We're talking VM Cable here, m8- not poxy BT copper wire ASDL shite!
The usual advice still holds good: Have the minimum subs with VM, and enjoy a guaranteed QOS into your residence, plus a useful FREE digi-TV rental box on which you can use BBC iPlayer, catch-up TV etc. Things you cannot do on a dBox2!!
Parasites yes. Pirates NO!
Cheers- AL