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Originally Posted by Horizon
Dumping the tv is a no brainer, but it's the broadband that's more tricky. As I said on the other thread, I am waiting for the info about new prices, new tivo and broadband speed upgrades (if they happen) before making a decision.
Problem is with bundling, you are pretty much tied into one company or another. All companies make their standalone products outside the bundles too expensive and this prevents customers changing suppliers. Not many people can afford tv from one company, take broadband from another and telephone from somewhere else.
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This is
exactly what I've found:
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...l#post35855490
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Originally Posted by Horizon
.... it does to them. Perhaps they'll make it three price rises next year.
They want money to expand their network, so when they said recently they're investing "their" cash in expanding, where did you think "their" cash was coming from? Us......
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I'm sure I read somewhere that this is actualy the third price increase during
this year.
Perhaps they will introduce quarterly price increases next year!
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Originally Posted by theone2k10
Expanding their pockets more like VM are getting as bad as SKY and BT for greediness.
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Much as I dislike Sky, they seem to have very good retention deals eg 50% off TV.
I would love to keep the TiVo, but with the best will in the world I can't carry on like this. Watching TV should be a relaxing pleasure, not a frustrating and annoying chore.
As others have said, when people come round they look at you like you're stupid for putting up with it- it's embarrasssing. Even my cleaner has commented!
Does the latest Sky STB (not bothered for Sky Q) have the equivalent of Wishlists and/or Suggestions?
Does anyone know of any other boxes that have these features?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Horizon
.... it does to them. Perhaps they'll make it three price rises next year.
They want money to expand their network, so when they said recently they're investing "their" cash in expanding, where did you think "their" cash was coming from? Us......
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Yes, this does seem to be the case.
Malone is also well known for 'sweating his assets'. He gets richer whilst his customers stare at purple circles & black screens with a totally useless EPG*.
* By this I mean it has updated nearly a week late for some channels- tough luck for those who have already set off for the Bank Holiday. Also, they appear to have made no effort to deal with the poor quality meta data.
I read last night that the quality went down after they changed suppliers, no doubt it was simply because it was cheaper for themselves.
For TiVo to work properly it's essential that it has good quality meta data on the EPG.
I'm surprised that all this hasn't prompted TiVo to take action against VM for bringing their brand into disrepute.