Soldato
ive just checked and its £35 plus £11 for the line rental on the phone (has a lil asterix explaining it), which comes to £46 or £50 on its own.. I cant see anything about the sept deal, so im probably mistaken.
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ive just checked and its £35 plus £11 for the line rental on the phone (has a lil asterix explaining it), which comes to £46 or £50 on its own.. I cant see anything about the sept deal, so im probably mistaken.
Soldato
http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205406&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1307695&highlight=
To celebrate the completion of the network roll-out, Virgin Media announced a new pricing structure for its 50Mb service. From 1st September Virgin Media will reduce the monthly cost of its 50Mb service for new and existing customers to £28, when taken with a phone line, or £38 if taken as a sole product, making the ultrafast service ultra-fantastic value. The 50Mb service continues to be free of traffic management.
To celebrate the completion of the network roll-out, Virgin Media announced a new pricing structure for its 50Mb service. From 1st September Virgin Media will reduce the monthly cost of its 50Mb service for new and existing customers to £28, when taken with a phone line, or £38 if taken as a sole product, making the ultrafast service ultra-fantastic value. The 50Mb service continues to be free of traffic management.
Soldato
ssmac what number did you ring to get your upgrade, id take it now if i could get it at the same price im paying for my 20mb which is £37 atm
Soldato
Dial 150 then press 2 then 2 again(I think) its retentions(If your thinking of leaving us) as they say one the phone.
Soldato
I called '150' from my sisters virgin phone, asked for 50mb for £37 and the guy on the phone checked...10 sec wait and then he said 'no problem' music to my ears! I asked if the instal was still £20 and again no problem, didn't need to go through to retention, it was very simple and quick.
You should have no problems at all...
Soldato
Think I'm paying £27 for 20MB now so what will that come down to? Or should I just upgrade?
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Hmmm, called up and the router is coming when they install it apparently 
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@DarK Angel - Engineer does bring the modem and router.
@Dangerous - there has never been any mention of the 20Mb or 10Mb prices dropping, so it's down to you really.
@ssmacc - Did they tell you about the £30 activation fee??
@Dangerous - there has never been any mention of the 20Mb or 10Mb prices dropping, so it's down to you really.
@ssmacc - Did they tell you about the £30 activation fee??
Soldato
If they don't 2nd of Sept I'll be on the phone and say why am I paying £37 for 20mb when 50mb is the same price!!
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My friend told me they sent it BEFORE hand :/
Same. If they don't alter the price I won't be a happy camper.
Soldato
According to the guy I spoke to I am only charged £20, I did ask if it was still only £20 and he said yep (as apposed to £50 - £20 for engineer + £30 for activation)
engineer is bringing the gear, again I asked after reading this post
Soldato
Give them a call and ask for 50mb, thats what i did and its all set up for the 4th Sept.
Which they do a lot of the time.
They bank on customers not checking the prices/services often therefore a lot of customers never know there is any better than what they have for the cost theyre paying.
I bet their reply will be "because you asked for 20meg" just say fine and ask for the upgrade, if in initial contract period from my understanding of VM upgrades are fine its downgrades past your original pack they can become arsey about.
If out of contract use this as a chance to bargain your way to a nice discount
(well attempt to xD)
Soldato
I don't want another 12 month contract as I might be moving soon.
Soldato
Does a change involve another 12 months contract? I'll get hold of them and check...Cheers
Soldato
I was told if I took 50mb then it would be another 12 month contract with them.
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Just ordered mine, coming on the 4th of September. 
edit : She never mentioned anything about a contract to me.
edit : She never mentioned anything about a contract to me.
Soldato
Just ordered mine, coming on the 4th of September.
edit : She never mentioned anything about a contract to me.
How much you getting it for?
Soldato
Yep spoke to a mate at Virgin and he confirmed it's another year contract, saying that i can't see anyone else getting anywhere near 50mb, and I've been with Virgin/NTL for 6 years and I'm quite happy to sign for another one.