Sky or Virgin media???

JAYk_2

OeXo wrote: »

Unlimited internet usage..

I am told Sky is good for this, as apparently Virgin has a fair usage policy.

OeXo wrote: »

And a tv package with Sky Sports ect.

Apparently Sky is good for this too.

OeXo wrote: »

Phone line doesn't really bother me as i have a mobile that i use

Both are good, take your pick.

Checking the Sky website you can pay between £19-£51 a month, basic broadband included. Hmm..

jb66

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

I'd go with that except the Broadband, Virgin is far superior even with there FUP

phil12345_2

hellokitty08 wrote: »

I keep being told Virgin Media dont do flats!

They do!

(But only if you're in a cabled area, which you can check on their website)

devon_scouse

Virgin for me.
If your Sky box breaks you have to pay for it.
Virgin they come and replace no charge.
As of August Sky Movies and Sky Sport HD

GoodNewmover

Sky has 'Packs' (entertainment, movie and sports packs). Without these Packs what channels do you get? How many channels do you get?

wornoutmumoftwo

I'm a virgin customer but when the sky man came round, he told me I'd save money by buying the entertainment package (£18?), and then each additional package was a pound, that I'd only have the groups of packaging I wanted.

But when I worked out the prie of all these separate packages and what I pay now, it was pretty much the same, and least with Virgin I have them all if I want to watch them. (I'm XL package with virgin).

Titchvic

Hi,
Just trying to downgrade my VM package as we are on the Large TV package but hardly watch it - was told that as we don't have a phone line with them we cannot downgrade!!! Grrrr!! Am not happy about that. I don't want a cable phone, but seems I'm being penalised for not having it! Any tips on where I can find a reasonable TV and Broadband package? Can't get Sky broadband here as we are outside their coverage area so would have to have Broadband connect at £17 a month! We don't exactly live out in the sticks either! Anyone got a good deal on minimal tv and up to 10MB broadband?

pepperjulie

Hi, just looking to save some pennies. On BT gold package at the moment (about £60.00 including line rental) and looking to change to Sky. Did look at Virgin Media but we are out of the fibre optic area - we are in South West Scotland. Is BT and Sky our only choice for TV, Broadband and phone package deals? Would appreciate your opinions.

jb66

Titchvic wrote: »

Hi,
Just trying to downgrade my VM package as we are on the Large TV package but hardly watch it - was told that as we don't have a phone line with them we cannot downgrade!!! Grrrr!! Am not happy about that. I don't want a cable phone, but seems I'm being penalised for not having it! Any tips on where I can find a reasonable TV and Broadband package? Can't get Sky broadband here as we are outside their coverage area so would have to have Broadband connect at £17 a month! We don't exactly live out in the sticks either! Anyone got a good deal on minimal tv and up to 10MB broadband?

You could get rid of virgin tv and just use there BB

jb66

pepperjulie wrote: »

Hi, just looking to save some pennies. On BT gold package at the moment (about £60.00 including line rental) and looking to change to Sky. Did look at Virgin Media but we are out of the fibre optic area - we are in South West Scotland. Is BT and Sky our only choice for TV, Broadband and phone package deals? Would appreciate your opinions.

Sky is only your real choice for TV, Phone and broadband will be quite open