Cable Forum - View Single Post - Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]

**Mick** · 19-02-2008, 13:13

Update:

Just got off the phone from the Virgin Media press office.

Basically VM haven't implemented anything yet so this is no where near launch. BT are apparently a step further and trialling it with 10,000 customers.

I raised the issue that customers should be given the choice to opt in, not the other way round. VM are looking at this process and are said to be finalising arrangements regarding this, nothing has been agreed yet.

At the moment - the option to opt out, the process involves a visit to a website, webwise and to tick a check box as to whether you want the service or not. This then stores a *cookie* on your computer.

I have asked we be sent some clear clarification on the whole process as there appears to be some ambiguity regarding how this all works.

I'll update this thread as and when I get more information.

19-02-2008, 13:13	#77
Mick Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 15,118	Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out? Update: Just got off the phone from the Virgin Media press office. Basically VM haven't implemented anything yet so this is no where near launch. BT are apparently a step further and trialling it with 10,000 customers. I raised the issue that customers should be given the choice to *opt in, not the other way round. VM are looking at this process and are said to be finalising arrangements regarding this, nothing has been agreed yet. At the moment - the option to opt out, the process involves a visit to a website, webwise and to tick a check box as to whether you want the service or not. This then stores a cookie* on your computer. I have asked we be sent some clear clarification on the whole process as there appears to be some ambiguity regarding how this all works. I'll update this thread as and when I get more information.