Is it true..

adamgoswell · 19-03-2004, 14:20

Is it true that when un-subscribe from NTL Digital TV that you get to keep your STB? If so what channels do you still revice?

Also anyone with any guesses to when the CR3 will happen in hampshire, im in fleet so im not sure what area i come under?

Nugget · 19-03-2004, 14:21

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Originally Posted by adam@adamgoswel

Is it true that when un-subscribe from NTL Digital TV that you get to keep your STB? If so what channels do you still revice?

Also anyone with any guesses to when the CR3 will happen in hampshire, im in fleet so im not sure what area i come under?

When I changed from NTL to Sky, NTL sent someone round to collect the box. Mind you, it took them 7 months to do it

Graham F · 19-03-2004, 14:22

no you don't its their box and they should come and collect it

again no idea but should be within a few months if the roll out goes to plan

EDIT

Almost forgot

to the site hope you stick around

paulyoung666 · 19-03-2004, 14:49

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Originally Posted by Scooby

no you don't its their box and they should come and collect it

again no idea but should be within a few months if the roll out goes to plan

EDIT

Almost forgot

to the site hope you stick around

i will second that

Nugget · 19-03-2004, 14:54

And I'll third it.

Motion carried -

adamgoswell · 19-03-2004, 14:57

Cheers Guys I will sticking around for a while, seems like a nice little community going on here!

MovedGoalPosts · 19-03-2004, 15:06

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Originally Posted by Nugget

When I changed from NTL to Sky, NTL sent someone round to collect the box. Mind you, it took them 7 months to do it

I don't see why you should have to provide storage space for ntl's kit. As far as I'm concerned they would have a month (more than generous) to collect after which it would go in the bin.

Tristan · 19-03-2004, 15:10

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Originally Posted by adamgoswell

Is it true that when un-subscribe from NTL Digital TV that you get to keep your STB? If so what channels do you still revice?

Also anyone with any guesses to when the CR3 will happen in hampshire, im in fleet so im not sure what area i come under?

In some cases, if you have broadband through your set-top box and cancel the TV service, they will let you keep it rather than given you a SACM. The STB then outputs channels 1-5, adn maybe a couple of others.

However, as you're in Fleet, which is a Langley area, you won't have STB broadband which means this doesn't apply. So feel free to ignore me!

adamgoswell · 19-03-2004, 15:11

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Originally Posted by MovedGoalPosts

I don't see why you should have to provide storage space for ntl's kit. As far as I'm concerned they would have a month (more than generous) to collect after which it would go in the bin.

Well to honest i want to keep the box, just to keep whatever free channels there are..

Nugget · 19-03-2004, 15:11

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Originally Posted by MovedGoalPosts

I don't see why you should have to provide storage space for ntl's kit. As far as I'm concerned they would have a month (more than generous) to collect after which it would go in the bin.

Normally I would have binned it, but my girlfriend's a lot nicer than me! Mind you, you should have seen the state of it after it had been lobbed into a cupboard for that long under all of the other tat

orangebird · 19-03-2004, 15:17

Just a quick one - as per your t&c's, you should return your stb to your nearest ntl office when you terminate your contract. Although there are a couple of regions that now have a collection scheme going....Celtic region for defo anyway.

Jason1 · 19-03-2004, 15:19

I recently canx my service still have the box after 2 months but ntl only left chanels 1 to 5 free to view and blocked free programs (itv2) etc

paulyoung666 · 19-03-2004, 15:19

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Originally Posted by orangebird

Just a quick one - as per your t&c's, you should return your stb to your nearest ntl office when you terminate your contract. Although there are a couple of regions that now have a collection scheme going....Celtic region for defo anyway.

good point

, at the end of the day , ppl sign the contract , it isnt ntl's fault if you just sign it without reading it

paulyoung666 · 19-03-2004, 15:22

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Originally Posted by jason.ntlwogill

I recently canx my service still have the box after 2 months but ntl only left chanels 1 to 5 free to view and blocked free programs (itv2) etc

i thought you had to pay for itv 2

MovedGoalPosts · 19-03-2004, 15:26

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Originally Posted by orangebird

Just a quick one - as per your t&c's, you should return your stb to your nearest ntl office when you terminate your contract. Although there are a couple of regions that now have a collection scheme going....Celtic region for defo anyway.

Yep I recognise that the kit remains owned by ntl. That's why I would allow a month for it's collection. I'm not gonna take it to an office (I have no idea where my nearest one might be (especially that would want to take the box in). Nor am I gonna put it in the post, and then get blamed by ntl for the mail breaking or loosing it. After being with ntl, and their predecessors for over 8 years now, I don't see it as unreasonable for ntl to collect if I do cancel.

However, personally, it's hypothetical at the mo, 'cos I havent cancelled my ntl services, (although one day I might if price and other technologies become even more competetive and enticing) but it's good to clarify the principles.