Sky or Virgin media???

AngelsMadv

PS -

I notice quidco amounts at present are £65 for Virgin and £95 for Sky. Has anyone seen anything better? I heard people were getting 6 months free HD etc - did they call for this?

wornoutmumoftwo

I've never had sky, but the V+ box is easy to use. When you press the button to get the tv listing up you just press the yellow button and you get to record a series.
Pause live tv which is excellent.
It's free with the XL package, I got my installation free but I don't know if that's the norm.

And whenever I see a good offer for new customers I ring up customer retention and they usually match the deal. Have to remember to renew it though or it automatically goes up when the years up.

AngelsMadv

Does this mean that you didn't pay the £49 activation fee also?

Really looking for a good deal for everything and Ideally I'd like an extra box with just the basic telly - Size M is it?

wornoutmumoftwo

No, I didn't pay an activation/installation fee, but I rang up customer retention and told them I had Sky on the door/coming back later and asked what deal they could offer me.
I have the XL package, so I have everything bar sports/movies.

The V+ HD hasn't cost me a penny.

(In fact the installation went wrong as the local signal was down, and it didn't work for three days and when I complained I got two months free services:D)

If you're a customer go through to the thinking of leaving dept (customer rentention), just ask what deals they can offer you.

I've been a customer for years.

taz121

Been with Sky 6 years and before that Cable before Virgin takeover but use it occasionally at the inlaws.

IMO.............

Number of channels - SKY (always will be more)
Service - VM (only cos SKY are *****)
HD content - SKY (miles more but VM adding more soon i believe, see link) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_HD_channels_in_the_UK
On-Demand - VM (Sky can never touch this through satellites)
Cost - All non PPV content without multiroom = £51 pcm i think it is now (Virgin XL pack guys?)
Software - SKY (electronic programme guide EPG) much more responsive and nicer to use
Parental control - discuss as i don't use it
Broadband - SKY (unlimited whereas VM has fair usage policy)
Style - SKY (box looks neater and smarter)

For me it's Sky by a mile due to number of channels, HD channels much much more and the EPG. These are only my opinions, another useful site worth a look is
http://www.chooseisp.co.uk/broadband-guide/articles/sky-vs-virgin-media.html

OeXo

Hi there..

Im 22 moving into my own flat (Finally) Just wondering what's the best deals around for :

Unlimited internet usage..
And a tv package with Sky Sports ect.
Phone line doesn't really bother me as i have a mobile that i use

Id really like some input here guys

Thanks.

AngelsMadv

Not wanting to deviate from the original thread but here goes -

What about the new BT stuff then? Can you add that to your list taz?

daniel.thomas4

can you get VM where you live?

and whats your buget?

JAYk_2

taz121 wrote: »

Been with Sky 6 years and before that Cable before Virgin takeover but use it occasionally at the inlaws.

IMO.............

Number of channels - SKY (always will be more)
Service - VM (only cos SKY are *****)
HD content - SKY (miles more but VM adding more soon i believe, see link) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_HD_channels_in_the_UK
On-Demand - VM (Sky can never touch this through satellites)
Cost - All non PPV content without multiroom = £51 pcm i think it is now (Virgin XL pack guys?)
Software - SKY (electronic programme guide EPG) much more responsive and nicer to use
Parental control - discuss as i don't use it
Broadband - SKY (unlimited whereas VM has fair usage policy)
Style - SKY (box looks neater and smarter)

For me it's Sky by a mile due to number of channels, HD channels much much more and the EPG. These are only my opinions, another useful site worth a look is
http://www.chooseisp.co.uk/broadband-guide/articles/sky-vs-virgin-media.html

Lol, Virgin Media's service is poor it seems.

hellokitty08

I keep being told Virgin Media dont do flats!