Can I have STB and SACM

swapshop1 · 13-03-2006, 00:00

I already have a cable modem installed upstairs, will be getting the tv box installed downstairs. Will ntl let me keep my broadband connection upstairs or will i have to get a wireless box for downstairs?

thanks
dave

MovedGoalPosts · 13-03-2006, 00:16

If you have a SACM you should get a STB additional to the modem. In fact if they try to take the modem away tell them no, because you are considering 10meg (even if you aren't)

sirsimon · 13-03-2006, 09:35

dont see why they should remove the sacm as ones for BB other for tv etc , like would not make sense , i have both here in fact 2 stb's for tv and 1 sacm for 2meg BB

swapshop1 · 13-03-2006, 13:03

Thanks, it was just that i was under the impression that then STB's have a ethernet port... maybe this is incorrect.

handyman · 13-03-2006, 13:20

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Originally Posted by swapshop1

Thanks, it was just that i was under the impression that then STB's have a ethernet port... maybe this is incorrect.

All of the ntl stb's have a ethernet port, however only some of these have compatible cable modems in them. Only certain areas us stb's for broadband as well but all areas can use cable modems.

If theres a installed and working cable modem they will leave it and install the stb, I doubt they would even try set-up trough ther stb even if it was a poor signal situation.

Begize · 15-03-2006, 19:34

Yep - I've got both and a mate round the corner just had broadband installed (1 meg) and they put him a modem in, it's even next to the STB in his lounge....

We both live in an area where they use STBs to provide the cm connection - in fact mine used to be through the old Pace STB but was always locking up so I got a SACM as well.

scrotnig · 15-03-2006, 23:05

I've got two STBs and a SACM. You can have what you like.