More price rises - Page 16

BenMcr · 14-09-2016, 13:41

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Originally Posted by eljay

The drop was only £8 so with the November rise and probably another one in February

Firstly, I'm sure that any new price agreed now is the post-November pricing.

Also I wouldn't expect there to be another change in February. The next price change will likely be if you have Sky Premiums and Sky increase the rate for them, which will then increase the price on Virgin Media.

yorkshireborn · 14-09-2016, 14:00

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Originally Posted by eljay

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.

its to with cabling if your dish is say round the back and your tv is in the front room they cant run the cable from dish to the front room around your neighbours house and they cant run the cable thru your house to get to the front room.
but if the dish is at the same side as your tv the I cant see a problem.

eljay · 14-09-2016, 15:41

existing OLD equipment connection is in the front and same side as the old dish.

Sky CS has promised to look at it again and phone back in the next few days, Just have to wait and see

muppetman11 · 14-09-2016, 16:05

Most people I know have had the cabling thrown over the roof I can't see why a Q install would be any different to a Sky+HD it's only a different LNB.

jb66 · 14-09-2016, 17:40

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Originally Posted by yorkshireborn

its to with cabling if your dish is say round the back and your tv is in the front room they cant run the cable from dish to the front room around your neighbours house and they cant run the cable thru your house to get to the front room.
but if the dish is at the same side as your tv the I cant see a problem.

Why cant they go through the house?
Why cant they go into the attic and back out the other side?

muppetman11 · 14-09-2016, 17:50

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Originally Posted by jb66

Why cant they go through the house?
Why cant they go into the attic and back out the other side?

Because they aren't allowed to go into attics , over the roof isn't ideal as winds can cause the wiring to move and become worn but if I'm honest if I had this issue I'd sooner that than have coax running all through my house.

14-09-2016, 18:14

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Because they aren't allowed to go into attics , over the roof isn't ideal as winds can cause the wring to move and become worn but if I'm honest if I had this issue I'd sooner that than have coax running all through my house.

Happened to me in another house a few years back ,the cable was over the roof and wore the cable away against the old cast iron gutter ,agree about coax through the house ,especially the twin coax Sky use ,looks as ugly as hell along the skirting board

Chad · 14-09-2016, 22:03

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Because they aren't allowed to go into attics , over the roof isn't ideal as winds can cause the wiring to move and become worn but if I'm honest if I had this issue I'd sooner that than have coax running all through my house.

Is that due to potentially encountering asbestos?

Gavin78 · 14-09-2016, 22:34

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Firstly, I'm sure that any new price agreed now is the post-November pricing.

Also I wouldn't expect there to be another change in February. The next price change will likely be if you have Sky Premiums and Sky increase the rate for them, which will then increase the price on Virgin Media.

Sky movies increased by £1 in June already

BenMcr · 14-09-2016, 23:04

I'm talking about in 2017, as February was discussed.

15-09-2016, 06:42

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Originally Posted by Chad

Is that due to potentially encountering asbestos?

That or the dust,piles of junk ,risk of falling through the ceiling ,the list goes on

jonbxx · 15-09-2016, 16:06

I got on the blower today as I had a deal expiring now anyway. First time round, I called the 'change your package' line and they offered me £3 discount from the full price of £126 (this is for 1TB Tivo, V+, 200MB BB, Talk Weekends) I pointed out that going to the VIP package at full price was cheaper and I could swap out the V+ for a Tivo. He said I couldn't have VIP, even at full price!!

Later I called retentions and got them down to £101 for 6 months and then £112 for the next 6 months for my existing package, working out at a saving of £19.50 per month.

Not great, but better than a kick up the proverbial....

gus0898uk · 15-09-2016, 17:42

Hello Guys, i got the dreaded text today stating my bill was going up £3.49.

Firstly, I am sure this has been mentioned somewhere, but is there still a chance of a price rise in February or will that be it for 12 months?

Secondly, what is my package value like? Vivid 100, TV XL, Landline phone XL, Caller Display, there are not usually any extras and my monthly bill comes out around £69 each month, am I paying too much?

I also pay V Mobile £10 per month which I should be able to get down to £8 to cushion the blow of V Media.
I need to know the facts for when I call retentions,whom i go in softly softly with.

Chad · 15-09-2016, 20:49

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Originally Posted by gus0898uk

Hello Guys, i got the dreaded text today stating my bill was going up £3.49.

Firstly, I am sure this has been mentioned somewhere, but is there still a chance of a price rise in February or will that be it for 12 months?

Difficult to say really. There's been 3 price rises confirmed in 2016, depending on your package. You'd be safe to assume there will be at least a further 2 confirmed by this time next year. Maybe not as early as February but possibly April. Can only go on past history. Virgin like prices rises.

Feb 2016

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/new...tv-price-hikes

June 2016

http://www.moneywise.co.uk/news/2016...rts-and-movies

November 2016

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/new...-up-to-42-year

RichardCoulter · 15-09-2016, 22:30

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Originally Posted by yorkshireborn

its to with cabling if your dish is say round the back and your tv is in the front room they cant run the cable from dish to the front room around your neighbours house and they cant run the cable thru your house to get to the front room.
but if the dish is at the same side as your tv the I cant see a problem.

I've twice had Sky installed in a property exactly like this, for both analogue & digital they went through the cellar.

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Firstly, I'm sure that any new price agreed now is the post-November pricing.

Also I wouldn't expect there to be another change in February. The next price change will likely be if you have Sky Premiums and Sky increase the rate for them, which will then increase the price on Virgin Media.

Are the price increase notifications being staggered, with people being given different windows in which to cancel?

I'm hoping that the new TiVo pricing (CS are saying it will arrive in November) will be announced within my window of opportunity to cancel so that I can make an informed decision.