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corgi74 · 10-01-2011, 10:27

I had Virgin fitted on the 27/11 after being with Sky for almost 10 years. I went with Virgin for the on demand and broadband service and although I am more than happy with the broadband, in my opinion the on demand and TV service in general leaves a lot to be desired.
The selection and range of on demand channels is poor and the programmes available are not what I was expecting. My in laws have recently signed up for BT Vision and the range and quality of the on demand available is fantastic compared to Virgin. The BBC channel actually has a decent selection of programmes available and the HBO channel is excellent. In addition to this the CBS and ABC channels are also very good and increase what is already a superior range of channels and programmes.
If I had known this before I signed up I would probably have still done it as I am enjoying the increase in broadband speed over my old AOL service but as on demand is such a selling point for Virgin then I think they should at least offer a decent range of programmes other than 50 episodes of Nothing to Declare.

Also don't get me started on the V+ HD box!! I have a Scientific Atlanta box and it is awful. You can make a cup of tea between selecting a channel and it actually changing. The Sky HD box was so much better and a lot more intuitive to use.

I'm not unhappy with Virgin as such, just a bit disappointed it isn't as good as it could and arguably should be.

10-01-2011, 10:27	#1
corgi74 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 10	Catch Up - Disappointing I had Virgin fitted on the 27/11 after being with Sky for almost 10 years. I went with Virgin for the on demand and broadband service and although I am more than happy with the broadband, in my opinion the on demand and TV service in general leaves a lot to be desired. The selection and range of on demand channels is poor and the programmes available are not what I was expecting. My in laws have recently signed up for BT Vision and the range and quality of the on demand available is fantastic compared to Virgin. The BBC channel actually has a decent selection of programmes available and the HBO channel is excellent. In addition to this the CBS and ABC channels are also very good and increase what is already a superior range of channels and programmes. If I had known this before I signed up I would probably have still done it as I am enjoying the increase in broadband speed over my old AOL service but as on demand is such a selling point for Virgin then I think they should at least offer a decent range of programmes other than 50 episodes of Nothing to Declare. Also don't get me started on the V+ HD box!! I have a Scientific Atlanta box and it is awful. You can make a cup of tea between selecting a channel and it actually changing. The Sky HD box was so much better and a lot more intuitive to use. I'm not unhappy with Virgin as such, just a bit disappointed it isn't as good as it could and arguably should be.