Cable help

[soad]

Hello, I already know that the broadbang analogue cable, digital cable is sent down on line or in my case 2 lines, (i have broadband through a cable modem) so if i was to use a splitter, im already using a 1-1000mhz splitter if i was to connect a digital reciver to this line would it recive digital signals or would it be to overrun with the internet+digital tv, or would i need a better splitter?
PS: I am aware this is a bold question and it perhaps verges on being illegal but i assure you i have no illegal intentions.
Thanks.

[Hom3r]

to the forum

I believe you can only get Digial TV from a NTL Set Top Box (STB), and that freeview cannot be received in all NTL areas.

I cannot receive freeview in my area CM20.

[soad]

I do have a NTL STB and no i havent aquaired it illegaly eg. ebay and am thinking of hooking it up to my broadband connection to see if i can recive any digi tv chanells, but at the moment i am weary of it overloading my line eg. reciving too much services at once, or shutting down services on my line and dont know weather my splitter as mentioned, 1-1000mhz will work with digital signals.

[soad]

And sorry if my reply was sharp i just know their is a law against aquiring ntl boxes illegaly and thanks for the quick reply.

[Chris W]

The box you have "aquired" is property of ntl- if you have services with them you should contact customer services to ensure that you receive the channels you are paying for.

If you have previously had services with ntl, you should note that it is your duty to return the set top box to ntl. From the terms and conditions: http://www.home.ntl.com/page/termsresidential

9.5 On termination of this Agreement you shall return all the Equipment to ntl. You may return the Equipment to us either:
(i) by sending or taking the equipment at your cost to the ntl address for Equipment returns (please see www.home.ntl.com/page/equipmentreturnsfor full details of how to return the Equipment and for the address for returns) within 14 days of the date of termination; or
(ii) you may arrange for ntl to collect the Equipment from your premises.

If you do not return the Equipment or allow ntl to collect it we shall be entitled to bill you and you shall be liable to pay for the cost of replacing the Equipment and, unless the termination is due to our breach, you shall continue to be responsible for the payment of Charges until all the Equipment has been returned or its replacement value paid. In addition to all other rights, we reserve the right to bring proceedings against you for the return of our Equipment.

If one of these situation applies, then you need to either a) contact customer service to sort out your service or b) contact ntl to arrange return of the box.

As i cannot think of any other ligitimate way of aquiring an ntl set top box, i am closing this thread. Soad- if you can provide me with information (via private message- click "sendPM" on my post) about how you have the box legally, then i may be prepared to reopen this thread.