Channel V²
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- The correct title of this article is Channel [V]². The substitution or omission of any < > [ ] { } is due to technical restrictions.
| Channel [V]2 | |
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| Launched | 2004 |
| Owned by | XYZnetworks |
| Slogan | "Hits on [V]2" |
| Broadcast area | Australia |
| Formerly called | Club [V] |
| Website | http://www.channelv.com.au |
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| Foxtel Digital | Channel 803 |
| Austar Digital | Channel 803 |
Channel [V]2 is an Australian pay-tv channel. It is the sister channel of Channel V, arguably Australia's most watched music video network. Both channels are owned and operated by XYZnetworks. It can be watched on Foxtel Digital, Optus and Austar's Digital Service.
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[edit] History
[edit] Club [V]
One of the 20 new channels introduced as part of Foxtel's new digital service, Club [V] was the name of what is now known as Channel [V]2. It focused particuarly on dance music and was originally, (like most sister cable channels) ad-free.
[edit] Channel [V]2
The new name and format of Club [V] was launched on January 12, 2007. In the lead-up to the switch, a message was frequently broadcast on the channel, promising viewers "A Change is Coming".
[edit] Controversy
There has been considerable controversy over the introduction of ads, largely for mobile phone ringtone companies, introduced with the channel's new format. More controversy was caused when the format switch meant MA programming, while most previous programming was rated PG.
