Virgin Media HD - Page 2

calibrax · 31st July 2009, 19:59

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Originally Posted by stocktake

OK make way for a HG numpty

And that typo is a sign that you've been a Rover owner waaaay too long...

stocktake · 31st July 2009, 20:05

Nice one

but i'm sure I don't know what you are on about

I have just checked my post

StevenWilliams · 31st July 2009, 21:08

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Originally Posted by calibrax

I had the same setup as you... I just moved house, and switched to HD at the same time. If you agree to having your old box in another room (you pay a few quid a month rental for that), then they waive the cost of the V+ box and installation (usually £99)

If you phone them you can get it installed for free and not keep the old box.

calibrax · 31st July 2009, 21:45

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Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

If you phone them you can get it installed for free and not keep the old box.

Yep, very true, but it does depend on who you get on the other end of the phone. Sometimes you get someone who won't budge! A good idea is to mention you're considering a switch to Sky, that normally gets you put through to Retentions who have more power to discount

Previously I had the top TV package with sports & movies, 20mb broadband, and additional webspace. Total cost was around £71 a month. When I moved I switched to V+ HD, took the old set-top box in one of the bedrooms, kept the same broadband and webspace, and subscribed to their phone service including free calls etc. Now my payments will be £82 a month (but I'm effectively paying about the same as I was, because I no longer have to pay for a BT line rental of £12 a month).

Net cost to me after my company refunds me for the broadband portion... £45 a month.

stocktake · 1st August 2009, 10:05

Just spoke to them, will not give free installation but the best I can get is a one off inst charge of £49. and no increase in payments. Then I get the record, rewind an HD.

I just so have to have it.

StevenWilliams · 1st August 2009, 10:06

I'm paying £57 a month for Xl on everything and a Z+ box that I had as an upgrade for free.

I like the fact I never pay for phone calls.

Raistlin · 1st August 2009, 10:08

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Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

I like the fact I never pay for phone calls.

You try calling an 0870 or 0845 number.

stocktake · 1st August 2009, 10:09

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Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

I like the fact I never pay for phone calls.

And you still never call

31st July 2009, 20:05	#12
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,604 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Nice one but i'm sure I don't know what you are on about I have just checked my post __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

1st August 2009, 10:05	#15
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,604 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Just spoke to them, will not give free installation but the best I can get is a one off inst charge of £49. and no increase in payments. Then I get the record, rewind an HD. I just so have to have it. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

1st August 2009, 10:06	#16
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'm paying £57 a month for Xl on everything and a Z+ box that I had as an upgrade for free. I like the fact I never pay for phone calls. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater