VIP/VIP+ New and Improved VIP Package - Page 10

setch · 22-07-2010, 17:54

My VIP package is costing me Â£89.86 per month, a quick visit to the Sky website shows that I can create the equiv of the VIP for Â£87 with only Â£10 advance payment. So I guess VM have to do a serious package upgrade. I know that Sky cannot complete on the BB front, but I suspect that doing TV with Sky and BB with VM would not cost must more than what I am paying now + the Â£7. I will wait for VM to come forward with their enhanced VIP+ package and will then be able to make an informed decision. But lets hope they do not fool everybody in to taking on a new 12 month contact before announcing what they have in mind.

Setch

TheDon · 22-07-2010, 18:01

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Originally Posted by setch

My VIP package is costing me Â£89.86 per month, a quick visit to the Sky website shows that I can create the equiv of the VIP for Â£87 with only Â£10 advance payment.

You sure about that?

Sky World + ESPN + One HD Box, One Std Box + Line rental + Talk unlimited + Unlimited BB = Â£101 a month.

ntluser · 22-07-2010, 18:44

It would be great if Virgin Media could offer a VIP package menu from which customers could pick components. Like one other user, I don't use the international and mobile phone elements of the VIP package so that's a waste for me.

It'll be interesting to see what they come up with when the new VIP packages are announced.

setch · 22-07-2010, 18:53

Â£93.50 is what I came up with. So Â£3.36 cheaper than Â£89.96 +Â£7. Plus you get all the Sky HD channels. Only different is BB lite vs BB unlimited. Depends what you want out of your BB.

TheDon · 22-07-2010, 18:59

BB Lite is only 2GB a month. It's not even close to a fair comparison.

Big Red · 22-07-2010, 19:07

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Originally Posted by TheDon

You sure about that?

Sky World + ESPN + One HD Box, One Std Box + Line rental + Talk unlimited + Unlimited BB = Â£101 a month.

Agree with the above - does this also include the Â£3 extra charge from 1st Sept. (Â£1 for TV Pack and Â£2 for Sky Sports)

Either way Â£101 or Â£104 for Sky top package v VM top package we still save Â£92.50 for VIP + Â£7 for HD Prem Channels Â£99.50.

poolielee316uk · 22-07-2010, 19:24

:i agree with people saying that vip is now a poor deal as ive downgraded in protest of vip not been as good now as it once was

ive tried emailing neil berkett but it was bounced back ,has anyone please got an email addy for executive dept that works please many thanks

Matt-08 · 22-07-2010, 19:43

Just PM'd you.

poolielee316uk · 22-07-2010, 19:53

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Originally Posted by Matt-08

Just PM'd you.

many thanks matt ur a star

TMLeafs · 22-07-2010, 23:09

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Originally Posted by Mobes

So we have to email the Big Boss (or one of his people) to get a discount???? Why on earth should we have to do that??? WTF are CS for if they are not given relevant up to date information?

Coz we haven't got it yet we have to ring back on the 2nd august then the CS might know about it by then

robolots · 23-07-2010, 00:52

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Originally Posted by TheDon

BB Lite is only 2GB a month. It's not even close to a fair comparison.

Wow 2GB!!! Where do I sign up LOL

I'm a VIP customer and agree with most of what is said on here. Personally, I'm gonna wait a bit and see what the new VIP is going to be before making my mind up-however I think
1. Credit to VM for listening to its customers.
2. Definite need to upgrade to 50mb for VIP customers.
3. Talk mobile and International seem a complete waste of time (for the majority)
4. Caller ID please (was promised this was available when I took phone package-someone telling me porkies VM as never been available to me in my area!!)
5. No VIP++++ or VIP XXXXXXXXXXXL etc just simple VIP which is exactly that--Impressive!

Chad · 23-07-2010, 01:44

Add 50mb then turn a blind eye to what I'm using it for if and when the The Digital Economy Bill comes into affect

There's no point me having 50mb if I'm afraid to use it

Big Red · 23-07-2010, 02:42

OK Maybe a month was too long to wait but since many of you kind of agree what the future VIP should be I have issued an email direct to Mr Berkett with suggestions.

With the quick replies we have being getting fingers crossed we may get something before the week is up.

As soon as i get a reply I will post.

Fingers crossed.

23-07-2010, 16:57

I got a Sky door to door salesman round and they quoted Â£50 a month for "what you have now" which is the VIP package plus additional V Box for just over Â£100.

Is it worth threatening to leave now (not that I do) or will I now just get a generic "were updating your package soon" response?

TheDon · 23-07-2010, 17:50

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Originally Posted by Jameseh

I got a Sky door to door salesman round and they quoted Â£50 a month for "what you have now" which is the VIP package plus additional V Box for just over Â£100.

Is it worth threatening to leave now (not that I do) or will I now just get a generic "were updating your package soon" response?

I'd be VERY dubious about if they can actually offer a VIP equivalent for Â£50 a month.

Even with the half price Sky World for 12months with free HD offer (which I think they've stopped doing now?) the cost of doing a near like for like VIP on Sky comes in at Â£66 (without the additional box which is Â£10 on Sky compared to Â£5.50 on VM).

You're not going to get VM matching anything near that price, so if you do go for it make sure you get everything in writing, including a full break down of the monthly costs, because really, that offers FAR too good to be true.