7PM Info: A Insider has told me today that there is a rumour within Virgin Media HQ that the new HD channels for Sky Sports and Sky Movies will be cost an extra £10 per box.
8:30PM Update: Cable Forum poster ottoni says - "Just spoken to customer services, she knew straight away, she said she has recieved training on this tonight, you have to subscribe to sports and movies in SD first and then the HD variants will be available for £7 per month per box regardless of what TV package you are on. These will be available from the 19th July."
9:25PM Update: I have been told by two insiders that Viewers who want Sky Sports or Sky Movies HD Channel can pre-order them from next Monday (July 19th) but the channels will not launch until later (I hear its August 2nd).
14/7 - 9:50PM Update: An Insider has now confirm to me that the Sky HD Channels - Sports/Movies - will cost £7 per box and NOT £10 per box as reported by me last night.
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