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Lizzyb123
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30 days ago

Appalled by service

Hi

Wondering can someone help as I am at my wits end? Having moved to Virgin on 6th October so far I have had to contact them multiple times due to lack of Netflix activation and then loss of broadband and TV for 3 days due to an installation error.  I have been told numerous times the Netflix situation is being resolved but nothing.  Last time I asked to also raise a complaint and today got an email 48 hours (not the 24 as I was told) later to say they have resolved the problem - how?  Nothing has changed.  I’ve tried to reach out here too but have also been left in limbo on private message having provided my security confirmation.  The whole move away from Sky after 20 years is starting to feel like a very large mistake.  Can anyone help me?  So far Virgin service has been appalling and I am very much considering my position. 

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  • Hi

    I also have a problem getting a Netflix activation.  I have Netflix Premium as part of my contract.  Joined on 6th October from Sky after 20 years and I am regretting my choice as this is not the only issue I have had.  To date, still no activation email.  I have chased numerous times and been told it has been escalated, passed to the IT team, passed to the Netflix team; wait 3-5 days, wait 10 days, you will receive an email, you will have a response to your complaint via email in 24 hours …. And still none of the promises have come to fruition.  Can you help me at all please?.

    • Alex_RM's avatar
      Alex_RM
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      Hi Lizzyb123,

      Thanks for posting, and welcome to our community 😊

      Sorry to hear you're having some issues with Netflix, so I can help, I've popped you over a private message to get a few more details.

      Alex_Rm

  • Same problem here too - someone private messaged me for some details but I’ve had nothing further - over 4 weeks into my contract and no joy anywhere getting Netflix sorted it’s ridiculous!

  • Adduxi's avatar
    Adduxi
    Very Insightful Person

    You have 14 days to cancel from the date of installation go live.

    I gave up VM TV a long time ago as I can get better service elsewhere to be honest.  However I must admit the Broadband service is very good, and I very, very rarely ever have to contact VM, so that's a plus point.  I only have the Broadband service btw.

  • Thanks so I can’t even cancel now as it’s been 4 weeks …. Ridiculous I’ll be moving away as soon as the can at this rate!

  • I still have had no activation email.  Netflix was part of my original contract.  I have now signed up separately and it is costing me to do so but I am so fed up with calling and messaging and getting absolutely nowhere.  So far all I have had are two emails telling me well done for adding Netflix to my package - I already had it - yet none have resulted in me getting activation!!  I had Netflix it was stated on my contract as being part of my package, but it is a useless piece of paper if the contract is broken due to lack of access!

    • Adduxi's avatar
      Adduxi
      Very Insightful Person

      I dropped VM TV a long time ago.  I just use a Freeview recorder and manage my own Streaming contracts.  I can join and leave as it suits me, and I don't have to phone VM to arrange any of this.

      • jpeg1's avatar
        jpeg1
        Alessandro Volta

        Exactly the same here. Freeview recorder skipping all the adverts, and signing up for streams when we want them. It's SO much cheaper. 

    • Vikki_M's avatar
      Vikki_M
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      Hi Lizzyb123,

      We're sorry you haven't received the email. 

      We can see you're in a private message conversation with a member of the team here regarding this. 

      Please pop back to her directly and we can ensure this is resolved for you.