Is the VIP Pack still available?

everytime VM change their T&C you have a right to cancel your contract the new STM changes would imo be such an occassion.VM may argue you reply take me to court then

What if they just mark you/one as a payment defaulter?

Wouldn't that then adversely affect your/one's credit rating/record.

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[QUOTE=Web-Junkie;34454496]As I've said in my other thread I'm still 6 months into a 12 mointh contract and they won't let me have the VIP pack unless I agree to a new 12 month contract even though I'm paying VIP pack prices for less services!
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What do you expect, its like getting a phone contract and then you find a tariff offering more for less, you dont call the phone operator asking for the better deal and handset with out signing up to a new contract.

By all means go to Sky and sign up on a new 12month contract.

Originally Posted by Web-Junkie

Yes I do intend to take my business elsewhere.....

That's great - I like your strength of conviction.

What I dislike immensely is those that whinge on here and instead of doing something about it (like going elsewhere) they just whinge on and on and on and on........

[Web-Junkie]

Oh I *DO* intend to sign up to SKY with a new 12 month contract as it's a better deal than VM can provide, I fully understand it will be a 12 month contract, a better contract, not a 'rip you off now your 6 month deal we cocked up has expired' contract!

Originally Posted by Web-Junkie

Yes I do intend to take my business elsewhere as I will get a better deal with SKY, not that VM were mildy interested in me explaining that or my current package seemed unfair against the VIP Pack and kept repeating like a parrot you'll have to take out a new 12 month contract if you want the VIP Pack, BWAARK take out a new 12 month contract, BWAARK take out a new 12 month contract, ad inifnitum!

What else did you want us to say no its not we was having a laugh

[BenMcr]

Well I believe if you join Sky with Sky+ and 6 months later then want to upgrade to Sky HD they make you sign a new 12 month contract

So how is Virgin any different. In fact they let you change your b/band speed with no new contract. few other ISPs will

[Web-Junkie]

@BenMcr: I don't have a HD TV, nor will I be buying one anytime soon, so that point is moot!

@darthlinux: I don't expect VM to have a laugh, nor do I expect them to take the p**s!

[lostandconfused]

you can negotiate with most things with VM, unfortunatly the minimum term isnt one of those.

[BenMcr]

exactly. Price and services are usually open to negotiation. Contracts are not. I hardly see people wanting the iPhone on O2 (or any mobile phone company to be honest) being able to say 'actually I want that brand new phone for free on my existing contract'. I would expect them to tell you where to go.

And my point wasn't moot. My point was even with Sky if you go from one service to another they are likely to ask you to sign up to a new contract. Going from standard Sky to Sky+ is a new 12 months

Even BT will make you sign a 12 month contract for a landline

Companies are not going to offer something for nothing. You get a reduced amount for your services, the company you are contracted to know they have an income for 12 months (allowing them to offer you a reduced amount) and round it goes

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Originally Posted by Web-Junkie

Oh I *DO* intend to sign up to SKY with a new 12 month contract as it's a better deal than VM can provide, I fully understand it will be a 12 month contract, a better contract, not a 'rip you off now your 6 month deal we cocked up has expired' contract!

Would like to point out if you are only six months into a contract with Virgin (as you stated HERE), you will either have to see out the contract before you sign up with Sky or pay an Early Disconnection Fee equivalent of £10 per service per month to the remainder of your contract to leave early

[Web-Junkie]

I meant the point was moot as far as ME upgrading to HD, sorry it sounded a bit offhand!

I'm going to have to see out the remainder of my contract, If I cancel VM get money for something I won't have and if I stay VM get money for something I won't have, Win/Win for VM then!

[BenMcr]

I just don't understand what the whole issue over this is. I understand that the new contract wasn't mentioned on the call when you asked for the VIP pack. Fine, that I accept they should have mentioned.

It is mentioned, however, on the website page for the VIP pack, in any printed advertising, and as you have said in your other post, you got a letter advising you of the fact it was a new contract.

If you are so anti new 12 month contract why are you going to sign up for sky and bt with a new 12 month contract for both?

According to Sky's own website, once you factor everything in the difference between the two packages is £5 per month. The TV with everything inc Sports and Movies Sky+ and second standard box is £55 per month. You then have to add £5 per month for Sky Talk Unlimited and £10 for the Sky 'up to' 16Mb broadband. This takes it to £70. Then factor in line rental you are looking at £80 per month. With Sky you then have to pay £99 for the Sky+ box and £30 for installation

Not even mentioning HD Virgin's VIP is £85 with a £30 install. Sky is £80 with a £129 install (even if you get the Sky+ for £49 that still a £79 install fee)

If you wanted Setanta the Virgin VIP is still £85 per month and Sky becomes £89.99

If you wanted a 3rd box (2nd standard box) with Sky it would be £10 per month rental (not counting any price for the box itself) so it would be £90. With Virgin when you have V+ its £5 (which with the VIP is £90)

Even if you wanted two recordable boxes Virgin VIP would be £95 for two V+ boxes (and you could pay the same £30 install fee). Sky would be £90 but you would probably have to pay another £99 for the second Sky+ box (in total £228 install fee, or £178 if you got the first one for £49)

The V+ has more recording options and can record more hours than the Sky+ and it is more likely you are going to get the broadband speed you pay for. Also, with Sky, you don't get the on-demand library or free repair for the life of the equipment. With Sky you also will have to pay out again if you ever do want to upgrade to HD

All in all I know which one I'd rather have

[Web-Junkie]

Sorry, just got a bit worked up again!

[grimwau]

Originally Posted by Ernie_C

I apologise in advance but I really can't understand why so many people have a problem with a new 12 month contract.

In your case, I can only assume that you intend to take your business elsewhere for whatever reason in the time period between 6 months and 12 months from now.

If that is not the case then surely it is a no brainer to take more service for the same money and sign up for VIP?

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It's still there at £85 per month with an installation fee of £30:

http://allyours.virginmedia.com/webs...ct.do?id=11029

Is this £85.00pcm that is always being mentioned official? I just thought it was an out of date item on the website because my VIP package was increased to £87.00pcm quite a few months ago. Would it be worthwhile ringing CS?

[lostandconfused]

Originally Posted by grimwau

Is this £85.00pcm that is always being mentioned official? I just thought it was an out of date item on the website because my VIP package was increased to £87.00pcm quite a few months ago. Would it be worthwhile ringing CS?

its still 85.00 but you can add to it, eg. itemised billing, call barring etc. Cant think how it would come to an extra £2 though, id give them a call see whats going on.