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SnoopZ 21-02-2026 17:30

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Ive spent the last 2hrs in Virginmedia Instagram chat with a request to cancel my services and have gone through all the security and given the reason why. I also pointed out I'm hard of hearing when on the phone, so 2hrs later their final message is to phone them to complete my cancellation request!!! So I'm stressed and not happy now as it was going so well.

thenry 21-02-2026 18:01

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Fire off a CEO addressed email. Get some compo for not being disable friendly.

SnoopZ 21-02-2026 18:12

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 36211030)
Fire off a CEO addressed email. Get some compo for not being disable friendly.

I've managed to get the normal live chat working I had to use Google Chrome to see the button, so I think a human is now processing it.

Normally I can use a phone, hearing isn't hopeless but when I tried last week the line was too quiet so gave up.

So far I'm impressed how easy it is going on live chat, I tried WhatsApp and they have never replied in over 2 weeks. Lol

Edit - all done that took all afternoon!

Edit 2 - just got the email confirmation and a phone call at the same time so I guess that'll be VM trying to keep me, I'm not answering it. I'm expecting the mobile to ring next!

Taf 22-02-2026 15:11

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The NHS waiting lists in Wales are so massive that they have started to use private doctors and nurses inside NHS hospitals in the evenings and weekends to try to clear the backlog.

Treatment? No. Just invite you by phone to attend a consultation (with a clerk).

I just took our daughter for her "consultation", today, a Sunday.

Confirm name, address and DOB. Are you still having the problem? Yes, so we can only offer you an endoscopy in about 2 years. Do you wish to go ahead? We'll add you to the list, goodbye.

All that could have been done with a short phonecall.

Paul 22-02-2026 18:21

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36211031)
So far I'm impressed how easy it is going on live chat

I cancelled mine using the chat, it was very easy (and pretty quick).

SnoopZ 22-02-2026 21:30

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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36211072)
I cancelled mine using the chat, it was very easy (and pretty quick).

I tried WhatsApp but they never answered, my problem with live chat is it never gave me the option button in Vivaldi so I resorted to Chrome a browser I never normally use, but after that it was very easy, I just had to log into my account to pass security.

papa smurf 24-02-2026 13:12

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got an E mail from Bill this morning, that's water bill £1031:( it'd be cheaper to have petrol coming out of the taps

Carth 24-02-2026 13:20

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Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 36211181)
got an E mail from Bill this morning, that's water bill £1031:( it'd be cheaper to have petrol coming out of the taps

Somewhere, shareholders are planning their next Super Yacht purchase ;)

nashville 24-02-2026 15:20

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Virgin media have put their prices up again , This is a disgrace.

Carth 24-02-2026 16:17

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Seems like most Businesses/Companies are raising prices, it's up to the individual whether they pay the price or find a cheaper alternative ;)

Hugh 24-02-2026 18:14

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Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 36211181)
got an E mail from Bill this morning, that's water bill £1031:( it'd be cheaper to have petrol coming out of the taps

That seems quite high - our latest bill is £549 for the year (up from last year, as we are using more water).

Taf 24-02-2026 19:47

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Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 36211181)
got an E mail from Bill this morning, that's water bill £1031:( it'd be cheaper to have petrol coming out of the taps

Our water bill is going up 9.7% to £1195.81 a year. :mad:

Hugh 24-02-2026 20:37

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Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36211196)
Seems like most Businesses/Companies are raising prices, it's up to the individual whether they pay the price or find a cheaper alternative ;)

A bit difficult with water…

Paul 24-02-2026 21:37

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36211215)
A bit difficult with water…

Plenty of bottles in the shops/supermarkets. ;)

Technically you could argue its no different to Gas & Electricity.
You have multiple suppliers, even though its the same physical connection.


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