in 34 Posts	Re: virgin media sold Sorry, you've lost me, how in any way are Virgin Media like BT and Virgin Media TV like BT Open group? __________________ "If Chuck Norris was a plug, he'd be the sturdy, kick-arse British plug. " http://tinyurl.com/ykbkzqm

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