Author Topic: Sky EPG reshuffle to commence "next week" (Read 2155 times)

Clive · « **on:** January 11, 2006, 15:23 »

Sky Digi Online
January 11, 2006
Sky have finally lifted the lid on the Sky EPG reshuffle date - the downloads start next week.

A Sky spokesperson has exclusively confirmed to Sky Digi Online that the EPG reshuffle will download "next week into some boxes" and will then take "approx 2 weeks thereafter to complete."

The EPG reshuffle was delayed from last November due to a few hitches with the new version 4 software, which is also expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks.

The EPG, which has remained unchanged since Sky's launch in 1998 will include two new genres to accommodate the vast number of dating and lifestyle channels. The two new categories will be "Lifestyle and Culture" & "Gaming and Dating".

A Sky spokesman has previously stated: "These enhancements are designed to assist Sky to meet continued demand for EPG slots. Better signposting will help make it easier for viewers to find the programme and channels that they want to watch."

http://www.media247.co.uk/skydigital/news.php

GillE · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2006, 21:29 »

I hope it's a lot faster.

Clive · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2006, 23:06 »

I look forward to the "better signposting". At present it seems pretty disorganised to me.

DJ · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2006, 23:22 »

I hope it doesn't delete all my Sky+'d shows. Last time Sky attempted ti update their EPG it all went walkies :roll:

DJ

DJ · « **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2006, 14:32 »

Just noticed that all my Sky menus have been reordered and the Sky+ planner is now accessed by the Green button.

They also state that the radio channels will start with 0 from now on, but they don't at the moment. Maybe another update is due later this month.

DJ

sam · « **Reply #5 on:** January 18, 2006, 17:51 »

did it delete all your shows though?

DJ · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2006, 22:43 »

Quote from: "sam"

did it delete all your shows though?

Nope all still there! Phew

DJ

sam · « **Reply #7 on:** January 19, 2006, 02:18 »

good news then! ...for once a telecommunications company don't f*** over their customer!