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Whats all this about the new mates rates then ? Anybody fancy being my fwend :D

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It's OK, I've got enough mates.;) I just read on another forum of a new perk for VM employees to name five mates who get Â£33.50 discount. Probably not true if it's not on here.

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Originally Posted by papasmurf (Post 34789908)

It's OK, I've got enough mates.;) I just read on another forum of a new perk for VM employees to name five mates who get Â£33.50 discount. Probably not true if it's not on here.

Tis true..
Doesnt apply to 50mb service.

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Yes is very true! Discounts only apply to at least the XL Plus package so you cant get it with basic services unfortunately. Looks good for anyone who knows staff members and have services! I think all mine are reserved already haha

:D

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Originally Posted by BarFly (Post 34789920)

Doesnt apply to 50mb service.

I would double check that if I were you ;)

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I will be your mate if your Virgin Staff :P

That's what I call Friends with Benefits. ;)

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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 34789949)

I would double check that if I were you ;)

i only flicked through it.. :dunce:

So staff cant have 50mb but friends can.. that will go down well..:o:

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Originally Posted by BarFly (Post 34789920)

Doesnt apply to 50mb service.

Coming soon :LOL:

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Thanks for the clarification guys, I'm sure there will be quite a few happy "mates" out there !!

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Originally Posted by papasmurf (Post 34789880)

Whats all this about the new mates rates then ? Anybody fancy being my fwend :D

Post the link for that forum.;)

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probably moneysupermarket or summat

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Originally Posted by papasmurf (Post 34789880)

Whats all this about the new mates rates then ? Anybody fancy being my fwend :D

No, your to old and smell of wee!!

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You dont have to work with him :D oops got the wrong papasmurf sorry

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Cracking bit of marketing but rubbish my 'mates' can get more than me...

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Not prepared to post a link to the particular forum, but here is the post :-

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Virgin offering new "mates rates" deal
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 12:45 pm

Introducing Mates Rates

We've got something that'll make everyone want to be your mate, an offer that you're friends and family are going to be knocking your door down to get once you let them know all about it!

For the first time ever, we're introducing a fantastic new discount for your nearest and dearest.

You can connect up to 5 of your friends and family - they'll enjoy the very best of what Virgin Media has to offer, and pay half the price they normally would!

It's called Mates Rates. And it's just one of the fantastic new perks coming your way.

Mates Rates
Mates Rates is your way to share the good stuff about working for Virgin Media with your friends and family. And it's our way of saying thanks for being part of the team.

Get 3 of our very best services for half price, including V+ HD!

The Mates Rates bundle

Virgin TV

160 digital TV channels including Setanta and Music Video on Demand
V+ HD box
Plus, an additional set top box for another room
Virgin Broadband

Up to 20Mb fibre optic broadband
Free wireless router
Backup and store precious files. Print 50 free photos a month
Virgin Phone

Completely unlimited calls to UK landlines, 24/7
Plus, Talk International and Talk Mobile for free
All for just Â£33.50 a month (usually Â£67) when taken with e-billing on a Direct Debit. If your mate wants one of our even bigger bundles, such as VIP, they can take it out at full price and get a Â£33.50 discount instead!

Move fast - this offer is only available until 30 June. New customers or existing customers adding Phone that order by 31 May get a free installation too!

What about our existing customers?
Our existing customers can enjoy the fantastic Mates Rates monthly discount too, even if they are already on XL Plus or VIP.

Your mates are our mates
Once you pass your mates details on to us, we'll call them directly to set the ball rolling for their new services from us. There's a special form to capture any specific issues you or your friend or family have, and a dedicated team will call you or them directly to sort it out asap. Also, you can check your mates order progress if you want to using a look up tool which will be available very soon!

Hope that helps. :tu:

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Originally Posted by papasmurf (Post 34790376)

Not prepared to post a link to the particular forum, but here is the post :-

Hope that helps. :tu:

I have found it but not on a forum but in the original place and a link cannot be given as it would not go anywhere.

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Do they have to pay Â£49/Â£99/Â£150 for the V+?

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Originally Posted by broadbandking (Post 34790488)

Do they have to pay Â£49/Â£99/Â£150 for the V+?

Good question.

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Originally Posted by broadbandking (Post 34790488)

Do they have to pay Â£49/Â£99/Â£150 for the V+?

Your the person who should be able to answer that one;)

or chuzzlemonkey:D

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This is all a bit academic unless you know someone at Virgin who is prepared to do this for you

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My Father-in-Law phoned me today and mentioned this, as he works for Virgin Media. I will be geting more for less than what I pay now, Happy Days.

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perhaps its an employee email?

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Originally Posted by nutellajunkie (Post 34794896)

perhaps its an employee email?

It is an employee only offer.

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Originally Posted by Moldova (Post 34794929)

It is an employee only offer.

Will you be my mate then? :)

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I wonder how many employees this went out to.

If I wanted a TV service, I'd probably be green with envy.

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It went out to all Virgin Media employees