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I've bought it, why can't I watch it on Amazon Prime
So, Amazon Prime has lots of stuff that can be streamed as part of the package, other stuff you're encouraged to buy for Prime viewing. Surely stuff that you've purchased physically should also be available to view, a la CD music on the Amazon Music Player! I've queried this, but no luck.
TV Reception help please
Hi We have a fairly cheap TV in the bedroom (Bush) and sometimes the reception on certain channels is bad. Hubby was trying to watch the darts on ITV on Friday and the picture was useless so he gave up, He tried again last night and the picture was near perfect for about an hour then it started to play up again so he…
Is a BT8500 phone compatible with a Orchid router?
Any experience whether a BT8500 phone is compatible with an Orchid router? It may be okay because the BT8500 is a DECT device and the Orchid is just wired, and controls outgoing calls only.
MSE News: Calls to 084, 087, 09 and 118 to be clearer, but prices vary wildly
The price you'll pay to call banks, businesses and government departments from landlines and mobiles will become clearer ... Read the full story: Calls to 084, 087, 09 and 118 to be clearer, but prices vary wildly Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all…
Need help trying to cancel free offer from SKY nightmare
I wondered if anyone can offer any advice, as I'm stressed out and worried now we have agreed to something we can't get out of. We left Sky last year after 15 years of service, a pushy rude sales guy in the end did it for me, Virgin have been great ever since and really happy with the move, although I think the SKY TV…
Sky Passed Account to Debt Collectors
I wonder if anyone can advise here. I was a Sky customer for many years. When my landlord decided to sell my flat, I called to cancel all Sky products. Since I was moving in with someone who already had Sky, there was no point in trying to retain me, as I explained we would be sharing the Sky service there. The customer…
How can future lodger pay deposit using smartphone.
Is it quite easy with mobile banking for my future lodger to pay me their deposit? I want to allow the future lodger to pay the deposit there and then to reserve the room. All I provide is my bank account details. I have looked at PayPal and it needs the lodger to be registered in PayPal which they might want to be…
Most cost effective way to view Champions League / EPL
As thread title - can anyone suggest the most cost effective way of viewing both next seasons Champions League / decent number of English Premier League games? I totally grudge forking out yet more money now that BT have the CL rights, already pay a small fortune for Sky Sports. Currently with Sky for TV, BT for broadband…
Cancelling Virgin TV
I would appreciate advice on Cancelling my Virgin TV package (M+) I would still like to keep the broadband connection as I believe it is the best? Can I cancel TV but still keep the broadband connection? I genuinely want to cancel, i.e. I'm not doing it so they will offer me a better deal as I've read on this forum many…
Virgin Mobile overcharging by £50 a month for 6 months!!
I upgraded my phone in January and since Virgin Mobile have been charging me £50 a month instead of £15 for calls etc. Every month I am told the problem is resolved, every month it's not. Is anyone else experiencing the same problems??
BT won't give me the phone number I requested
(WARNING: long post) Two weeks ago I moved my existing BT phone and broadband to a new address which previously had Sky phone and broadband. Before doing this I enquired about keeping the property's existing phone number, since my partner needed to keep her number but we preferred to use my broadband package. I was told…
talktalk disconnected vulnerable old person
My 78 year old relative s phone has been disconnected today without her or our consent. After being on the phone to tqlktalk for 2 hours this evening we have been told various things the worst think we have been told is she cannot have a new line for 8 days at least because the law says she needs a cooling off period. She…
0844 number charges
Hi My Gran got a letter from BT stating changes would be happening in July 2015 that 08 and 09 numbers would be charged a flat price of 9.58ppm. 0870 and 0845 calls would still be at a local rate My Gran uses special services numbers like 0871 and 0844 to dial cheap rate access lines for international calls, and previously…
Does anyone here use Teletop?
Does anyone here use Teletop? Calls seems cheap. Cant find many reviews on reliability, call quality etc. Thanks.
Virgin Media 12 months paid upfront - now debt letters and default?
Hi everyone I need help as I am absolutely fed up to the back teeth of Virgin Media. We had a year contract and when it ended I decided to ask if I could pay for a year upfront and not have to worry about direct debits. I also did this to get some money off on a broadband ONLY deal. No TV no Phone or mobile etc. Just…
BT LRS and Free Weekend Calls
I get Free Weekend Calls with my annual BT LRS contract, but is there a minimum number of BT calls I must make?
BT have charged me twice for cancelling my account
Hello, I had to move from my home to my mothers to care for her. I cancelled my BT phone and broad band. This is what they emailed me. 'Charges for ending your contract early - Because your service has stopped before the end of your contract, you'll need to pay about £39 for the remaining months. Charge for stopping your…
SKY Introduce a friend offer
If someone already has Sky Broadband but not Sky TV, are they still entitled to the 'Introduce a friend' offer to join Sky TV? The T+C's don't specify whether it is only for new Sky customer's. Thanks
BT and renting a phone (years ago which is repaid over 2yrs)
I was scrutinising my Grans phone bill and noticed something called a "Equipment Rental - BT corded telephone". When BT first started out you had to rent a phone costing approx £3.90 per quarter. Apparently after 2yrs you had repaid the cost of the phone, however BT continued to charge you for it unless YOU called to…
Virgin Cancellation
I joined Virgin in November, very happy with everything. But for unforeseen circumstances I have to move in about 6 weeks, and the place I am moving too can not receive Virgin. I phoned them up to explain this and they have told me there will be a £195 early cancellation charge !!! Is there any way around this ? Thanks

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