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Archives for January 2010

Freeview from old Telewest socket
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to get an adapter to hook up a freeview ready tv via aerial socket (looks like a telephone socket that they have put in where the original TV arial was)?
Faulty HD TV - what will happen?
Hi all, I have a 42" HD ready TV. I got it in September 2007 from Agros and it came with a free 3 year extended warranty (luckily) TV fine up until this week when the picture stated to wobble (ok when turned off and back on) but also the hdmi socket has stopped working for my PS3. I've read a few post about the hdmi board…
Sky just wont cancel my phone line....HELP
I moved house last week,. a week before I moved I phoned sky to cancel my tv, phone and bb. I couldnt give them any more notice as thats when we exchanged contracts. My old landline is still ringing my my old number ( I couldnt take it with me) So the person who bought my house could in theory plug there phone in and use…
sky tv owe me money alot
i cancelled my sky TV package at my old address 3yrs, it has come to my recent attention that i had not cancelled my direct debt with them so when i did. i started to get letters at my mums address that i owed them 18.50. but when ive looked into this it turns out sky have been taking money out of my account for the last…
Cancelling sky tv within before 12 months, will the card remain active to use?
Daughters moved out of her house and cancelled her sky, broadband, tv and phone due to end on 10th feb although she is leaving only 6 months into her contract so she is expecting to be charged for the remaining months. Will they charge full price for these? Shes moved in with me and I just have sky freesat with old digibox…
want to move my v+ box
Hopefully someone can help. I have Virgin phone, broadband, and tv. The TV is in the bedroom but I want to move it to the main room as I don't want to pay sky as well. Is it possible to move the box. Current set up seems that the cable comes in and is split one to broadband and one cable goes upstairs. My concern is that…
espn on freeview
Hi, I am looking at getting espn after watching it for free last weekend, I am a bit confused though, I could watch it through my tv freeview channel 34 last week but if I go on the espn website it says I need to go through top up tv and to buy a special viewing card? Does anyone know if its possible just o watch it on…
Moving house what do I do?
Ok long story short, I've been with Sky for 11 years and I'm moving to my own place after splitting with my husband. I wasn't going to get Sky but was going to get freeview+ instead. At my current place I have BT phone line and Sky+ and Sky broadband. I know I really like the convenience of Sky+ and their broadband has…
HD box stuck on standby
Yesterday i could not get my HD box to come out of standby, rang them once, went through all the rigmarole of turning off, turning on etc. lights came on on the box, he told me to let it down load for 10 minutes then try again. lights went out, same thing, back to standby. Went through it all again on a second call with no…
Speakers needed for 19" TV.
I would appreciate some advise please. I have a Samsung 19" flat screen wall mounted TV in my Kitchen/Diner. I would like to improve the sound quality. Can anyone recommend reasonably priced speakers that can be plugged into the earphone socket? :smiley: Thanks. Vegie.
Sky Player Problem
Hi there, I am trying to access the Sky Player online. I am aware that to access the Sky Player, the customer needs to either have a BB Unlimited or Multiroom subscription. I already have a Sky TV subscription, along with Broadband Unlimited and SkyTalk, so am assuming I should be able to use the Sky Player, however when I…
RIP Sky +
Yes indeed ladies and gentlemen, Sky + is now obsolete and is no longer offered by Sky. Long Live Sky + HD All new customers will get a Sky+ HD box.
Simplyfy Digital..........Are they for real?
I'm moving house this weekend and decided to change my broadband/tv/phone service. Went through this webisite then via Simplyfy Digital signed up to get Virgin Media services with £130 cashback. I was given today as my installation date, they took my credit card details to take an installation fee and my bank details for…
Would the Sky+ box still work?
I am clearing out my wardrobe and found my Sky+ box. It hasn't been used since Aug 2007 after spilting up with my ex and moved back with my parents. The box was installed June 2006. My question what are the chances are that the box still works? If it does, I will offer it to any FB mates or colleagues if their Sky+ has…
sky
i havent haaad sky tv for about five years recently i have had a letter from a debt collection agency saying that i owe £38.50, i think this is unreasonable, do i have to pay this???
Help with Humax PVR 9300T please
Had the box since about October, no problems with it then just after Christmas, every time we turned it on, a message would come up asking up to search for all programmes again - we do that and save them but next time we turn on there is the message again:o Anyone know how to stop this blighter please?
is BT vision anygood
simple question. currently fed up virgin media and may look to change, but to who? paddy
Sky+HD is the new standard box from Sky
From today Sky+HD is the new standard box from Sky. When signing up or upgrading the only box supplied will be the HD box. In fact if you go to the website now you will see this (although I think a standard box is still available for multiroom). If you dont take the HD Pack there will be a cost for the box. However, all…
info on Humax freezing up
Hi, I've had a Humax PVR 9300T since Christmas and it keeps freezing up which has been a pain in the neck. Just wanted to let folks know that there is due to be an over the airwaves software update around 2nd Feb (this is what tech support told me) which should resolve the problem.
sky bills climbing for you?
has anyone else noticed their sky bill creeping up? Mines increased for 4 months out of the last 7. 19.00 Jan 18.76 18.50 18.50 18.50 18.02 17.50 July Thats about 8% rise. I have a basic package, no sports, no movies plus internet & phone is not with them either. Some people with more must be seeing their bill increasing…

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