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argos top up box
Hi i see argos have this box http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5321911/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome+entertainment+and+sat+nav%7C14419512/c_2/3%7C15701169%7CDigital+boxes+and+services%7C14419633/c_3/4%7Ccat_14419633%7CFreeview+digital+TV+recorders%7C14419636.htm But it says Subscription to Setanta Sports is…
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How do i cancel Virgin tv package.
Hello to all, i have a new tv that has freeview and freesat and as i only have the basic tv package from Virgin i don't see the point in keeping theirs, i have subscribed for over 3 years so i don't think i'm on any long contract, could i phone them and cancel with imidiate effect or do i have to give 1 month notice? or do…
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SKY TV contract
I took out a contract with sky for 12 months but due to financial difficulties am having to leave my property is there any way or does anyone know how I can get out of my contract :(
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Confused by sky deal and reps conflicting advice..help!
I would appreciate some MSE opinion on this please... Did a recommendation for my mum to join sky when she moves (no cable at new address, so cant take virgin), I thought I understood the package and prices, but just come off the phone with the rep and Im totally confused (he suggested a bigger, different package saying it…
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problem with BT phone-line via Sky
Hi wonder if you can help. our telephone spends about half the time out of order and on one of our TVs we get a message saying something abut a problem with the phone line connection. You can dial a number on the phone but it then goes dead - when you try ringing it from outside it goes straight to answerphone - but we…
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BT Vision box out of warranty
Hi there, I have recently had some problems with my BT Vision box, and the warranty has expired. BT have informed me that a new box will cost me £199.99 :eek: But, having a look on their webiste, it seems that new customers can sign up to the service and pay a one off £90 for the box (if they stay with the service for 12…
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Remote record options
Hi, I'm going abroad for a month in November, and have already thought about my option about how to record TV programmes when I'm away. I know it's early, but there are some good offers at the moment (e.g. half price Sky) so I'm giving it consideration now. What I'm mainly concerned about is howI'll be able to programme my…
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No TV licene, bought one, now court, why?
Hello everybody A friend of mine said to me today that she has received a letter from the court for a hearing in 10 days time over having used a colour TV without a licence. The story is.. Moved to a house in August last year after getting married. No TV for a month, then got one for a week then blew up. No TV for another…
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HD recording facilites
i have just purchased the hd tyrabyte box from sky and i was just wondering, if i put my old hd box in my sons room ( who has free to air sky ), would he be able to use the recording facilities on the box, or do you need to have a subscription
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TV Licence Question.
Hi folks. I have never, ever had a tv licence. I have lived at college and at university and never had one there. I have lived in rented accomodation for three years up until this past few weeks. I have had the same man call to the door in two addresses that I lived at. He recognised me the second time round (a year or so…
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TV or Arial Problem ?
mods please delete problem solved
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Sky+ box conveniently failing
Hi all, Been with Sky coming up to a year now, and last few weeks been receiving calls trying to sell me insurance for my equipment. I always think this type of insurance is extortionate and unnecessary, however... My box has really started playing up, mostly not switching on. After phoning Sky yesterday the guy there gave…
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What about phone line with VM???
I'm thinking about leaving VM and join sky (HD+ offer seems v good). I have a bundle of TV, broadband & phoneline from VM. I wanted to ask when & if I try to switch to Sky, what will they do about the phone line? Because VM phone line i cable based. I used to have a BT line in past before joining VM but it obviously went…
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Help! Sky picture problems!
Hi, We had to unplug our Sky Plus box for the day today. Turned it back on when I got in from work tonight, and the picture isn't showing properly. The top of the picture now begins in the middle of the screen and continues down, with the bottom of the picture starting at the top of the screen (hope this makes sense, it's…
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Virgin Media Higher Rate Cashback?
Hi all, I'm moving in with my girlfriend very soon and I was about to arrange the Virgin Media TV + Broadband package this evening, the cashback rate was £120 on topcashback, however it seems today the rate has gone down to £65. I am led to believe this happens every month a high rate for a few days then back down to a…
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Freeview - different regions on TV's
Hi - bit of a wierd one this....We have a digital ariel with 4 TV's attached using freeview. Three of the TV's are tuned correctly and show the correct local channels - but 1 of the TV's is only showing welsh channels!! BBC Wales SC4 etc & all local news is welsh as well. Any ideas how we can get theis TV to tune into the…
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MSE News: Sky Sports price war hope for summer
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Sports fans don't just have the World Cup to look forward to, they will be toasting cheaper TV deals for top events ..." Read the full story: Sky Sports price war hope for summer
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New TV and problem with freeview
I got this new tv and it is great sometimes but most of the time, the signal is poor and I get the message of no signal and poor reception. I can also hear the clique from the tv. Is this normal? I had the problem when I had a freeview box but fought it will resolve when I have a tv with built in freeview. Will it be like…
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Problems with Sky + box
Hi, I have been having problems with my sky plus box,it just switches itself off at various times and the only way to get it to work again is to turn it off at the socket and wait a while for it to reset. I have got it covered with sky protect so i rang them yesterday and the talked me through a disk clean up to see if…
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Virgin Media help!
Hi all, I just signed a contract to get Virgin Media and was wondering if anyone knows if there is a period of time like the first 30 days when you can cancel it. Also is it right that they take 2 payments for the first payment? Once installed, I need to cancel Sky but not sure what to tell when cancelling as I'm paying £6…
