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Rattus · 02-02-2011, 15:17

It does get you wondering. When i first took out VIP it was great value for money, so much so even not using all the products like the second box it was still cheaper than any other package.

When Sky HD appeared i decided to take the VIP50, as for the 2 pound extra it wasn't a bad deal HD+50mb.

However at about £10 more for HD and 50mb it's not looking so good when 20mb is going to 30mb anyway.

As someone who doesn't really use the phone at all or the second box, i'm starting to wonder if there is a cheaper way of doing it. I shall have to play around with packages but it really does look like VIP is getting too pricey, especially if you're thinking of Tivo at 150 quid and yet another 3 quid per month. You're going to be hitting >£110 per month which is getting ridiculous.

Infact a quick glance it would seem i could get:

XL BB
XL TV
L Phone
SKY sport/movies
Sky HD
V+ Box

For £96

Where VIP50 will be costing me £110, for a net connection i don't really need, and a second box that sits in a cupboard and never been unboxed, and free daytime calls when we're both at work.

Even with tivo, £99 per month will be significantly better then VIP50 with tivo even if there is no £3 charge in the package.

02-02-2011, 15:17	#1053
Rattus Inactive Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 111	Re: VIP/VIP+ New and Improved VIP Package It does get you wondering. When i first took out VIP it was great value for money, so much so even not using all the products like the second box it was still cheaper than any other package. When Sky HD appeared i decided to take the VIP50, as for the 2 pound extra it wasn't a bad deal HD+50mb. However at about £10 more for HD and 50mb it's not looking so good when 20mb is going to 30mb anyway. As someone who doesn't really use the phone at all or the second box, i'm starting to wonder if there is a cheaper way of doing it. I shall have to play around with packages but it really does look like VIP is getting too pricey, especially if you're thinking of Tivo at 150 quid and yet another 3 quid per month. You're going to be hitting >£110 per month which is getting ridiculous. Infact a quick glance it would seem i could get: XL BB XL TV L Phone SKY sport/movies Sky HD V+ Box For £96 Where VIP50 will be costing me £110, for a net connection i don't really need, and a second box that sits in a cupboard and never been unboxed, and free daytime calls when we're both at work. Even with tivo, £99 per month will be significantly better then VIP50 with tivo even if there is no £3 charge in the package.