Does Sky and Virgin Use same cable?

Virgin Media and Sky use different networks. Virgin has its own cable network while Sky uses the Openreach network.

How do I switch to Virgin Broadband?

Switch broadband provider in 4 simple steps

Have a browse. Tap in your postcode to see which Virgin Media services are on offer at your address.
Take your pick. Once you’ve decided on the best deal for you, fill in a few details to place your order.
Cancel your current contract.
Get up and running.

Can I have Sky Broadband and Virgin broadband in the same house?

Re: Using sky and virgin broadbands? Yes you can have and use both, they use independent infrastructures.

Who is best Sky or Virgin?

If you want the fastest broadband then Virgin Media is probably the better option; if you’re after the widest choice of TV shows then Sky will likely be the better bet.

What’s the difference between Sky and Virgin TV?

At a glance Both Virgin Media and Sky offer unlimited internet as standard. Sky’s has more geographical coverage than Virgin Media, with Virgin services mainly concentrated in urban areas. Sky offer more channels than Virgin, although both providers have excellent bundles and set-top boxes.

Is Sky cheaper than Virgin?

Sky Cinema is more expensive with Virgin, and, although it is included in Virgin Media’s Oomph bundle, this package works out slightly more expensive than adding Sky Cinema or HD channels to Sky’s basic TV package. So Sky win again when it comes to HD content.

Will Sky buy out my Virgin contract?

If you’re already outside the minimum term of your contract with Sky, there will be no cancellation fees for ending your Sky broadband service. You’ll simply pay for your usage of the Sky broadband service up until the date that the service is cancelled.

When do I change from Virgin Media to Sky?

I’ll be changing over to Sky TV, fibre internet and telephone on 14th October. I’m currently working through my 30 day’s notice with Virgin Media (have the internet, tv and phone with them).

Can a virgin phone line work with Sky TV?

Just to agree with what the other two posters have said,I’ve got a Virgin phone/broadband and have Sky+,no problems at all. We had Sky installed Oct 1998 this was with a cable line, the requirement was only a working landline, this hasn’t changed. Many people have a cable landline and Sky TV.

How can I Cancel my Sky account with Virgin Media?

Actually cancel, it shows up in the ‘My Offers’ when you log into your Sky account. As far as Virgin are concerned have you checked out the switcher deals? You’re getting a reduction to £80 but that’s full price, Virgin usually do great Sky switcher deals.

Can you get SKY TV on a VM phone?

Yes,it will work OK on VM, I have VM Phone/Broadband plus Sky HDTV, just tell them you want to keep VM phone/BB. I have no problems with phone line. Sky TV doe not rely on a telephone connection to get your channels. All the channels are delivered via the satellite dish.

Can you get SKY TV with Virgin Broadband?

Keeping Sky tv but having the Virgin broadband and phone. Sky broadband is just too slow to enjoy anytime+, fibre optic should sort that!

What’s the difference between Virgin Media and Sky TV?

Like BT, Plusnet and TalkTalk, Sky’s broadband service is supplied using the Openreach network, while its TV channels come via a satellite dish attached to your property. In contrast, Virgin Media specialises in broadband, though it also offers pay TV, home and mobile phone options.

What to do when you switch from Virgin Media to Sky?

Alternatively, if it’s too much hassle setting up Wi-Fi again on all of your devices, you can log in to Sky Broadband Hub administration screen to change the Wi-Fi network details back to what you had before on Virgin Media.

Can you still get Virgin TV after disconnection?

If you phone virgin disconnections and tell them sky are sniffing around you can often get hefty discounts I’ve just come off half price for 6 months – likewise with sky. supplier. I find virgin TV clunky I don’t like the user interface