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Hugh 13-11-2024 22:27
Re: VM General News Thread
 
Pfffff!

Johnny-come-lately! I was with Jones Cable before it was Bell Cablemedia (and you missed out C&W Comms…). ;)

Pierre 14-11-2024 08:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36185979)
Whatever the increase, it won't make up for the thousands of customers they are losing. Along with their latest poor downgraded 360 tv box, it's a company in trouble. Liberty Global (aka VM) shares down 50% in the last 5 years.

First I was with Bell Cable Media, then Cable and Wireless, then NTL, then VM. Who next? Poundland Cable ?
It’s a very competitive industry that demands massive investment annually just to stand still let alone grow.

It’s not in trouble, this run of results is in line with expectations and shareholders are fully aware.

The next few years are going to continue to be volatile, as the company reorganises itself into a NetCo, ServeCo, PropCo model, and while the Altnet boom declines and consolidates.

It’ll be quite a different landscape in 5 years and the company will still exist but perhaps not exactly in its current form.

Hom3r 14-11-2024 11:04
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I am thinking when my 18 month VM contract expires in March 2026, I might ditch TV & Phone and just have Broadband.


I mean I can watch most important stuff on iPlayer etc, plus I have enough DVDs, Blu-Rays & 4K discs to watch (8 months of solid viewing 24/7).
On top of that I have Prime & Netflix.

daveeb 14-11-2024 13:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 36185998)
I am thinking when my 18 month VM contract expires in March 2026, I might ditch TV & Phone and just have Broadband.


I mean I can watch most important stuff on iPlayer etc, plus I have enough DVDs, Blu-Rays & 4K discs to watch (8 months of solid viewing 24/7).
On top of that I have Prime & Netflix.
VM really don't like people downgrading so will probably quote you a ridiculous standalone broadband price. You're more likely to get a better deal keeping phone and tv as well, it's just the way they seem to operate.

Itshim 14-11-2024 17:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36185978)
It was RPI + 3.9% on the bundle price, so would more like £4.20...on £65 package.
Great couldn't be bothered to do the maths ;) do you save Richard ? I certainly will against the old pricing :p:

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Quote:
Originally Posted by daveeb (Post 36186001)
VM really don't like people downgrading so will probably quote you a ridiculous standalone broadband price. You're more likely to get a better deal keeping phone and tv as well, it's just the way they seem to operate.
Yep last time I looked at it bb on it's own was the same as taken the three , crazy but there it is ( or not )

Mr K 06-03-2025 21:12
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Love Virgin Media's email today giving customers the news of a 7.5% price rise , (despite inflation being 3%). They've just given the percentage rather than the actual price rise, desperately hoping the customers can't do the maths.....

Itshim 07-03-2025 14:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36192428)
Love Virgin Media's email today giving customers the news of a 7.5% price rise , (despite inflation being 3%). They've just given the percentage rather than the actual price rise, desperately hoping the customers can't do the maths.....
Wasn't it 3.9% + inflation . I still save over the £3.50 increase because of the very low 18 month offer .

Mr K 07-03-2025 15:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36192445)
Wasn't it 3.9% + inflation . I still save over the £3.50 increase because of the very low 18 month offer .
RPI was announced at 3.6%, and that's the figure they're using so 7.5% in total.
I think they calculate it on your unreduced price, regardless of offers/discounts, but who knows, they are as clear as mud about pricing.

In the old days they would tell you in pounds and pence what your individual rise was. Too transparent by far....

Inactive Digital 07-03-2025 15:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36192455)
RPI was announced at 3.6%, and that's the figure they're using so 7.5% in total.
I think they calculate it on your unreduced price, regardless of offers/discounts, but who knows, they are as clear as mud about pricing.

In the old days they would tell you in pounds and pence what your individual rise was. Too transparent by far....
If you log into your account there's a banner telling what your new price will be.

Jaymoss 07-03-2025 16:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36192455)
RPI was announced at 3.6%, and that's the figure they're using so 7.5% in total.
I think they calculate it on your unreduced price, regardless of offers/discounts, but who knows, they are as clear as mud about pricing.

In the old days they would tell you in pounds and pence what your individual rise was. Too transparent by far....
I thought the law had changed and they have to tell you in pounds and pence now ?

jfman 07-03-2025 16:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36192457)
I thought the law had changed and they have to tell you in pounds and pence now ?
I think that’s just when you sign up during the initial contract period. This has to be displayed at the point of purchase. Once you get past the initial contract all bets are off.

Hugh 07-03-2025 16:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36192455)
RPI was announced at 3.6%, and that's the figure they're using so 7.5% in total.
I think they calculate it on your unreduced price, regardless of offers/discounts, but who knows, they are as clear as mud about pricing.

In the old days they would tell you in pounds and pence what your individual rise was. Too transparent by far....
My price rise is on the reduced price.

Itshim 07-03-2025 17:06
Re: VM General News Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36192459)
My price rise is on the reduced price.
As is mine so less than the £3.50 :rolleyes:

Paul 07-03-2025 17:41
Re: VM General News Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36192457)
I thought the law had changed and they have to tell you in pounds and pence now ?
Isnt that only for contracts taken out after a certain date ?

djmagnifique 07-03-2025 20:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36192457)
I thought the law had changed and they have to tell you in pounds and pence now ?
It came into effect in January this year so any NEW contract since then has to have the increase in pounds and pence, if your contract was started before January it can still be done on RPI/CPI + a bit more.


https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-...-to-inflation/


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