Vodafone likely to buy BlinkBox

1andrew1 · 30-11-2014, 00:33

"The Telegraph understands that the supermarket is in detailed talks with Vodafone and that other parties have withdrawn from the bidding."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...V-service.html

I always thought Tesco's efforts on BlinkBox were a bit muted. Its smart TVs did not feature the service and Tesco's own Technika streaming device for the service had poor reviews and was soon dropped in favour of the Now TV boxes.

I'm surprised that Vodafone feels the need to acquire the service as it could just rebrand an existing white label service like FilmFlex.

Philip Wales · 02-12-2014, 10:33

Strange I would of thought Tesco's would be in an ideal place to really push "Blinkbox"

I think Tesco's problem was because of their name, they thought that BlinkBox would really take off, with very little marketing from them. They give you a voucher credit for BlinkBox when you buy DVD's/Bluray from them, but I always bin them, as they form part of the receipt and aren't really noticeable. Then remember 3 days later, plus it's not on Apple TV / Fire TV so their limiting their userbase.

1andrew1 · 29-12-2014, 19:25

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www.FT.com A deal could be announced as soon as next week, when Dave Lewis, the new chief executive of Tesco, unveils his strategy for turning around Britain’s biggest retailer and shoring up its balance sheet.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/aff05a22-8...#axzz3NJfDk5Y8
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muppetman11 · 30-12-2014, 10:13

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/aff05a22-8...#axzz3NJfDk5Y8
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According to the FT , Talk Talk is emerging as the frontrunner to buy Blinkbox.

Rossby41 · 30-12-2014, 15:51

I hope this doesn't go through. I know a fair few people here don't like Blinkbox, but I find it really useful, and pretty good. Also I get clubcard points.

carguy143 · 08-01-2015, 07:37

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Originally Posted by Rossby41

I hope this doesn't go through. I know a fair few people here don't like Blinkbox, but I find it really useful, and pretty good. Also I get clubcard points.

Just announced.

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/id...50108?irpc=932

1andrew1 · 08-01-2015, 09:03

Interestingly, as well as getting BlinkBox, TalkTalk is also acquiring Tesco Broadband. The Telegraph puts the deal at £5m
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...s-figures.html

30-11-2014, 00:33	#1
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Vodafone likely to buy BlinkBox "The Telegraph understands that the supermarket is in detailed talks with Vodafone and that other parties have withdrawn from the bidding." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...V-service.html I always thought Tesco's efforts on BlinkBox were a bit muted. Its smart TVs did not feature the service and Tesco's own Technika streaming device for the service had poor reviews and was soon dropped in favour of the Now TV boxes. I'm surprised that Vodafone feels the need to acquire the service as it could just rebrand an existing white label service like FilmFlex.

29-12-2014, 19:25	#3
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	TalkTalk now front runner to acquire Blinkbox Quote: www.FT.com A deal could be announced as soon as next week, when Dave Lewis, the new chief executive of Tesco, unveils his strategy for turning around Britain’s biggest retailer and shoring up its balance sheet. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/aff05a22-8...#axzz3NJfDk5Y8 (registration required)

02-12-2014, 10:33	#2
Philip Wales Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 5,866	Strange I would of thought Tesco's would be in an ideal place to really push "Blinkbox" I think Tesco's problem was because of their name, they thought that BlinkBox would really take off, with very little marketing from them. They give you a voucher credit for BlinkBox when you buy DVD's/Bluray from them, but I always bin them, as they form part of the receipt and aren't really noticeable. Then remember 3 days later, plus it's not on Apple TV / Fire TV so their limiting their userbase.

30-12-2014, 10:13	#4
muppetman11 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,162	Quote: Originally Posted by 1andrew1 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/aff05a22-8...#axzz3NJfDk5Y8 (registration required) According to the FT , Talk Talk is emerging as the frontrunner to buy Blinkbox.

30-12-2014, 15:51	#5
Rossby41 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 844	I hope this doesn't go through. I know a fair few people here don't like Blinkbox, but I find it really useful, and pretty good. Also I get clubcard points.

08-01-2015, 07:37	#6
carguy143 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leyland Posts: 1,971	Quote: Originally Posted by Rossby41 I hope this doesn't go through. I know a fair few people here don't like Blinkbox, but I find it really useful, and pretty good. Also I get clubcard points. Just announced. http://mobile.reuters.com/article/id...50108?irpc=932

08-01-2015, 09:03	#7
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Interestingly, as well as getting BlinkBox, TalkTalk is also acquiring Tesco Broadband. The Telegraph puts the deal at £5m http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...s-figures.html

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