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J.Khan · 13-12-08, 07:38 AM

Ive ordered V+ box with the XL package they will install it on the 23rd i will cancel it within 28 days so i get my money back and don't get into a contract

if they don't take my box back (most of the time they don't bother round my end)

would i be able to chip the box?

Marc · 13-12-08, 08:07 AM

Yes and no,
Yes if they dont send a deactivation hit to the box (very unlikely)
No as they will send a deactivation hit to the box and because of the cost of the box they will collect it,
You would also need an unlooper to get into the card,then a phoenix programmer to read the card,and then you may find that the boxkey isnt correct because of the deactivation hit,
Your best bet is not to be so tight and pay them a minimum subscription for the box you have,then get a second box and mod that one,if you disconect you services from them they will most likely cut the feed in the cab in the street,where the V+ is concerned they dont leave them ones out there especially after 28 days,not only that but i would check re the contract you enter into a 12mth contract with them and cancelling within that period leaves you liable for the remainder of 11mths payments.
Just pay minimum subs and mod a second box,that way if anything goes down or goes wrong youve got a backup box to use and you can phone them if theres any problems,if you dont subscribe and they pull the feed your screwed,if the cable breaks down or theres an issue you canot phone them if you dont pay for anything,

Marc

J.Khan · 13-12-08, 08:33 AM

I have broadband with them so they can't cut me off at the cabin can they? Can I not disconect the box before I cancele sub so I don't get deactivation hit wait few weeks then start messing with the box if they come for it il say I binned the box it's no use to me did that with 3 of their cable modems never came to pick it up

Marc · 13-12-08, 08:46 AM

You could disconnect it BUT as i say they will collect due to the value of the box,if not then they will bill you for the box,either way you will get charged,they dont muck around with the v+ boxes like they used to the old ones,with a bb sub they wont cut you off but will find it funny that you have taken the v+ service for a month then cancelled and no box,just be careful.

Marc

hoppy89 · 13-12-08, 08:54 AM

dont be greedy.... just pay minimum sub package

hoppy89 · 13-12-08, 08:56 AM

GREED.... be the downfall of many a man

J.Khan · 13-12-08, 08:59 AM

will they let me downgrade to the M package?

joe516 · 13-12-08, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.Khan

will they let me downgrade to the M package?

yes m8

J.Khan · 13-12-08, 09:29 AM

il downgrade to the lowest package then

dont they usualy give you a better deal if you have 2 or more of their services? i have m broadband pay £25pm for that and will be payin £27pm for xl tv if i dont downgrade to a lower package

entourage21 · 16-06-09, 03:42 PM

great

13-12-08, 07:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
J.Khan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	V+ Ive ordered V+ box with the XL package they will install it on the 23rd i will cancel it within 28 days so i get my money back and don't get into a contract if they don't take my box back (most of the time they don't bother round my end) would i be able to chip the box?

13-12-08, 08:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Marc Underground Crew Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 647 Thanks: 18 Thanked 182 Times in 143 Posts	Re: V+ Yes and no, Yes if they dont send a deactivation hit to the box (very unlikely) No as they will send a deactivation hit to the box and because of the cost of the box they will collect it, You would also need an unlooper to get into the card,then a phoenix programmer to read the card,and then you may find that the boxkey isnt correct because of the deactivation hit, Your best bet is not to be so tight and pay them a minimum subscription for the box you have,then get a second box and mod that one,if you disconect you services from them they will most likely cut the feed in the cab in the street,where the V+ is concerned they dont leave them ones out there especially after 28 days,not only that but i would check re the contract you enter into a 12mth contract with them and cancelling within that period leaves you liable for the remainder of 11mths payments. Just pay minimum subs and mod a second box,that way if anything goes down or goes wrong youve got a backup box to use and you can phone them if theres any problems,if you dont subscribe and they pull the feed your screwed,if the cable breaks down or theres an issue you canot phone them if you dont pay for anything, Marc

13-12-08, 08:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
J.Khan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: V+ I have broadband with them so they can't cut me off at the cabin can they? Can I not disconect the box before I cancele sub so I don't get deactivation hit wait few weeks then start messing with the box if they come for it il say I binned the box it's no use to me did that with 3 of their cable modems never came to pick it up Last edited by J.Khan; 13-12-08 at 08:37 AM.

13-12-08, 08:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Marc Underground Crew Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 647 Thanks: 18 Thanked 182 Times in 143 Posts	Re: V+ You could disconnect it BUT as i say they will collect due to the value of the box,if not then they will bill you for the box,either way you will get charged,they dont muck around with the v+ boxes like they used to the old ones,with a bb sub they wont cut you off but will find it funny that you have taken the v+ service for a month then cancelled and no box,just be careful. Marc

13-12-08, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
hoppy89 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 198 Thanks: 178 Thanked 287 Times in 222 Posts	Re: V+ dont be greedy.... just pay minimum sub package

13-12-08, 08:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
hoppy89 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 198 Thanks: 178 Thanked 287 Times in 222 Posts	Re: V+ GREED.... be the downfall of many a man

13-12-08, 08:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
J.Khan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: V+ will they let me downgrade to the M package?

13-12-08, 09:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
J.Khan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: V+ il downgrade to the lowest package then dont they usualy give you a better deal if you have 2 or more of their services? i have m broadband pay £25pm for that and will be payin £27pm for xl tv if i dont downgrade to a lower package

16-06-09, 03:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
entourage21 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: V+ great