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alanwils's avatar
alanwils
Tuning in
3 days ago

Most common method to watch TV these days?

Hello VM community,

What is the most common method people are using to watch TV these days? 

I am coming to the end of contract and they are offering the usual 'Mix it TV (basic Freeview style channels), weekend landline Chatter - which, as a  family, we never use and the landline-phone only very rarely rings out! - and, of course, the internet WiFi.

However, I was wondering are most people these days simply using the internet to watch TV, with the Freely app or some such method (iPlayer, ITVX etc)? Would I be wise to keep the TV option with VM or ditch it  and try and get the bigger M350/ 500,  or does it no longer really matter? Thanks.

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  • goslow's avatar
    goslow
    Alessandro Volta
    3 days ago

    Less a case of the most common method to watch TV but more a case of how you/your family like to watch TV and what it is that you like to watch.

    What programmes and channels do you like to watch and how do you watch those channels (live TV, streaming, catch-up, recording etc.)?

    I have always been a bit bemused at the idea of customers paying VM a monthly fee for the basic TV channels (with a few extras added on). Smart TVs, a hard disk recorder and a TV aerial could replace that for many people.

    Landline use is in sharp decline and is mostly retained by an older demographic of customer.

    It is VM's forced bundling model of pricing packages at a discount which props up these dying services.

    Depending on your family's viewing choices you may be able to operate perfectly well with a broadband connection only and buy in some new equipment or opt for some additional streaming services which you could offset against the cost of a reduced package cost.

    If you went with broadband only, VM is likely to be quite an expensive choice so, if you are considering broadband only, you should do some research into what other providers are offering in your area. New providers and new technologies are constantly being rolled out in different areas so it is best to keep an eye out for what is being rolled out in your area.