01-06-2021, 11:02 AM
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Re: Virgin Media
Originally Posted by mart
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This article gives a guide for how much speed/bandwidth each device needs. I suppose you have to reckon that multiple devices could be in use at the same time.https://www.getunwired.com/how-much-...-actually-need
01-06-2021, 11:06 AM
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Re: Virgin Media
Originally Posted by mart
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I pay £10.00 more than that to VM but have a TV package too. I'm about to cancel the TV because I hardly ever use it. That should bring the price down a fair bit. The broadband and landline will stay as it is.
Buy a Fire Stick (£40) and watch things for free, although you'd have to pay for Prime video and/or Netflix.
On the other hand, together they cost less than the TV Tax, which you won't need.
01-06-2021, 11:49 AM
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Re: Virgin Media
I've had prime and a firestick for a while but have only recently opened my own account for Netflix (rather than sponging off our daughter's account
). It's because of this I'm going to cancel the TV part of the VM package.It was worth it before I cut down the number of channels I pay for but since dropping down, I don't think it's much better than what Freeview or Freesat offers.
The new TV has a satellite tuner built in as well and I might get Freesat working. The cable from the roof is in but the dish and LNB are quite old and not working.
08-06-2021, 12:08 PM
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Re: Virgin Media
We have now arranged for a broadband supply from John Lewis (who use Plusnet) including installation of a telephone line for £50, although once the line is connected it will be there for any other supplier we may want to go with. Their rates are reasonable and the standard speed - average 10Mbs download - will hopefully be adequate. We decided on a one year contract which, for the whole year, will come to about £220.If the supply is adequate for our needs, we'll happily ditch Virgin Media as I have been disgusted with their very poor customer service. They may then decide to come up with a temporary reduction in cost, but after my writing to ask them for that three times, TOO LATE!
If it turns out that the slow service from John Lewis (and all others available in our area) is proving problematic, we'll have to cut our losses and cancel at the end of the contract or even earlier although there will be early cancellation charges.
Hoping for the best!
08-06-2021, 12:50 PM
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Re: Virgin Media
Originally Posted by JBR
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We have now arranged for a broadband supply from John Lewis (who use Plusnet) including installation of a telephone line for £50, although once the line is connected it will be there for any other supplier we may want to go with. Their rates are reasonable and the standard speed - average 10Mbs download - will hopefully be adequate. We decided on a one year contract which, for the whole year, will come to about £220.If the supply is adequate for our needs, we'll happily ditch Virgin Media as I have been disgusted with their very poor customer service. They may then decide to come up with a temporary reduction in cost, but after my writing to ask them for that three times, TOO LATE!
If it turns out that the slow service from John Lewis (and all others available in our area) is proving problematic, we'll have to cut our losses and cancel at the end of the contract or even earlier although there will be early cancellation charges.
Hoping for the best!
It seems to me that VM only make offers in areas where the competition is highest.
That might, gradually, change as more Companies get started.
08-06-2021, 01:39 PM
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Re: Virgin Media
Originally Posted by Tedc
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Sad times, JBR!It seems to me that VM only make offers in areas where the competition is highest.
That might, gradually, change as more Companies get started.
Competition, competition, competition! That's what always benefits the consumer.
As my part of the world has a fast fibre supply, I can't imagine any other supplier trying to compete here. Not when there are areas without fast fibre who are crying out for faster broadband speeds.
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