Sky / Virgin / BT Vision

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by evil G, May 16, 2011.


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  1. evil G

    evil G this_is_box Full Member

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    Just wondering what you guys do for your televisual requirements.

    I have Sky but am moving house in just over a month and last time I checked there was no Sky Sports on Virgin and if BT Vision existed it would surprise me. This would appear to have changed and I suppose what I really would like to know is if Virgin and BT customers have to go without anything?

    For example are Primetime and Premier Sports available? (This is less of an issue now Froch is on Sky and I don't currently subscribe to Premier).

    I know very little about BT Vision and the website is confusing as hell.

    I would guess that my TV tastes aren't unique! The only TV I watch is boxing, so Sky Sports, ESPN and Box Office is a must, HD is preferred and all other TV is completely optional. I will need broadband of some typical variety.

    I know threads like this exist already but in the fast paced and competitive cut throat world we live in they become irrelevant pretty quick.
     
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  2. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Forget BT Vision it's shite no box office either
     
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  3. Scottrf

    Scottrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Virgin has SBO, Sky Sports (obviously an extra), ESPN I think comes with Sky Sports package or if not on one of the more basic TV packages. You can get Primetime but not Premier Sports. The broadband is among the quickest compared to the quoted speed on most of the tests.
     
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  4. Marlow

    Marlow Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i'm on virgin, may switch to sky though as i want premier sports
     
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  5. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    FreeSat.
     
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  6. sosolid4u09

    sosolid4u09 4 8 15 16 23 42 banned Full Member

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    Dreambox.
     
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  7. evil G

    evil G this_is_box Full Member

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    So it looks like a toss up between Virgin and Sky.
    Virgin has the broader bands required for extreme downloads but no Premier :think

    Is Box Office in HD on Virgin?

    And... for the sake of impartiality what IS the deal with FreeSat?
     
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  8. evil G

    evil G this_is_box Full Member

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    Seems like a good, affordable choice.
    Having only SS1 and SS2 isn't a massive deal as Ward/AA on SS3 on Sunday was an exception as opposed to the rule. Not having SBO is a deal breaker for me though.
     
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  9. sidramalik100

    sidramalik100 New Member Full Member

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    well for me Dreambox
     
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  10. Flash Jab

    Flash Jab Boxing Junkie banned

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    Do not get Virgin, just don't. They are absolutely ****ing useless and their boxes are ridiculously slow and ****. Just don't. If you can afford it, stick with Sky.
     
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  11. HairyHighlander

    HairyHighlander BASS !! HOWLOWCANUGO ?? Full Member

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    This.
     
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  12. BrummyLad

    BrummyLad Sergio Kun Aguero Full Member

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    I have recently moved to virgin from sky, whilst in happy about the faster broadband I'm mortifiedwith the quality of the tv. Set-top box is a piece of shot and slow as ****, but I can now watch fights online which I couldn't do previously so that's the deal for me. Ideal scenario would be sky tv and virgin for net
     
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  13. Longcount

    Longcount boxing Full Member

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    I have Virgin and I'm very happy with it, especially the broadband speed, although that depends on location to a large degree.

    I have phone (including line rental), broadband, TV XL package, ESPN and Sky Sports and pay about £60 per month.

    I think that's good value.
     
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  14. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    stick with sky and get Premier, they show some quality fights and all for £5.99 a month. stay with sky:deal
     
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  15. evil G

    evil G this_is_box Full Member

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    Sky seems to be the way to go. I'll go to one of the kiosks and screw them for as much as I can get, play them against Virgin if I can.

    Thanks for all the advice guys.
     
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