Virgin Media and O2 launch winter sale across mobile and broadband

[Oxonian]

This might be useful for anyone looking to purchase a new plan or handset in the January sales :- 

Virgin Media and O2 launch winter sale across mobile and broadband - Virgin Media O2

https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/virgin-media-and-o2-launch-winter-sale-across-mobile-and-broadband/

[Enlli]

And many of the broadband deals say "New customers can ,,,,#

If you are already with us, hard luck

[Oxonian]

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@Enlli wrote:

And many of the broadband deals say "New customers can ,,,,#

If you are already with us, hard luck

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There are a few deals @Enlli that seems to be open to existing customers. 

Of course, knowing what is available to new customers - both of O2 and elsewhere - can also be useful ammunition when negotiating with sales' staff. 

[Enlli]

As someone who spent 14 years on the Virgin Communuty I found that they were prepared to give the biggest discounts to those taking the various add on packages. If you just have broadband and phone, or God forbid, just phone, then there is little room for retentions to maneuver, even if the same package for a new customer is a lot less 

Virgin, like many broadband suppliers, are becoming purveyors of content: that's where they make their money.

Most broadband 

[pgn]

And now, many streaming platforms, some offered with such broadband packages "free for x-months": the Netflixes, the Paramount+es, the AmazonPrimes, the Disney+es... All are bringing back adverts, like ITV of old. 

Nowhere's safe. Cue a TiVo revival 😎

[gmarkj]

We have everything from VM (TV, landline and BB), and make heavy use of the TiVo box to avoid ads.

Seeing the different streaming platforms adding adverts unless you want to pay more is not surprising - ultimately they are in the business of making money!

[madasaf1sh]

Have to agree @Enlli 

We renewed our VM contract, and got Cinema, Sky Sports, and all the TV Channels plus Gig 1 for around £80,  Sky Sports is £32 on its own and Sky Cinema is £21 on its own, so I call it a win at £29 for Gig1...  and we got Netflix thrown in for free...  

I do feel sorry for those who only want BB, as think they get stiffed...

[jonsie]

I call Virginmedia every 18 months as the contract ends

Getting the same now as I had plus Netflix for less than the previous contract which was going up by £23

So a saving in total of £33 plus Netflix included

[Oxonian]

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@madasaf1sh wrote:

Have to agree @Enlli 

We renewed our VM contract, and got Cinema, Sky Sports, and all the TV Channels plus Gig 1 for around £80,  Sky Sports is £32 on its own and Sky Cinema is £21 on its own, so I call it a win at £29 for Gig1...  and we got Netflix thrown in for free...  

I do feel sorry for those who only want BB, as think they get stiffed...

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@madasaf1sh 

And that's why many BB only customers seem to be moving to 5G providers, especially Three, that are cheaper. The problem is then that speeds and connections are erratic and they suddenly feel that they are not receiving what was promised.     

[Oxonian]

This is TechRadar's view of the O2 Winter sale :-

The O2 Winter Sale has arrived! Here are the five best deals for you to grab while you still can | T...

https://www.techradar.com/phones/o2/the-o2-winter-sale-has-arrived-here-are-the-five-best-deals-for-...