Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II - Page 147

ryan2801 · 20-07-2010, 09:41

works out far cheaper for me to join Sky. Â£7 for 2 sports channels and no 3 or 4? I know full well Sky will move as much as possible onto those 2 channels and alas due to my love for football I will have to move to them. Ofcom? don't make me laugh. I'm paying the same as I did last year for SD and now Â£7 more if I want just 2 of the sports channels in HD.

Yes Sky charge Â£10 but they have far more HD channels than Virgin. I'm gutted. Own goal VM!

nashmills · 20-07-2010, 09:41

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Originally Posted by RobboEdin

As has been discussed ad nauseam before, that price is the 'discounted' price within a bundle with other services. TV XL shows as Â£24.50 on EVERYONE'S bill before discounts are applied.

It doesn't show as Â£24.50 on my bill, it's Â£29.00. It's only Â£23.00 if you pay another Â£11.99 for their rubbish telephone service. So the minimum charge for XL TV is Â£29.00.

RobboEdin · 20-07-2010, 09:43

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Originally Posted by nashmills

It doesn't show as Â£24.50 on my bill, it's Â£29.00. It's only Â£23.00 if you pay another Â£11.99 for their rubbish telephone service. So the minimum charge for XL TV is Â£29.00.

Apologies. I forgot about STANDALONE TV. You actually mean that the MAXIMUM charge for TV XL is Â£29.

20-07-2010, 09:44

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Originally Posted by RobboEdin

For those that are angry/disappointed/...... with this charge to get HD premium channels, the way forward is simple.

Compare costs for your requirements across the various suppliers and choose the package that suits you.

There's no point in getting upset with Virgin Media if the cost is the same or more for your requirements with Sky/BT Vision/......

Which is fantastic news fo rthose who can actually get Sky... I can't... Damn trees...

BT Vision is crap.

I have NO choice.

freakgirl · 20-07-2010, 09:45

Does anyone know if Virgin will be getting any of the sky shows on demand as part of their deal with sky,

RobboEdin · 20-07-2010, 09:45

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Originally Posted by ryan2801

works out far cheaper for me to join Sky. Â£7 for 2 sports channels and no 3 or 4? I know full well Sky will move as much as possible onto those 2 channels and alas due to my love for football I will have to move to them. Ofcom? don't make me laugh. I'm paying the same as I did last year for SD and now Â£7 more if I want just 2 of the sports channels in HD.

Yes Sky charge Â£10 but they have far more HD channels than Virgin. I'm gutted. Own goal VM!

If you are correct that it works out 'far cheaper' for you then you should be with Sky as soon as possible and hope that you have got your calculations right.

BenMcr · 20-07-2010, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Hom3r

Those prices say nothing about VIP customers

Then the statement on the previous page applies: http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html...ow-to-buy.html

You can get Sky Premium channels with or without HD. Watching in HD costs just Â£7 a month for each set top box you want to use. Your Sky Premium channels will be available in standard definition on all your Virgin set top boxes whichever option you choose.

RobboEdin · 20-07-2010, 09:48

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Originally Posted by Mobes

Which is fantastic news fo rthose who can actually get Sky... I can't... Damn trees...

BT Vision is crap.

I have NO choice.

Of course you have a choice! If you are not happy with the cost then don't spend it.

ryan2801 · 20-07-2010, 09:48

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Originally Posted by RobboEdin

If you are correct that it works out 'far cheaper' for you then you should be with Sky as soon as possible and hope that you have got your calculations right.

I am moving in a very disgruntled manner. I loathe Sky but VM are proving themselves to be no better.

RobboEdin · 20-07-2010, 09:49

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Originally Posted by ryan2801

I am moving in a very disgruntled manner. I loathe Sky but VM are proving themselves to be no better.

I wish you well and hope that the grass is indeed greener on the other side of the fence.

nashmills · 20-07-2010, 09:54

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Originally Posted by RobboEdin

Apologies. I forgot about STANDALONE TV. You actually mean that the MAXIMUM charge for TV XL is Â£29.

I'm sorry but it is the MINIMUM charge as you can't pay less without paying more!

20-07-2010, 09:55

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Originally Posted by RobboEdin

Of course you have a choice! If you are not happy with the cost then don't spend it.

Tut, no. I have no choice which service I use. OBVIOULSY I have a choice what package I have...at least try to pay attention.

sherer · 20-07-2010, 09:57

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Originally Posted by ryan2801

I am moving in a very disgruntled manner. I loathe Sky but VM are proving themselves to be no better.

the Â£7 charge has been Set by Sky.

If people are unhappy about this try talking to OFCOM

RobboEdin · 20-07-2010, 09:59

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Originally Posted by nashmills

I'm sorry but it is the MINIMUM charge as you can't pay less without paying more!

I agree that it is the MINIMUM charge for STANDALONE TV XL but it is also the MAXIMUM charge for TV XL.

Didn't physicists have a similar problem with the dual nature of light, being both particulate and wavelike at the same time?

ryan2801 · 20-07-2010, 10:02

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Originally Posted by sherer

the Â£7 charge has been Set by Sky.

If people are unhappy about this try talking to OFCOM

And? Ofcom are a waste of space. I'm a consumer and I refuse to give Virgin any loyalty when they give me none. (been with them 10+ years since Telewest) It is cheaper for me to move to Sky and get ALL Sky Sports channels in HD plus far more HD channels.
If this Â£7 charge is Sky's doing then they have royally shafted VM who have been made to look like mugs and expect us to pay for it.