[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Raider999

I would like the option to pick the channels I want and not have to pay for a base package of channels that are mainly on freeview.

You can, just watch the channels you are interested in and not those you aren't. VM and Sky are able to buy such a wide range of channels at a far cheaper cost than you can do directly because the providers know people will only watch a few channels so charge VM a few pence for each channel.