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beaker17 · 20-01-2025, 10:07

I have just had an engineers visit and a surprising explanation of what the network will be doing over the next few months.

Currently my set-top box is the size of a laptop. This is going to be replaced by a small box about 3x3x0.25 inches in the next few months.

It is all to do with advanced network fibre optic cabling.
I am told that all TV providers are doing the same.
In fact new Virgin customers are being supplied with the small box now.

Downside, the new small set-top box will NOT have a recording facility, all will be online viewing - no recording.

In my case, I then see no benefit whatsoever in paying Virgin for my TV service and will cancel my TV package with them and simply watch FreeView.

Progress ? Yes, in reverse !!

20-01-2025, 10:07	#1
beaker17 If it moves, shoot it Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: London Services: Virgin Media Tivo Kahuna Big Bundle, phone and Broadband. Posts: 150	Virgin TV Service I have just had an engineers visit and a surprising explanation of what the network will be doing over the next few months. Currently my set-top box is the size of a laptop. This is going to be replaced by a small box about 3x3x0.25 inches in the next few months. It is all to do with advanced network fibre optic cabling. I am told that all TV providers are doing the same. In fact new Virgin customers are being supplied with the small box now. Downside, the new small set-top box will NOT have a recording facility, all will be online viewing - no recording. In my case, I then see no benefit whatsoever in paying Virgin for my TV service and will cancel my TV package with them and simply watch FreeView. Progress ? Yes, in reverse !!