https://www.cableforum.uk/board/ en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:53:30 GMT vBulletin 5 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/images/misc/rss.jpg https://www.cableforum.uk/board/ https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713811&goto=newpost Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:55:45 GMT Just watched Saturday nights edition of the Jonathan Ross Show, which included the singer Myles Smith.

He was asked how he felt when he unexpectedly heard his music eg coming on the radio or in a shop. His answer tickled me when he said "Sometimes it's good and it makes me feel part of it, but the experience varies. I had to ring Virgin and they put me on hold for an hour and a half. When the hold music started it was me and I thought for God's sake and I hated myself" :D ]]> Virgin Media TV Service RichardCoulter https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713811 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713810&goto=newpost Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:15:49 GMT My O2 sim plan with the Volt benefits including broadband speed increase has just gone from £21.79 to £24.29, whereas I could get a similar plan from GiffGaff for between £10 and £15 depending on data. O2 has offers to go down to between £10.50 and £16, but that's just for 6 months and then goes right back up again.
My VirginMedia bill for Gig1, Mega TV including Netflix with ads, anytime chatter is £83.50.
If I try to save £9-£14 by stopping O2 and switching to GiffGaff, I'll presumably drop the Volt benefit and go down to M500. Is there any way to work out how much my VM bill would increase to get back the Gig1 broadband? ]]> kered10 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713810 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713809&goto=newpost Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:01:01 GMT :birthday: to mrmistoffelees (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/member.php?u=33103) - from all the team at Cable Forum. :cleader: :birthday: to mrmistoffelees - from all the team at Cable Forum. :cleader: ]]> Lifestyle Forum https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713809 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713801&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:00:53 GMT :birthday: to seeyouatninepm (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/member.php?u=104177) - from all the team at Cable Forum. :cleader: :birthday: to seeyouatninepm - from all the team at Cable Forum. :cleader: ]]> Lifestyle Forum https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713801 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713799&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:24:57 GMT I was looking at the VM homepage and seeing what new packages on broadband they are doing. I put in next doors number as they don't have VM and it's showing they can get 2gb broadband but I don't see that option or the option to upgrade to this.

Is this a new customer thing only? ]]> Virgin Media Internet Service Gavin78 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713799 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713798&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:06 GMT :birthday: to pip08456 (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/member.php?u=64066) - from all the team at Cable Forum. :cleader: :birthday: to pip08456 - from all the team at Cable Forum. :cleader: ]]> Lifestyle Forum https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713798 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713797&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:41:07 GMT ESPN has been added to Disney+ in the UK and across 53 countries and territories in Europe and Asia-Pacific, bringing its brand, content library, and live events to subscribers in around 100 markets worldwide.

It's available in the Disney+ app on my VM 360 and Stream boxes, and also on my LGTV. (The app wasn't working on my FireTV Cube)

Sports wise baseball, softball, La Liga Saturday matches and the UEFA Women’s Champions League are available.


Whilst not yet available NBA (National Basketball Association) and NHL (National Hockey League) coverage is coming when the 2026-27 season starts.

More info from https://www.advanced-television.com/...rope-and-apac/ and https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/disney...-upgrade-espn/ ]]> Television newapollo https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713797 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713796&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:28:43 GMT All the hype made by VM that Sky Atlantic was coming at last - and what do we get? Nothing like Sky Atlantic used to be. Very disappointing. Btw, likewise, Sky One. We know the reason - loss of HBO content - but why did VM bother and then smother it in all the hype? All the hype made by VM that Sky Atlantic was coming at last - and what do we get? Nothing like Sky Atlantic used to be.

Very disappointing. Btw, likewise, Sky One.

We know the reason - loss of HBO content - but why did VM bother and then smother it in all the hype?
]]> Virgin Media TV Service Sephiroth https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713796 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713795&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:30:23 GMT Hi all, you can't post on the VM forum nowadays but is there any official support where you get through to someone in the UK?

Contacting someone in the UK is becoming impossible.

I'm in the latter stages of a renovation. Last year I had a site survey - someone came over, looked at the property and said that they'll need to dig down into the driveway to run cables up to the house.

The house already has VM from the previous owner but he said that the whole street will be upgraded this year so it's best to sort this now before the renovation is complete.

We don't want to have the new driveway laid then VM come and dig it back up.

I spoke to VM's Moving Home department a couple of times today. The first person didn't understand what a builder was.

The second time the person seemed to understand my situation but said that the driveway won't need to be dug down (even though the engineer said it would) because it already has VM assigned to the property.

Even after explaining the person in India, not the engineer who visited the property is deciding what I need.

I've booked in my VM moving day but need to speak to someone who can actually grasp what I'm talking about, and have been told by the VM engineer.

I tried to get some help/sense from a number I have for retentions (in Scotland) but he obviously couldn't help me.

Is it really that difficult to speak to someone in the UK?

Any ideas? ]]> Virgin Media Installation Issues Otuama34 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713795 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713794&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:17:14 GMT Looking at getting this as my anti virus, VPN ETC thoughts please. Looking at getting this as my anti virus, VPN ETC thoughts please. ]]> Itshim https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713794 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713793&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:10:53 GMT Freesat has discontinued its recordable boxes apparently. They were never well thought of, unlike the previous gen Humax DVRs/PVRs. Manhattan however is about to launch a Recordable Freesat box and fill the gap in the market. ... Freesat has discontinued its recordable boxes apparently. They were never well thought of, unlike the previous gen Humax DVRs/PVRs.

Manhattan however is about to launch a Recordable Freesat box and fill the gap in the market.

https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/freesa...n-s4-r-coming/

I’ve always liked their non-recordable Freesat boxes and regularly use their SX model in one room. Simple, intuitive interface. I’m hoping for similar with this new one, though I’m unfamiliar with their current UI designs. I’d imagine it’s probably going to work like their current Freeview PVR, just with a different type of tuner. ]]> cheekyangus https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713793 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713792&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:34:44 GMT Who is going to stay up and watch the Artemis II launch, due to take off 11:24pm uk time. I was 7 months old when we walked on the moon, so will now see it and remember it Who is going to stay up and watch the Artemis II launch, due to take off 11:24pm uk time.


I was 7 months old when we walked on the moon, so will now see it and remember it ]]> Current Affairs Hom3r https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713792 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713791&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:57:28 GMT Hi Guys, Long term Virgin Media broadband customer but switched my TV to Sky around 10 years ago. Coming to end of my Sky contract and offers for renewal are poor so considering returning to Virgin TV. Spoke to VM and they told me they no longer offer TV360 boxes so I would be sent a Stream... Hi Guys,

Long term Virgin Media broadband customer but switched my TV to Sky around 10 years ago. Coming to end of my Sky contract and offers for renewal are poor so considering returning to Virgin TV.

Spoke to VM and they told me they no longer offer TV360 boxes so I would be sent a Stream box (I’d be switching from Sky Q).

Obviously I’d lose the functionality to record locally but generally no issues with streaming as much of what I watch these days is via streaming / VOD.

I just wanted to ask if anyone who has a Stream box would be kind enough to share their views on the pros and cons of the Stream box and also ask whether it is stable via WiFi?

Thanks in advance :) ]]> Virgin Media TV Service Superblade7 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713791 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713790&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:18:44 GMT I've been getting texts recently about mis-sold car insurance. This is laughable...because not only do I not have a car, I can't even drive. This is because:

1) I can't afford it.

2) I don't want it. Every car owner I've known seems to get endless hassle I don't need.

3) I did try, once, to drive a 3.5 tonner as part of my job, as what's known as a shunter. But I couldn't get the hang of the clutch (nor could I when I tried doing my CBT), and I nearly crashed. The company never offered training again. I got the hint: some people are natural drivers, but not me.

Every time I get one my (new) phone flags it as spam, and I report & block it. What I want to know is: why am I getting these? Why send them to someone who isn't a registered car owner? I'm halfway inclined towards chasing it up, then at the critical point saying, "Oh, BTW, I don't have a car and can't drive anyway". :p: ]]> Lifestyle Anonymouse https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713790 https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713789&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:49:30 GMT Thought I’d start a thread on this seeing as updated rules and expectations have been published now and claims are likely to start in earnest. I had no idea quite how far back this went (and up to how recently for that matter). We had a car on finance in 2008 and after hearing Martin Lewis on PM... Thought I’d start a thread on this seeing as updated rules and expectations have been published now and claims are likely to start in earnest. I had no idea quite how far back this went (and up to how recently for that matter). We had a car on finance in 2008 and after hearing Martin Lewis on PM on Radio 4 last night I went to the Money Saving Expert website to use the free complaint tool they have there.

To be honest, the adverts from claims intermediaries had been putting me off even thinking about whether we might have a claim because it creates the assumption that the process is difficult. But MSE’s tool simply drafted me an email for me to copy and paste and send to the customer service email address of the dealer that sold me the car. That’s all you have to do - contact the dealer directly with as much information as you can remember. I had to trawl through old photos until I found one with the car reg on it as I don’t have any paperwork any more (and the car is long gone).

If you bought a car on finance between 2007 and 2024 you should look into this, and read the details at https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/re...m-car-finance/ where you can also find the free complaint-drafting tool.

I’m going to update here when I hear from the dealer for good or ill. Would be good to hear from other members who are affected. This goes back almost 20 years so chances are I’m not the only one! ]]> Current Affairs Chris https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33713789