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Felim_Doyle · 26-05-2010, 11:27

I didn't mention my area/platform previously because it's at the side of my posting. <--

I'm what used to be ex-NTL/ex-C&W on Bromley platform but as we're NGTV now in Aylesbury, I don't know if that still applies in terms of what box I can have (e.g. Pace, Samsung, Cisco). It would be nice to be future-proofed for IPTV and a Cisco box (I didn't know there was one) sounds like it would be.

I'm on TV Size: XL already so if I report the fault and ask for a V+ or V HD box as a replacement, surely that would be a no-cost option. Can I opt for self-install and avoid any fees (other than somehow returning the old box)?

I'm not looking for something for nothing, just the best option at the lowest cost and minimum of disruption for now. I don't have a HD TV yet and the second room isn't ready for use.

Are the V+ and V HD boxes both PVR devices with the only distinction being that one supports HD?

---------- Post added at 11:27 ---------- Previous post was at 11:08 ----------

Somewhat more On Topic ...

I have recently seen a piece of white domestic co-ax connected, using two F plugs and a back-to-back adapter, to the co-ax of a VM Siamese Twin cable with the telephone wires left exposed and dangling and with no wall mounted plastic junction box to be seen, just the twin cable coming directly out of the ground. The white cable runs up to a hole in the wall of what I'd guess is a flat over a commercial premises (take-away) here in Aylesbury.

Should I report this or can I assume that the recent NGTV/Nagra3 upgrades will take care of any theft of service (either TV or Broadband)?

How would I go about reporting it either on-line or by telephone?

26-05-2010, 11:27	#801
Felim_Doyle cf.geek Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK Age: 61 Services: Digital TV XL TiVo 500MB, Broadband 100Mb SuperHub, Telephone XXL Posts: 897	Re: All Chipped Cable Boxes Going Down I didn't mention my area/platform previously because it's at the side of my posting. <-- I'm what used to be ex-NTL/ex-C&W on Bromley platform but as we're NGTV now in Aylesbury, I don't know if that still applies in terms of what box I can have (e.g. Pace, Samsung, Cisco). It would be nice to be future-proofed for IPTV and a Cisco box (I didn't know there was one) sounds like it would be. I'm on TV Size: XL already so if I report the fault and ask for a V+ or V HD box as a replacement, surely that would be a no-cost option. Can I opt for self-install and avoid any fees (other than somehow returning the old box)? I'm not looking for something for nothing, just the best option at the lowest cost and minimum of disruption for now. I don't have a HD TV yet and the second room isn't ready for use. Are the V+ and V HD boxes both PVR devices with the only distinction being that one supports HD? ---------- Post added at 11:27 ---------- Previous post was at 11:08 ---------- Somewhat more On Topic ... I have recently seen a piece of white domestic co-ax connected, using two F plugs and a back-to-back adapter, to the co-ax of a VM Siamese Twin cable with the telephone wires left exposed and dangling and with no wall mounted plastic junction box to be seen, just the twin cable coming directly out of the ground. The white cable runs up to a hole in the wall of what I'd guess is a flat over a commercial premises (take-away) here in Aylesbury. Should I report this or can I assume that the recent NGTV/Nagra3 upgrades will take care of any theft of service (either TV or Broadband)? How would I go about reporting it either on-line or by telephone?