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Archives for October 2013

Technique/process for keeping Sky after cancelling
I have recently cancelled my Sky TV package, giving 31 days notice. I have two key questions: * Am I correct to assume I will get marketing calls over the next month? * Am I able to call them up at any time right up to day 31 and re-instate my existing package as it was when I cancelled (which was on better terms than new…
Broken 47" LG TV (2yrs old)
My £1000 LG tv has just decided to go on the fritz! It only had the manufacturers 12mth warranty, and unfortunately I can't chase the store I bought it from under the Sale of Goods Act, as they went out of business a few months ago (how's my luck!). Does anyone know what my options might be? Is there any chance I can chase…
Internet tv questions
Hiya I've got Sky at the minute (can't stand 'em!) and use an internet TV - it's currently attached of course to the Sky box and the broadband router; I use a dongle thingy in the side to pick up the signal wirelessly. Now, I would like to be able to cut loose from cable or Sky if I could. But, I would still want to be…
Virgin media & Magic eye on 3 floors ?
Currently in a groundfloor flat, and am paying about £ 75, for the virgin tv packet and broadband. We've got a tivo box in the lounge, and a normal V HD box in the bedroom. Just bought a new house which apperently has been set up for Virgin media, but doesn't have normal cable, or no normal satelitte or something like…
Sky installation
Hi I'm having sky installed soon after getting the 50% off for 12 months deal. I've added multi room as my 21 year old son is still at home, but I didn't want to pay £200ish for sky plus box so have gone for a standard HD. DS now wants the plus box.... If I buy one from Ebay and it's here for the installation, what are the…
sky cancel number is there a 020 ? number
i wish to cancel or see if i can get a cheaper deal . is there , i think a 020 number to get them please ? rather than the normal expensive number,thank you
Now TV vs SKY??
Hi all, Sure this question has already been asked but could'nt find it when I searched this forum. So sorry if already been answered. We are struggling abit financially but (at the moment) still have SKY. Never managed to persuade DH to let me cancel it as its his one luxury item he wants to keep :mad:. mostly because he…
No Youtube
We bought a 'smart' tv over a year ago, which was able to access BBC iPlayer, YouTube, and some other services, but didn't have a browser. YouTube have recently withdrawn their services from Toshiba, so now we can't access YouTube on the tv at all. Where do we stand on this? Do we have any rights? We bought the tv…
successfully left sky
Well, what can I say. That was the best saving of 60 quid a month ever. I have left Sky without falling for their selling techniques. The answer... Tell them that you are moving to Spain. That's more cash in Lady Loyne's Christmas present fund now :eek:
Sky USB On Demand dongle causing recordings to fail.
I received my Sky On Demand dongle a couple of weeks ago, and since plugging it in I've had a number of recordings fail on my Sky HD+ box fail, giving a reason of "Power Failure". It was a bit annoying last week, as I was away and came back to find a load of failed recordings. It happened at various times during the week,…
would like a combined package that saves me money
I live in an area that doesn't have cable and I am not in the free broadband area for sky either. I currently have phone, line rental and basic broadband with plusnet I have sky tv with sports and ent extra. I pay upfront line rental and about £11 month for phone on bb. sky tv is is about £50 a month. my hubby wants sky…
Sounds silly but can I watch freeview without an outside Ariel?
Moving into a property that's rented and it has no outside Ariel on the wall, like we do now. How can we watch tv at the new home without an Ariel on the wall? Will a indoor Ariel be any good? If I get sky obviously I need a sky dish but would I still need an Ariel ?
Now TV or laptop
Hello, I am looking for a way to watch tv in my bedroom without the bother of an ariel. I have 2 options 1. Plugging my laptop into my TV and watching tv via i-player etc. 2. Getting a Now TV box which is only £10. Would love any opinions on which would be the better option? Thank you Susanna
Help with Sky tv, please.
I had my Sky installed on Thursday, but wasn't able to try it until yesterday. At first I couldn't get it out of standby (amber light) but then suddenly it worked and I was able to set some recordings before leaving home. However, today, I have the same problem, again. I have the tv working on it's own Freeview and it's…
Beware of Virgin Media "Special deals"
I have been a Virgin customer for Phone and BB for quite a few years. I recently decided to get Sky Sports, not necessarily with Virgin, but gave them a chance first. I was quoted a very low price to stay with them. Unfortunately I was conned, I only received Sky Sports 2, the salesman had carefully avoided discussing…
Dead RF2 - I think.
Dear all, I have an old Amstrad sky box in the living room and until recently was able to either run a magic eye or direct cable link to the tv in the kitchen. However the direct link is now very snowy and the magic eye doesn't show a light, even when directly plugged into the RF2 port so I assume I have somehow killed it.…
TV licence refund
I live in London and paid my TV licence for a year in March. I moved out of my flat in September and now I have no TV. I read on the TV licence site that it is possible to get a refund when you've paid for a licence you don't use. I filled in a form and attached a final water bill to prove I left that flat in September.…
Virgin Media
Ignore this please delete. They didnt delete off the FB page.
My elderly mum is paying Sky £90 a month!
My elderly Mum is paying Sky £90 a month to Sky and that doesn't even include broadband! It's for Sky+ HD and she has Sky Sports. She also has Sky Movies but doesn't ever use it so she isn't bothered about keeping it. She does watch the sports alot and would not be willing to lose that. I have suggested that she rings Sky…
Humax - Youview - Usable with sky?
Quick question, im out of contract with Virgin media next month and im looking to A) save money, B) Try somewhere new, i've had issue with VM this year first time in 4 years and my area was over subscribed leading to issues during peak time with the internet. I received no discount for this. Now what i've been looking at…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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