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Sky - Sky HD+ Box
I've got an old sky box - still connects to the outside world for TV via a dish, although I can download and stream when required. I've had a recent issue when I go to the TV guide, I can see the menu of programmes but can't select them. Planner works fine on playback. I've tried different remotes, and the issue persists -…
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Most BB deals no longer include phone
So if we wanted to keep a home phone e.g. landline number how would we do it if the broadband deals are for bb only. VOIP I assume? So, how is that done? What do I need to research to understand this. Personally I'm OK with using just a mobile, but Mrs zen is not.
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Sky stream football
Hello, So I've never had sky sports before and being an Ipswich fan and having them in the premier league I was contemplating signing up on a Flexi deal. My question is whether 3pm Saturday games are shown in full later on the Saturday night (or atleast with good length highlights) and without showing the scores on the…
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Using old SIM while waiting for Port In date?
I've just swapped my wife's mobile provider. Got the new Lebara SIM, activated it, completed Port In form and asked for Port to take place on Thursday. Can we continue to use the old (iD Mobile) SIM until Wednesday?
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Calls cutting off to specific numbers
been tasked with helping parents with an issue and would be good to know which direction to head to for help. They moved house 6 months ago and landline and broadband are via NowTV/Sky. There are two phone numbers (friends of mums) where any calls made either of these numbers cut off after 56/58 seconds (resulting in…
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Digital Landline without call plan
Existing phone+broadband contract is coming up for renewal. Looking around, suppliers are offering broadband only or with digital landline on a calls plan at additional cost. However, the landline is only needed for incoming calls so paying for "free" calls that won;t be made seems excessive. Does anyone know of suppliers…
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Plus Net home phone suspended
My father is in his 90s and uses his home phone for everything he pays by DD and never misses a payment regardless. Plus net have suspended his phone services this month as he went over the £50 a month cap they have imposed on home phone contracts leaving him without access to his support services etc. They sent an email…
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TV, Phone and Broadband options
I am considering leaving SKY, as the price is due to go up from £55 to £75 for broadband, telephone and SKY signature TV (with Netflix add on). I am reluctant to leave SKY, as I have been with them for about 15 years and have always managed to secure a significant discount upon renewal and it is easy having all services…
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Talk Talk TV subscription
I've been with Talk Talk for a couple of months now. The service has been dire, it just doesn't work. The service keeps dropping. I've had the engineers out a couple of times and it worked fine for a few days then it loses signal. I get a notice on the screen saying to check connection from TV to the socket in the wall.…
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Phone line no Fibre please!
Hi, my dad is 80 years old and lives on his own, he doesn't use the internet or a mobile phone and I have to help him with his bills. I have his phone and broadband through NOW TV (I had to get broadband as its was the cheapest way), his contract with them is ending and its is going up in price dramatically and they want…
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Should I switch to Vodaphone broadband from Sky (Open reach)?
Hello all Hoping for some advice as very confused. We have had loads of issues with the local open reach who supply our broadband /WiFi via Sky as we use Sky for ALL our TV, broadband, WIFI, landlines, Mobile. However the amount of times openreach have had issues and we loose connection has been too many. For instance we…
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MSE News: Inflation-linked broadband, mobile and TV price hikes to be banned from next year
Broadband, mobile and pay TV firms will no longer be able to hit customers with inflation-linked price hikes mid-contract from January 2025, regulator Ofcom has confirmed. But, as MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned, the new rules will still allow for above-inflation price rises. Inflation-linked…
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BT Digital Voice for customers with no Internet
I have had numerous emails, texts, and letters/cards from BT in the last few days, about this new system we have to change to. I understand what is going on but wanted to phone them because they say that we can get a free adaptor, but when I tried to order one it wanted to charge me postage - for something that I will need…
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Ofcom ban inflation-linked price rises with effect from 17 January 2025.
Ofcom: "Wherever telecoms or pay TV providers include price rises in their contracts, they must set these out clearly in pounds and pence, before a customer signs up." https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/bills-and-charges/review-of-inflation-linked-telecoms-price-rises/ The new rules and guidance will apply to…
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TV license renewal payment oddity
OK so I got the email saying my TV license is about to expire so renewal is required. (because I like the Archers, so sue me!) Previously I've paid a year in advance but this time decided to go back to DD monthly. So I put in my bank details for the monthly DD and hit the continue button. Which took me to the credit card…
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Tv licence to watch iPlayer on own equipment in a hotel room?
Can anyone advise if watching iPlayer on your own laptop in a hotel room is legal, without a licence (on the assumption that the hotel has a licence covering all rooms etc). Just had a "gotcha" email from TV Licensing, and I recall I watched some iPlayer a few months ago in a hotel, otherwise never look at it. Any advice…
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What's cheapest landline for anytime calls?
What's cheapest landline for anytime calls?My mum doesn't use internet but wants a landline with anytime calls. They all seem about £35 a month. Any ideas
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Alternative to Sky
Hi I wish to leave Sky as prices are a joke. Can anyone advise what is the best option for having as close a set up to Sky as poss. I have thier signature package and Netflix but donuse prime Disney etc. I was contemplating a Tivo Box but perhaps a new smart TV would be better as mine is 10yrs old. I do like being able to…
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Broadband and phone for a small charity
Our Broadband and phone contract with BT is coming to an end In two weeks time, so we looking for the best place to go to compare prices, we are a small charity (day centre for disabled), with one phone and a computer. Can anyone recommend a good place to start my search?. Many thanks Roger
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Sky v virgin
I still have a few months left on my sky contract but I'm interested in changing to Virgin. I've been with sky for over 20 years and have no issues with the service just the cost. With sky we have Netflix, paramount, Disney, discovery & cinema. Would I still be able to get these on VM?
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