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.
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| Launched | 2004 |
| Owned by | XYZnetworks |
| Audience share | 0.2% (February 2008, [1]) |
| Slogan | "Hits on [V]2" |
| Broadcast area | Australia |
| Formerly called | Club [V] |
| Website | channelv.com.au |
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| Foxtel | Channel 803 |
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| Foxtel | Channel 803 |
| Austar Digital | Channel 803 |
| Optus TV | Channel 803 |
Channel [V]2 is an Australian pay-tv channel. It is the sister channel of Channel V. 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
![The former Club [V] logo](../../../../images/local/d/d6/Clubv.png)
[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 particularly 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 12th, 2007. In the lead-up to the switch, a message was frequently broadcast on the channel, promising viewers "A Change is Coming". Since the re-launch, Channel V and Channel [V]2 have become more closely tied in with each other (e.g. Showing viewers what is currently playing on the opposite channel), and using the same format for displaying song information. Even though the channels are tied-in with each other, Channel [V]2 still does not play any entertainment oriented shows, rather playing ads for them.
[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.
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