Virgin Media Price Increases From 1/4/2011

jasonwatkins

FleetFanatic wrote: »

You can cancel any services mid contract that are increasing in price without penalty?

Only if the services you have are going up in price.

charlie792 wrote: »

this is a joke....When I first joined Virgin I was paying £27 a month now its at £32 these price rises take it to almost £34....worst of all Ive still got another 6 months left of the contract otherwise Id cancel

Doesn't matter how long you've got left - if the price rises affect your services you are entitled to cancel with no fee.

zak1976

jasonwatkins wrote: »

There is absolutely no way whatsoever that Virgin would let you cancel the contract and immediately re-sign with them at the same address. You might be able to do so after a period of time, but definitely not straight away.QUOTE]

I did this the day after cancelling my contract.
Switched off one day, switched on the next.

FleetFanatic

jasonwatkins wrote: »

Only if the services you have are going up in price.

I could have sworn that was what I said?

FleetFanatic wrote: »

You can cancel any services mid contract that are increasing in price without penalty?

It was.

jasonwatkins

FleetFanatic wrote: »

I could have sworn that was what I said?

Sarcasm duly noted ..

hawkeyes78

Hi all,

Does anyone know if under these T&Cs I can cancel my whole virginmedia package / bundle (broadband, tv, phone) if only my broadband has been increased by 75p as part of the price increase in April? I have only been 7 months in my 12 month contract, but moving out of my current place into somewhere already with virgin and don't want to have to pay remainder of about £150. I understand that I could cancel my broadband but ideally need to cancel all and want to find out before I initially contact them.

I was also thinking if I was to upgrade my other services (tv, phone) now would they be subject to price increase now or in April and could I possibly risk doing that then cancelling them all within 30 days after the price increase comes into affect.

If anyone can help me out or explain the best thing to do I'd be so grateful before I draft the letter or ring them and when do I need to do this by?

Thanks in advance.

G

jasonwatkins

hawkeyes78 wrote: »

Hi all,

Does anyone know if under these T&Cs I can cancel my whole virginmedia package / bundle (broadband, tv, phone) if only my broadband has been increased by 75p as part of the price increase in April?

G

You're only allowed to cancel affected services, so you can only really cancel broadband.

As far as upgrading your other services goes, just so you can cancel, I would be amazed if they let you do it.

tobyjugg2_2

jasonwatkins wrote: »

Not everyone can cancel - you can only cancel affected services. Some of the services are staying the same, price-wise.

Only if you ordered the services separately.

If you bought it as a package, and any part changes, then the package has changed
and you cancel the package, unless you and they agree a different contract.

SPANIEL36

can someone please confirm if it is only VM that do a broadband deal without landline? i dont want a landline as i have free minutes on my mobile which i dont even use

Basil1234

SPANIEL36 wrote: »

can someone please confirm if it is only VM that do a broadband deal without landline? i dont want a landline as i have free minutes on my mobile which i dont even use

all other broadband comes down the BT line whether paying that line rental to someone like sky with there own equipment in the bt exchange the only other option would be satellite internet but is usually very very expensive but have a look for yourself. cost will be about £200 for gear and about £25 a month so broken down would work out about £41 a month but have to pay up front for gear.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=satellite+internet&rlz=

so in a nutshell you going to have to pay line rental or hack someones wifi near you in order to get broadband.

SDH

SPANIEL36 wrote: »

can someone please confirm if it is only VM that do a broadband deal without landline? i dont want a landline as i have free minutes on my mobile which i dont even use

We have VM broadband & TV but no landline. So yes it is possible.

However the price has just gone up to £38 from £36 and i think i could get it cheaper elsewhere (hence was viewing this thread!)