Virgin Media UK to remove V+ HD Boxes from network
27-03-2019, 14:48
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Re: Virgin Media UK to remove V+ HD Boxes from network
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You can call or text to activate. Instructions will be in the box.
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Thanks for your help.
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27-03-2019, 16:15
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Re: Virgin Media UK to remove V+ HD Boxes from network
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I was talking about Recordings and TV Listings. I have try to look it up on my TiVo but it do not tell you. I am puting an TiVo for someone I know next week and is looking for info.
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The reason Tivo boxes are given to those without Virgin Fibre is because they have a dedicated internet connection of their own. It comes in through the same cable the TV comes through.
The original VM Tivo has a cable modem built-in, the V6 doesn't so uses your VM router. At least that is how I understand it.
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04-04-2019, 17:30
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Re: Virgin Media UK to remove V+ HD Boxes from network
UPDATE:
It took me about 20 to 30mins to start an TiVo Box with no need to call or text to activate.
Also the Instructions was so easy to follow.
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30-06-2019, 21:41
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Re: Virgin Media UK to remove V+ HD Boxes from network
Can anyone tell me if V+ Boxes are still working?
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That wasn't really a factor. Most of the debt was written off very many years ago (2002-ish). Pace were still supplying new boxes up to 2004.
There just isn't any point in replacing boxes that are still able to provide all the services required of them.
A few Pace boxes were in use until last October. The batteries in them were designed to last 5 years, but some actually lasted almost 20.
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An Pace box (They got it in 1998) was still broadcasting radio channels in March 2019.
Channels was cut in last January.
It was an bedroom box.
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01-07-2019, 08:07
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Re: Virgin Media UK to remove V+ HD Boxes from network
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Can anyone tell me if V+ Boxes are still working?
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Yes, they are. But they are starting to lose VOD and interactive features.
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08-10-2019, 23:22
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Re: Virgin Media UK to remove V+ HD Boxes from network
Is V+ Boxes still working?
Digital Bit Rate says Live Events Channel has not been updated since August 5th.
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If Yes can you give me the full list of channels still broadcasting on V+ boxes?
I would love to know.
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09-10-2019, 10:16
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Re: Virgin Media UK to remove V+ HD Boxes from network
All subscribed channels still work, but VOD and interactive, including live events, have now gone.
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10-10-2019, 11:39
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Re: Virgin Media UK to remove V+ HD Boxes from network
When the engineer upgraded my V+ box to a Virgin V6 box, I expected that the engineer would take the old V+ box away, but at the time you could use it as a second box for which you would be charged if you had it connected up. I still have it but it is unconnected. Hopefully Virgin will set up some collection mechanism, rather than leaving me to recycle it through the usual channels.
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10-10-2019, 13:13
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When the engineer upgraded my V+ box to a Virgin V6 box, I expected that the engineer would take the old V+ box away, but at the time you could use it as a second box for which you would be charged if you had it connected up. I still have it but it is unconnected. Hopefully Virgin will set up some collection mechanism, rather than leaving me to recycle it through the usual channels.
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Ask next time a technician visits, though they aren't obliged to take it.
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10-10-2019, 13:19
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Given they just said to recycle our Tivo when we took up the free V6 upgrade offer, I'm surprised they didn't tell you the same with the V+.
Actually still got the Tivo. Kept it in case the changed their minds. Sitting in a box gathering dust.
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30-12-2019, 19:16
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Re: Virgin Media UK to remove V+ HD Boxes from network
Is V+ Boxes still working?
Are all channels still broadcasting - if not what has been axed?
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30-12-2019, 19:22
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No change since you last asked
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30-12-2019, 19:24
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No change since you last asked
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Thanks anyway for update. Hope you have an safe and happy new year.
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29-02-2020, 16:59
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Re: Virgin Media UK to remove V+ HD Boxes from network
Any updates since December?
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Is V+ Boxes still working?
Are all channels still broadcasting - if not what has been axed?
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02-03-2020, 20:51
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Re: Virgin Media UK to remove V+ HD Boxes from network
No.
What are you expecting to happen?
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