[fester61]

OK just had a visitation from a Virgin engineer as a result of their customer services not knowing their A*** from their elbow. So for those interested MK subscribers:

Basic channels bbc1, bbc2, ITVx2, Ch4, ch5, BBC news24, E4, Hallmark and QVC are available by simply plugging your tv into the 'aerial' socket that terminates the cable.

All the additional channels as mentioned above + others are only available using a set top box on the VM starter+ package. AS1STR3 is the VM product code.

Ask for an upgrade to this service which costs £4pm, no not on top of the £4pm you already pay just £4pm for the whole lot. DO NOT ask for 'installation' they'll likely charge you an installation fee. This service is not advertised and not mentioned anywhere on VM's web site.

On the subject of digital, VM have been offered an upgrade of the MK network with a fibre ring and copper to the subscriber for £3m. I'm told they are likely to take up this offer and as a result will offer their full digital packages including 50Mb broadband in due course. (Not holding my breath here).

Sat dish on the wall 4way LNB to feed SKY+ into the lounge and freesat to one or two others. Freeview capable aerial on the side of the house linking into distribution box for the rest of the house. Looking at a nice Philex SLx8L distribution system to tidy the lot up.

Paul