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📺 Some threads that may be useful * Sky retention deals * Virgin Media retention deals 📺 Useful links to MoneySavingExpert.com guides * Do I need a TV licence? * Digital TV deals * TV MoneySaving Tricks * Watch Movies & TV Online * 17 Netflix Hacks 💡 If there's a link you think we should include here, please send me a…
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Disney+ picture quality
I recently downgraded to the ‘standard’ option instead of premium because my tv is not capable of 4K so I didn’t see the point of paying extra. However, I immediately noticed a difference in picture quality. With the animated movies, it’s a dramatic difference. The picture looks dull in comparison and doesn’t stand out the…
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TV Licence article Discussion
This thread is specifically to discuss the the TV Licence article To discuss or ask a question about this article: click reply
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Do I need TV Licence if no Aerial? New flat? Is itvX free?
I've just moved into a new flat and it has no TV aerial (although there's a sky dish on the outside wall and I don't have a sky box either) I've a smart TV and just watch Netflix and YouTube. Do I need a TV licence to watch these? BBC iplayer ( I believe I need a licence?) BBC sounds? itvX (read somewhere you might need a…
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Freeview via Broadband through TV
Bit of a long shot. So I have BT/EE TV. I use the service because I don't have an aerial, get heavy discounts on BB with BT and aside from lacking Disney+ works well for me. The aerial point specifically is the seller - running it through my fibre connection proves much easier for me. I have a family member that is now…
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Haggling with Virgin Media
Virgin Media want to put our package price up to £89/pm (M125 broadband - Mix TV - Weekend calls), got a counter offer of £74/pm which I didn't accept and so gave notice (2 weeks ago) thinking I would get a call from their retentions department but have heard nothing since. Have been with them for 21yrs and so surprised I…
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Did Channel 4, My5, ITV-X, Pluto and Sky News shoot themselves in the foot?
I am setting up a TVL free TV for an elderly relative after their TV broke. I got them a decent second hand TV and bought them a ROKU. I explained that they must never watch LIVE TV on any channel and no BBC iPlayer (I deleted it). However, when I installed the familiar channels including Channel 4, My5, ITV-X and Sky News…
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Aerial problems ( I think ! )
Hello I have a rooftop TV aerial, and a splitter which enables an aerial socket in the lounge and a bedroom. In the lounge the TV has suddenly stopped working, with a message on screen saying ' no signal ', but if I take the TV up to the bedroom it is still working there OK. I don't have any other equipment connected, it…
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Disney+ Tesco Clubcard
If i use Clubcard Vouchers to subscribe to a 3 month Standard Subscription, can I then upgrade to Premium (obviously paying the extra myself!)?
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Streaming service only but how can I record tv?
I’m with Virgin Media at the mo but having problems with the internet. So thinking of changing over to Sky, but SkyQ is too expensive, So can I have Sky streaming but buy a recording Device, Hard drive? To record programs- would I be able to set up series links like I can now?
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TV channels via their websites
Hello I can watch BBC, ITV Channel 4 live on their website but can you tell me which other TV channels have websites where you can watch their programmes live and free
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New TV with Freesat built-in - alternative to Sky Q?
If anyone could offer advice please I'd be very grateful. Have been with Sky for years and haven't bought a TV for years either so feel very out of touch with what is now available. So like many people I am planning on ditching Sky TV (currently have Sky Q with just Sky Signature) as just coming out of contract and the…
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BBC to consult on reform of the licence fee
they still want universal obligation to pay it with some progressive elements for those on lower income https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68654318
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Disney plus and nearly doubling of charge without my knowledge or consent
Beware Disney plus- if you have kids or grandkids or just signed up for Willow beware the action of Disney. My previous annual fee for TV was £59.99 I checked today they billed me £109 for their premium version . I never asked for it, they said they advertised oil Disney plus TV, I never saw it, they said they emailed me…
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s NowTV app missing something or is it me?
s NowTV app missing something or is it me? I have NowTV ap on all my TVs and they're all logged in to my account but fit some reason they aren't in sync, which makes it difficult to "continue watching". I
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Mis-sold TV package with EE
We recently telephoned EE to move our full package to them to mirror our current package with Sky i.e. all channels, HD, Ultra HD, multi-room, sports, cinema, broadband and 2 mobile phone sims. This was due to inconsistent signal strength and speed (we don't live in a fibre area). My husband telephoned EE and asked for the…
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TV License refund query for over 75 payment
Hi I’m looking for some advice on claiming a refund for a TV
License which was paid in error. Towards the end of last year, , I discovered my relative had
paid for a TV License for several years unnecessarily. Due to being over 75 and
in receipt of Pension Credit, he had been eligible for an over 75 free license
for some…
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Cancelled TV License
I have recently cancelled my TV license. Whilst I had the TV license, I recorded some programmes - am I legally allowed to watch them now that I no longer have a license?
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Sky TV
I'm a Sky customer, has been since eighties. I once had the sports channels but, since both myself and wife retired we cancelled the sports and just paid for a basic package which worked out around £14 per month. All we watch are the terrestrial channels and none of the Sky channels have any interest to us. I contacted…
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Now TV offers
My Now TV entertainment pass went up to £9.99, so I did the usual and tried cancelling expect them to give me an offer, but nope they just cancelled. Is there anyway to get a new Now TV entertainment pass at a good price now, as it seems like the old ways to get it cheap have all gone.
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Amazon Prime Video to start showing ads unless you pay an extra monthly fee
Amazon Prime Video will start showing adverts from 5 February 2024 unless you pay an extra £2.99 a month, the online giant has announced. Amazon Prime Video to start showing ads unless you pay an extra monthly fee - here's what's happening If you haven't already, join the forum to reply.