04-05-2011, 15:44
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#16
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Still alive and fighting
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Re: Dilemma
l might have my opinions about Virgin but l am afraid l will never go to Sky.
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04-05-2011, 16:55
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#17
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Inactive
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Liverpool
Services: VM XL TV with VM TiVo 1TB x 2 > VM XL BB > VM XL Telephone
Posts: 8,384
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Re: Dilemma
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Originally Posted by Twig The Wonder
It is unlimited, and fee calls after 7pm and all weekend.
Seems quite good
it is actually £35pm cheaper than I am currently paying to VM, i'd be daft not to give it a go!
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good luck mate, hope it all works out for you.
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04-05-2011, 17:58
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#18
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 45
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Re: Dilemma
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Originally Posted by denphone
l might have my opinions about Virgin but l am afraid l will never go to Sky.
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Mate, i'm with you.
I hate that dish, and much prefer VM and my cable.
I have many personal reasons to hate some certain people associated with SKy
Clue.. JFT96, I was there, lost family, So the thought of moving back to Sky is not good in my book.
But being in Local Gov't, wages cut, I really have to look beyhond my personal predjudices and look to what deal is best for me.
On a personal note, our Peter who died at Hillsborough, would have been 37 today, but he will be forever 15
God Bless you Pee~Wac
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04-05-2011, 18:06
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#19
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Inactive
Join Date: May 2009
Services: Sky Q Silver, 2 x mini boxes,VM 150mb broadband and VM phone with anytime calls.
Posts: 472
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Re: Dilemma
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Originally Posted by Twig The Wonder
Mate, i'm with you.
I hate that dish, and much prefer VM and my cable.
I have many personal reasons to hate some certain people associated with SKy
Clue.. JFT96, I was there, lost family, So the thought of moving back to Sky is not good in my book.
But being in Local Gov't, wages cut, I really have to look beyhond my personal predjudices and look to what deal is best for me.
On a personal note, our Peter who died at Hillsborough, would have been 37 today, but he will be forever 15
God Bless you Pee~Wac 
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I was also there that dreadful day,and go to the memorial service every year,but yes, I also have look past a few things while paying my subs to SKY, but cost and service is essential in todays world,I feel your pain though
Justice For The 96
YNWA!!
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04-05-2011, 18:51
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#20
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Re: Dilemma
Quote:
Originally Posted by Twig The Wonder
Mate, i'm with you.
I hate that dish, and much prefer VM and my cable.
I have many personal reasons to hate some certain people associated with SKy
Clue.. JFT96, I was there, lost family, So the thought of moving back to Sky is not good in my book.
But being in Local Gov't, wages cut, I really have to look beyhond my personal predjudices and look to what deal is best for me.
On a personal note, our Peter who died at Hillsborough, would have been 37 today, but he will be forever 15
God Bless you Pee~Wac 
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Sorry to hear that, any death is never very nice l know that.
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04-05-2011, 18:55
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#21
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Permanently Banned
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: In a world of no buffering!!
Services: Samsung V+ XL TV
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30Mb Superhub
Samsung Galaxy 3 32GB sd card In a world of no buffering!
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Re: Dilemma
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Originally Posted by Twig The Wonder
Mate, i'm with you.
I hate that dish, and much prefer VM and my cable.
I have many personal reasons to hate some certain people associated with SKy
Clue.. JFT96, I was there, lost family, So the thought of moving back to Sky is not good in my book.
But being in Local Gov't, wages cut, I really have to look beyhond my personal predjudices and look to what deal is best for me.
On a personal note, our Peter who died at Hillsborough, would have been 37 today, but he will be forever 15
God Bless you Pee~Wac 
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I feel the same way about anything to do with News International and would never even use one of their rags for toilet paper as I would feel even more soiled. 
Sorry for your loss as the pain will never go away.
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On a separate note have you called Virginmedia and asked them to match the price at all it could be worth your while.
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04-05-2011, 19:05
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#22
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Inactive
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sutton Coldfiled
Age: 50
Services: Virgin Media XL TV, XXL Broadband, L Phone, TiVo, V+
Posts: 1,029
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Re: Dilemma
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Originally Posted by Twig The Wonder
Mate, i'm with you.
I hate that dish, and much prefer VM and my cable.
I have many personal reasons to hate some certain people associated with SKy
Clue.. JFT96, I was there, lost family, So the thought of moving back to Sky is not good in my book.
But being in Local Gov't, wages cut, I really have to look beyhond my personal predjudices and look to what deal is best for me.
On a personal note, our Peter who died at Hillsborough, would have been 37 today, but he will be forever 15
God Bless you Pee~Wac 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kop32
I was also there that dreadful day,and go to the memorial service every year,but yes, I also have look past a few things while paying my subs to SKY, but cost and service is essential in todays world,I feel your pain though
Justice For The 96
YNWA!!
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I thought I had good reasons to boycott Murdoch (which I do as much as I can, if it wasn't for Sky basics on VM I'd be 100% ******* free) but not a patch on you two, not after that 'The Truth' article that horrible papper published.
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04-05-2011, 22:17
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#23
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 12,313
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Re: Dilemma
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Originally Posted by Twig The Wonder
Well, what do I do now?
I’ve been waiting patiently for the Red button for so long, and now it seems to be finally getting near, and I was feeling positive, guess what happened?
I came home yesterday to find my wife signing up for Sky. I asked all the questions, most notably Broadband Speed, and was told I can receive “up to 20Mb” I didn’t feel too confident questioning him, but my wife was really keen on moving from VM, as she really feels we pay far too much for our services (we get the lot)
Anyway, what it has come down to, is that we are getting the full Sky hit, TV, phone & Broadband, for a lot less than we are paying VM.
It seems we get a lot more channels, cheaper calls, sky player & more HD channels.
Now I’m sure there must be a catch, anyone care to educate me (and my wife) while we have a chance to reconsider?
Thanks
Russ 
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You really have to decide what's best for you , I have both and here's my thoughts
VM wins on Broadband speeds , Catchup Service , Free service calls ( replacement box ) , Free ESPN included with XL and free HD channels included in XL.
Sky Wins on better channel range , more HD content available and cheaper phone service.
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05-05-2011, 01:14
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#24
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Inactive
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Hounslow
Age: 80
Services: Virgin Media 200mb Superhub 2, Two Tivo V6 1tb, one "Old" Tivo 1tb, home phone, Humax Freesat PVR.
Posts: 625
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Re: Dilemma
Quote:
Originally Posted by Twig The Wonder
Mate, i'm with you.
I hate that dish, and much prefer VM and my cable.
I have many personal reasons to hate some certain people associated with SKy
Clue.. JFT96, I was there, lost family, So the thought of moving back to Sky is not good in my book.
But being in Local Gov't, wages cut, I really have to look beyhond my personal predjudices and look to what deal is best for me.
On a personal note, our Peter who died at Hillsborough, would have been 37 today, but he will be forever 15
God Bless you Pee~Wac 
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Your Peter is up there having a good old kick about with some of the footballing legends and he is still 15! 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twig The Wonder
Well, what do I do now?
I’ve been waiting patiently for the Red button for so long, and now it seems to be finally getting near, and I was feeling positive, guess what happened?
Anyway, what it has come down to, is that we are getting the full Sky hit, TV, phone & Broadband, for a lot less than we are paying VM.
It seems we get a lot more channels, cheaper calls, sky player & more HD channels.
Now I’m sure there must be a catch, anyone care to educate me (and my wife) while we have a chance to reconsider?
Thanks
Russ 
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A friend of mine has Sky and is very happy with everything except the broadband. He never gets anything like the "up to" speed.
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05-05-2011, 07:09
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#25
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Re: Dilemma
Their broadband as the the last member posted is rubbish and nothing like Virgins fibre optic network.
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Their broadband as the the last member posted is rubbish and nothing like Virgins fibre optic network.
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05-05-2011, 11:15
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#26
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 12,313
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Re: Dilemma
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Originally Posted by denphone
Their broadband as the the last member posted is rubbish and nothing like Virgins fibre optic network.
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Their broadband as the the last member posted is rubbish and nothing like Virgins fibre optic network.
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Rubbish is a bit harsh , however it is dependant on the length of your line the same as all ADSL providers.
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05-05-2011, 11:17
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#27
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Re: Dilemma
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Originally Posted by muppetman11
Rubbish is a bit harsh , however it is dependant on the length of your line the same as all ADSL providers.
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Perhaps it is a bit harsh but my experience and others is not that good.
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05-05-2011, 11:34
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#28
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Re: Dilemma
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Originally Posted by denphone
Perhaps it is a bit harsh but my experience and others is not that good.
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I agree mate ADSL is outdated technology , however it depends what the OP does with his BB and how close he lives to the Exchange , a short line could see speeds of 14mb - 20mb however some people with long lines only see speeds of less than 1mb , simply not good enough in 2011.
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05-05-2011, 12:37
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#29
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RIp Sweetness
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,393
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Re: Dilemma
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Originally Posted by muppetman11
I agree mate ADSL is outdated technology , however it depends what the OP does with his BB and how close he lives to the Exchange , a short line could see speeds of 14mb - 20mb however some people with long lines only see speeds of less than 1mb , simply not good enough in 2011.
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I believe the average on Sky BB is between 6mb -8MB.
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05-05-2011, 12:49
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#30
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Re: Dilemma
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Originally Posted by alwaysabear
I believe the average on Sky BB is between 6mb -8MB.
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Yes I can believe that , its a case of what you use the internet for , if its mainly web browsing and email with occasional video , them speeds are more than enough if your a big downloader , movie streamer etc your probably going to want more.
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