Day Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 What do you pay, what do you get? Currently in negotiations with Virgin Media HQ in Delhi trying to get myself a bargain, currently paying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 What does everybody else think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsmini Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Well I looked at adding Sky sports to my XL package and it would take me to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 The money i save by not giving it to Richard Branson or Rupert Murdoch pays for my season ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I like Richard Branson. He posts some great stuff on twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketteringram Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 What does everybody else think? I've spoke to them a couple of times in the last week or so. I'm trying to get my bill reduced, but without losing anything obviously! Have XL tv, land line, and BB is 20MB. That is supposed to double sometime over the next couple of months. I'm not interested in the speed to be honest. I even asked them to reduce it if it would cut the bill, but they reckon they can't do that. I plan on calling them again at the weekend. I'll let you know how I get on. On the MSE forum, there are dedicated threads about Virgin and so on, where people tell of the deals they have struck. To get the best deals, it seems you have to leave, and wait till they want you to come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I pay about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 I was looking at a second box but they want me to buy the box, second box monthly charge plus second box rental charge. Moving soon as well, couldn't figure out if I had to have another cable installed or it wirelessly links to main box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I'd guess you'd need a second cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Definitely Cable. The boxes connect to the net for on-demand stuff but have to be through the cable for TV or to another box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Cable for 2nd box, did have 2 a while ago. Need to renegotiate my deal, thanks for the reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 For me, a plus for Virgin is that if anything goes wrong with the Tivo box then they will either repair or replace it. With Sky, after 12 months their box becomes yours and you have to replace either by a straight payment or through 3rd party insurance. This really pisses me off - no box no Sky so they lose out as well! One big plus for Sky is they have sole broadcasting rights for Sky Atlantic and there's some superb programmes on this channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I am sure way better than the ripoff that is Directv or Dish here in the States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Branson is great. Dyslexic genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 For what it's worth, I'm on 60Mb broadband (automatically upgrading to 100Mb in Jan), Landline (compulsory) and TV XL, which is the top package. It costs me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 For me, a plus for Virgin is that if anything goes wrong with the Tivo box then they will either repair or replace it. With Sky, after 12 months their box becomes yours and you have to replace either by a straight payment or through 3rd party insurance. This really pisses me off - no box no Sky so they lose out as well! One big plus for Sky is they have sole broadcasting rights for Sky Atlantic and there's some superb programmes on this channel. For me a plus for Virgin is that if anything goes wrong you can put it down as her inexperience, and say it might be better the next time. I think going for a two box with a Virgin is always going to be problematic, and even if you are careful I am not sure a replacement or repair is a reasonable fall back. I have in the past looked into insurance to cover Virgin damage, but the market is limited and only Hiscox were prepared to take on the risk, but who wants Hiscox as a fallback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Just had my offer but seeing what you guys have I've turned it down "You currently pay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 About Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Just had my offer but seeing what you guys have I've turned it down "You currently pay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 XL you get everything including BT Sport but not Sky Sports and Movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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