The major provider of cable TV in the UK is Virgin
Media (which was formed after NTL and Telewest merged).
Virgin Media delivers cable TV, broadband and home phone into your
home via a fibre optic cable. However the cable TV
service is only available in certain areas (they currently cover
about 50 per cent of UK homes).
Before you decide if cable TV is best for you, we
recommend that you compare all the digital TV offers that are out
there.
Here's our top 10 watch outs when buying digital
TV:
- The great digital TV deals that are advertised may not be
available in your area due to a lack of availability. Let us know
your postcode and we'll check for you.
- You can get some great deals by buying digital TV, broadband
and home phone services from the same provider.
- Are there any specific channels you must have? Let us know what
you want and we'll check the packages for you.
- Don't be seduced by the headline cheapest digital bundle deals
that don't deliver your requirements and lock you into a long term
contract.
- Consider a package that gives you a PVR (personal video
recorder). This allows you to pause, record and rewind live
TV!
- Watch out for big price hikes after the end of the introductory
deal period.
- Don't assume that you have high definition TV, just because you
have an HD Ready TV set.
- Advertised pricing may not apply for existing customers.
- Do you need Sports or Movies? Just add them to your
requirements above.
- Look out for premium rate charges for making technical help
calls.