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Leaving SKY. Is this BT TV package offer worth exploring?
Longstanding Sky TV customer. Still using Sky+ HD box rather
than a Sky Q box as we use the RF output from the Sky+ box to feed a TV in the
kitchen. Currently paying a total of £55pm for Sky Signature (+HD), Sports
(+HD) and Sky Cinema. 18 month contract. Renewal
due early Feb 2025. Spoke to Sky. Been quoted £60pm for the…
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Ditching Virgin foe Firestick
A friend is thinking of ditching Virgin in favour of a Firestick because it has the one station he is interested in. He saw the quality on my Firestick and was pretty impressed. I’m assuming his internet is with Viirgin. Will they supply the internet without the package he has now. I’ll test it with one of mine during the…
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Sky TV Ultimate Package Over Mobile Hotspot?
My current intention is to use my unlimited data SIM through my Google Pixel 8a to receive Sky TV. I have a 35mbps download speed. The website suggested 25+ so I should be OK?
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Which streaming device after leaving Sky
Hi, I’m almost out of contract with Sky for TV and broadband, this year I want to get rid of my tv license and I will possibly go with Now Tv as they have quite a good deal on. We have 2 TVs so I can add their Boost pack on for £13 per month. I presume you get a couple of Now TV sticks included in the deal however my mum…
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TV licence if only watching Netflix etc may be required
Only at discussion stage but actively being considered as a funding option going forward
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Freesat Boxes
Freesat ran a major software download in October2024, has anyone else experienced box problems since then? Recording is no longer possible the HDD is 'off-line'. The box works for channel selection but cannot record or playback a recording.
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Weird vocalisation of adverts on C4 catchup
We have a Sony TV, when we are watching catchup on Channel 4, some (not all) of the adverts and continuity announcements sound like a really slow deep male West Indian voice. The sort of thing you sometimes hear on voiceovers where they disguise the voice. The nearest I can think of is Frank Bruno speaking slowly in a…
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TV licence issue
I live in a home that is not covered by a TV licence because I don't watch any live TV or BBC programs. Recently, I have been staying with a family member who is in the middle of moving and is without a TV, so I let them watch the TV on my laptop (for just a couple of days). At the end of the 2 days, I received a very…
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TV license
We have moved abroad and rented our house out and sent TV license the rental agreement etc, the tenant did not pay any utility bills at all and we managed to get the tenants out in December. The house is still empty as of 20th December do we need to inform the TV license that there is no one living in there and would we…
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Sky Stream
Hi I'm looking at sky stream and just wondering can you pause itv1 etc Also do you need whole home if you are just going to watch through a playstation or laptop? Thanks
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TV Licence article Discussion
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Sky Sports on Amazon Fire Stick?
Yo, I understand that an Amazon Fire Stick is a purchase that is a one-off payment. Not a subscription. I have read that a user would then have to use a NOWTV membership to stream Sky Sports. Is this free? Am I honestly looking at just a one-off payment and then I can enjoy Sky Sports forever?
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Free, legal, easy to use, streaming service for free Freeview channels ?
Looking to replace my Virgin Media streaming as I am about to leave VM. How can I get the free tv channels in streaming (without over the air antenna) ?
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MSE News: Sky TV customer? Check your bill as millions still aren't being told when contracts end
Sky TV customers should check their bills NOW as millions are still not being told their contract is coming to an end. The telecoms giant is adamant it doesn't need to send end-of-contract notifications to its TV customers, despite being told to do so. Read the full story: 'Sky TV customer? Check your bill NOW as millions…
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TV license (Telling us you don't need a TV license form_
I haven't got a tv license as on demand content from Neflix and sometimes Amazon Prime and also some youtube content,we don't use BBC i player or ever watch any live content. I have had a new declaration e mail today from the Tv license people and one of the questions it asks is Do you or does anyone in your household ever…
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Lost TV channels
I retuned my TV to see if i could get more channels and instead i lost all my BBC channels including the BBC news channel i have retuned my TV a couple of times to try and get the BBC channels back but could not get them back What is the problem and how do i solve it ?
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Disney+ to charge up to £60 a year more if you share your account – here’s what you need to know
If you share your Disney+ account with friends or family who don't live with you, you'll now need to pay up to £4.99 a month extra to do so, as the streaming service has clamped down on password sharing. Read the full story: Disney+ to charge up to £60 a year more if you share your account – here’s what you need to know If…
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Query about cancelling my tv licence.
I realized that I hardly ever watch bbc and most of the things I do watch on other channels I can watch via ITVX or ch4 apps as on demand and therefor do not require a licence. I have deleted my iPlayer account and am not recording live tv. this is my query…. If I am watching on demand tv through my smart tv ,lets say an…
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Leaving SKY TV
Hi, we have cancelled from 4 November. Are there any alternatives to Sky with function to record? We don't have a TV aerial and are in contract with Grain broadband provider. Thank you.
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Replacement TV options without internet
Hi - I'm looking to buy a new TV for my elderly mother. She has an aerial but does not have the internet. She mainly watches the traditional terrestrial channels but would like to get her access to as many channels as possible given the limitation of not having the internet. Any suggestions much appreciated. Thanks Robson
