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Chad · 02-07-2013, 21:59

IF you have XL because of ESPN being included for free, rather than HD for free, a drop down to the L package would save you money each month. You'll lose some channels but the L package is still very good indeed:

http://store.virginmedia.com/digital...els/index.html

When you strip away all the HD channels, and +1 channels, you'll only really lose:

Liverpool TV
Motors TV
CBS Reality
CBS Drama
Horror Channel
FOX
Comedy Central Extra
Disney XD
Disney Channel
Disney Junior
Discovery Travel & Living
Discovery Turbo
National Geographic Wild
National Geographic
History
Crime & Investigation Network
Bio
MTV Rocks
MTV Dance
TV5

Admittedly there will be an impact on the on demand library you have access too however couple this with a drop in your current broadband size and the savings start to make sense.

Each to their own of course but I think the L TV package is worth considering. If BT Sports does come to Virgin, and costs between £12 to £15 per month, a few package changes will allow you to add the BT channels without being hit in the pocket.

Also remember Virgin charge £5.00 per month if you don't pay by direct debit, and a further £1.75 if you have your bill posted to you. Switch to Direct Debit and e-billing to save a further £6.75 per month.

02-07-2013, 21:59	#3
Chad Inactive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edinburgh Services: SKY Family, SKY Broadband Unlimited, YouView, Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Boxnation Posts: 5,137	Re: Dropping TV package in the next 12 months IF you have XL because of ESPN being included for free, rather than HD for free, a drop down to the L package would save you money each month. You'll lose some channels but the L package is still very good indeed: http://store.virginmedia.com/digital...els/index.html When you strip away all the HD channels, and +1 channels, you'll only really lose: Liverpool TV Motors TV CBS Reality CBS Drama Horror Channel FOX Comedy Central Extra Disney XD Disney Channel Disney Junior Discovery Travel & Living Discovery Turbo National Geographic Wild National Geographic History Crime & Investigation Network Bio MTV Rocks MTV Dance TV5 Admittedly there will be an impact on the on demand library you have access too however couple this with a drop in your current broadband size and the savings start to make sense. Each to their own of course but I think the L TV package is worth considering. If BT Sports does come to Virgin, and costs between £12 to £15 per month, a few package changes will allow you to add the BT channels without being hit in the pocket. Also remember Virgin charge £5.00 per month if you don't pay by direct debit, and a further £1.75 if you have your bill posted to you. Switch to Direct Debit and e-billing to save a further £6.75 per month.