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Phones & TV
Archives for March 2020
Discussion List
Override numbers for overseas calls
Do these not exist anymore? Is there still a cheap way to call Spain from a landline in the UK? Help please.
Problems with remote
I get bbc iPlayer on my LG smart tv. The magic remote works fine, then when I get two screens up I can’t choose one programme as remote ‘pointer’ disappears .
Vodafone - anyone had success in being able to handle a relative's account?
Hi, my parents are in poor health and I need to help sort their money out. Has anyone been able to have a relative email vodafone and state that a relative can act on their behalf? If not, what was the easiest way you achieved this? Many thanks for any help given.
Sky Go (Where are my channels?)
Recently installed Sky Go onto my phone but most of the channels I subscribe to and even free channels seem missing in the tv guide. Is this normal? Seems bizarre I cant watch the channels I subscribe to at home. There isnt one music channel in the list. Even if I go to the music section it says there arnt any channels to…
PSTN switch off in 2025 - is this a good thing or a bad thing?
As many of you will know, existing landlines will become obsolete in 2025 when the PSTN is switched off, we'll then all need to use mobile phones (if we can get a good signal ..... ) or Voice Over IP.Does this sound like a good thing or a bad thing to most people? I'm kind of on the fence about it, I can appreciate that…
Phoned blocked- help!
Hello So I have just upgraded to an iPhone 11 from an iPhone 7. As I have done in the past, I planned to recycle my old phone to cover the cost (or most of it at any rate) of the new one. I used the MSE recycle comparison thingy and GiffGaff were offering £115. So I sign up, wipe the old one of data (had EE unlock it…
MSE Poll: Have you haggled with Sky, BT, the AA and more this year? Did you succeed?
Poll started 3 March 2020 Haggling can provide big savings – on anything from digital TV and broadband to credit cards, breakdown cover and insurance. Each year we try to gauge the success rates of those who have done it. So please let us know if you've gained cheaper prices, extra goods, better deals or reduced interest.…
Virgin media charging more than promised
Hi all I'm in a desperate situation. Firstly , I should not have agreed to stay with VM for another term but I was suckered into a good deal. Sin e agreeing this my bills have always come out full price. I am promised every month that it has a rolling credit. So this month they've charged me the full amount ( I didn't…
potential re-connection charges in rural area
good evening, my parents live in rural wales and after having spent a few months in hospital are now in a care home. their property is empty with neighbours keeping an eye on it and us visiting every few weeks as well. The landline obviously isn't getting used and i was looking into cancelling it, they are paying £30 ish a…
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