V+ : Virgin Media UK to remove V+ HD Boxes from network

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

You can call or text to activate. Instructions will be in the box.

Thanks for your help.

[cheekyangus]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

I was talking about Recordings and TV Listings. I have try to look it up on my TiVo but it do not tell you. I am puting an TiVo for someone I know next week and is looking for info.

The reason Tivo boxes are given to those without Virgin Fibre is because they have a dedicated internet connection of their own. It comes in through the same cable the TV comes through.

The original VM Tivo has a cable modem built-in, the V6 doesn't so uses your VM router. At least that is how I understand it.

[Media Boy UK]

UPDATE:

It took me about 20 to 30mins to start an TiVo Box with no need to call or text to activate.

Also the Instructions was so easy to follow.

[Media Boy UK]

Can anyone tell me if V+ Boxes are still working?

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

That wasn't really a factor. Most of the debt was written off very many years ago (2002-ish). Pace were still supplying new boxes up to 2004.

There just isn't any point in replacing boxes that are still able to provide all the services required of them.


A few Pace boxes were in use until last October. The batteries in them were designed to last 5 years, but some actually lasted almost 20.

An Pace box (They got it in 1998) was still broadcasting radio channels in March 2019.

Channels was cut in last January.

It was an bedroom box.

[spiderplant]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Can anyone tell me if V+ Boxes are still working?

Yes, they are. But they are starting to lose VOD and interactive features.

[Media Boy UK]

Is V+ Boxes still working?

Digital Bit Rate says Live Events Channel has not been updated since August 5th.

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If Yes can you give me the full list of channels still broadcasting on V+ boxes?

I would love to know.

[spiderplant]

All subscribed channels still work, but VOD and interactive, including live events, have now gone.

[ntluser]

When the engineer upgraded my V+ box to a Virgin V6 box, I expected that the engineer would take the old V+ box away, but at the time you could use it as a second box for which you would be charged if you had it connected up. I still have it but it is unconnected. Hopefully Virgin will set up some collection mechanism, rather than leaving me to recycle it through the usual channels.

[spiderplant]

Originally Posted by ntluser

When the engineer upgraded my V+ box to a Virgin V6 box, I expected that the engineer would take the old V+ box away, but at the time you could use it as a second box for which you would be charged if you had it connected up. I still have it but it is unconnected. Hopefully Virgin will set up some collection mechanism, rather than leaving me to recycle it through the usual channels.

Ask next time a technician visits, though they aren't obliged to take it.

[cheekyangus]

Given they just said to recycle our Tivo when we took up the free V6 upgrade offer, I'm surprised they didn't tell you the same with the V+.

Actually still got the Tivo. Kept it in case the changed their minds. Sitting in a box gathering dust.

[Media Boy UK]

Is V+ Boxes still working?

Are all channels still broadcasting - if not what has been axed?

[spiderplant]

No change since you last asked

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by spiderplant

No change since you last asked

Thanks anyway for update. Hope you have an safe and happy new year.

[Media Boy UK]

Any updates since December?

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Is V+ Boxes still working?

Are all channels still broadcasting - if not what has been axed?

[spiderplant]

No.

What are you expecting to happen?