Virgin Media and ESPN Announce Channel Deal
Virgin Media TV has announced that the new ESPN worldwide sports channel will be available in both standard and HD picture to their 3.5 million digital TV customers from 3rd August 2009. The ESPN channel has taken over Stetanta Sports contract to show live Barclays Premier League and Clydesdale Bank Premier League football, as well as a whole host of other top quality sporting events.
Customers who subscribe to the XL Virgin Media TV pack will be able to watch ESPN for no additional cost, and will also receive the fantastic ESPN Classic. This station is one of my own personal favourite sports channels, featuring the greatest moments of sporting history past and present. In one day you can watch highlights from a classic golf tournament, followed by an FA cup final from the Eighties and finish with a days highlights from the 2005 Ashes series – absolute bliss if you’re a sport-aholic like myself.
Sports fans who subscribe to either the Virgin TV Medium or Large packs will be able to subscribe to ESPN for just £8 a month if they already subscribe to Sky Sports, or £10 a month if not. Plus, as a little taster, Virgin Media will make both ESPN channels available to all of its digital TV customers for no additional cost during the month of August.
Chief commercial officer of Virgin Media, Mark Schweitzer, said -
This agreement solidifies Virgin Media’s place as the home of TV entertainment and is unquestionably the best value TV deal for sports fanatics. We’ve got all the sports content you’d expect and adding the new ESPN channels to our line-up will mean our customers can watch all the football action they want.We’re always looking for ways to go the extra mile for our customers and we think this market beating offer does this in spades as well as providing a sweetener for the start of the football season. We are extremely proud to have partnered with ESPN, which is the world’s leading multimedia sports entertainment company.
ESPN will be launching on Virgin Media on Monday 3rd August in both standard and HD, and with 46 live Premier League football games already booked for next season, it’s safe to say ESPN will be a roaring success with football fanatics.
Managing director for ESPN in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Lynne Frank, said -
We are delighted to add Virgin Media as a new distribution partner and to offer millions more sports fans ESPN’s compelling mix of Barclays Premier League and Clydesdale Bank Premier League football, as well as the best of international football and top quality sports. The plan to make the channels available to Virgin Media’s XL customers will help ESPN better serve sports fans in the UK. It’s an exciting season ahead and we look forward to bringing our new channels, ESPN and ESPN HD as well as ESPN Classic, to as many sports fans as possible.
So why add ESPN to your Virgin Media bundle package in time for their first live Barclays Premier League game on Saturday 15th August between Everton and Arsenal. You never know, straight after the game you may be able to check out the same fixture, from back in the day, when footballers were men and the shorts were miniscule!
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New Mobile Broadband Speeds Planned for Orange Internet Everywhere
Orange Internet Everywhere is planning to introduce mobile broadband speeds of up to 7.2Mbps across their network this year. Currently delivering speeds of up to 3.6Mbps, Orange’s new super fast connection will improve customer experiences throughout the UK so they can do more. quicker, and that’s not the only benefit from choosing Orange Internet Everywhere.
Orange has the largest 2G/3G network in the UK, so you can receive mobile broadband in more places than any other UK network. It’s really easy to set up too. Simply connect the dongle to your computer and click on the Orange icon to start the automated set up, it really is that simple and you’ll be online in minutes. Plus, if you’re not happy with the quality of your coverage within the first 2 weeks, Orange will refund you any upfront device costs.
Orange Wednesdays
Did you think that Orange Wednesdays was only for mobile phone users? Orange Internet Everywhere will also allow you and a friend to visit the cinema every Wednesday with 2 for 1 cinema tickets, courtesy of Orange, all you have to do is -
- Load your orange mobile broadband connection software.
- Once you’re in your SMS centre/conn. manager, select text messaging option & create a new message.
- Write ‘FILM‘ in the body of the message and send the text to 241 (texts cost 35p)
- Write down the unique code and show it to the box office staff to get hold of your 2 for 1 tickets.
- Enjoy the movie!
It really is that simple. Plus with prices starting at just £9.79 a month, up to a 10GB usage allowance, and the new network speeds planned for later this year, Orange Internet Everywhere really is at the forefront of the mobile broadband revolution
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Save £30 When Ordering BT Vision – Offer Ends 31st August
BT Vision are now offering their excellent ‘V +box’ to all new customers for just £15 when ordering a value pack online – that’s a £30 saving! This fantastic money saving offer is only available until Monday 31st August, which is perfect timing for a lot of exciting new programming due in September including the Prime Time Crime series.
Alongside this series will be a number of blockbuster movies, including Bronson, The International starring Clive Owen, the Marvel comic adapted Watchman, and Rachel’s Getting Married, which recently saw Anne Hathaway rnominated for a ‘Best Actress’ Oscar. Plus with ESPN America now available for free to previous Setanta subscribers and 242 live Barclays Premier League matches available on Vision Sport, now is the perfect time to upgrade your current home package.
Don’t forget, this offer ends on Monday 31st August 2009, so if you fancy a £30 saving on your system set up this could be the deal for you.
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3 Day Offer Extension for Free Connection with Talk Talk – Now Ends Monday 27th July
Due to overwhelming demand, Talk Talk fantastic free connection offer has been extended for another 3 days. The offer was supposed to end today, but those lovely people at Talk Talk have decided you can now still receive your free connection worth £29.99 until the end of Monday 27th July!
This is a great deal for those who like to chat on landlines as local and national calls are also free, plus with the standard package you will also receive -
- Fast, reliable, up to 8Meg broadband
- 40Gb monthly download allowance
- FREE wireless router
- UNLIMITED evening and weekend phone calls to UK landlines
- Free local calls, anytime
Great news for all you chatterboxes out there! So get your skates on and snap up this cracking extended summer saving, exclusively from Talk Talk.
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Mobile Broadband Revenue Set to Explode
Mobile broadband revenue for operators around the world will shoot up by a staggering 140%, though Europe will seen an increase of just 11%. If the current projected growth continues, the number of mobile broadband users will rise to an enormous 418 million in the next 8 years. As more people start to move towards the freedom of netbooks and laptops twinned with mobile broadband, operator revenues will be up by £29 billion globally by 2017.
With increased speeds and low cost dongles available across the market, trends are showing that many households are switching to mobile broadband for it’s ease of use and accessability. Plus with broadband providers now offering low cost Netbooks, like the Virgin Media Freedom Netbook which is due out soon and is free with a 24 month contract, it is easy to see why consumer habits are changing.
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Virgin Media Boss Revels in Ashes Victory and Pays Up
Virgin Media supremo Richard Branson is absolutely over the moon with England’s thrilling 2nd Test victory against the Aussies at Lords, though it did cost him a quid or two! Having drawn the First Test in Cardiff (which I actually managed to attend, praise the lord for the gift of corporate tickets!), England’s much deserved victory was their first at Lord’s against Australia for 75 years.
The companies unique ‘Fifty50′ initiative sees £1,000 donated to charity every time an England batsman scores a half century during the series. This is being run in conjunction with the national release of Sir Richard’s ultrafast 50Mb Virgin Media broadband service. With England clocking up the runs at a cracking rate so far, Branson has already pledged £8,000 following the first two Ashes tests, but as long as they keep chalking them up he will keep splashing it out!
Cricket fan Branson said -
You beauty! What a bonza performance by England’s boys – I’m absolutely over the moon that we took the second test at Lord’s. England put in a fantastic performance and the team have already reached eight half centuries to date, raising £8,000 for charity in the process through Virgin Media’s ‘Fifty50’ initiative. It seems that our little stunt in Sydney has riled the Australian team by putting pressure on them, whilst our charity incentive has equally spurred on the England team. All I can say is once again, good luck at Edgbaston Ricky…you’ll need it!
This total has been reached and surpassed 8 times so far, including 3 times by Paul Collingwood, who’s 74 gruelling runs in the 1st Test in Cardiff helped England rescue a draw for the jaws of defeat. Other batsman to reach their half century are Matt Prior (twice), Kevin Pietersen, Alistair Cook and captain Andrew Strauss, who’s 161 in the 1st innings of the 2nd Test really set up the fabulous win at Lords. The unique ‘Fifty50′ scheme was launched by former England skipper and Yorkshire player Michael Vaughan, and will see Virgin Media donate to a selection of good causes favoured by the England players throughout The Ashes Series.
Virgin Media is one of the fastest broadband providers in the country, offering up to 50Mbs speeds through their fixed cable line. Their internet service is also available with any Virgin Media bundle package which features broadband, along with TV and phone rental.
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Eclipse Offers £50 Credit to Pipex and Nildram Customers Switching Providers – Offer Ends August 1st 2009
Eclipse Internet is currently offering Pipex and Nildram customers the opportunity to join their award winning service and receive a £50 credit to their account when ordering before August 1st 2009. With numerous providers currently being bought out, many customers have had no control over the new supplier of their broadband service. This is why Eclipse Internet is offering Pipex and Nildram business customers the opportunity to sign up and receive a reliable and trusted broadband service with exceptional support.
Head of business sales at Eclipse Internet, Mark Thomas, said -
Customers have the right to choose who provides their broadband service. In challenging times, businesses need a business class broadband service with exceptional support that they can rely on. Eclipse Internet is an ISP dedicated to small businesses. Not only are we offering businesses a choice of three inclusive packages, we will also give them £50 cashback if they switch before the end of July 2009.
Each Eclipse package is designed to support small and medium sized businesses IT needs, from a domain name to boost their online presence through to business class email, plus -
- 100% uptime for internet and webmail
- Dedicated, priority technical support and customer service for business customers
- UK based contact centre answering business calls within 60 seconds
- Free and seamless switch to Eclipse with no downtime
All Pipex & Nildram customers need to do is select from the Business Bronze, Silver or Gold packages based on what best suits their needs, then provide Eclipse with their Migration Authorisation Code. A £50 credit will then appear on the customers account once they have paid their first invoice, it really is that simple.
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Virgin Media Plan to Launch Free Netbook
Virgin Media is planning to launch a free netbook to all new and existing customers who sign up a Virgin Media bundle package. Though no release date has been set, the ‘Freedom’ netbook has a retail value of approximately £300 but will be available for free to customers who sign up for a 24 month contract. The Freedom weighs only 1.1kg, has a fantastic 2.5 hour battery life, and also features -
- Intel Atom N270 1.60 GHz Processor
- Microsoft Windows XP
- 120GB Hard Drive
- 1GB RAM
- 10.2inch TFT Display
- Built in Wireless
- 2-in-1 Card Reader
- 0.3 megapixel webcam
The Freedom netbook will be available in a choice of Virgin Red or Black colour schemes and is sure to be a bit hit with customers across the country, particularly as it’s release ties in with the revised pricing structure for Virgin Media broadband‘s new optimised 50Mb service.
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Virgin Media Make History with 50Mb Network
Virgin Media broadband will be making history this month with the completion of the first fibre optic broadband network service in the UK. Having spent the last 18 months conducting significant upgrades, Virgin Media has now tripled its capacity and can now offer ultrafast speeds of up to 50Mb to over 12 million homes across the UK.
To celebrate this fantastic achievement, Virgin Media has announced that from September 1st 2009 a new pricing structure will be put into place for its 50Mb service to just £28, when taken with a Virgin Media bundle package. The company is also looking into trialling a 10Mb upload speed to explore the extra demand on services such as video conferencing and multiplayer gaming.
Executive director of broadband at Virgin Media, Jon James, said -
As the first company to bring broadband to the UK ten years ago, the completion of our next-generation network marks another pioneering moment for internet access in the UK. We are delighted with the performance and reliability of our 50Mb service, and with the customer feedback. Now the roll-out is days from being complete, we’re ready to take 50Mb to the next stage of development and reinforce our leading position in the broadband market.
Virgin Media will also be launching their first ever netbook, the ‘Freedom’ netbook, which has been specifically optimised for the new 50Mb speeds. The Freedom comes in a choice of Black or Red casing, will be packaged with top of the line software, and will be available to both new and existing customers for no additional charge when ordering a Virgin Media bundle package.
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Free Connection Worth £30 with Talk Talk – Offer Ends Friday 24th July
Talk Talk has just released news of a fantastic summer sale which will have you chatting away long into the night. When ordering a Talk Talk broadband bundle you will now receive your connection worth £29.99 absolutely free!
This is a great deal for those who like to chat on landlines as local and national calls are also free, plus with the standard package you will also receive -
- Fast, reliable, up to 8Meg broadband
- 40Gig monthly download allowance
- FREE wireless router
- UNLIMITED evening and weekend phone calls to UK landlines
- Free local calls, anytime
This fabulous summer offer is only valid until 4pm on Friday 24th July 2009, so if you’re a real chatterbox, get your skates on and snap up this cracking summer saving, exclusively from Talk Talk.
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