More price rises - Page 15

Ignitionnet · 11-09-2016, 16:52

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Originally Posted by Paul M

Apple uses brexit as an excuse to hike prices ....

What a shocker, I mean, they must be really poor and desperate for money

Apple, HP, Lenovo, Dell, etc.

In 2014 it was about $1.63 to the Pound. It's now a shade under $1.33.

Apple actually put it down to currency fluctuations which is perfectly reasonable. Looks like Eurogamer themselves blaming Brexit which, while a part of it, isn't the entire story of course.

You may want to also turn your anger onto Virgin Media. They make a negative remark about the vote and its short-term impact on them.

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Total third-party debt and capital lease obligations increased by £565 million during Q2 2016, primarily due to a devaluation of pound sterling following the EU referendum on June 23, 2016.

Horizon · 11-09-2016, 18:27

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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet

Apple, HP, Lenovo, Dell, etc.

In 2014 it was about $1.63 to the Pound. It's now a shade under $1.33.

Apple actually put it down to currency fluctuations which is perfectly reasonable. Looks like Eurogamer themselves blaming Brexit which, while a part of it, isn't the entire story of course.

You may want to also turn your anger onto Virgin Media. They make a negative remark about the vote and its short-term impact on them.

And with further to go... (cough.. this coming Wednesday at noon ...cough)

Ignitionnet · 11-09-2016, 18:43

Nah most don't think anything will happen this Thursday. Economy looking fairly resilient, inflation only just starting to filter through.

Horizon · 11-09-2016, 19:56

.... oh crap, you're right, it's Thursday! Thanks!!!

We'll see if anything happens or not, but at least I know the right day now....

But personally, I think the meltdown is imminent.....

Jimmy-J · 12-09-2016, 01:20

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Originally Posted by nashville

Is it worth buying one of these Jimmy, not sure how they work , I have Freesat box in my main T V ?

Yeah, well worth it. The addons / free streams can be a little frustrating, but once you get used to how it all works it becomes easier to navigate and find a better server to stream from.

Some users prefer to pay a monthly subscription to get a buffer free connection, I hear StealthStreams are very good at providing this.

If you do decide to buy one of the many Android TV boxes available, I'd use Amazon and buy a box with at least 2gb ram, dual band wifi, 1Gb ethernet and the s905x or s912 cpu.

They normally come fully loaded with Android 5.1 or 6.0 and Kodi 16.1 / Kodi 17.0 is the latest version, but it's a little hit and miss which Kodi builds will work with it.

If you're unsure, then try Kodi 16.1 on your PC/Mac/tablet. Make sure you also view the mass of tutorials available on Youtube showing how to install and configure it.

1andrew1 · 12-09-2016, 08:22

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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet

Apple, HP, Lenovo, Dell, etc.

In 2014 it was about $1.63 to the Pound. It's now a shade under $1.33.

Apple actually put it down to currency fluctuations which is perfectly reasonable. Looks like Eurogamer themselves blaming Brexit which, while a part of it, isn't the entire story of course.

You may want to also turn your anger onto Virgin Media. They make a negative remark about the vote and its short-term impact on them.

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Originally Posted by Gavin78

So how is Brexit a reason for £2 a month/£24 a year line rental increase?

The reduction in the value of the Pound won't have done anything to discourage VM from hiking its prices, let's put it like that. VM had to make that announcement by law.

Ignitionnet · 12-09-2016, 11:17

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

The reduction in the value of the Pound won't have done anything to discourage VM from hiking its prices, let's put it like that. VM had to make that announcement by law.

VM pay for their network hardware in US Dollars. It won't have helped.

Currency fluctuations cause inflation, regardless of why the fluctuations happen. About the only thing you can be assured of is that if/when the Pound strengthens again prices won't go down

Gavin78 · 13-09-2016, 00:27

Just wondering I got the letter the other day to say that my price was going up. However the letters states that I have until the 31st October to cancel my contract if I'm not happy which is over the 30 days as stated on here?

They have also stated that I can change my package at anytime. but I am coming upto 9 months of an 18month contract does that mean I can alter my package despite the contract?

1andrew1 · 13-09-2016, 00:39

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Originally Posted by Gavin78

They have also stated that I can change my package at any time. but I am coming up to 9 months of an 18-month contract does that mean I can alter my package despite the contract?

Under rules introduced by Ofcom in 2014, if you took out a contract after 23 January 2014 and VM (or another provider) raises prices on that contract, you can cancel without paying any penalty fees.
I think by altering your package, what VM is actually offering you is the opportunity to re-contract with them but this will mean a new contract term which I believe will be for 12/18 months.

Kushan · 13-09-2016, 15:03

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Originally Posted by Gavin78

Just wondering I got the letter the other day to say that my price was going up. However the letters states that I have until the 31st October to cancel my contract if I'm not happy which is over the 30 days as stated on here?

They have also stated that I can change my package at anytime. but I am coming upto 9 months of an 18month contract does that mean I can alter my package despite the contract?

Correct, you can basically phone up and negotiate as if you're out of contract. If you don't, then as of October 31st the new price will take over and you'll be in month 10 of your 18 month current contract.

Renegotiating today might net you an overall discount, but the side-effect being the start of a new contract (which may be 12 or 18 months).

Give them a ring, go to the "I'm leaving" bit and see what they say.

BenMcr · 13-09-2016, 15:06

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Under rules introduced by Ofcom in 2014, if you took out a contract after 23 January 2014 and VM (or another provider) raises prices on that contract, you can cancel without paying any penalty fees.

That's not completely true.

The rule only applies if you weren't notified of the price increase at the start of the contract. So most mobile contracts now build in the price change.

Virgin Media cable has always allowed a break of contract if the price went up, so even before the new rules were clarified.

JPAC · 13-09-2016, 15:25

Wonder if VM are keeping all the remaining notices until the very end of the month? Nov 1st -30 days.

Gavin78 · 14-09-2016, 01:09

Thanks.

I'm hoping to drop down to the fun bundle for £60 a month.

Don't really need 200mb BB and I've noticed XL tv is mainly made up of HD channels which I'm not that fussed about

MichelleUK · 14-09-2016, 10:06

Just received the email about my £3.49 increase. I only renegotiated the price a couple of months back, so not impressed.

That said, the small print states "If you are on a promotional offer we will honour it. Some of your increase may therefore happen at the end of your promotional offer. Visit virginmedia.com/discover-more to find out more." Hopefully they will do this automatically, but the pessimist in me suspects having to phone them to get the £3.49 refunded!

eljay · 14-09-2016, 13:36

I decided to leave and phoned retentions. They only offered a reduction against a drop in broadband down to 100mB (was on the old "Big Kahnuna" package plus multiroom and sky cinema).

The drop was only £8 so with the November rise and probably another one in February I decided it wasn't worth it and thought I would try Sky.

Phoned them up about an equivalent package only to be told that there system won't allow me to have the Sky Q in a middle terrace house. Couldn't believe this and nor could their customer services rep. However, now up the swanee as I need the additional recording channels in my house which the standard sky box doesn't provide.

As a general question has anyone heard or experienced this terrace house anomaly.