MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon linear channels coming

jamcambs · 09-01-2013, 11:38

MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon coming to BT Vision

promo-only · 09-01-2013, 12:25

I don't think anybody cares anymore. They'd rather they just get the bloody things launched.

vision2013 · 09-01-2013, 12:30

Btvision multivision channels are being tested my friend bean on trial with service since November 2012

jamcambs · 09-01-2013, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by promo-only

I don't think anybody cares anymore. They'd rather they just get the bloody things launched.

They are obviously signing up all the channels prior to launching.

I do think people care as the more channels then the better value it is.

Hup_73 · 09-01-2013, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by vision2013

Btvision multivision channels are being tested my friend bean on trial with service since November 2012

So does anyone know the answer to the million dollar question of 'when?'.

I have to admit these types of announcements were met with real excitement from me about 8 months ago but my excitement levels have waned significantly since then.

montycat · 09-01-2013, 13:16

Yes it is getting rather tedious with the constant drip feed of "exciting" channels being added. Not sure that BT know at present when the channels will be launched - all we know for certain is that they will have to be launched before the start of the 2013/14 football season.

what is perhaps more interesting is that there is no sign of BT signing up Sky channels. Is there a possibility that Bt will not carry any of the Sky Sports channels ?

promo-only · 09-01-2013, 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamcambs

They are obviously signing up all the channels prior to launching.

I do think people care as the more channels then the better value it is.

Of course. I agree with that but for Vision customers it's got to be incredibly frustrating seeing new press releases but still being none the wiser on when the announcements from last year will see the light of day, let alone any new additions.

Will they be getting the additional channels from the 3 providers or just the ones stated?

vision2013 · 09-01-2013, 13:22

I would think the launch of Bt vision linear channels would be early to late spring 2013 i could be wrong but what i have seen looks good ??

*MikeB* · 09-01-2013, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by montycat

Yes it is getting rather tedious with the constant drip feed of "exciting" channels being added. Not sure that BT know at present when the channels will be launched - all we know for certain is that they will have to be launched before the start of the 2013/14 football season.

what is perhaps more interesting is that there is no sign of BT signing up Sky channels. Is there a possibility that Bt will not carry any of the Sky Sports channels ?

Think it's July for the YouView boxes.

joshua_welby · 09-01-2013, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by montycat

Yes it is getting rather tedious with the constant drip feed of "exciting" channels being added. Not sure that BT know at present when the channels will be launched - all we know for certain is that they will have to be launched before the start of the 2013/14 football season.

what is perhaps more interesting is that there is no sign of BT signing up Sky channels. Is there a possibility that Bt will not carry any of the Sky Sports channels ?

BT will be carrying Sky's channels on their BT Vision service, as that was shown in last year's Sky presentation

promo-only · 09-01-2013, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshua_welby

BT will be carrying Sky's channels on their BT Vision service, as that was shown in last year's Sky presentation

Until you see an official press release stating the arrival of Sky1, Sky Living etc, I really wouldn't count on that.

1andrew1 · 09-01-2013, 15:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hup_73

So does anyone know the answer to the million dollar question of 'when?'

The BT press release just says:

Quote:

MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon channels will be streamed on BT Vision, with some programmes available on-demand from early 2013.

Full press release here.

montycat · 09-01-2013, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

The BT press release just says:

Full press release here.

My reading of that extract from the BT press release is that the linear channels will not be launched in early 2013 so the next range of dates would be March to June 2013. Cant be much later as BT will need to launch their sports channels.

Hup_73 · 09-01-2013, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by montycat

Yes it is getting rather tedious with the constant drip feed of "exciting" channels being added. Not sure that BT know at present when the channels will be launched - all we know for certain is that they will have to be launched before the start of the 2013/14 football season.

I agree - even though BT originally said that channels like FX etc would be launched in 2012, it feels like they don't really care how late they are, as long as they are launched before the BT Sports channels then that's all that matters to them, as essentially that is when BT will really start to market the service.

tompayne · 10-01-2013, 09:53

The article says 3 channels: MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon. But also mentions Nick Jr launching later.

1andrew1 · 10-01-2013, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by tompayne

The article says 3 channels: MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon. But also mentions Nick Jr launching later.

Well spotted, it was buried away at the end of the paragraph that talked about Nickleodeon!

promo-only · 10-01-2013, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by tompayne

The article says 3 channels: MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon. But also mentions Nick Jr launching later.

Good spot.

I'm sure it never said that bit yesterday though!

promo-only · 10-01-2013, 13:02

So these channels have now launched but are only available if BT call YOU at present.

VisionMan1 · 10-01-2013, 13:40

Heres a post from a BT Community Moderator -
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Hi all

BT has launched extra TV channels on BT Vision for eligible customers, offering 22 new channels streamed live over Infinity broadband. We’ll be contacting eligible customers as we roll this out, but right now please note you cannot order this service unless you receive a call from us about it.

The info at http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/42672 is the help articles we’ve uploaded for the first customers to take up the service.

Cheers

Craig
BTCare Community Mod
------------------------------------

redrog · 11-01-2013, 10:50

Is there a list somewhere of these 22 extra channels?

sleepy200587 · 11-01-2013, 17:08

I spoke to BT yesterday on the phone and was told I would definately need BT infinity in order to get the extra channels, and in the recent meeting employees attended regarding the channels they were not given a launch date for the channels in case there were were further delays but that it should be within the next 3 months. As i dont have infinity in my area though its pretty much hard luck for me

. Then I spoke to a second person today... who said ALIBI and WATCH were freeview channels and BT wouldnt know when freeview were launching those channels in my area. I did try to explain that it had been quoted in various places that they had been signed up to BT vision (not freeview) but gave up arguing the point since he seemed adamant they were freeview channels.

promo-only · 11-01-2013, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepy200587

I spoke to BT yesterday on the phone and was told I would definately need BT infinity in order to get the extra channels, and in the recent meeting employees attended regarding the channels they were not given a launch date for the channels in case there were were further delays but that it should be within the next 3 months. As i dont have infinity in my area though its pretty much hard luck for me

. Then I spoke to a second person today... who said ALIBI and WATCH were freeview channels and BT wouldnt know when freeview were launching those channels in my area. I did try to explain that it had been quoted in various places that they had been signed up to BT vision (not freeview) but gave up arguing the point since he seemed adamant they were freeview channels.

Lol. It's Infinity or no channels from BT. Unless you just want selected catch-up programmes... They'll be available without Infinity. TalkTalk offer channels without the need for fibre though, so that could capitalise on BT's Infinity rule.

promo-only · 11-01-2013, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrog

Is there a list somewhere of these 22 extra channels?

Off the top of my head National Geographic, Discovery, Animal Planet, Discovery Real Time, Watch, Gold, Alibi, Fox, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, Nat Geo Wild, Universal Channel, Syfy, E!, British Eurosport 1 & 2

I'm sure somebody else can fill in the blanks.

syko29793 · 11-01-2013, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrog

Is there a list somewhere of these 22 extra channels?

Gold
Watch
Alibi
National Geographic Channel
Nat Geo Wild
FX
Good Food * Home
Eden
BT Vision Sports Channels 1 and 2
Sky Sports 1
Sky Sports 2
ESPN
British Eurosport
British Eurosport 2
Discovery Channel
Animal Planet
Discovery Real Time
E! Entertainment
Syfy
Universal Channel
BBC1 HD
ITV HD
CH 4 HD
BBC HD
MTV
Nickleodeon
Comedy Central

steveq3 · 14-01-2013, 14:16

Ive got bt infinity but an old grey bt vision box, will i be able to get the new channels?

09-01-2013, 11:38	#1
jamcambs Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 575	MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon linear channels coming MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon coming to BT Vision

09-01-2013, 14:38	#10
joshua_welby Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 7,584	MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon linear channels coming Quote: Originally Posted by montycat Yes it is getting rather tedious with the constant drip feed of "exciting" channels being added. Not sure that BT know at present when the channels will be launched - all we know for certain is that they will have to be launched before the start of the 2013/14 football season. what is perhaps more interesting is that there is no sign of BT signing up Sky channels. Is there a possibility that Bt will not carry any of the Sky Sports channels ? BT will be carrying Sky's channels on their BT Vision service, as that was shown in last year's Sky presentation

09-01-2013, 12:25	#2
promo-only Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,935	I don't think anybody cares anymore. They'd rather they just get the bloody things launched.

09-01-2013, 12:30	#3
vision2013 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London Posts: 2	Btvision multivision channels are being tested my friend bean on trial with service since November 2012

09-01-2013, 13:00	#4
jamcambs Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 575	Quote: Originally Posted by promo-only I don't think anybody cares anymore. They'd rather they just get the bloody things launched. They are obviously signing up all the channels prior to launching. I do think people care as the more channels then the better value it is.

09-01-2013, 13:00	#5
Hup_73 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 301	Quote: Originally Posted by vision2013 Btvision multivision channels are being tested my friend bean on trial with service since November 2012 So does anyone know the answer to the million dollar question of 'when?'. I have to admit these types of announcements were met with real excitement from me about 8 months ago but my excitement levels have waned significantly since then.

09-01-2013, 13:16	#6
montycat Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: fife Posts: 60	Yes it is getting rather tedious with the constant drip feed of "exciting" channels being added. Not sure that BT know at present when the channels will be launched - all we know for certain is that they will have to be launched before the start of the 2013/14 football season. what is perhaps more interesting is that there is no sign of BT signing up Sky channels. Is there a possibility that Bt will not carry any of the Sky Sports channels ?

09-01-2013, 13:16	#7
promo-only Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,935	Quote: Originally Posted by jamcambs They are obviously signing up all the channels prior to launching. I do think people care as the more channels then the better value it is. Of course. I agree with that but for Vision customers it's got to be incredibly frustrating seeing new press releases but still being none the wiser on when the announcements from last year will see the light of day, let alone any new additions. Will they be getting the additional channels from the 3 providers or just the ones stated?

09-01-2013, 13:22	#8
vision2013 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London Posts: 2	I would think the launch of Bt vision linear channels would be early to late spring 2013 i could be wrong but what i have seen looks good ??

09-01-2013, 14:04	#9
MikeB Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 4,807	Quote: Originally Posted by montycat Yes it is getting rather tedious with the constant drip feed of "exciting" channels being added. Not sure that BT know at present when the channels will be launched - all we know for certain is that they will have to be launched before the start of the 2013/14 football season. what is perhaps more interesting is that there is no sign of BT signing up Sky channels. Is there a possibility that Bt will not carry any of the Sky Sports channels ? Think it's July for the YouView boxes.

09-01-2013, 14:40	#11
promo-only Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,935	Quote: Originally Posted by joshua_welby BT will be carrying Sky's channels on their BT Vision service, as that was shown in last year's Sky presentation Until you see an official press release stating the arrival of Sky1, Sky Living etc, I really wouldn't count on that.

09-01-2013, 15:02	#12
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by Hup_73 So does anyone know the answer to the million dollar question of 'when?' The BT press release just says: Quote: MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon channels will be streamed on BT Vision, with some programmes available on-demand from early 2013. Full press release here.

09-01-2013, 16:36	#13
montycat Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: fife Posts: 60	Quote: Originally Posted by 1andrew1 The BT press release just says: Full press release here. My reading of that extract from the BT press release is that the linear channels will not be launched in early 2013 so the next range of dates would be March to June 2013. Cant be much later as BT will need to launch their sports channels.

09-01-2013, 20:36	#14
Hup_73 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 301	Quote: Originally Posted by montycat Yes it is getting rather tedious with the constant drip feed of "exciting" channels being added. Not sure that BT know at present when the channels will be launched - all we know for certain is that they will have to be launched before the start of the 2013/14 football season. I agree - even though BT originally said that channels like FX etc would be launched in 2012, it feels like they don't really care how late they are, as long as they are launched before the BT Sports channels then that's all that matters to them, as essentially that is when BT will really start to market the service.

10-01-2013, 09:53	#15
tompayne Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Somerset Posts: 301	The article says 3 channels: MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon. But also mentions Nick Jr launching later.

10-01-2013, 10:19	#16
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by tompayne The article says 3 channels: MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon. But also mentions Nick Jr launching later. Well spotted, it was buried away at the end of the paragraph that talked about Nickleodeon!

10-01-2013, 12:50	#17
promo-only Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,935	Quote: Originally Posted by tompayne The article says 3 channels: MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon. But also mentions Nick Jr launching later. Good spot. I'm sure it never said that bit yesterday though!

10-01-2013, 13:02	#18
promo-only Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,935	So these channels have now launched but are only available if BT call YOU at present.

10-01-2013, 13:40	#19
VisionMan1 Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,107	Heres a post from a BT Community Moderator - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi all BT has launched extra TV channels on BT Vision for eligible customers, offering 22 new channels streamed live over Infinity broadband. We’ll be contacting eligible customers as we roll this out, but right now please note you cannot order this service unless you receive a call from us about it. The info at http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/42672 is the help articles we’ve uploaded for the first customers to take up the service. Cheers Craig BTCare Community Mod ------------------------------------

11-01-2013, 10:50	#20
redrog Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 32	Is there a list somewhere of these 22 extra channels?

11-01-2013, 17:08	#21
sleepy200587 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4	I spoke to BT yesterday on the phone and was told I would definately need BT infinity in order to get the extra channels, and in the recent meeting employees attended regarding the channels they were not given a launch date for the channels in case there were were further delays but that it should be within the next 3 months. As i dont have infinity in my area though its pretty much hard luck for me . Then I spoke to a second person today... who said ALIBI and WATCH were freeview channels and BT wouldnt know when freeview were launching those channels in my area. I did try to explain that it had been quoted in various places that they had been signed up to BT vision (not freeview) but gave up arguing the point since he seemed adamant they were freeview channels.

11-01-2013, 17:18	#22
promo-only Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,935	Quote: Originally Posted by sleepy200587 I spoke to BT yesterday on the phone and was told I would definately need BT infinity in order to get the extra channels, and in the recent meeting employees attended regarding the channels they were not given a launch date for the channels in case there were were further delays but that it should be within the next 3 months. As i dont have infinity in my area though its pretty much hard luck for me . Then I spoke to a second person today... who said ALIBI and WATCH were freeview channels and BT wouldnt know when freeview were launching those channels in my area. I did try to explain that it had been quoted in various places that they had been signed up to BT vision (not freeview) but gave up arguing the point since he seemed adamant they were freeview channels. Lol. It's Infinity or no channels from BT. Unless you just want selected catch-up programmes... They'll be available without Infinity. TalkTalk offer channels without the need for fibre though, so that could capitalise on BT's Infinity rule.

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11-01-2013, 17:28	#23
promo-only Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,935	Quote: Originally Posted by redrog Is there a list somewhere of these 22 extra channels? Off the top of my head National Geographic, Discovery, Animal Planet, Discovery Real Time, Watch, Gold, Alibi, Fox, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, Nat Geo Wild, Universal Channel, Syfy, E!, British Eurosport 1 & 2 I'm sure somebody else can fill in the blanks.

11-01-2013, 23:39	#24
syko29793 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 99	Quote: Originally Posted by redrog Is there a list somewhere of these 22 extra channels? Gold Watch Alibi National Geographic Channel Nat Geo Wild FX Good Food * Home Eden BT Vision Sports Channels 1 and 2 Sky Sports 1 Sky Sports 2 ESPN British Eurosport British Eurosport 2 Discovery Channel Animal Planet Discovery Real Time E! Entertainment Syfy Universal Channel BBC1 HD ITV HD CH 4 HD BBC HD MTV Nickleodeon Comedy Central

14-01-2013, 14:16	#25
steveq3 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chester UK Posts: 639	Ive got bt infinity but an old grey bt vision box, will i be able to get the new channels?