17-03-2011, 21:23
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Can I Use a Second Box?
I've got a Virgin TV Subscription with a Sky Sports Package attached. My neighbour has the exact same Virgin Box as I do and doesn't use it, if I was to connect his box in my house using a splitter would I be able to view all channels I already have on this second box?
Thanks in advance.
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17-03-2011, 21:30
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Trollsplatter
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Re: Can I Use a Second Box?
No ... The card in the box is not attached to your subscription.
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17-03-2011, 21:30
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Re: Can I Use a Second Box?
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Originally Posted by rph105
I've got a Virgin TV Subscription with a Sky Sports Package attached. My neighbour has the exact same Virgin Box as I do and doesn't use it, if I was to connect his box in my house using a splitter would I be able to view all channels I already have on this second box?
Thanks in advance.
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No chance, sorry.
You need a new multiroom box from VM with a new smartcard.
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18-03-2011, 10:31
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Re: Can I Use a Second Box?
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Originally Posted by rph105
I've got a Virgin TV Subscription with a Sky Sports Package attached. My neighbour has the exact same Virgin Box as I do and doesn't use it, if I was to connect his box in my house using a splitter would I be able to view all channels I already have on this second box?
Thanks in advance.
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If your neighbour does not use the box, perhaps they should return it to Virgin Media and potentially save money on their TV subscription.
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18-03-2011, 10:51
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Re: Can I Use a Second Box?
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Originally Posted by RobboEdin
If your neighbour does not use the box, perhaps they should return it to Virgin Media and potentially save money on their TV subscription.
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Perhaps it could be a box with the free 'M' package or they no longer subscribe at all. VM can be rather slow to collect boxes in those circumstances if they bother at all.
I guess it could be all manner of reasons really, eitherway it will not work for the purpose the OP enquired about.
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18-03-2011, 11:26
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Re: Can I Use a Second Box?
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Originally Posted by mersey70
Perhaps it could be a box with the free 'M' package or they no longer subscribe at all. VM can be rather slow to collect boxes in those circumstances if they bother at all.
I guess it could be all manner of reasons really, eitherway it will not work for the purpose the OP enquired about.
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Agreed. There are many reasons. Could be a VIP customer with a multiroom box that they don't use. In that case, the advice previously given is wrong and the reason for my use of the word 'potentially'.
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18-03-2011, 12:07
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Re: Can I Use a Second Box?
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Originally Posted by RobboEdin
Agreed. There are many reasons. Could be a VIP customer with a multiroom box that they don't use. In that case, the advice previously given is wrong and the reason for my use of the word 'potentially'.
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Yes that could be right but of course could be considered a bit naughty if anyone did that and I am sure no one would even if they could!
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