Can I just swap my standard Virgin box with a V+ box ?

[HJSimpsonuk]

I have been given a Virgin V+ Box by someone who has swapped to Sky. I have a standard Virgin Box installed at present. Can I just plug in the V + box or do I have to inform Virgin? Any clues how easy to connect & set up?
All advice welcomed. Thanks in advance HJSUK { :o(])

[Ethel]

No

V+ service
V+ must be kept for at least 12 months, unless you are told otherwise by us. In addition there is a �5 a month charge for TV Size: M and L. There is no monthly charge for TV size XL. If your V+ service is terminated, suspended or downgraded for any reason, or if we need to update or change your V+ equipment, you will not be able to access any recorded programmes.Installation charges apply.
http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html/legal/onc able/productterms.html

[gilf]

The main issue is that these + boxes require 2 connnections so that they can recieve 2 signals.

[Ethel]

Another thing - the V+ box is not your friend's to give away.

Virgin actually own it, and they will want it back, or charge your friend for it if they can't get it back

[ghsbloke]

How can Virgin charge you �150 for the box and then say its not your property? In regard to just the V+ box surely its like sky, you buy the box its your box.

[HJSimpsonuk]

Probably the same reason that when my friend gave Virgin 2 wks notice of moving house they turned up 6pm after he moved and told him there was a problem and that he would have to re-book the install.......they gave him a date of 3 weeks (imagine being without TV, phone and Net for all that time!!!). He called Sky and they were there within 4 days.
We all may have thought ntl was poor service but Virgin have proved how good they were....Thanks Mr Branston!