Sky vs Virgin Media

[admin_exported]

Now that Sky has bought out Virgin television services, could any of you knowledgeable people out there tell me if there are any advantages or disadvantages with either service or provider. As far as I can ascertain, both now provide the same TV packages offering the same programmes at the same price. I already use virgin for the internet and would rather not have an ugly dish stuck onto the front of my house, but are there now any other considerations regarding what programmes one can access on Sky but not Virgin Media?

Many thanks for your advice in advance.

 

[kena]

Virgin currently does not offer the same HD channels as Sky

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the reply Kena,

However, I cannot find which HD channels are available on Sky but are not also now available on Virgin Media. I have looked at both companies' websites and both offerings look more or less identical. Do you know where I might find a definitive list?

 

[daveh75]

Virgin currently has 12 HD channels, and Sky 45...See HERE for a comparison.

 

[Anonymous]

Many thanks, Daveh75. Just what I was looking for.

 

[kena]

Great list Dave, I've always just used the Virgin one here