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Hi guys, I buy a SIM without credit to be able to just use FaceTime on iPhone s e do not want to use it as a phone
Calling the Police 101 Single Non-Emergency Number - From 1 April 2020 this is always a free call.
From 1 April 2020, calling the police single non-emergency number (snen) on 101 is now a free call from all landlines and from all mobiles. This applies in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Previously, callers usually paid 15p per call with this revenue flowing to the telecoms provider that routed the call…
Premier sports
I'm paying for premier sports and I have tried to pause my subscription but it says their offices are closed. Where do i stand
BT Youview HD Ultra box
Where can I buy a BT HD Ultra youview box other than from Amazon?
Sky dish
is it possible to move your sky dish 6 inches higher and still get your signal ??
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…
TV Licence
I do not watch TV My 55 Inch 4K TV is used as a computer monitor only. There are no Ariel or Satellite dish connected to it. I do not watch live television ever I do photography and video editing mostly on the Computer. I do occasionally watch video from Amazon and YouTube. Do I need a television licence for this setup?
Virgin Media
my virgin media contract ends soon, big price hike, cannot contact them, hold on phone for ages the get cut off. At the end of my tether.
Can't cancel sky via email, has anyone had success via post?
Hi am trying to cancel sky on behalf of my parents who are unwell. I wrote on their behalf to a public facing email on 24th March, their next bill is due 24th April. The 3 subsequent different Sky addresses I found all bounced back, including the one I found on here for referring complaints to the Chief Exec. Is it…
Miss Sold Airtime Contract
Hi, I bought a phone in December under the illusion I was buying just the phone, not airtime, this was told to me but the representative. Turns out that wasn’t the case, and I’m facing being £195 out of pocket because of this. I have complained to 02, but they have upheld their side, waiting to hear from the Ombudsman. Any…
BritBox streaming service goes live - here's what you need to know
BritBox streaming service goes live - here's what you need to know...Read the full story: 'BritBox streaming service goes live' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
SIM only confusion
I am on Vodafone on a 2 year contract. I pay £30 pm with 25g data. I have asked them for a redemption figure this is £38. I have seen a sim only deal with Vodafone after cashback etc with 60g for £14 pm I want to switch to this, is this something I can do easily? Seems to good to be true
How to escalate Sky issue. One of their engineers broke our system...
Live in a small block of flats with a communal system and one of my neighbours was having sky installed. Since then my sky has not been working. Sky have said they can't send someone out for two weeks. I don't find this acceptable as it is their engineer who has broken the system and feel they should rectify the fault…
Merged: Pausing SKY sports subscription
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Replacing landline with mobile number but keeping existing hand sets?
This is probably a dumb question, but is it possible to get an adaptor that has a sim card in it, which can then plug into an existing IDECT house answer phone (replacing the cable from the land line)? I am trying to find away of replacing a land line with a mobile sim, but keeping the traditional phones the house already…
BT broadband cancelled and watching sky cinema
Hi All, Has a homemove with BT but had to cancel on Thursday as the move was postponed due to civic 19, BT went and cancelled by connection after I said not to. currently have no broadband and waiting in a 4g mini hub from them. If I were to buy sky movies when would this activate and do I need a broadband connection to…
Sky Q questions.
Looked but can't find the answer on Sky. How does Sky go work? Can I use it in my own house to watch things? Next how much does multi room cost, is this one off for a mini box or a monthly add on to my subscription?
Netflix cutting streaming quality
According to the latest news Netflix are planning on reducing the bitrate of their streaming service in Europe for (at least) the next 30 days in order to reduce data consumption. One thing they haven't stated is whether they plan on giving it's customers a refund due to the obvious reduction in picture quality that will…
Disney +
I subscribed to Disney+. I couldn’t find the app on 2 smart tv’s. Went on Disney chat line. Turns out neither of Panasonic, or hisense smartT are compatible with Disney+. Soo poor. Disney can’t help, blame tv manufacturers, only suggestion is to buy a chromecast. Would not reduce subscription cost to counteract the…
Renew T.V.license if over 75?
Just had e-mail to renew ,Last 2 years free as now78,have read that this is delayed til August? Impossible to contact via renewal site. Gives me 24hrs to pay!! Is this correct?

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