VM IPTV stick - available tomorrow

[oxfordmark]

This from @VMO2News on Twitter

NEWS: Our new entertainment service, Stream from @VirginMedia, launches tomorrow. Stream brings together entertainment subscriptions & traditional live TV with fuss-free 30-day contracts – all underpinned by our unparalleled connectivity. Read more

https://bit.ly/3keD2oh https://pic.twitter.com/kGjExj2psw

It includes a Disney+ app! Will we see a 360 version coming soon?

[Royalbeech]

Spoiler

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@roy247 wrote:

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@Royalbeech wrote:

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So if it's not available for customers that already have TV etc, they better give us an update overnight so we get the same apps, especially Disney +

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If you already have Disney + on your TV use that, fair enough wanting the app if not on your TV already but it won't be free, not unless you take out a new contract after a certain date and if it's goes as smoothly as the Netflix offer has gone. 🤔

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I know it won't be free! I just want it available through the 360 box, so I don't need to start the PS4 up. My TV doesn't have the app. 

[roy247]

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@Royalbeech wrote:

Spoiler

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@roy247 wrote:

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@Royalbeech wrote:

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So if it's not available for customers that already have TV etc, they better give us an update overnight so we get the same apps, especially Disney +

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If you already have Disney + on your TV use that, fair enough wanting the app if not on your TV already but it won't be free, not unless you take out a new contract after a certain date and if it's goes as smoothly as the Netflix offer has gone. 🤔

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I know it won't be free! I just want it available through the 360 box, so I don't need to start the PS4 up. My TV doesn't have the app. 

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Wouldn't it be good if we did get it for free, personally I think there is only one thing on there that I would watch so not worth paying for, although the way things change you don't know where what programmes will end up.

[deans6571]

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@newapollo wrote:

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@Royalbeech wrote:Thats 13 channels not 2, and I belive this service will be for none cabled areas! 

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Hi @Royalbeech 

The service won't work in non cabled areas. 

You need to take broadband from VM to access the services.

From Digital-life/Stream-our-new-flexible-entertainment-service 

David Bouchier, Chief TV & Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2, said:

'At launch, Stream is available to both new and existing customers who take a Virgin Media broadband only or broadband and home phone package,'

Who is Stream available to?

Stream is available to customers with M50 Fibre Broadband or above and those with Broadband & Home Phone.

Stream is currently not available to customers who already have a Virgin TV service. It’s also not available for Virgin Media Essential broadband customers.

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What is the point of this then if it works out more expensive than having a 'Phone, Broadband, TV' combined package (which it does) ?

My combined package costs me around £80, which gives me far more content than this device alone?!

The Stream box would cost me around £60 JUST for the 2 sports packages alone (which are included in my package above) + add the fact that you would also need a broadband deal on top from VM, so another £20 or so, which equates to the same £80 odd..?

Makes  no sense......

🤔

[archercj]

And all existing LOYAL Ooomph and Volt customers will get this FREE so you can still get all your favourite channels when you are out and about.

Ok so I made that up LOL but it really does wind me up that I can happily watch Virgin/Sky Sports anywhere on my mobile as part of the subscription but I cant cast that on to a larger TV screen. 

[Dereklad]

Ive read if youve got a tv package you cant get the stream box..

which is bad as i have a ceiling projector in my bedroom and this little box  would replace my crappy firestick.

shocking disappointment from my end.

[Roger_Gooner]

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@deans6571 wrote:

This definitely sounds like a great option if you ask me.

More info here:

 Virgin Media rivals Sky with a brand new and affordable way to watch TV | Express.co.uk 

and here : Stream-from-Virgin-Media-Pack.pdf (virginmediao2.co.uk)

Other than not being able to record stuff, I don't see anything not to like! 

Its almost worth cancelling my TV subscription altogether!!

EDIT - Wow, this IS expensive:

That's almost £60 a month right there just for those 2 channels (which I have now anyway).....!??! 😮

Maybe I'll stick with my 360 then. 😆

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There are two markets: one is for those prepared to commit to 18-month contracts and another is for those on rolling 30-day contracts. For the latter prices will always be higher and functionality limited, e.g. you cannot record.

[newapollo]

Hi @oxfordmark

Just a quick heads up. The Disney+ app was added to the 360 earlier today.

[oxfordmark]

Hello, brill, but no news on the site we are always asked to check out for updates.

[newapollo]

Hi again @oxfordmark 

It''s been posted in the Digital Blog section  - looks like that the community has actually got the news before the full press release 😃

[jamesredfern]

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@archercj wrote:

And all existing LOYAL Ooomph and Volt customers will get this FREE so you can still get all your favourite channels when you are out and about.

Ok so I made that up LOL but it really does wind me up that I can happily watch Virgin/Sky Sports anywhere on my mobile as part of the subscription but I cant cast that on to a larger TV screen. 

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You can if you use a laptop or windows based tv box via the windows app or browser.