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New to the TV MoneySaving board? Start here
📺 Some threads that may be useful * Sky retention deals * Virgin Media retention deals 📺 Useful links to MoneySavingExpert.com guides * Do I need a TV licence? * Digital TV deals * TV MoneySaving Tricks * Watch Movies & TV Online * 17 Netflix Hacks 💡 If there's a link you think we should include here, please send me a…
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Does this sound like a ripoff ?
My Sky is administered by "Sky priority customers" for some unknown reason I have been a paying Sky customer for 23 years ! - Downgrading from Q Sky Stream Package Sky Ultimate TV (Sky Entertainment with Netflix – with ads) Sky Sports Complete, including Sky Sports+ HBO Max (with ads) and Disney+ (with ads) Whole Home…
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BBC - Themis debt collectors
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/bbc-brings-in-debt-collectors-to-police-licence-fee/ The BBC has enlisted debt collectors previously linked to pursuing fraud victims to help enforce the licence fee. The broadcaster has contracted Themis Recoveries to help the broadcaster recoup money by clawing back…
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NEW GUIDE: Tricks for managing your online subscriptions
We've put together a guide to help you stay on top of those pesky online subscriptions puncturing dozens of holes in your pocket every month. We tell you about your online subscription rights, the art of cancellation bluffing, and free trackers to help you manage it all each month.…
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NOW TV Cancellation
Hi, I have just paid for 6 months of Sky Sports through my NOW TV app but have changed my mind (long story). I have not accessed SS since paying but there is no way of contacting NOW to cancel for a refund. It will let me cancel online but will only let it lapse at the end of the 6 months. Any similar experiences or…
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HBO max/Sky can't activate.
As in title I have Sky Q Signature, cinema and sports package but every time I go to activate using qr code and then mysky app it says I am to quick or something like that and to refresh the page. I am using my sky email address and don't have hbo account although I Amazon prime. I have looked at sky help but I still keep…
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BBC: New powers
The Times newspaper reports today that the BBC is seeking powers to require Amazon Prime & Netflix subscribers to also pay for the TV licence under plans to safeguard the future of BBC TV.. I also wonder if they are likely to extend that requirement to YouTube in general. At present BBC TV channels on YouTube are accessed…
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Watch the UEFA Champions League, Europa League & Conference League finals 'free' or cheap
Alright fellow football lovers? I've written a new Deals Hunters' Blog on how to watch the forthcoming finals of the three men's European club competitions, plus the Women's Champions League, for 'free' or cheaply. If football's your thing, you'll likely be aware that the UEFA Champions League, Women's Champions League,…
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Amazon Prime Video
Hi, I'm trying to figure out how to subscribe to the £5.99 pm Prime Video only option rather than the £8.99 Prime option. Can anyone tell me how to do that please?
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Now TV offers
My Now TV entertainment pass went up to £9.99, so I did the usual and tried cancelling expect them to give me an offer, but nope they just cancelled. Is there anyway to get a new Now TV entertainment pass at a good price now, as it seems like the old ways to get it cheap have all gone.
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Freely why so secret on HD programs.
Freely boxes now coming into shops I guess to give us all TV over the internet on the upcoming aerial and satellite shut downs. I've been Searching on my Browser to find out just which programs are in HD and failed, all I found was that there are 35 in HD. So question is what are they? Note from Internet only I see from…
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Why is ITVX adverts in Single/Lousy Definition?
Why is ITVX adverts in Single/Lousy Definition? Also the main interface and the segways. The streams are all in high definition but I can't figure out why they stream all adverts in Lowwwwww Def, and the irony being that the adverts are the ones paying for the platform. As an advertiser I simply wouldn't pay for an advert…
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TV Licence article Discussion
This thread is specifically to discuss the the TV Licence article To discuss or ask a question about this article: click reply
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TVL and (mis-)use of email address
I have a pretty common first/surname and got my Gmail account when the service was still in beta, decades ago. So I managed to get Charles.RandomGuy@googlemail.co.uk (RandomGuy being just an example...) which later was turned into Charles.RandomGuy@gmail.com. Over the years I've received dozens of emails for other Charles…
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Ripped off by Sky
After 19 years with Sky, a so called Diamond member, I decided to leave after hefty mid contract price hike. I was assured there would be no early termination fees. So switched to EE. Days late got an email with early termination fees. I phoned again, this operator made a note assuring me there would be no fees. Just…
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TV licence - Netflix
I have cancelled my TV licence as I don't watch live TV, and thought because I do watch Netflix I was ok because of the advice MSE provides. However, I have received yet another letter and checked on the tvl.co.uk website and that says you need a licence to watch Netflix. Is MSE advice wrong, or have I misunderstood it.…
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Leaving Sky - They haven't cancelled my contract and keep charging me. I want my money back!
Hi! I'm looking for some advice. I know Sky are notoriously bad when it comes to trying to leave, but I have had leaving dates yet my contract keeps continuing! I have an email saying my contract will end in August after cancelling it in the web chat. This came and went and I got charged again. I was cancelling my TV and…
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83 year old still paying TV licence
I wonder if anyone has experience of this. My in-laws are still paying by monthly direct debit for a TV licence. They are both 83. It should have been free for the past 8 years, but I understand you need to apply. They never have. They are completely off line and paper based. I am actually astonished they ever set up a…
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Giving up on broadcast TV
Another Easter holiday full of TV repeats on Freeview… Hidden Figures, The Green Mile, The Imitation Game, Top Gun, Toy Story, Bigbang Theory, Top Gear, Porridge, Repair Shop etc, etc. Surprisingly no Sink The Bismark or Crocodile Dundee. Expecting viewers to pay over £175/year for endless repeats plus adverts is a joke.…
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MSE News: TV licence fee to rise to £180 a year from 1 April 2026 – here's what you need to know
The annual cost of a standard colour TV licence will rise to £180 from 1 April 2026 – an increase of £5.50 on the current price of £174.50 a year – the Government has announced… Read the full story: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2026/02/tv-licence-fee-rise/ If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Samsung TV - No 5 Year Warranty?
I bought a new Samsung TV at weekend Went online to register the warranty, and spotted free 5 year extended warranties being offered on my model number - but only to those purchased at Samsung.com or numerous independent retailers?! https://www.samsung.com/uk/fiveyearwarranty/ So because mine was bought at Argos my…
