Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

I don't know, I'm not party to that information. But you used the past tense, and they haven't completed rollout yet - and we all know how plans to upgrade networks can be delayed, just look at London.

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

yes but they have plans and schedules to complete rollout.

ntl dont, and when I asked all I got was not viable, so their is a clear difference.

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

Both companies have stated in their financial presentations when their analogue networks will be switched off. Telewest said by the end of this year, and ntl said by the end of next year at the very latest.

Re red dot appearing every 10 mins. It doesn't happen on my Sky box... So it is ntl's problem. Their software I assume, not the broadcasters.

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

How do you know? Are you privy to this information? If so, please share it with the rest of us!

And who did you ask in ntl about analogue switchoff?

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No, the broadcasters specify when the 'red dot' appears. So it's not ntl's problem.

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

...then why doesn't it appear every 10 mins on Sky or Freeview?

Does it really sound right that the broadcasters would say, "oh yes, we'll have the red dot appearing every 10 minutes to annoy viewers." I don't think so.

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

I don't know, I don't have as much knowledge about those platforms.

Can I ask on which channel you are seeing this 'red dot'?

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

Sure, I tend to find it pops up a lot on BBC1.

Personally, I'd be happy when there's no red dot anyway. Very annoying. Good call by Ch4 to ditch it.

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That's contradictory. Either you pay a one-off fee for the box, or pay monthly rental for it. Plus, ntl could charge extra to use PVR features and/or to access the HDTV channels - if they ever appear.

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

I think what he means is that any faults with the STB will still be dealt with by NTL and you won't have to pay :)

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

...but they'll charge us to report a fault with THEIR service. So either way, we're screwed!:) Roll on Sky HD, and by the end of the year, possibly, BT HD too...

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

Who will coincidently charge you for reporting a fault to their service :)

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

Telewest - not priviledged they have made the information public a while back a link was pasted with a eta for digital in the analogue areas.

NTL - I have rang up ntl and asked the chief exec's pa directly about digital, got told unviable and then asked what happens when analogue is switched off, got told if ntl will cease service they will ensure 6 months written notice.
Also asked head engineer for my area, he laughed said no chance, roads would need ripping up to relay cables.
Also asked CS and retentions simply got told no plans.
Asked on this forum people could only confirm no plans.

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

I'll bet the analogue -> digital plans will be changed post-merger.

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

ntl.

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

Sky

Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when?
 

As do Sky, your little crusade against NTL is laughable neil.

As for Neptune, what is contradictory? it's a great plan by NTL imo.

You rent the STB yes but it's included in the package price, you will just pay a 1 off fee for Administration and due to the higher cost of the STB.