Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. I

[colin25]

Edinburgh has smart cards now..or, to be precise, I do

[Andrewcrawford23]

Originally Posted by colin25

Edinburgh has smart cards now..or, to be precise, I do

yip mines came today so will all areas within 2-3 months

[LondonRoad]

Just back from a few days in Blackpool and whilst hurtling down the Pepsi Max some questions surfaced to the forefront of my brain.

I've still not got my card in Uddingston. Does this mean I'll be able to use my dodgey box forever.

Can I tune my V+ box into get sky1 HD

Can I not get ITV HD because Scotland didnae qualify for the World Cup? How come Wales are getting it?

If the pron channels aren't doing it for me; is this because nagra has worked or viagra has failed?

Will I get a better deal off VM if I threaten to change my energy supplier? What about if I threatened to change my boxers?

I didn't have time to write the rest of the questions down - I lost my pen halfway down.

[frogstamper]

Originally Posted by LondonRoad

Just back from a few days in Blackpool and whilst hurtling down the Pepsi Max some questions surfaced to the forefront of my brain.

I've still not got my card in Uddingston. Does this mean I'll be able to use my dodgey box forever.

Can I tune my V+ box into get sky1 HD

Can I not get ITV HD because Scotland didnae qualify for the World Cup? How come Wales are getting it?

If the pron channels aren't doing it for me; is this because nagra has worked or viagra has failed?

Will I get a better deal off VM if I threaten to change my energy supplier? What about if I threatened to change my boxers?

I didn't have time to write the rest of the questions down - I lost my pen halfway down.

As regards not receiving your new card yet a bloke down the pub told me that if you hold a Mastercard under a sun-tan lamp for 44 seconds then put it in your V+ not only will you get all VM's channels for free but you'll also gain access to Bill Gates bank account.

PS don't spread this info about, I was told this gem in the strictest confidence.

[Ben B]

Originally Posted by frogstamper

As regards not receiving your new card yet a bloke down the pub told me that if you hold a Mastercard under a sun-tan lamp for 44 seconds then put it in your V+ not only will you get all VM's channels for free but you'll also gain access to Bill Gates bank account.

PS don't spread this info about, I was told this gem in the strictest confidence.

Awww I knew I was doing something wrong, I've been using my Tesco clubcard

[kgollop]

Thanks VM for the latest copy of Electric magazine telling me about all the wonderful new HD channels that we now have. No acknowledgement at all that half of us are still waiting

[daveetwo]

Originally Posted by kgollop

Thanks VM for the latest copy of Electric magazine telling me about all the wonderful new HD channels that we now have. No acknowledgement at all that half of us are still waiting

Like you were also waiting but at least they are getting news out quickerr than they have in the past which is an improvement.
Until quite recently news would be announced via a press release and customers told when they got around to it.
Ive had one or two arguments with HQ staff about it in the past and all they had were excuses and seemed totally convinced there wasnt a problem.
However they do seem to have improved.

[howardmicks]

Originally Posted by kgollop

Thanks VM for the latest copy of Electric magazine telling me about all the wonderful new HD channels that we now have. No acknowledgement at all that half of us are still waiting

What did you expect,Typical VM.When you ring them reagarding the upgrades and new channels,Most of em haven`t a clue what you are talking about.Totally clueless,So i aint surprised that the latest magazine doesn`t aknowledge there recent cock ups.

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Originally Posted by daveetwo

Like you were also waiting but at least they are getting news out quickerr than they have in the past which is an improvement.
Until quite recently news would be announced via a press release and customers told when they got around to it.
Ive had one or two arguments with HQ staff about it in the past and all they had were excuses and seemed totally convinced there wasnt a problem.
However they do seem to have improved.

Personly not seem any improvements in informing customers,We only knew about the new channels thanks to forums like this and its thanks to theses sites that we know why some of us aint got em yet.There PR dept is a joke,When Sky release or sign anything new they make sure everyone knows about it

[Arthurgray50@blu]

There are many probs with VM at the present time, firstly, what Magazine from VM, l don't get one, and secondly, everyone knows that VM are behind with the times concerning letting customers know what is happening.

They think customers have a crystal ball and can see what is happening, what they should do, is have a page telling us, what is happening, the only thing we get is the info from the brilliant Media Boy.

[joglynne]

Arthur you can look at the Electric Magazine here:-

http://electric.virginmedia.com/1N4b9fad6902efa012.cde

[howardmicks]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

There are many probs with VM at the present time, firstly, what Magazine from VM, l don't get one, and secondly, everyone knows that VM are behind with the times concerning letting customers know what is happening.

They think customers have a crystal ball and can see what is happening, what they should do, is have a page telling us, what is happening, the only thing we get is the info from the brilliant Media Boy.

Totally Agree matey,MB should be on VM`s Payroll

[kgollop]

Just having an arguament with VM staff over on Community. They are insisting people will only get the new HD channels when they get the new smart cards!

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...-HD/td-p/41936

Is there anyone in VM that knows what is going on (VM staff posters on this site excepted!)?

[howardmicks]

Originally Posted by kgollop

Just having an arguament with VM staff over on Community. They are insisting people will only get the new HD channels when they get the new smart cards!

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...-HD/td-p/41936

Is there anyone in VM that knows what is going on (VM staff posters on this site excepted!)?

NO

[joglynne]

Originally Posted by kgollop

Just having an arguament with VM staff over on Community. They are insisting people will only get the new HD channels when they get the new smart cards!

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...-HD/td-p/41936

Is there anyone in VM that knows what is going on (VM staff posters on this site excepted!)?

Sorted just for you. I reported the misinformation and the staff member has now apologised for the "mis communication".

[kgollop]

Originally Posted by joglynne

Sorted just for you. I reported the misinformation and the staff member has now apologised for the "mis communication".

Ha ha ha thanks for the back-up joglynne, and also howardmicks