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Now to scrap multi-screen and introduce adverts to on-demand content from next month
Now will scrap its free multi-screen option and introduce adverts on its on-demand video services from next month unless you pay extra for its optional Boost add-on service, which is also rising in price. Read the full story: NOW to scrap multi-screen and introduce adverts to on-demand content from next monthClick reply…
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TV upgrade - worth paying extra for OLED?
Really want to upgrade my very old 32' TV for a modern smart TV. Interested in a LG OLED TV that is on offer in Curry's ATM. It's reduced to £1100, but although not very money saving I'm not put off by the price. BUT I only have Freeview TV with the standard HD bbc channels and therefore I probably won't get the best out…
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Mailing letters and posters
As someone who hasn’t had to do this for a while, what are the methods of mailing a letter and a parcel these days for private individuals ? Are these still mainly handled by Royal Mail or is it good to use other couriers?
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Cancelling Sky due to insurance claim
Hi I am out of contract for my Sky TV and in few months my broadband as well which I had planned to renew on a new deal. However my house got water damaged and loss Adjuster has moved us into a managed serviced flat for next 3 to 6 months. I contacted Sky via chat and they offered to drop me to basic package (18 quid a…
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Which channel is best for sports streaming?
Hi, Hope everyone is well. Can anybody let me know which site is free and best for sport streaming? Kindly let me know If you know. Regards.
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Britbox on Roku
Just a quickie to tell folk that Britbox UK has finally joined Roku in the UK! Search for it in streaming channels! It works as just done it.
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Improve my understanding of live TV vs Catch Up/ On Demand
From reading the TV Licencing website it would seem a straight forward definition of 'live, 'catch up' or on demand, but I can't find a clear ruling to my particular question.If someone watches say Sky News on a platform like YouTube, the stream you are watching ongoing is a live stream and as such requires a licence, but…
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Amazon Prime and UK pricing
My jaw literally dropped when I compared pricing to rent a season of NCIS 16 in Uk vs US. Its $14.25 in US vs £59.76 for HD or £45.36 for SD in UK. Other than price gouging anyone know why such a big difference , its more than 5 times!!! :(
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Disney+ Account Switch to O2
Hi all, We currently have an annual subscription to Disney+ that is due to expire on Sept 22nd, they've emailed to tell me that when I renew, the next year will cost me £79.90 (so £6.65/month). I have also been offered a deal through O2 Priority for £2 off a monthly subscription which would work out at £5.99/month, so a…
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cancelling sky
If sky raises its prices during a contract period are you freee to leave without penalty
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Basic TV licence - need to check
Hi - basic question about the TV licence. I have a TV in my living room which I don't watch live TV on - just netflix and amazon prime as and when. Am I right in thinking I don't need a TV licence? What do I do if TV licence come round - and ask if I have a TV? Thanks, Tim
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Old Sky+ HD box
It is connected up and still works on the free channels. Is it possible to get a subscription from sky for just the basic channels/box sets/record/pause/rewind still? My status with Sky is former tv/broadband and mobile phone contract, status now tv and phone gone for over 2 years, phone paid off, just paying for the sim.…
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BT TV New Pro Box v BT TV 4K UHD Box
I currently have the 4K box but BT have offered me an upgrade to the new Pro Box the sales team don't really seem to know the benefits of the new box against the old apart from its more compact and it supports Dolby Atmos but doesn’t the old box do that? Anyone have any idea?
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ADVICE REQUIRED - WALL MOUNTED TV
Hi Folks I am thinking of getting a wall mounted TV. Can you kindly advice how best to hide the leads and wires coming from the back of the TV. Also, where should I place my sky box and best way to connect it to TV? Thank You
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ULTRA HD TV QUESTION FOR TECHIES ON SKY Q
I bought a new TV (After 20 years) in Novemeber. It is a smart TV Samsung 4k HDR. I have noticed when i go to the best resolution i think its 2160 or something everytime SKY Q do a software update every single app i use (amazon, netflix, disney plus) there is a black screen that flickers every few seconds. Its so annoying…
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Cancelled Sky, no offer to stay
New to the forum so hello! My sky broadband and TV package contract is up for renewal and due to end towards the end of August so I phoned them a week ago to see what they'd offer me to stay. I've been with sky over 10 years and got the usual thanks for your loyalty etc. I've actually got a pretty good deal with sky, I pay…
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Buying a new TV
My current tv is giving up the ghost after 15 years so I'm looking for a new one but am totally confused! There are now tv's you can talk to, "smart" tv's...I have no idea what to get. Will any tv be compatible with my Sky Q box? I have a dvd player and plan to buy a Nintendo switch later in the year for my kids...will I…
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How to pay the licence fee online?
I stopped watching TV and informed TV Licensing a year ago, I now want to watch the Olympics Athletics competition, so I went online to pay for a licence but seem unable to do so, as I keep going round in circles:- https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/cs/pay-for-your-tv-licence/index.app Clicked “New Licence” Clicked “Debit or…
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BT TV Purchases
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows what happens to your BT TV purchases (films) if you change to another provider. Will they still allow you to access what you have paid for? Or do you loose the lot? Thanks in advance
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Sky Signal Issues due to tree's
Hello all, I've been with sky for 8 years, we moved home last winter and bought the services with us, opposite it house are big tree's and since spring we have been having issues with the signal. They have been out twice to try and sort it but yesterday the guy tried moving the dish and adjusting it but couldn't get us a…
