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HD Boy 07-09-2011 17:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35297643)
[/B]

also includes ESPN sky package don't so sky package more expensive you didnt include that in your price ;)
I included ESPN in sky package

Hugh 07-09-2011 17:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35297643)
[/B]

also includes ESPN sky package don't so sky package more expensive you didnt include that in your price ;)
But as you stated, it also includes 50Mb BB, which you will never (at this time) get on Sky....

muppetman11 07-09-2011 17:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35297655)
But as you stated, it also includes 50Mb BB, which you will never (at this time) get on Sky....
Like the back track there Hugh (at this time) :D Berkett would be proud of you today.

andrewstevenson 07-09-2011 18:09
1st oct
 
Well I had a chat with customer relations and I'm wondering if mediaboy can shine any light on this. As we know the price changes and also changes for sky hd from per box to per account on Oct 1st. Could this be the date for launching sky anytime +. Virgin said they can confirm sky movies and sports defo but not able to use sky go

Media Boy UK 07-09-2011 18:12
Re: 1st oct
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andrewstevenson (Post 35297661)
Well I had a chat with customer relations and I'm wondering if mediaboy can shine any light on this. As we know the price changes and also changes for sky hd from per box to per account on Oct 1st. Could this be the date for launching sky anytime +. Virgin said they can confirm sky movies and sports defo but not able to use sky go
I have seen any dates on when Sky Anytime will launch on Virgin Media. When I get any new news I will post it here.

HD Boy 07-09-2011 18:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
@sky_atlantic is Sky Atlantic exclusive to Sky Customers
Quote:
sky_atlantic @buddieboy2011 right now it is, yes
Quote:
@sky_atlantic Is Sky Atlantic coming to Virgin Media
Quote:
@buddieboy2011 there is not a deal currently in place.
http://twitter.com/#!/sky_atlantic

Hugh 07-09-2011 19:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35297656)
Like the back track there Hugh (at this time) :D Berkett would be proud of you today.
I am a customer, not an employee.

Neither am I blind to some of the issues that VM have, and I (every couple of years) compare providers to ensure I am getting the best deal for what I want - I assume others do the same.

If you check my posts, I (to the best of my knowledge) rarely attack Sky - I may point out that others are putting forward propositions without supporting evidence, or repeatedly (imho) whinging (which I never understand - if I was that unhappy, I would be out of there...).

I also (but may lapse occasionally) rarely state absolutes - Sky don't do 50Mb BB at this time, but who knows in the future (which is why I put "at this time"); but we are talking about now, aren't we? (as everyone does when they compare the Sky TV offerings versus VM offerings....;)).

devilincarnate 07-09-2011 19:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35297691)
Neither am I blind to some of the issues that VM have, and I (every couple of years) compare providers to ensure I am getting the best deal for what I want - I assume others do the same.
The same as I do and all the others should do. But it has been pointed out before that so many people that have services (any elec,gas or tv) have not thought of switching:confused:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35297691)
If you check my posts, I (to the best of my knowledge) rarely attack Sky - I may point out that others are putting forward propositions without supporting evidence, or repeatedly (imho) whinging (which I never understand - if I was that unhappy, I would be out of there...).
Since I joined this forum you have been a beacon of impartiality over all providers:D

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35297691)
I also (but may lapse occasionally) rarely state absolutes - Sky don't do 50Mb BB at this time, but who knows in the future (which is why I put "at this time"); but we are talking about now, aren't we? (as everyone does when they compare the Sky TV offerings versus VM offerings....;)).

I always prefer Virgins offerings to Skys offerings ( but that is for another thread and forum:erm:)

ken1234 07-09-2011 20:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35297508)
:birthday: Ken :)
thank Digital Fanatic i was going to reply sooner but my tivo went down with my bb too back up and runing ;)

muppetman11 07-09-2011 20:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35297691)
I am a customer, not an employee.

Neither am I blind to some of the issues that VM have, and I (every couple of years) compare providers to ensure I am getting the best deal for what I want - I assume others do the same.

If you check my posts, I (to the best of my knowledge) rarely attack Sky - I may point out that others are putting forward propositions without supporting evidence, or repeatedly (imho) whinging (which I never understand - if I was that unhappy, I would be out of there...).

I also (but may lapse occasionally) rarely state absolutes - Sky don't do 50Mb BB at this time, but who knows in the future (which is why I put "at this time"); but we are talking about now, aren't we? (as everyone does when they compare the Sky TV offerings versus VM offerings....;)).
I know you don't Hugh , I find your posts very impartial unlike some on here :D. Just pulling your leg ;)

HD Boy 07-09-2011 22:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
What channel on Sky Sports will the Men's US Open Final be on Monday Night

bamav 07-09-2011 23:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Surely this new 4 tuner TiVo box is coming to VM???

http://www.whathifi.com/news/cedia-e...ks-four-tuners

HD Boy 07-09-2011 23:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bamav (Post 35297799)
Surely this new 4 tuner TiVo box is coming to VM???

http://www.whathifi.com/news/cedia-e...ks-four-tuners
http://www.techradar.com/news/home-c...-in-us-1017643
Quote:
A Virgin Media spokesperson said to TechRadar about the news: "As Virgin Media TiVo continues to evolve, we're looking at a range of exciting new features to further enhance the service and give our customers a truly unrivalled viewing experience

Horizon 08-09-2011 10:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
.....so, that's corporate speak meaning no. If it did launch, one can only wonder what the "activation" fee would be.!:)

It was in the news a few years ago that Sky was launching a 8 tuner pvr, I wonder if that will ever see the light of day.

HD Boy 08-09-2011 10:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
i sent email to neil berkett asking about HD channels
Quote:
Is there any HD channels coming to virgin media soon.
The reply i got was from cindy rose
Quote:
Yes there is, thanks for asking!
We'll be announcing what they are soon.
Regards,
Cindy

Cindy Rose
Virgin Media
Executive Director
Digital Entertainment
I hope it's not just the UKTV HD Channels.

As i have already told about them
Quote:
Sent 15 August 2011 10:57:07

Dear Martin

Thanks you for your mail which Neil has asked me to answer on his behalf.
Your email comes at a great time as Virgin Media has just completed agreements to launch the new HD channels from UKTV . I'm really pleased to say that we'll be adding them to our HD channel line-up as soon as we possibly can. - We're still in discussion with UKTV about the precise technical details re timing, but our aspiration is to launch at the same time as Sky or as soon as possible after.

Kind regards
Peter

Peter Chapman

Associate Director, Content Acquisition

Stephen 08-09-2011 11:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
How many times do you need to keep posting those tweets/emails about HD channels? They will come eventually stop obsessing over it and get on with your daily life ;) before you know it new channels will have arrived.

Rob King 08-09-2011 12:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
without pressure from us i think we never get hd very fast

gcampbell 08-09-2011 13:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
UKTV Channels

Be still my heart!!

fairlie82 08-09-2011 16:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Just noticed this

Virgin to release more TiVo functionality

http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2011/...functionality/

HD Boy 08-09-2011 17:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
More price reductions for all customers ?
Quote:
@virginmedia - I was just wondering if you are matching Sky's promotion to freeze prices for til Aug12?
Quote:
@edu_organiserNE We've got some changes in the pipeline, which I'm sure all our customers will be happy about. :) PM
https://twitter.com/#!/edu_organiserNE

denphone 08-09-2011 18:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35297980)
More price reductions for all customers ?


https://twitter.com/#!/edu_organiserNE
Lets see what happens before making assumptions.

Stephen 08-09-2011 18:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35297987)
It was a question
And you were given an answer.

Gavin-D 08-09-2011 18:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35297980)
More price reductions for all customers ?


https://twitter.com/#!/edu_organiserNE
Sky have got the ball rolling with the price freeze virgin media have no choice but to either hold their prices or lower them, it's all about competition.

HD Boy 08-09-2011 18:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35298004)
Sky have got the ball rolling with the price freeze virgin media have no choice but to either hold their prices or lower them, it's all about competition.
Exactly

windy 08-09-2011 20:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by fairlie82 (Post 35297958)
Just noticed this

Virgin to release more TiVo functionality

http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2011/...functionality/
I havent got an i pad nor do i want one so no good to me them.:rolleyes:

devilincarnate 08-09-2011 20:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35298004)
Sky have got the ball rolling with the price freeze virgin media have no choice but to either hold their prices or lower them, it's all about competition.
Or could VM know anything about the appeal over SKY Sports or the Competition Commission in to SKY Movie's?:confused:

denphone 08-09-2011 20:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35298039)
Or could VM know anything about the appeal over SKY Sports or the Competition Commission in to SKY Movie's?:confused:
Yes possibly.

wwe 08-09-2011 20:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
does't seem to be much coming to virgin. does media boy not update it no more?

denphone 08-09-2011 20:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by wwe (Post 35298045)
does't seem to be much coming to virgin. does media boy not update it no more?
Media Boy usually updates l think once a month.

HD Boy 08-09-2011 20:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by wwe (Post 35298045)
does't seem to be much coming to virgin. does media boy not update it no more?
It was updated on the 4th Sep
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post1492.html

Stephen 08-09-2011 20:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by wwe (Post 35298045)
does't seem to be much coming to virgin. does media boy not update it any more?
He updates when he gets some info ;)

HD Boy 08-09-2011 21:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35297986)
Lets see what happens before making assumptions.
I hope Talk Unlimited is reduced in price but unlikely

denphone 08-09-2011 21:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35298068)
I hope Talk Unlimited is reduced in price but unlikely
l do not use the phone much so as such l have the smallest phone package available.

devilincarnate 08-09-2011 21:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35298068)
I hope Talk Unlimited is reduced in price but unlikely
If everyone stopped talking it might do:erm:

howardmicks 08-09-2011 21:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35298077)
If everyone stopped talking it might do:erm:
:D

Hugh 08-09-2011 23:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35298069)
l do not use the phone much so as such l have the smallest phone package available.
Fnarr fnarr.....:D

HD Boy 09-09-2011 00:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Is Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD part of the sale of VMtv to get Sky basics HD channels ?
Quote:
They are part of the sale of VMtv... VM get Sky basics in HD, Sky Arts were included.
More HD is on it's way....

* I work for Virgin Media, but my opinions are my own
http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...VM/td-p/435871

zantarous 09-09-2011 00:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
No they were never mentioned as part of the sale.

HD Boy 09-09-2011 00:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35298163)
No they were never mentioned as part of the sale.
what does this mean then
Quote:
They are part of the sale of VMtv... VM get Sky basics in HD, Sky Arts were included.
More HD is on it's way....

* I work for Virgin Media, but my opinions are my own
http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...VM/td-p/435871

hodgie99 09-09-2011 00:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35298164)
sky dont count them has basic channels

denphone 09-09-2011 06:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35298134)
Fnarr fnarr.....:D
Your spelling,s all wrong Professor.;)

Hugh 09-09-2011 07:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35298185)
Your spelling,s all wrong Professor.;)
Not according to Viz/Finbarr Saunders...;)

HD Boy 09-09-2011 11:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Martin,

We do not ordinarily comment on upcoming channels launches, but I can confirm that we are in discussions with ITV and others.

Sky Sports red button is coming to our Tivo boxes soon.

Hope that helps,
Cindy

__________________________________________________
Cindy Rose
Virgin Media
Executive Director
Digital Entertainment
Does this mean ITV2,3,4 HD is coming to Virgin Media and that they will be a press release soon

Digital Fanatic 09-09-2011 11:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35298228)
Does this mean ITV2,3,4 HD is coming to Virgin Media and that they will be a press release soon
You contact VM a lot, mate :D

denphone 09-09-2011 12:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35298232)
You contact VM a lot, mate :D
l think he must have have a seat on the board with all the information he brings us.:D:D

Digital Fanatic 09-09-2011 12:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35298234)
l think he must have have a seat on the board with all the information he brings us.:D:D
he he :D

Stephen 09-09-2011 13:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35298228)
Does this mean ITV2,3,4 HD is coming to Virgin Media and that they will be a press release soon
Haven't you already asked this a couple of times now?

HD Boy 09-09-2011 14:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
do you think we might get Disney XD HD , Disney Cinemagic HD and Disney HD all at once . Seen this from last year

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35111261-post317.html

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35111279-post324.html

denphone 09-09-2011 14:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35298272)
do you think we might get Disney XD HD , Disney Cinemagic HD and Disney HD all at once . Seen this from last year

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35111261-post317.html

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35111279-post324.html
One can always hope or perhaps you can have a word with your Virgin insiders.:)

Hugh 09-09-2011 15:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35298228)
Does this mean ITV2,3,4 HD is coming to Virgin Media and that they will be a press release soon
16th August 13:09
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35288787)
i have sent a email to itv viewer services asking is itv 2,3,4 HD going to launch on virgin media this year. I will post my reply here
21st August 21:35
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35290824)
i asked the virgin media on twitter about ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD , ITV4 HD

this was their reply

http://twitter.com/#!/martinae93
23rd August 21:29
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35291623)
hopefully we get ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD, ITV4 HD and Sky Atlantic HD this year.
1st September 15:51
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35295279)
I asked Neil berkett about some HD channels
2nd September 22:41
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35295846)
Know one knows

---------- Post added at 22:41 ---------- Previous post was at 22:02 ----------

i sent a email to virgin media's Chief Executives Office asking about ITV 2,3,4 HD yesterday

this was the reply i got today
5th September 14:41
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35296698)
I asked virgin media on twitter about Itv2,3,4,hd.




http://twitter.com/#!/buddieboy2011
I think this means that ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD , ITV4 HD will be lauching on Virgin Media very soon
6th September 15:26
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35297101)
I think ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD , ITV4 HD will come to Virgin Media this year
Can I ask - are you a shareholder in ITV2,3,4HD? :D

denphone 09-09-2011 15:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
l suspect he has shares in many TV companies.:D

spiderplant 09-09-2011 15:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Can I also ask - don't you think these people would be able to get on with their jobs better (i.e. delivering things you want) if you stop emailing them every 5 minutes?

kop32 09-09-2011 15:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35298228)
Does this mean ITV2,3,4 HD is coming to Virgin Media and that they will be a press release soon
What is it with these channels?,there is nothing special/new to watch on them so why the interest in them coming or not coming to VM?

fairlie82 09-09-2011 15:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
confirmed samsung are making tivo boxes

http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-m...xes-800723375/

Stephen 09-09-2011 16:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by fairlie82 (Post 35298295)
confirmed samsung are making tivo boxes

http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-m...xes-800723375/
This news was already posted within the General TiVo thread yesterday.

mhatter67 09-09-2011 18:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35298281)
l suspect he has shares in many TV companies.:D
I was thinking of buying shares in SKY, it would only take me a million plus years to make a takeover bid, then we all could have SKY's HD channels :D

devilincarnate 09-09-2011 19:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35298349)
I was thinking of buying shares in SKY, it would only take me a million plus years to make a takeover bid, then we all could have SKY's HD channels :D
At least if it took you a million years to mount a takeover bid, At least your descendants would not need to worry about anything.:D

Arthurgray50@blu 09-09-2011 22:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
All we ever hear is VM are in 'talks' of new channels coming, they have so many talks, do they ever come out of the boardroom or the local cafe.

In the City of London, they normally have talks down the pub, by closing time the deal is done, with VM the doors are locked, come on VM move your butt.

Horizon 09-09-2011 22:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35298145)
Is Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD part of the sale of VMtv to get Sky basics HD channels ?
All the basic sky HD channels were part of the deal, so vm does have access to them if it wants them. The fact they have not appeared means vm doesn't want to pay for them at the moment. The same goes for pretty much all other channels except Sky Atlantic and the missing Sky HD sports and film channels.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35298428)
All we ever hear is VM are in 'talks' of new channels coming, they have so many talks, do they ever come out of the boardroom or the local cafe..
It's good to talk, as BT's adverts used to say, but money speaks louder than words. If vm want whatever channel on their platform, they have to pay for it. That's the reason, the only reason, why channels are missing.

Arthurgray50@blu 09-09-2011 23:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
I cannot never understand why VM won't put on more channels, as in the end its US that pays for them.

And if VM are worried about customers going to rivals, l cannot see that when l read comments on this forum - it should be our choice.

BenMcr 09-09-2011 23:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35298446)
as in the end its US that pays for them.
In the end it's the customers that pay for them

thunderlips 10-09-2011 13:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
more channels means more cost ! hd at £49.95 one off cost bargin ! compare to sky at £ 10.50 for hd per month ! ok yeah they got more hd boo hoo so what ! and more channels boo hoo ! Virgin Media, free repairs etc, on demand is top notch ! free music for xl customers, loads of box sets and films and loads of kids and other stuff ! also dont loose picture in bad weather ! ive been with Virgin Media for a while and have broadabnd, phone xl tv and 3 multiroom boxes and never had a problem if i have then i call Virgin Media and its sorted straight away !
my main box broke down a few months ago i called Virgin next day it was repalced ! ( i was with sky for many years and they charged me £60.00 )

if want more hd then go to sky and pay for them !

muppetman11 10-09-2011 15:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thunderlips (Post 35298554)
more channels means more cost ! hd at £49.95 one off cost bargin ! compare to sky at £ 10.50 for hd per month ! ok yeah they got more hd boo hoo so what ! and more channels boo hoo ! Virgin Media, free repairs etc, on demand is top notch ! free music for xl customers, loads of box sets and films and loads of kids and other stuff ! also dont loose picture in bad weather ! ive been with Virgin Media for a while and have broadabnd, phone xl tv and 3 multiroom boxes and never had a problem if i have then i call Virgin Media and its sorted straight away !
my main box broke down a few months ago i called Virgin next day it was repalced ! ( i was with sky for many years and they charged me £60.00 )

if want more hd then go to sky and pay for them !
Ok then I'll come back to VM and pay more , not everybody's package is cheaper with VM :D

denphone 10-09-2011 15:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35298575)
Ok then I'll come back to VM and pay more , not everybody's package is cheaper with VM :D
l sense a disturbance in the force my master.:D:D

thunderlips 10-09-2011 15:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35298575)
Ok then I'll come back to VM and pay more , not everybody's package is cheaper with VM :D
mine is ! lol

muppetman11 10-09-2011 15:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thunderlips (Post 35298580)
mine is ! lol
Wise choice then :D

howardmicks 10-09-2011 17:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thunderlips (Post 35298554)
more channels means more cost ! hd at £49.95 one off cost bargin ! compare to sky at £ 10.50 for hd per month ! ok yeah they got more hd boo hoo so what ! and more channels boo hoo ! Virgin Media, free repairs etc, on demand is top notch ! free music for xl customers, loads of box sets and films and loads of kids and other stuff ! also dont loose picture in bad weather ! ive been with Virgin Media for a while and have broadabnd, phone xl tv and 3 multiroom boxes and never had a problem if i have then i call Virgin Media and its sorted straight away !
my main box broke down a few months ago i called Virgin next day it was repalced ! ( i was with sky for many years and they charged me £60.00 )

if want more hd then go to sky and pay for them !
Clearly you never threatened to leave sky that`s why you was charged,Myself and many friends and family have all got boxes fixed/replaced at no charge !!!!!!

pk1 10-09-2011 18:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
I left Sky to join Virgin this year, now they are trying to woo me back with half price subscription for 12 months.

thunderlips 10-09-2011 18:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35298631)
Clearly you never threatened to leave sky that`s why you was charged,Myself and many friends and family have all got boxes fixed/replaced at no charge !!!!!!
i did leave in the end after a while due to offering new customers stuff i didnt have as i asked i was told i couldnt have unless i was a new customer so told them to stuff it and left ! that was back in 2007 ! only had one offer of returning by a letter i recived the other day lol

Digital Fanatic 10-09-2011 18:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35298631)
Clearly you never threatened to leave sky that`s why you was charged,Myself and many friends and family have all got boxes fixed/replaced at no charge !!!!!!
Not everyone likes that sort of confrontation though, with VM it's easy, they fix it/replace it for free, no bother :)

howardmicks 10-09-2011 18:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thunderlips (Post 35298651)
i did leave in the end after a while due to offering new customers stuff i didnt have as i asked i was told i couldnt have unless i was a new customer so told them to stuff it and left ! that was back in 2007 ! only had one offer of returning by a letter i recived the other day lol
Yer they were bad for that,Customer services as improved since then.When i cancelled got a half price 12 months deal,When i rung to cancel got another 6 months.When that runs out in nov will ring again,It looking like come march will move over to them altogether.Tivo is great but vm`s stance on getting channels on the cheap meaning no investment in new channels is reluctently gonna lose me.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35298658)
Not everyone likes that sort of confrontation though, with VM it's easy, they fix it/replace it for free, no bother :)
Agree matey,But if they dont fix then they have lost a monthly sub.That surely is worth more than a replacement box

thunderlips 10-09-2011 19:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
iam happy with what i got with Virgin my contract runs out soon so going to contact Virgin and see what they got on offer, maybe a treat myself to a Tivo ! upgraded my Virgin mobile other day told them i was a Virgin customer already and got £9.00 per month knocked off my monthly mobile bill !

Digital Fanatic 10-09-2011 19:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35298660)
Yer they were bad for that,Customer services as improved since then.When i cancelled got a half price 12 months deal,When i rung to cancel got another 6 months.When that runs out in nov will ring again,It looking like come march will move over to them altogether.Tivo is great but vm`s stance on getting channels on the cheap meaning no investment in new channels is reluctently gonna lose me.

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Agree matey,But if they dont fix then they have lost a monthly sub.That surely is worth more than a replacement box
to Sky, yeah I guess it is... the thing is it's actually a little unfair to Sky as they have sold you the equipment (it's yours, not Sky's property) and it's broken down after the 12 months... It's almost blackmail? :erm:

Maybe Sky would be better with VM's model of the customer not owning the equipment?

muppetman11 10-09-2011 19:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35298668)
to Sky, yeah I guess it is... the thing is it's actually a little unfair to Sky as they have sold you the equipment (it's yours, not Sky's property) and it's broken down after the 12 months... It's almost blackmail? :erm:

Maybe Sky would be better with VM's model of the customer not owning the equipment?
Yes but for every one customer who threatens to cancel there are another 10 who'll just pay it. My spend with Sky is in excess of 90.00 a month so I can't see a free call out being an issue and if it is , its hello VM :D

Digital Fanatic 10-09-2011 19:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35298672)
Yes but for every one customer who threatens to cancel there are another 10 who'll just pay it. My spend with Sky is in excess of 90.00 a month so I can't see a free call out being an issue and if it is , its hello VM :D
I suppose so.. :D

denphone 10-09-2011 19:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35298672)
Yes but for every one customer who threatens to cancel there are another 10 who'll just pay it. My spend with Sky is in excess of 90.00 a month so I can't see a free call out being an issue and if it is , its hello VM :D
Yes l agree with you as there is no way l would ever pay for any repairs on a broken down box.

muppetman11 10-09-2011 19:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35298674)
I suppose so.. :D
Trust me DF I'm not knocking VM TV my only issue is a few key missing channels , the rest is pretty good , there are a few things could make me switch back ie Netflix , Lovefilm type streaming subscription service that has more choice and more competitive than Sky Movies.

Digital Fanatic 10-09-2011 19:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35298675)
Yes l agree with you as there is no way l would ever pay for any repairs on a broken down box.
When I worked in Customer Service/faults many moons ago for Telewest, I had one guy who wanted Telewest to buy him a new tv (it was old and had finally gone on the blink) or he'd cancel all his T/West services :erm:

Customer Relations at the time sent a tech out to see what he could do... :shocked:

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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35298676)
Trust me DF I'm not knocking VM TV my only issue is a few key missing channels , the rest is pretty good.
I know mate :)

muppetman11 10-09-2011 19:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35298677)
When I worked in Customer Service/faults many moons ago for Telewest, I had one guy who wanted Telewest to buy him a new tv (it was old and had finally gone on the blink) or he'd cancel all his T/West services :erm:

Customer Relations at the time sent a tech out to see what he could do... :shocked:

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I know mate :)
Damn and I've just bought a new one :D

denphone 10-09-2011 19:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35298677)
When I worked in Customer Service/faults many moons ago for Telewest, I had one guy who wanted Telewest to buy him a new tv (it was old and had finally gone on the blink) or he'd cancel all his T/West services :erm:

Customer Relations at the time sent a tech out to see what he could do... :shocked:

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I know mate :)
But if a box is on the blink l would expect Virgin to repair it without any hesitation but that is not the case at the moment thankfully as l have 3 very new STB,s.:D

Digital Fanatic 10-09-2011 19:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35298681)
Damn and I've just bought a new one :D
haha :D

He didn't get a tv out of them, but some people do take it too far don't they? :LOL:

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35298683)
But if a box is on the blink l would expect Virgin to repair it without any hesitation but that is not the case at the moment thankfully as l have 3 very new STB,s.
Absolutely, as that is the agreed contract, but if your TV went on the blink you wouldn't expect VM to replace it? :D

denphone 10-09-2011 19:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35298684)
haha :D

He didn't get a tv out of them, but some people do take it too far don't they? :LOL:

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Absolutely, as that is the agreed contract, but if your TV went on the blink you wouldn't expect VM to replace it? :D
Yes some people do take it too far.:D

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35298684)
haha :D

He didn't get a tv out of them, but some people do take it too far don't they? :LOL:

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Absolutely, as that is the agreed contract, but if your TV went on the blink you wouldn't expect VM to replace it? :D
No of course l would not and anyway as l like the new techy stuff l am always upgrading my STB,s or TV,s every 2 to 3 years DF.:D

Digital Fanatic 10-09-2011 19:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35298686)
Yes some people do take it too far.:D

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No of course l would not and anyway as l like the new techy stuff l am always upgrading my STB,s or TV,s every 2 to 3 years DF.:D
:D

thunderlips 10-09-2011 19:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thunderlips (Post 35298665)
iam happy with what i got with Virgin my contract runs out soon so going to contact Virgin and see what they got on offer, maybe a treat myself to a Tivo ! upgraded my Virgin mobile other day told them i was a Virgin customer already and got £9.00 per month knocked off my monthly mobile bill !
amazing what you get when you ask nicely !

howardmicks 10-09-2011 20:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35298676)
Trust me DF I'm not knocking VM TV my only issue is a few key missing channels , the rest is pretty good , there are a few things could make me switch back ie Netflix , Lovefilm type streaming subscription service that has more choice and more competitive than Sky Movies.
Agree with you matey,I really hate giving sky any of my money.But i have no choice if i want the best in HD,Rather give VM my hard earned money.Hopefully we will see something new soon(hd channels)and come march vm get me for another year at least.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35298677)
When I worked in Customer Service/faults many moons ago for Telewest, I had one guy who wanted Telewest to buy him a new tv (it was old and had finally gone on the blink) or he'd cancel all his T/West services :erm:

Customer Relations at the time sent a tech out to see what he could do... :shocked:

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I know mate :)
Now that is taking the **** :erm:

devilincarnate 10-09-2011 20:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35298677)
When I worked in Customer Service/faults many moons ago for Telewest, I had one guy who wanted Telewest to buy him a new tv (it was old and had finally gone on the blink) or he'd cancel all his T/West services :erm:

Customer Relations at the time sent a tech out to see what he could do...
I have worked in customer relations/Service's and it is really stupid that some people will do, To get the customer off their backs? Instead of dealing with the problem from the start.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by thunderlips (Post 35298694)
amazing what you get when you ask nicely !
That is why I never get anything then:confused:

Arthurgray50@blu 10-09-2011 23:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
In regards to the comment about VM and Sky, l have both these systems, so lets compare:

Sky; The boxes you buy, are brand new, and if they break down you get a warranty with them and we pay £10.00 per month and that covers everything if it breaks down, for example if our dish has a problem it would cost £90.00 per visit, you can call them as many times and you only pay ten pounds.

We have multi room and pay £10.00 per box. HD cost £10.00 per month (which we don't pay). We get all the channels available, hassle free, If the system fails, we can repair from our own chair, if it requires an engineer, they normall arrive within 24 hours.

On VM, you don't get a new box, it will be a refurbished box, if there is a problem with the box, it will get repaired within a few days, BUT you will still get a refurb box.
VM decide what channels go on the system, price varies on what you want, HD channels are free, but there are limits, again VM decide what HD channels go on.
CS. is rubbish and sometimes they cannot answer the questions.

The cost is cheap on VM, but in bad weather you can lose some pictures, like today l was watching ESPN, free on VM XL, and all the picture went crackly and then disappeared.

There is a big difference between both the above, but to me you get what you pay for.

BenMcr 10-09-2011 23:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Can I just ask, what has this got to do with 'Coming Soon to Virgin TV'?

howardmicks 10-09-2011 23:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35298782)
Can I just ask, what has this got to do with 'Coming Soon to Virgin TV'?
Nothing,But there`s not really anything to talk about regarding coming soon to virgin tv at min matey

Media Boy UK 11-09-2011 11:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Virgin Media ''currently in negotiations'' with Sony TV.

DS Poster ''Southlad'' has got the following back from Neil Berkett and in an email:

Quote:
I emailed Neil Berkett and asked if Sony TV will be joining VM and the reply came back that they are currently in negotiations with Sony to carry the channel
Sorry if you know about this info.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...1&postcount=11

Info thanks to Southlad/DS Forum.

97reijam01 11-09-2011 13:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35298778)
In regards to the comment about VM and Sky, l have both these systems, so lets compare:

Sky; The boxes you buy, are brand new, and if they break down you get a warranty with them and we pay £10.00 per month and that covers everything if it breaks down, for example if our dish has a problem it would cost £90.00 per visit, you can call them as many times and you only pay ten pounds.

We have multi room and pay £10.00 per box. HD cost £10.00 per month (which we don't pay). We get all the channels available, hassle free, If the system fails, we can repair from our own chair, if it requires an engineer, they normall arrive within 24 hours.

On VM, you don't get a new box, it will be a refurbished box, if there is a problem with the box, it will get repaired within a few days, BUT you will still get a refurb box.
VM decide what channels go on the system, price varies on what you want, HD channels are free, but there are limits, again VM decide what HD channels go on.
CS. is rubbish and sometimes they cannot answer the questions.

The cost is cheap on VM, but in bad weather you can lose some pictures, like today l was watching ESPN, free on VM XL, and all the picture went crackly and then disappeared.

There is a big difference between both the above, but to me you get what you pay for.
Really crap comparison. VM on occasion give out refurb boxes but 9 times out of 10 this is not the case. I work with Virgin Media and out of 30 boxes in my van 2 are refurbs which I do not use. In regards to the weather with Sky you are more likely to lose picture than with VM and if you are having the ESPN issue you talk about then you should get an engineer to look at that for you. Virgin also come out free of charge to fix any fault and if you are not at home from the 2nd of September there in no charge whereas if you are with sky it £170!!! Having always though that sky was 100 times better as to content I would rather have the catch up on demand any day as it blows sky out the water.

zantarous 11-09-2011 13:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
You may have new boxes now as VM are using new stock give it five years and they will be refurbs. There was a period in 2005 where I went through 4 pace STB in a few months as each time it was swapped out the replacement was even worse the previous one.

Hugh 11-09-2011 13:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Back on topic, please

andy_m 11-09-2011 15:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Hi, long time listener, first time caller ...

... I had Sky for years, never had a new box, they were all refurbs, and I had to argue with customer services every time they came out unless I was prepared to pay them, which I wasn't. I left after THEY told ME that they were fed up of coming out to me for free - and couldn't accept the argument that this was because they provided sub-standard STB's in the first place. I wish I'd done it years ago - on top of several arguments with customer services, I only got a tenner for the sky+ box that was mine to sell, hardly a compelling argument for ownership.

Apologies to Hugh for keeping this off topic - I won't do it again!

RichardCoulter 12-09-2011 06:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35298668)
to Sky, yeah I guess it is... the thing is it's actually a little unfair to Sky as they have sold you the equipment (it's yours, not Sky's property) and it's broken down after the 12 months... It's almost blackmail? :erm:

Maybe Sky would be better with VM's model of the customer not owning the equipment?
But then Sky would have to pay for any repairs and they wouldn't like that!

As regards to blackmail, it's Sky were talking about- fight fire with fire :D

Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35298677)
When I worked in Customer Service/faults many moons ago for Telewest, I had one guy who wanted Telewest to buy him a new tv (it was old and had finally gone on the blink) or he'd cancel all his T/West services :erm:

Customer Relations at the time sent a tech out to see what he could do... :shocked:

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I know mate :)
Now that IS cheeky :D

Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35298778)
In regards to the comment about VM and Sky, l have both these systems, so lets compare:

Sky; The boxes you buy, are brand new, and if they break down you get a warranty with them and we pay £10.00 per month and that covers everything if it breaks down, for example if our dish has a problem it would cost £90.00 per visit, you can call them as many times and you only pay ten pounds.

We have multi room and pay £10.00 per box. HD cost £10.00 per month (which we don't pay). We get all the channels available, hassle free, If the system fails, we can repair from our own chair, if it requires an engineer, they normall arrive within 24 hours.

On VM, you don't get a new box, it will be a refurbished box, if there is a problem with the box, it will get repaired within a few days, BUT you will still get a refurb box.
VM decide what channels go on the system, price varies on what you want, HD channels are free, but there are limits, again VM decide what HD channels go on.
CS. is rubbish and sometimes they cannot answer the questions.

The cost is cheap on VM, but in bad weather you can lose some pictures, like today l was watching ESPN, free on VM XL, and all the picture went crackly and then disappeared.

There is a big difference between both the above, but to me you get what you pay for.
One of the USP of cable is the fact that the picture should not degenerate in bad weather. Perhaps the bad weather affected the VM feed if it is from satellite :confused:

Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35298916)
Hi, long time listener, first time caller ...

... I had Sky for years, never had a new box, they were all refurbs, and I had to argue with customer services every time they came out unless I was prepared to pay them, which I wasn't. I left after THEY told ME that they were fed up of coming out to me for free - and couldn't accept the argument that this was because they provided sub-standard STB's in the first place. I wish I'd done it years ago - on top of several arguments with customer services, I only got a tenner for the sky+ box that was mine to sell, hardly a compelling argument for ownership.

Apologies to Hugh for keeping this off topic - I won't do it again!
If that is all that second hand Sky+ boxes are worth, then I agree that the VM model is better for customers.

Arthurgray50@blu 12-09-2011 11:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
This is why, when l joined Sky, l took out a warranty, The cost of replacing the equipment would have meant a lot of money.

The Sky engineer, who called FOUR times in the same week to fix a fault, in the end he moved the dish, it cost me a £10.00 and that was part of the warranty.

When we broke our remote, we got a new one under the warranty.

It has all changed now with Sky, With VM, there is all this hassle, you will get an engineer, who won't check the problem, just change the box, for a refurb one.

VM have an attitude that change the box and they still get paid for it, with Sky, they have to check everything.

clinteastman 12-09-2011 11:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35299233)
This is why, when l joined Sky, l took out a warranty, The cost of replacing the equipment would have meant a lot of money.

The Sky engineer, who called FOUR times in the same week to fix a fault, in the end he moved the dish, it cost me a £10.00 and that was part of the warranty.

When we broke our remote, we got a new one under the warranty.

It has all changed now with Sky, With VM, there is all this hassle, you will get an engineer, who won't check the problem, just change the box, for a refurb one.

VM have an attitude that change the box and they still get paid for it, with Sky, they have to check everything.
So let me get this straight, it took Sky FOUR visits to fix a problem (that was a wonky install) and then charged you for the privilege and you think that's a good thing? Did you have to take time off work for each visit too?

Stephen 12-09-2011 12:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Back on topic please.

Media Boy UK 12-09-2011 19:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Digital UK to switchover the ITV1 Tyne Tees areas next September.

For more info go to the Freeview thread @ http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35299404-post41.html

Henkesghost 12-09-2011 19:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35299410)
Digital UK to switchover the ITV1 Tyne Tees areas next September.

For more info go to the Freeview thread @ http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35299404-post41.html

Who says virgin don't deliver!




Oh wait a minute:D sorry MB but has it really come to this?


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