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philipp · 14-12-2016, 02:58

So we have changed all 3 tivo 500 gb boxes to V6 boxes and moved onto the VIP package + an extra box sorted out on Friday.

Getting a nice discount so its around £110 a month.

Getting installed on 23/12. Took the early date and close to xmas otherwise it would have been sometime in February.

Currently waiting for the contract email to come through or the myvirginmedia to update to show a bill so I can check whether we getting what they said we getting.

1701-e · 14-12-2016, 09:03

Rang retentions...

V6 arriving 13/01... £49.95 waived- just paying £14.95 install.
Had to upgrade to 200mb BB from 150 though.
By changing phone from Talk w/e & eve to anytime, overall bill remaining the much the same (£3 less for 6 months- £2 more for remainder of new 18 months contract).

Happy with that.

Ultimate.Conj · 14-12-2016, 10:49

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Originally Posted by philipp

So we have changed all 3 tivo 500 gb boxes to V6 boxes and moved onto the VIP package + an extra box sorted out on Friday.

Getting a nice discount so its around £110 a month.

Getting installed on 23/12. Took the early date and close to xmas otherwise it would have been sometime in February.

Currently waiting for the contract email to come through or the myvirginmedia to update to show a bill so I can check whether we getting what they said we getting.

£110 for VIP and 3 V6 boxes is a great deal mate...

VM's VIP package is really good. I've been on it a while now and cannot fault it. VM seem to look after you really well when you are on the top package too.

Joedm45 · 14-12-2016, 11:22

I must admit I'm looking at VIP when my contract is up next month.

Currently paying £111/month with no movies, only talk anytime and only 1TiVo. If I can get a deal less than philip then I'll be happy, not fussed about extra boxes but I know what VM billing is like, I'm sure 1 box on VIP will cost more

Ultimate.Conj · 14-12-2016, 11:47

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Originally Posted by Joedm45

I must admit I'm looking at VIP when my contract is up next month.

Currently paying £111/month with no movies, only talk anytime and only 1TiVo. If I can get a deal less than philip then I'll be happy, not fussed about extra boxes but I know what VM billing is like, I'm sure 1 box on VIP will cost more

With the VIP you should get 2 boxes included. You'll definitely get the movies and sports, talk anytime and Vivid200 BB. If you paying £111 now, its definitely worth upgrading. You will get so much more value for money.

At the moment they quote £120 as the usual price (on VM website), but if you renewing your contract they are likely to throw in some discounts for you.

When I first switched over to the new VIP from the old one, signed a new contract, I got it for £107.20 - with the price rise recently it went to £110 so not bad. I also have 4 boxes on my account too.

Rob King · 14-12-2016, 12:48

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Originally Posted by 1701-e

Rang retentions...

V6 arriving 13/01... £49.95 waived- just paying £14.95 install.
Had to upgrade to 200mb BB from 150 though.
By changing phone from Talk w/e & eve to anytime, overall bill remaining the much the same (£3 less for 6 months- £2 more for remainder of new 18 months contract).

Happy with that.

hope Virgin media gave you 1/2 price sky movies /sports ? i got £20 off a month

1701-e · 14-12-2016, 14:10

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Originally Posted by Rob King

hope Virgin media gave you 1/2 price sky movies /sports ? i got £20 off a month

Nah, Wookie sorts that

Joedm45 · 14-12-2016, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

With the VIP you should get 2 boxes included. You'll definitely get the movies and sports, talk anytime and Vivid200 BB. If you paying £111 now, its definitely worth upgrading. You will get so much more value for money.

At the moment they quote £120 as the usual price (on VM website), but if you renewing your contract they are likely to throw in some discounts for you.

When I first switched over to the new VIP from the old one, signed a new contract, I got it for £107.20 - with the price rise recently it went to £110 so not bad. I also have 4 boxes on my account too.

Thanks for the info on VIP, it certainly is good value and if I can get it cheaper than what I'm paying now then it's a no brainer. I did notice that calls to mobiles are included too, I was quite surprised (Unless I misread it and it's VM mobiles only)

Hopefully the V6 deals are still around by the time my contract is up although I may phone up before Christmas and see if they can offer anything early. Always worth a call.

Ultimate.Conj · 14-12-2016, 14:53

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Originally Posted by Joedm45

Thanks for the info on VIP, it certainly is good value and if I can get it cheaper than what I'm paying now then it's a no brainer. I did notice that calls to mobiles are included too, I was quite surprised (Unless I misread it and it's VM mobiles only)

Hopefully the V6 deals are still around by the time my contract is up although I may phone up before Christmas and see if they can offer anything early. Always worth a call.

Yep it is VM mobiles unfortunately.

If you are going to the VIP package, I would think VM would sort you out with a V6 deal...they want you to stay with them after all

Whenever my contract is near to expiring or a discount they have given me, I usually go on the online chat and they sort me out with something different, usually reduces the price too. Can't complain from my end.

markliffen@googl · 14-12-2016, 15:02

Well that's my 2x v6 all installed it's taken lots of phone calls but finally have 2xv6 installed at the correct price . So I'm happy . Boxes are fast

BenMcr · 14-12-2016, 15:04

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

Yep it is VM mobiles unfortunately.

No, it's not. Excluding Talk Weekends, all the current plans cover calls to all UK mobiles within their inclusive call period.

That's been the case since July http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...php?t=33703247

Customers on the previous plans do have to specifically change to the new ones, but any new changes will go onto the new plans.

Ultimate.Conj · 14-12-2016, 15:11

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

No, it's not. Excluding Talk Weekends, all the current plans cover calls to all UK mobiles within their inclusive call period.

That's been the case since July http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...php?t=33703247

Customers on the previous plans do have to specifically change to the new ones, but any new changes will go onto the new plans.

Are you sure?

I have Talk Anytime and when I called the missus on her non-VM network, I was charged for the call. Do I need to contact them to activate it?

passingbat · 14-12-2016, 15:18

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

Yep it is VM mobiles unfortunately.

If you are going to the VIP package, I would think VM would sort you out with a V6 deal...they want you to stay with them after all

Whenever my contract is near to expiring or a discount they have given me, I usually go on the online chat and they sort me out with something different, usually reduces the price too. Can't complain from my end.

Talk more anytime is the phone package with free calls to any UK mobile as well as landlines. It's the one they put me on when I ordered the V6 box as part of the new deal. I was very surprised and very pleased about it though.

http://www.virginmedia.com/shop/phon...g&gclsrc=aw.ds

Talk More Anytime

Inclusive unlimited anytime calls to UK landlines∆ and UK mobiles, plus calls to 0845 and 0870 numbersϪ.
Talk More Anytime can only be added as an upgrade to Talk Weekends, once you’re already a subscriber

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

Yep it is VM mobiles unfortunately.

If you are going to the VIP package, I would think VM would sort you out with a V6 deal...they want you to stay with them after all

Whenever my contract is near to expiring or a discount they have given me, I usually go on the online chat and they sort me out with something different, usually reduces the price too. Can't complain from my end.

Talk more anytime is the phone package with free calls to any UK mobile as well as landlines. It's the one they put me on when I ordered the V6 box as part of the new deal. I was very surprised and very pleased about it though.

http://www.virginmedia.com/shop/phon...g&gclsrc=aw.ds

Talk More Anytime

Inclusive unlimited anytime calls to UK landlines∆ and UK mobiles, plus calls to 0845 and 0870 numbersϪ.
Talk More Anytime can only be added as an upgrade to Talk Weekends, once you’re already a subscriber

Edit: Ben beat me to it.

Ultimate.Conj · 14-12-2016, 15:20

Bloody hell I never knew that lol

Cheers for the info Ben, PB...Always happy to learn new things.
Makes the VIP that bit more better than I guess :-)

BenMcr · 14-12-2016, 15:20

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

Are you sure?

I have Talk Anytime and when I called the missus on her non-VM network, I was charged for the call. Do I need to contact them to activate it?

Double check what it says on your bill, not on the main My VM.

There is a bug on the My VM homepage at the moment where the older Talk Plans which only cover VM Mobiles e.g Talk Unlimited show as the new plans that cover all UK Mobiles.

It's the only place it is wrong. On your main bill it's correct and your charges align to that.