I've not fiddled with netids so I don't know if this will work but it might be possible to change your netid to a near by area that is not affected by N3 to see if you can clear the channels you've lost.
don't think that works mate, I've had boxes that woudln't work unless it was set to the NetID of your area. could be wrong tho.
Not that fused about it all now, The end is coming would of been better if it was in 2012 as the conspiracy nuts would have a field day.
it's been a good ride, I have paid for Cable and just did it as a hobby, extra boxes for kids or family. I think ppl who haven't even took up the basic sub with VM are the reason for this shift. It's to common now with how to get Cable, everyone seems to be at it and even just using google would give you in the info and files. So don't blame VM 1 bit in taking steps to stop it.
Im moving to sky now, cos i have got a good offer, plus i wanna see HD channels which Virgin can't really match.
Still gonna keep my virgin boardband and phone.
The 3.7 update hasn't hit me yet but guess it will by Jan/march as no problems have been noticed with the update in leeds. so no reason for VM to not roll it out nationwide.
I think to many ppl who are the real coders, they will see this as a new chapter and where the fun begins in trying to crack it.