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Alternatives to watch tv if you don't have an aerial?
We have been with Virgin since 2017, every year going through the hassle of trying to get a discount when they put up the price. We were on a TV + broadband + landline deal (Maxit TV + M200 Fibre Broadband + Talk Weekends) which somehow included TNT Sports. With discounts, I was paying £35 a month. It has now gone up to…
Free discovery+ (or not)..
I have a TV contract with Sky, when trying to activate discovery+ through the app on TV I receive error code We'll be back soon Something went wrong, but we're working on this. Please try again later MYSKY_2306 I've updated the software on Sky Q and refreshed the apps, still receive same error. Anyone know how to solve…
Vodafone rewards (discovery plus)
Hi I've just signed up for a 6 month trial for discovery plus, through Vodafone rewards. I can't for the life of me find this on my TV, I have a hisense smart TV, help please 😃 tia
Sky Q on other broadband provider
Wasn't sure whether to put this here or in the broadband forum. We can use Zzoomm broadband in our area and the speeds they are promising are like 10 times as fast as sky, however I don't know if we switched to this whether my Sky Q box would work with it and like it? Does anyone know or can help answer? does it need a sky…
Warning - You may be paying an additional £6 for NOWTV "Boost" service without realising.
I signed up for NOWTV £4.99 six monthly subscription during Black Friday week and made a calendar note to cancel after six months. I noticed on my bank account that in December I was charged an additional £6 for BOOST. I had do idea what that was. It was in the small print of the advert and it was free for one month then…
Been paying for BT Sport at old address without realising
This discussion was created from comments split from: BT COMPLAINTS HELP.
Does sky TV subscription include TV licence?
Does sky TV subscription include TV licence?
No TV license but maybe can see TV from street?
I have just moved into a flat - and I do not watch BBC or live TV. I don’t need a TV license as a result and I have submitted the no license needed form. Regardless of whether I should have done that or not, I am on the second floor and I have big double balcony doors. My TV is in the corner of the room and I am sure that…
Replacing a Virgin TV remote
Hi all My elderly mum has broken her Virgin TV remote. Can a replacement one be bought in any shops such as Argos or Currys? I can see them available online or can order from Virgin but she needs a working TV today. Failing that, is it possible to control her Virgin box from her standard TV remote? She has a Bush TV. I…
Cancelled sky, best alternatives?
My sky package is increasing from £46.50 (sky Q - no movies, sports or kids channels, it also comes with phone and broadband) to £73.50 a month, called Sky and the best they could do was reduce to £63.50 a month - still too expensive so I went ahead with the cancellation. I dont want to go to Virgin media, had that before…
Haven't got a clue but need to bundle
This crosses over a bit with internet too, but as the title suggests we have no idea what we re doing. Mainly from a tech point of view. At the moment we are not tied into any contracts with any of our internet, phones or tv. We let our internet contract run out and are now paying a ridiculously high monthly price of £36…
Amazon Prime Video to start showing ads unless you pay an extra monthly fee
Amazon Prime Video will start showing adverts from 5 February 2024 unless you pay an extra £2.99 a month, the online giant has announced. Amazon Prime Video to start showing ads unless you pay an extra monthly fee - here's what's happening If you haven't already, join the forum to reply.
Apple Movie/TV purchases Quality Info Page - Clarity please?
I received some Apple Gift Cards and used some of it to purchase an Apple product (the new Apple TV 4K). Very happy with it and it's super super quick to watch TV channels via the Internet. Only a one off cost. There is a surplus of Gift cards which I am trying to use for purchasing Movies or TV shows to be able to watch.…
Upfront payments for TV Licence?
I am struggling to get my head around paying monthly for my TV Licence. I think I'm missing something? I currently pay it by quarterly direct debit at £41.00 every three months, which includes an extra £1.25 charge. The total annual cost is £164.00. With the TV Licence increasing next year, I thought I would pay monthly…
Managing your Sky Subscription
So, like many others we started a new contract with Sky after some years away. I think we have: 18 month contract with the first 12 months cheaper, price about to go up Sky Signature Ultimate TV add on Sky Cinema Sky Multiscreen (the above includes Paramount 'free' and Netflix standard - 1 screen) (Broadband separately…
TV Licensing Law? Virgin TV Package but not watching any live TV
Hello, I once was confident that we do not need a TV license as we do not watch or record any live TV but have been told we do need one when we have told TV licensing. On the TV licensing website there are questions which you can answer to determine if you need a TV license and this indicated we do not need one. We only…
Insurance for Freesat box
Just bought a Freesat 4 k box and would like to get some insurance for it. Can't find any brokers that offer this ?
Cancel Sky Sports
In the last few days I was wanting to add Sky Sports to my current Sky package. But after sleeping on it I’ve decided that it’s not really worth the money (£18 p/m) on top of my regular subscription. So my question is, do I have a cooling off period to change my mind, and therefore cancel? Or am I stuck with this for 18…
Disney+ pricing and picture quality
With prices going up soon I’m trying to work out if it’s worth paying extra for the better picture and sound quality. The premium package has ‘up to’ 4K ultra HD and HDR along with Dolby Atmos sound. None of that means anything to me and I have no idea if my TV is even capable of it. It’s an LG but wasn’t expensive so…
TV licence fee to rise by from April – official MSE News discussion
The annual cost of a standard colour TV licence will rise to £169.50 from 1 April 2024 – an increase of £10.50 on the current price of £159 a year – the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced. It's the first increase to the fee since April 2021. Read the full story... TV licence fee to rise by £10.50 a year…

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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
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
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
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
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 low-income 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.
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
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
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
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
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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