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MB this is what can safely be described as your thread and in just 45 days it's had over 2,900 posts and 308,999 views. The nay sayers, trolls, bad grammar and especially the RUMOURS all add up to a great, great thread. I can only hope that you generate thicker skin because the figures say you are doing absolutely nothing wrong and I'd be a liar if I said you weren't a daily read.

Keep it and spirits up :handshake

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Its been put back to December 25th 2014....

:p:

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well said my man !!!

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What he said. :tu:

Rumours are what drive the thread MB.

Don't change because some argumentative gits can't distinguish between rumour and fact. If they don't like the rumours or your grammar ( or lack of ;)) then let them move on.

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:clap::clap::clap:

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To confirm i will still be posting any rumours/info that i come across or am given by my sources.
Quite frankly i couldn't give a toss about the people who can't seperate rumours from fact.

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Still making up my mind.

The rumours may come back that an later date.;)

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BT getting the champions league games has affected sky's share prces

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24898597

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Is anyone having problems watching Marvels Agents of Shield On Channel 4 Ondemand From Virgin Media Like Me? The other tv Shows from Channel 4 Ondemand all Work fine apart from Marvels agents of shield it just shows 3 adverts and then cuts out.

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Put much better than I could have said it. Ignore the ungrateful idiots who come in this thread and spread their hate. Likewise, feel free to ignore me when I spread hate elsewhere on the Forum.

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Bl$$£y tories:cool:

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Funny, didn't MB mention this today...

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=1033

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It simply does not stop getting funny. What a tool!!!

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MGMHD will launch on VM Thursday.

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chistmas tv is coming to virgin 1/12/13




sorry mod could to resits this wont do it again;):angel:

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It's been postponed until the coca cola advert shows :D

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Really? Good addition if true.

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Coke advert was on during X factor, I was putting my tree up at the time. :D

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I've just seen a message from my insiders that Virgin are set to launch News 18 this week as planned and will be including Netflix with those who sign up to their new XXL Pack which is the same as the XL Pack but with Netflix. All rumours at the moment though, I'm sure TheOne, MB or Howard will be able to confirm these.

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Of course, the price differential between XL and XXL would have to be less than £5.99 to make it worthwhile.

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There is no, and isn't going to be, an XXL pack

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It did say not confirmed on the rumours...

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Beat me to answering that bud ;) I was told today that they will be no inclusion of Netflix in xl pack :(

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Wasn't the quote that there would be an xxl pack which included Netflix?

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Is this a subscription channel?

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Xxl pack is news to me ??

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well no Netflix for me then :(:(:(

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I already subscribe to it bud,think its a total bargain at £5.99 check the trial out before you make a decision bud ;)

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Never heard of the XXL pack. Netflix might come with a promo offer but I doubt it as they already promote 1 month free via the app.

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family complaining about the cost now never mind adding to it and you know price rises will be here soon

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Fair point bud ;)

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Sorry ocav, that just proves what BS these 'insiders' are then.

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Some bud,think some of it is wishful thinking ;)

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Be part of the Skymovies pack or if VM follow Sky £5p/m add on for those without Skymovies.

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It will be n the reformed XL pack. Not to start with but it will be included once VM have completed the moving of channels to other packs such as nat geo wild moving into the L pack , true movies moving to M+ pack. As i mentioned in the last thread XL will become VMs version of Skys HD pack but will have BT Sport too. VM staff will be briefed in due time.
This is all rumours and not actuall fact at this moment.
How do i know all of this you ask? Maybe just maybe one of my sources is very high up in LG ;) or claims they are anyway.

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Now getting the update :D :D

this is the Colchester Headend

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Nothing here l am afraid.

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Your wait is nearly over bud ;)

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Well my partner keeps saying when will it arrive and as usual l have no answer for her.:tiptoe::bigcry:

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Patience is a virtue Denny boy....

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By Thursday mate :)

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But as we all know some females idea of patience is now and not tomorrow.

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Got the update this morning! Overall impressed however Netflix doesn't run at Super HD straight away like my LG TV, it seems to have to buffer a bit

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no update here yet either :(

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So is this all about Netfix ?

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No, there is a broadband price increase coming soon. And that DOES mean soon for once. and is 100% confirmed.

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Netflix free for VIP and Premier Collection customers for six months. www.vmhd.blogspot.com

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So let me get this right and that is if you are already a VIP and Premier Collection customer you only get one month free?.

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That is the best news by far this month. Six months free yes yes yes for me any way

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"New and existing Virgin Media customers can enjoy an unprecedented six month gift subscription to Netflix if they sign-up to Virgin Media’s Premiere or VIP Collections2. Virgin Media TiVo customers on other packages will be able to make the most of the one-month free trial offered to all new Netflix members."

But the small print reads:
2 Customers already taking the Premiere or VIP Collections package will need to re-contract for another 12 months to enjoy the six month gift subscription to Netflix. Limited availability. After the initial promotion period Netflix will cost £5.99 on a month-by-month basis.

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Is Premiere XL plus Sky Sports and Movies? Sorry the VM page is not registering for some reason...

Wondering whether should ring up and get a new contract?

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When can customers do this from? I've just re-contracted within the last 7 days, you reckon I can get this added on?

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Doesn't make it self clear you could be right but the why would virgin give two fingers to vip and premier packs. I hope they don't do that because that would be very sad and make me cry

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I don't know any more details than I got in the VM press release. Maybe Ben or Spiderplant can comment? I'm already a Netflix subscriber, so not sure when I should cancel my direct sub and replace with a VM one - no idea how this will work. With Spotify I started a new VM Premier account and cancelled the old, I guess I could do the same with VM but it would be nice to retain my customer profile and selections with the VM account.
Picture quality btw should be stunning :)

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Been using Netflix on TiVo for the past few weeks (since the testing began) and have been very impressed with the HD quality. Makes up for on demand's limited HD selection but of course you have to pay for this.

and the extra good news is that Lilyhammer, season 2. starts on Dec 13.

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Well we are still waiting for it to arrive on our boxes but thanks for the info nialli.

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If i'm on XL is that now known as premiere or not?? i'm confused by this...someone hold me please

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No, XL isn't the same as the Premier Collection - as the Collection covers BB / TV and Telco

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Am confused too virgin aren't saying XL pack they have 4 packs to choose from
Link http://store.virginmedia.com/bundles...llections.html

mine say XL pack with with sky HD sport and movies witch would be a VIP Collection don't know if this helps you vincerooney

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You can have the TV part of a Collection, but you need all parts for it to count as a Collection.

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So new customers and upgrading customers get 6 months free but long term vip customers dont.Is this correct ???

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Now, this could be significant. I was expecting MGM HD to launch with the Sky channels as it is connected to the Sky negotiations.

If true, Thursday could be quite interesting....

I wasn't actually expecting any channels to launch during the Netflix rollout either. I'm a little cautious about this piece of news, but if you're right, theone, this is looking very good indeed!

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You'll get it but only by re-contracting for another 12 months

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Seems that way howardmicks long term VIP customers have to resign a conact to get the deal :(

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Can I upgrade from XL?

I have Tivo landline and broadband too...

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I really don't see why that's such a big issue.

VM are a business, so aren't doing six months free for no reason. It's there to gain or retain customers - so in return they will want some guarantee that it's doing that.

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Ben, I don't think the legacy VIP Pack is available now. Are customers on the "old" VIP Packs still eligible for this do you know?

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yep absolutely correct Howard long time customers always get worse part of the deal :(:(:(:(

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I agree, Ben. Competition is fierce and you can't blame Virgin Media for attempting to lock people in.

If people want the freedom to hop about between suppliers, they are going to have to weigh up the cost/benefits of doing so!

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I don't think so, Dave, you just have to sign up to the pack that is best for you.

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Originally Posted by nialli

"New and existing Virgin Media customers can enjoy an unprecedented six month gift subscription to Netflix if they sign-up to Virgin Media’s Premiere or VIP Collections2. Virgin Media TiVo customers on other packages will be able to make the most of the one-month free trial offered to all new Netflix members."

But the small print reads:
2 Customers already taking the Premiere or VIP Collections package will need to re-contract for another 12 months to enjoy the six month gift subscription to Netflix. Limited availability. After the initial promotion period Netflix will cost £5.99 on a month-by-month basis.

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As far as I understand, yes. If you do have any problems though, do post here though.

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Does anyone know when this offer for Netflix ends? I was thinking about coming back to Virgin at the end of December / beginning of January. Half price for 6 months plus free Netflix is very appealing to me.

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cheers pal :)

i'll just sign up for the month free option and attempt to watch as much as possible in that time haha

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Customer services told me today that you can apply for the Netflix six month offer until 31/12/2013. Also confirmed that you will be taking a new 12 month contract for your virginmedia services if you take the Netflix offer.

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So it'll be a new 12 month deal if you want Netflix. A new 12 month deal if you want the new BB speeds next year. This could be locking some people in for 2 years.

I am tempted by both to be honest, but I also want to know what VM are doing with Sony and the PS4 before I extend anything.

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I don't think it is. If you're a long term VIP customer, then if you sign a new 12 months contract, without the need to make any changes to your services, you'll get it. That's how I read it.

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Do VM do anything with Sony and the PS3 just now??

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where did it say that we had to have a new 12 month contract to get the new speeds I thought they were "doubling" speeds at no additional cost or is this above and beyond that i.e. next phase?

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If you read the text in full, it does state that this is an "opt in" service for the upgrade, and by opting in, you are committing for an extra years contract.

Assume if you don't opt in, you don't renew your contract, but the speed is not increased

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That's the choice you have to make. Personally, I think the speeds are quite good enough for my use of broadband, so I won't be going for it. I will certainly go for Netflix, though.

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What about long term customers who aren't technically on the bundles but have the equivalent or more? Are they entitled to the 6 months free Netflix?

I'm on:

T V Size: X L
Broadband XL (Up To 60mb)
Phone XL (Talk Unlimited)
Talk 08 2
2 Tivo boxes

Bill shows
Triple Combo Loyalty Discount
TiVo Monthly Fee.

For existing Netflix users, with the 6 months discount, do you still continue to pay Netflix in the same way as previously and after applying the code, Netflix just don't bill you or 6 months?

Thanks

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I used to think my download speed was good, but with growing children in the house, streaming items in laptops and ipads, internet radio's etc, it will mean more capacity for me to do the things I want without stopping them

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That's a Customer Relations offer, so you can't get the 6 month Netflix offer with those - you'd have to move to the Premier Collection to get the Netflix offer

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MGM not coming Thursday my source got the dates mixed up sorry guys. Just can't get the bloody staff these days.
It is coming though most likely with the Sky channels when they arrive.

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Is that a confirmation though from your source that both MGMHD and Sky Atlantic are definitely arriving "soon"?

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They do nothing with the PS3, just back in August they announced some kind of partnership between the two companies. Probably ending up in a specific gaming orientated broadband deal. Although if they are increasing the limits in 2014, then I can't see a "Gaming Only" broadband deal coming out specifically for the PS4 release.

Also I would hope that for those long term customers that are on collections equivalent packages that they would be able to do a deal to move onto Premiere or VIP. I think they'd be happy to sort something out to tie people into a 12 month contract.

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Thanks Ben.

The Premier collection isn't as good as my current bundle though as it doesn't have two Tivo boxes, XL phone or Talk 08 2.

Talk 08 2 was a free add on from VM that they offered me out of the blue via email.

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Thanks Ben, though I have just seen the bit about loyalty discounts so it wouldn't be worth me while signing up for the trial anyway

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I'm in the same boat as you. I'm not about to give up my goodies just for 6 months Netflix. If I could keep my goodies then goodie :p:

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Both are defo coming soon yes no dates have been given yet but they're still expected before end of 2013.

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That's brilliant news, not much of 2013 left so won't be long now. Is your source reliable?

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You know it isn't, he said so only a few posts ago. :rolleyes:

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Didn't read the last page.

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90% of the time they are accurate or out by a week or two.
After recent events i'm editing that to 65% of the time lol.

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Hi all i miss virgin still not here were i move too got know news when i am going to get it hope all you all ok i will pop on when i can ken

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True movies has re-branded True Christmas on channel 424

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Yes, I noticed that but being underwhelmed, chose not to post it. Bah, humbug!!

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should at least wait till December far to early now

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Too early? I have my decorations up :D

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yes it too early but you not be only one with decorations up :LOL:

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I have my Tivo box at last

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Did you take them down last year Dave? :D