[scrotnig]

It's a reasonable enough deal, however....

Why is it that so many people see ntl's price of 49.50 for full packages and a phone, then see Sky's offer of £40 for the full package WITHOUT a phone and think it's a good idea?

Once you add the phone line cost in, it's the same. Sky are well known for lying about this on the phone.

I have long advocated that it's time ntl went back to pricing TV separately. So, quoting, say, the family pack price as being £19.50, and then saying a phone line is £9.50 regardless of whether you have TV or not.

Same overall price, but easier to compare with Sky and might just stop them lying. Also, it'd be handy for those with BT lines who do not want to switch, but would like ntl TV.