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May 15, 2008
- Sky loses docs ruling in Virgin dispute
Sky is ordered to disclose documents to Virgin in a preliminary court hearing on their carriage dispute. - Virgin rapped for "cheapest Setanta" ads
The ASA rules that Virgin's ads claiming that it is "the cheapest way to get Setanta Sports" were misleading.
May 12, 2008
- Analogue axe 'could lead to 100Mbps net'
Turning off analogue will allow Virgin to offer 100Mbps downstream "if we chose", says the firm's CEO. - Virgin begins analogue cable switch off
Virgin Media begins a tentative programme to end analogue transmissions across its cable network.
May 11, 2008
- Cable modems certified for 100Mbps plus
The first "wideband" cable modems employing the DOCSIS 3.0 transmission standard are certified.
May 09, 2008
- Virgin: No change in dispute with Sky
Virgin Media's CEO says there has been little development in the firm's carriage dispute with Sky. - Sky, BT, others enter Tiscali bids
Tiscali receives informal bids from firms including Sky, BT and Carphone Warehouse.
May 08, 2008
- Virgin revenue falls despite new subs
Virgin Media adds cable customers, but suffers from TV subscribers moving to cheaper packages.
Apr 30, 2008
- BBC iPlayer launches on Virgin Media
A version of the BBC's iPlayer service specifically designed for digital cable launches on Virgin Media.
Apr 24, 2008
- Virgin: We only need one HD channel
Virgin Media defends its offering of just one linear HD channel - sticking by its prioritisation of VoD. - Virgin CEO wants to "engage" on neutrality
Virgin Media CEO Neil Berkett says providers should "engage" with issues such as net neutrality.
Apr 21, 2008
- Timeshifts 'do better next to sibling'
Timeshift channels do better if placed next to their primary siblings in the EPG, research shows.
Apr 17, 2008
- Tiscali sets deadline for bids
Tiscali sets a deadline for potential buyers, as Vodafone joins those rumoured to be interested.
Apr 16, 2008
- Comcast plans to lay down law on P2P
US service provider Comcast wants an industry code on how ISPs can manage users' internet access.
Apr 10, 2008
- Virgin Media CEO attacks net neutrality
Virgin Media CEO Neil Berkett argues against the principles of net neutrality.
Apr 08, 2008
- Soft launch for BBC iPlayer on cable
A version of the BBC's iPlayer service for cable will soft launch in May. - Virgin adds HD 'Sopranos', more to VOD
Virgin Media is adding a number of shows in HD to its on demand service under a deal with HBO.
Apr 04, 2008
- 100 linear HD channels on cable in New York
Time Warner Cable positions itself as "the home of free HD", announcing plans to carry 100 linear HD channels.
Apr 01, 2008
- Virgin puts up price of top TV package
Virgin Media is to increase the price of its top television package by £1.50 per month. - Virgin denies 'three strikes' agreement
Virgin Media says it is not trialling a scheme to cut off illegal downloaders.
