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Originally Posted by Chad
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. |
Some good points raised Chad, and I am sure many will find the list helpful.
I must admit though, I have become a HD snob recently, and I simply could not bear to watch the HD programmes (not a huge amount) I do actually watch in SD anymore. Horror channel, nat geo wild, comedy central extra, would all be missed somewhat too (and yes I "suffer" those in SD). I am lucky in having the TV package I have as a luxury I can still just about afford and, more importantly, justify spending money on.
L TV is very much worth considering, but currently it's not for me.
If my financial situation ever changes TV packages and broadband speeds would be the first to go though.