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help with switching from virgin to freeview

MrsR2b
MrsR2b Posts: 4 Newbie
in Phones & TV
Hi excuse the fact that I'm completely clueless but we currently have a virgin package for X tv bb and line rental. We're giving notice as with the increase we'll be paying close to £60 pm which is ridiculous.

We're looking to find a good deal for line rental and bb and then getting a box for freeview. Ideally we'd like to be able to record and it be HD but not essential.

I don't know where to start :/ would we be better off getting a smart freeview tv? Do we need an aerial ( as far as I can see there's only virgin or sky leads in the front room)
thanks!

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  • maas
    maas Posts: 512 Forumite
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    edited 7 December 2014 at 10:30PM
    http://recombu.com/digital/news/freeview-vs-freesat-vs-smart-tv_M10022.html

    Have a read here to familarise yourself with your options for Free TV.

    Edit: When call Virgin to cancel your contract, tell them its too expensive and they should offer you a decent retention deal.
  • teddysmum
    teddysmum Posts: 9,494 Forumite
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    For Freeview you will need an aerial and for Freesat a dish.


    I would go for a PVR that includes catchup, rather than a smart tv (though most new sets are now smart), as, apparently, when your smart tv becomes old technology you lose services because the manufacturer no longer supports them on older sets.
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    teddysmum wrote: »
    apparently, when your smart tv becomes old technology you lose services because the manufacturer no longer supports them on older sets.
    No, what happens is that manufacturers don't provide software updates for older sets and so some functionality is lost. No "services" are lost.
  • teddysmum
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    Moneyineptitude wrote: »
    No, what happens is that manufacturers don't provide software updates for older sets and so some functionality is lost. No "services" are lost.



    So, if for instance , the problem was with iPlayer, you would still be able use it to watch missed BBC programmes, but may lose the option to access other material ?
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    teddysmum wrote: »
    So, if for instance , the problem was with iPlayer, you would still be able use it to watch missed BBC programmes, but may lose the option to access other material ?
    The BBC is probably the last thing you would lose access to….
  • AndyPK
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    humax is a good PVR (recorder) brand
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