Free Netbook from Virgin? - Page 6

BenMcr · 16-07-2009, 14:49

That is what the offer is

In simple terms its:

A bundle with BB L or above + Â£15 for the 1Gb dongle

or

A bundle with BB L or above + Â£25 for the 3Gb dongle

you can't get the netbook otherwise

DJ Dave · 16-07-2009, 14:53

sorry did not know you worked for them, :-S

MannyUK · 16-07-2009, 15:15

I currently get XL BB, M TV, M Phone and just spoke to sales who said the only way i can get the offer is to upgrade my Tv and phone to XL and pay Â£50 upfront fee.

Is that right? I was under the impression i could just pay Â£15 a month extra for the 1Gb dongle and get the net book

BenMcr · 16-07-2009, 15:19

As far as I read it you are right

MannyUK · 16-07-2009, 15:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr

You are right, the Sales agent is wrong

Thanks for the help, i shall give them another ring. Wish me luck

DJ Dave · 16-07-2009, 16:02

has anyone else who bas the same as me tried to ring them? as I only got the Dongle about 3weeks ago.

He said on the phone, You don't need another dongel as you have already got one. I did have a heck of a time getting through to someone who knew about it though.

cred1980 · 16-07-2009, 21:16

Hi there new noticed this deal today
i am currently on m-bb, xl-tv, xl phone and also have v-plus just looking for an idea on what deals i could get from virgin including this free netbook before i give them a call. I am looking at canceling and going to sky for hd and also would be better for the footy.

cheers

BenMcr · 16-07-2009, 21:20

First of all you would need to upgrade to BB L to qualify. What bundle deal you then get is seperate to the mobile/netbook part.

You would get then get the netbook when you added on the 1Gb mobile dongle for an extra Â£15 a month and agree to a new 24 month contract

Milambar · 16-07-2009, 22:00

Ok, this new information makes it more interesting. Could you clarify, if at all possible, does the netbook "remain the property of virgin media" like the "free" routers etc, or does it belong to the customer?

BenMcr · 16-07-2009, 22:03

It belongs to the customer

17-07-2009, 07:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milambar

Ok, this new information makes it more interesting. Could you clarify, if at all possible, does the netbook "remain the property of virgin media" like the "free" routers etc, or does it belong to the customer?

You are paying for the Netbook it is not free

Matt-08 · 17-07-2009, 10:10

Just had a reply from the CEO office, for VIP customers with 1GB Mobile broadband a Â£50 one off fee is required, with no other monthly charges/changes.

SpaceDog · 17-07-2009, 12:39

Just rang them up as an existing customer on XXL BB, M TV and M Phone, was told i would need to upgrade to XL TV and XL Phone plus pay extra Â£15 a month for the dongle plus pay a one off Â£50 fee and take out a fresh 24 month contract. No way is that worth it, would end up paying virgin way more than what ANY netbooks would cost over the course of 24 months. Impression i got from the website was that customers could get it for free on bundles costing alot less than that.

BenMcr · 17-07-2009, 12:48

Try again next week - there seems to be some internal confusion over what existing customers need. Hopefully will be clarified by then!

altis · 17-07-2009, 13:22

There are many alternatives - not least of which is simply buying your own netbook, of course.

The Lenovo S9 is only Â£199 at Tesco or they appear to offer a network deal with '3' to provide one 'free' in exchange for a 24 month contract at Â£24.47 per month.

http://www.tescocontractmobilephones...-deal-builder/