Virgin Media - TV, 250MB broadband, phone + Sky Sports or Sky Cinema for €55 a mont

rob316

no HD?

Crunchienut

Sir Oxman wrote: »

Take the advice of many Virgin TV sufferers on here.

It's fckin *awful* - you'll be tearing the hair out of yourself within a week.

A week? Make that 30 minutes. I had Virgin Mix 250 installed this morning, best wifi speed test on my laptop was 60mbps but went as low as 22. Installer told me this was because I was using 2.4g and that 5g would be much faster. There was no improvement in the 5g speed on my phone or tablet. My best speed test overall (hard wired to modem) was 93mbps. On demand has now vanished from my Horizon box and I get error 8015 advising reboot, replay has also disappeared. A lot to be said for 14 day cooling off periods, I've cancelled the contract, just not worth the hassle.

mfceiling

ballyargus wrote: »

so I got it. The horizon isn't quite as bad as I remember. It's nowhere near as good as Sky though. Internet service is very good.

Sports, however, is in SD. The SD is very poor - I don't believe it looked as bad in the 90s (different res televisions perhaps). I'll probably still look for alternate ways to watch my sport.

Just for the craic post up when it gives the first bit of bother. Remember it's a brand new box so you'd expect it to be perfect straightaway.

Hint - it will be very soon.

flexcon

I Just signed up today to the 500mb mix offer for 60 a month and was clearly asked if I wanted the Sports Pack in HD or SD.

I said HD and she repeated it back to me.

SO interesting to see how this pans out after installation Friday.
I really only took the mix pack since its basically 5euro for Sky sports, TV and home phone.

ru437z9t8fidq2

flexcon wrote: »

I Just signed up today to the 500mb mix offer for 60 a month and was clearly asked if I wanted the Sports Pack in HD or SD.

I said HD and she repeated it back to me.

SO interesting to see how this pans out after installation Friday.
I really only took the mix pack since its basically 5euro for Sky sports, TV and home phone.

Nice, I will make my decision based on how this goes for you! When she asked if you wanted HD or SD did she mention there was a price difference? Weird question otherwise?

flexcon

Egypt Icy Freighter wrote: »

Nice, I will make my decision based on how this goes for you! When she asked if you wanted HD or SD did she mention there was a price difference? Weird question otherwise?

Right! I felt it was odd at the time but only after reading this thread do I remember back to that.

I just checked my package and no mention of any extra price and she didn't mention anything either. First thing ill be doing when its all turned on is checking that picture on Sky Sports.

On that topic - Such a shame I couldn't even pay them for Sky Sports F1.

ru437z9t8fidq2

flexcon wrote: »

Right! I felt it was odd at the time but only after reading this thread do I remember back to that.

I just checked my package and no mention of any extra price and she didn't mention anything either. First thing ill be doing when its all turned on is checking that picture on Sky Sports.

On that topic - Such a shame I couldn't even pay them for Sky Sports F1.

I just realised it is probably after the 12 months when the HD will cost more so officially they would have to ask you if you want to subscribe even if it costs the same atm, so you should be grand for getting HD at 1 euro!

Eh, Sky Sports F1 isnt included?

flexcon

Egypt Icy Freighter wrote: »

I just realised it is probably after the 12 months when the HD will cost more so officially they would have to ask you if you want to subscribe even if it costs the same atm, so you should be grand for getting HD at 1 euro!

Eh, Sky Sports F1 isn't included?

Nope. Sky Sports F1 is exclusive to Sky and Now TV.

I can only hope they simulcast on the Sky Sports Mix or Sky Sports Main event! Those channels are on Virgin I believe.

letsgo2018

Is there anyway of getting a cheap way of watching BT sports

billybonkers

letsgo2018 wrote: »

Is there anyway of getting a cheap way of watching BT sports

BT Sports is not available on Virgin Media

mollser

letsgo2018 wrote: »

Is there anyway of getting a cheap way of watching BT sports

Am hoping it comes to Now TV sooner rather than later - I just want it for the European rugby, a one month pass for BT sport from around 13 November will cover four rounds of it.

Was handy included with Eir for the past year, but back to VM for me now - this deal is too good to turn down. They'll be losing money hand over fist on it i suspect, but that's the market!

mbarosin

Anyone have experience of cancelling and signing up in partner's name?
I'm out of contract but wondering do they still force me to go through a 30 day notice period, or can I cancel and have someone else sign up almost immediately?

flexcon

mbarosin wrote: »

Anyone have experience of cancelling and signing up in partner's name?
I'm out of contract but wondering do they still force me to go through a 30 day notice period, or can I cancel and have someone else sign up almost immediately?

I didn't go through that myself. Just bought online at the new address using the same email and mobile no too.

iLikeWaffles

iggy wrote: »

Agree that the horizon box is a heap of junk.
If VM get the new box I'd go back with them but until then I won't.

New customers get a new box!

I think it is the v6 box.

SteM

iLikeWaffles wrote: »

New customers get a new box!

I think it is the v6 box.

ballyargus posted above that he just got it and was given the horizon box?.

mfceiling

iLikeWaffles wrote: »

New customers get a new box!

I think it is the v6 box.

V6 box hasnt been released in Ireland or even given out for testing. You will all get the horizon box and you will all be cursing how useless it is in no time.

mbarosin

flexcon wrote: »

I didn't go through that myself. Just bought online at the new address using the same email and mobile no too.

So you moved address and then signed up? I'm trying to cancel my account and resign up to this deal under partner's name, same address. Don't think it's as easy. Thanks

ballyargus

SteM wrote: »

ballyargus posted above that he just got it and was given the horizon box?.

it's horizon box of yore.

They no longer use the onboard modem, a separate router is provided. It is the same horizon box though

Gumbo

ballyargus wrote: »

it's horizon box of yore.

They no longer use the onboard modem, a separate router is provided. It is the same horizon box though

+1

I thought they issued the horizon box for the tv services but you the VM hub 3.0 for the broadband.

nsa0bupkd3948x

Got this deal. Have HD Sky Sports. Router is great for internet. TV box is useless. Ironically their Android app is actually very good.

flexcon

Kelly Faithful Tarp wrote: »

Got this deal. Have HD Sky Sports. Router is great for internet. TV box is useless. Ironically their Android app is actually very good.

good to know I wasn't mistaken when they asked if I wanted HD on this pack! Serious offer. Seriously **** box.

celt262

flexcon wrote: »

good to know I wasn't mistaken when they asked if I wanted HD on this pack! Serious offer. Seriously **** box.

I'm looking now for a new house, should I give it a miss. Some of the comments here wouldnt inspire me.

nsa0bupkd3948x

celt262 wrote: »

I'm looking now for a new house, should I give it a miss. Some of the comments here wouldnt inspire me.

If I was able to get the Sky deal I would go with Sky. Virgin TV is not worth it.

celt262

Kelly Faithful Tarp wrote: »

If I was able to get the Sky deal I would go with Sky. Virgin TV is not worth it.

Sound thanks.

paddy19

"Ironically their Android app is actually very good. "

Maybe get an android box and use the app....

bren2001

Kelly Faithful Tarp wrote: »

If I was able to get the Sky deal I would go with Sky. Virgin TV is not worth it.

Whats the Sky deal?

nsa0bupkd3948x

bren2001 wrote: »

Whats the Sky deal?

Half price for 6 months and cashback thru topcashback

Mountjoy Mugger

No mention of that deal anywhere here..thx

Umpalumpa

Virgín will now be carrying eir sports at no extra cost on the sports pack(I think)

deco72

mbarosin wrote: »

So you moved address and then signed up? I'm trying to cancel my account and resign up to this deal under partner's name, same address. Don't think it's as easy. Thanks

Thinking of doing this as well, did you try it? I currently only have the broadband with them and its nearly €50 a month for that alone so would be interested in getting this deal.

Has anyone gone about setting up a new account in the partners name at the same address?

Umpalumpa

deco72 wrote: »

Thinking of doing this as well, did you try it? I currently only have the broadband with them and its nearly €50 a month for that alone so would be interested in getting this deal.

Has anyone gone about setting up a new account in the partners name at the same address?

I do it every year without any issue. There was an issue a few years ago so just gave them my wife's maiden name

bren2001

deco72 wrote: »

Thinking of doing this as well, did you try it? I currently only have the broadband with them and its nearly €50 a month for that alone so would be interested in getting this deal.

Has anyone gone about setting up a new account in the partners name at the same address?

Probably no need for you to setup a new account. As you're upgrading, you should be entitled to the deal.

Umpalumpa

bren2001 wrote: »

Probably no need for you to setup a new account. As you're upgrading, you should be entitled to the deal.

They say its for new customers only

maximoose

bren2001 wrote: »

As you're upgrading, you should be entitled to the deal.

You're definitely not

bren2001

maximoose wrote: »

You're definitely not

I see you called all right.

Strange, I upgraded from broadband to broadband with TV on the 99 deal last year and was told I was eligible to be treated as a new customer as I was upgrading.

maximoose

I spoke to a few different people via live chat, whatsapp and on the phone, the loyalty dept then called me and none of them would give me the deal

Ended up bumping me up to 500mb broadband for half price though so happy with that and continuing to use IPTV

KilOit

Anyone have a crystal ball they can look into and see how long this offer lasts?
Cancelled my account and take 30 days but i don't want to sign up again and double up for a month

mfceiling

celt262 wrote: »

I'm looking now for a new house, should I give it a miss. Some of the comments here wouldnt inspire me.

Do not touch the horizon box with a barge pole. I'm getting sky tomorrow as I'm sick to the teeth with that horizon junk. We are on our 3rd box now each with the same faults. Came home from hols at the weekend and turned it back on....Now there is no program information, the pause rewind etc doesn't work and it won't record. It seriously is useless.

billybonkers

With Eir Sport no coming to VM for free this deal seems even better

unklerosco

KilOit wrote: »

Anyone have a crystal ball they can look into and see how long this offer lasts?

If I was to guess it'll last until they shift all of their Horizon box stock and then they'll release the new V6 box with a new deal.

joejoew

KilOit wrote: »

Anyone have a crystal ball they can look into and see how long this offer lasts?
Cancelled my account and take 30 days but i don't want to sign up again and double up for a month

2nd October according to the flyer I got in the door

getoffthepot

I'm in contract until June next year and if I cancel contract i'll be charged €450.
Got a deal end in May/June for €15 off for 6 months then €79 for the next 6 months.
Bundle broadband, TV and home phone.

Guess I'm stuck with it.

mbarosin

KilOit wrote: »

Anyone have a crystal ball they can look into and see how long this offer lasts?
Cancelled my account and take 30 days but i don't want to sign up again and double up for a month

So you have to give them 30 days notice even if you're out of contract?

KilOit

mbarosin wrote: »

So you have to give them 30 days notice even if you're out of contract?

Yeah pretty much, cancelling now brings me up to end of September. So people should be very careful with this deal because 55€ will jump to 129€ after 12 months so really have to be on the ball to cancel the package 30 days before the 13th month.
Not even sure can you put it in place to end at 12 months to not trigger early breakage of contract

flexcon

With eir sports now included this is def the best deal out there.

The box is crap yes but - Amazing broadband and sky sports, virgin sport and eir sport in HD for 55 a month? I’ll put up with the box since once the channel is actually on an viewing - it’s mute point.

Plus I’ve relatives in Canada and the 400mins a month
To them
I can cancel my voip saving a 8 a month

All in all - for myself amazing deal.

kaka2001

mbarosin wrote: »

So you have to give them 30 days notice even if you're out of contract?

Yes, i had to cancel today with 30 days notice and was out of contract. Seems bizarre that they would have you cancel rather than sign you up to the deal (I was on broadband only). The best they could offer me was 72 for 6 months and 104 for the next 6 months.

greasepalm

getoffthepot wrote: »

I'm in contract until June next year and if I cancel contract i'll be charged €450.
Got a deal end in May/June for €15 off for 6 months then €79 for the next 6 months.
Bundle broadband, TV and home phone.

Guess I'm stuck with it.

What happens when you keep ringing them up with a faulty tv box,not as described?

letsgo2018

Is premier sport included

Baxtardo

Am on to Virgin chat and they are only offering SD Sky Sports - a bit confusing if other people are confirming they are receiving HD SS with the deal?

bren2001

Baxtardo wrote: »

Am on to Virgin chat and they are only offering SD Sky Sports - a bit confusing if other people are confirming they are receiving HD SS with the deal?

See here:
https://www.boards.ie/ttfpost/110992017

HD clearly available.