Contract Renewal "Black Hole"
The forum seems to be awash with users who have problems with contract renewal. I can add my experience to that number. I've recently been offered a contract renewal by email some 3 months before the expiry of my 18 month contract. I clicked the link on this email and selected a deal that I was happy with. I subsequently received two emails. The first contained two contract documents and the second confirmed the contract details with a price and activation date of the 19th March. Both reflect a change to be implemented on my account with a new contract running through to October 2025( a period of 18 months from March 2025, the quoted activation date). Since receiving these emails I have had no further communication and I see no evidence when logging into My Virgin Media that the change has (or is being) implemented. Moreover, I continue to receive renewal emails that would suggest that my original request for renewal (including confirmed contract documents) have not been implemented. Is there any way to confirm that my renewal is being implemented (or will be implemented). There appears to be no way to verify a contract offer using the contract number anywhere on the Virgin website. As my renewal price as quoted in the renewal contract documents is scheduled for my 19th March 2025, I am now past the quoted renewal implementation date. From what I can gather on the forums this whole area seems to be a bit of a mess with little or no traceability via the Virgin Media app or any other source.38Views0likes1CommentYet Another Contract Renewal Problem
Took out a special renewal offer online on 29/01/25 as my rolling contract was coming to an end. I was sent the Contract Information sheet and the Contract Summary Sheet on the same day, so I thought all was well. Since then nothing at all has changed on my account page no sign whatsoever of the new contract and in February I was billed at the old rate. So a full thirty days after I'd supposedly set up the switch to the new contract I'm wishing I hadn't bothered wasting my time. I'm NOT impressed.Solved226Views0likes3CommentsContract renewal issues
I have renewed my contract on the app with the ‘Choose this deal and keep your current Virgin Media plan without losing anything’ offer. However, Netflix has changed to standard with ads, when I previously had it with no ads. Called Virgin this evening and was told I could amend Netflix myself online, but I cannot as my online app shows me as ‘out of contract’, even though the renewal start date is today, and I have email confirmation. The app also shows the monthly price as much higher than my contract. Was told in the call that I will be able to change Netflix in 72 hours time with no extra fee, as I originally had it included ad free. That it’s just a delay in the contract showing on the app. Can someone confirm this is correct, as I’ve spent so long on the phone to Virgin recently, I don’t think I can handle another call. Thank you.127Views0likes7CommentsContract not renewed now they want a fortune
It has been a while since I've needed help from you guys. However, I renewed my tv, broadband etc on the 24th of jan. It was basically the exact same package but for less so no equipment required. I got the contract info that day. I was changing from £138.06 to £95.70. My price was going down, happy days. Today, I just received a bill which is saying I'm out of contract and they're charging me £175.70. I've tried to get in touch but no joy. I need your help guys. I have all the contract info etc.Solved55Views0likes3CommentsMis-sold contract and official complaint raised.
Apologies for the long post but have had no luck so far sorting this with the relations/retentions team…… I’ve been a VM customer for over 15 years, but because of ongoing service issues and the extortionate price I called to leave as my contract was almost out. Went through the problems experienced and the agent said he could send out an engineer (something I’ve been unsuccessfully trying to do for months!). Agent then offered me the exact same service as I already had for the same (old) price. It’s still a little high, but for convenience and service continuity I decided accept, especially as he also organised the engineer. Contract came through, noticed a slight change to TV package name (was Maxit now Mega) so checked to find they’d shut off TNT Sports! Called back (literally hours on phone and messenger) to be told by customer relations, and retentions (who mis-sold me) that TNT is now an £18 add on!! so if I wanted it (even though I had it with my existing contract) I’d have to pay the extra. They could/would not honour what was agreed just a couple of hours earlier and I’m still awaiting a call back from them to resolve 2 days later. Needless to say I’ve raised a formal complaint now as I was mis-sold and depending on Virgin’s response/handling, this may well end up with OfCom. Anyone thinking of renewing with Virgin - please be warned they now split the sports pack (Sky/TNT). Virgin have never previously offered this, it was take it all or nothing. Apparently the packages were changed in September last year however, there is no mention of any such change in my contract renewal email or from the retentions agent that offered me the like-for-like deal. I posted my experience on TrustPilot and got a response suggesting I contact Virgin again by phone ha ha, or on here, hence my post. That agent said “I can confirm TNT Sports is not an add-on” and sent me this link: https://home.virginmedia.com/virgin-tv-edit/sport/live-on-bt-sport-this-month If you read this, it initially appears they are right, until to scroll right to the bottom where it says: TNT Sports (from 18 July 2023) can be taken as an ADD-ON AT ADDITIONAL MONTHLY COST. Premium channels and upgrades must be kept for at least 30 days. Come on Virgin, this is dreadful customer service. Left hand doesn’t know what right hand is doing, your agents are not aligned. You have mis-sold me a contract by saying I could have exactly what I have now (which included TNT Sports) for same price then issued a new contract that doesn’t reflect the agreement. Not only is that illegal but totally unacceptable. Please get someone in retentions to call/email me to resolve this as they promised as I’m currently still without part of the service I paid for. Thank you.Solved2.3KViews0likes13CommentsContract Renewal
Hi, My contract is expiring soon. On the "My Virgin Media" page there is button "View Your Deal". Alas when I take this option all I get is a blank web page which is constantly refreshing. I've tried clearing cache and cookies, and tried two different browsers. No luck. I am of course keen to see what this "deal" is to avoid having to haggle. Any ideas anyone? All help gratefully received. Bill494Views0likes3CommentsA Call for Action: Exposing Virgin Media's Unacceptable Service!
Since purchasing the supply property in October 2020, everything was smooth sailing until I needed to change my Direct Debit date in 2021. What followed has been an utter nightmare. Upon attempting to adjust my Direct Debit, I was informed that I could only do so within a specific window each month—a policy I’ve never encountered with any other company. Since then, I’ve been unable to set up a Direct Debit either by phone or through My Virgin Media, consistently encountering unknown errors. Despite numerous emails and countless calls, I’ve been met with excessive wait times, disconnections, and dropped calls. This lack of support has forced me into making manual payments, which, of course, are plagued by constant website errors. Literally hundreds of calls over 4 years! Due to these issues, I’ve had to endure significant financial consequences, including late payments affecting my credit report. This directly impacted my ability to secure a favourable mortgage rate for one of my properties, resulting in a higher interest rate. The incompetence of Virgin Media has had a real, tangible impact on my finances and life. Renewing my contract was another disaster. Despite clearly stating I only needed broadband, I was signed up for an unnecessary package including TV and a phone line. Resolving this took over six months due to Virgin Media’s archaic systems and infuriating IVR gatekeeping. My complaints went unheard as Virgin Media continued to attempt contact through a non-existent landline, ignoring my mobile number on record. Promised compensation and credit report corrections never materialised, nor were the late payment charges refunded. Additionally, my requests for Wi-Fi extenders went unfulfilled for over a year and yet another request processed by the technical team a few months ago, again, nothing. Now, as my contract is ending, I am once again facing the same obstacles. Despite numerous attempts to renew my contract, I am either left waiting for an agent or encountering errors online, resulting in being charged the full out-of-contract rate. This is beyond unacceptable. I feel trapped with Virgin Media due to the lack of alternative providers at my address. This monopoly leaves me no choice but to endure this horrendous service. This complaint is not just a call for immediate resolution but a warning to potential customers. I am prepared to escalate this issue to external regulatory bodies and leave negative reviews on all platforms until I see genuine response, action on my complaint and improvement in my experience with yourselves. Virgin Media, your service is appalling, and your customers deserve better. I urge all customers facing similar issues to speak out and hold Virgin Media accountable. Together, we can push for the quality service we deserve. Disgusted and Furious, CrashbandicootSolved2.9KViews1like18CommentsContact renewal
On 15/04 I phoned in to query my April bill as it showed a charge for Paper statements £1.75 & WiFi booster £8.00. I dont have paper statements and dont remember that last time I had a paper statement. I dont use a WiFi booster, though some time ago an unsolicited pkge was sent to me. The agent I spoke with said she would see whether there was any options to pay less. After much time 82mins on the phone she came back with a pkg at £88/month for 18 months and I received the new contract. On the 16/04 haveing read the terms I had a further Query, the online chat didnt wok in either web browser so again I had to call, the agent asked me to go thro security and said I gave the wrong info, I waqs reading payment sum direct from my bank, I was not rude or obusive and the call was terminated by the agent. I then received another contract with different terms and received a notification that my equipmemt would be delivered by courier. I access my VM account and view the contract, it still shows my original expired contract. What is going on? Regards David441Views0likes3CommentsVirgin Media Contract Renewal not updated, email blank
I have accepted a contract renewal offer. The WhatsApp team support asked me to wait 6-7 days for it to be updated in my account, but it has been 8 days there is nothing updated on my account. I did receive some pre-contract documents, but the order confirmation email sent to me is just a completely blank placeholder email (attached). Is the offer a false advertisement?Solved3.1KViews0likes23Comments