What is the deal

[CarlWalters]

I keep missing phone calls from Virgin (because I'm on my bike when they call and I don't fancy negotiating while out of breath) since I registered as an existing TiVo owner.

Before I call back and listen to what they have to offer I wanted to get some basic idea of costs. I don't currently subscribe to anything from Virgin although my house is cabled up.

Does anyone know what is the minimum monthly cost I can get away with handing over to Mr Branson?

[cwaring]

Well firstly, Mr B has nothing to do with Virgin Media other than licensing them the Virgin brand ;)

Best I can tell, your costs will be:

XL TV = £30.50 per month
and
Tivo £149 one-off + £3 per month

So that's £149 one-off cost plus £33.50 per month.

[TCM2007]

Mr B owns 15% of Virgin Media IIRC.

[CarlWalters]

Well firstly, Mr B has nothing to do with Virgin Media other than licensing them the Virgin brand ;)

Didn't know that :)


Best I can tell, your costs will be:
XL TV = £30.50 per month
and
Tivo £149 one-off + £3 per month

So that's £149 one-off cost plus £33.50 per month.

Ouch! So the new TiVo is only available when taking the XL TV package then.

Thanks for the info - not sure I'd get that past TLOML :)

[cwaring]

Mr B owns 15% of Virgin Media IIRC.
Firstly, I don't think it's even that much. Secondly, I believe he is a minority share-holder.

Either way, he stll has no day-to-day involvement with the company.

Not being pedantic; just stating facts :)

So the new TiVo is only available when taking the XL TV package then.
At the moment, yes. This will change at some point.