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alanbjames 23-03-2016 23:41

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
I Just had an idea....

if i was to ring up and cancel my TV services and then ask for the homeworks to be added to my account would this work?

Im not in a contract at the moment as the 1 year expired in January.

I dont watch TV so i will just get a cheap freesat box.

Sirius 24-03-2016 07:17

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kushan (Post 35828816)
It was more his reaction that it was "amazing" and such. I have no issues with people paying more for a faster service, just the jump from 200 to 300 I can't imagine being that great, it's not like going from dialup to broadband when it truly was earth shattering. However, the upload speed is certainly a big enough jump to get excited about :)

The speed increase works for me, my upload was in use during the test ;)

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BenMcr 24-03-2016 10:38

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by alanbjames (Post 35828835)
I Just had an idea....

if i was to ring up and cancel my TV services and then ask for the homeworks to be added to my account would this work?

Im not in a contract at the moment as the 1 year expired in January.

I dont watch TV so i will just get a cheap freesat box.

Sort of. Change of services requires 30 days notice, so you likely wouldn't be able to add HomeWorks + 300 until next month once the disconnection completed.

23prince 24-03-2016 10:49

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by alanbjames (Post 35828835)
I Just had an idea....

if i was to ring up and cancel my TV services and then ask for the homeworks to be added to my account would this work?

Im not in a contract at the moment as the 1 year expired in January.

I dont watch TV so i will just get a cheap freesat box.

Drop TV, see the service out and then order it? If I can order it with just 200 on it's own then surely so can you when you have lost the TV?

Kushan 24-03-2016 19:18

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by alanbjames (Post 35828835)
I Just had an idea....

if i was to ring up and cancel my TV services and then ask for the homeworks to be added to my account would this work?

Im not in a contract at the moment as the 1 year expired in January.

I dont watch TV so i will just get a cheap freesat box.

Talk to retentions and see what they offer you. Doesn't hurt to ask.

jalzoo 24-03-2016 22:50

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
Has anyone ordered the homeworks online?, I have done it through the my Virgin media it says that the order is complete however no upgrade in speed yet. I already have a SH3 any ideas how long it takes?.

Rankrotten 24-03-2016 23:30

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
I tried to place an order for Homeworks+ on Tuesday, the offshore agent put me on hold for 10 minutes when he spoke to his team leader then said my area was not ready for another week. Told to call back again next week.
We have a congestion issue at peak times with a fault fix date of July 22nd will sales just push it through regardless next week?

BenMcr 25-03-2016 08:59

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jalzoo (Post 35829057)
Has anyone ordered the homeworks online?, I have done it through the my Virgin media it says that the order is complete however no upgrade in speed yet. I already have a SH3 any ideas how long it takes?.

You can't currently order HomeWorks + 300Mb online as an existing customer as far as I'm aware - you have to call in.

What you can order online is the standard HomeWorks package which doesn't come with 300Mb.

alanbjames 25-03-2016 09:52

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
Just sorted out my package, removed TV and added home works and paying around £7 a month more than before.

23prince 25-03-2016 15:32

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jalzoo (Post 35829057)
Has anyone ordered the homeworks online?, I have done it through the my Virgin media it says that the order is complete however no upgrade in speed yet. I already have a SH3 any ideas how long it takes?.

Last time I did an online upgrade for someone (last year) it happened at midnight 2 days afterwards.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by alanbjames (Post 35829098)
Just sorted out my package, removed TV and added home works and paying around £7 a month more than before.

Nice! + Nice speed too!

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35829090)
You can't currently order HomeWorks + 300Mb online as an existing customer as far as I'm aware - you have to call in.

What you can order online is the standard HomeWorks package which doesn't come with 300Mb.

I don't know why they don't just sell it as a resi add on rather than marketing it as a add on for home workers, unless they clarify if someone is or not then it's a pointless title.

BenMcr 25-03-2016 16:06

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 23prince (Post 35829151)
I don't know why they don't just sell it as a resi add on rather than marketing it as a add on for home workers, unless they clarify if someone is or not then it's a pointless title.

Anyone that has 200Mb can opt for HomeWorks + 300Mb once it's available in their area if they so wish.

23prince 25-03-2016 18:51

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
So it's for everyone then and not just homeworkers.

JordanTheToaster 26-03-2016 09:20

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 23prince (Post 35829178)
So it's for everyone then and not just homeworkers.

Yes sir if you don't mind the extra cost.

23prince 26-03-2016 13:52

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by JordanTheToaster (Post 35829262)
Yes sir if you don't mind the extra cost.

I am considering it :)

JordanTheToaster 26-03-2016 18:42

Re: Virgin Media Homeworks 300Mb
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 23prince (Post 35829303)
I am considering it :)

I got it for the upload so i'm willing to take the £14 dent into my bill.


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