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jason_123 · 19-02-09, 04:22 AM

Basically i got this letter today saying that they will be bringing in Digital Tv in the area by the weekend. Now my question is since I'm using the eurovox tx mmds will i have to purchase a new box?

Smurf · 19-02-09, 04:44 AM

No why should you need another box as long as your current box is working alright just keep it. Lol

jason_123 · 19-02-09, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Smurf

No why should you need another box as long as your current box is working alright just keep it. Lol

They said they are upgrading it to digital at the moment I'm receiving it by using the aerial at the top. "please note that the service on your current box will cease on the 22nd February"

Smurf · 19-02-09, 05:25 AM

Hmmm sounds like ur from ireland we just get cable from underground no aerial business so not too sure im afraid.

jason_123 · 19-02-09, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Smurf

Hmmm sounds like ur from ireland we just get cable from underground no aerial business so not too sure im afraid.

yes I'm from ireland

lucky13 · 19-02-09, 05:09 PM

If they are cutting the MMDS signal in your area then yes your TX box won't work after that date.

However, don't rush into buying a new box as the cable co. is currently rolling out an upgrade encryption service in Ireland. As and when they wire your house for cable - see if you can borrow a mates box to see if it works. If it does then go ahead buy one, if it doesn't then you haven't wasted any money

jason_123 · 19-02-09, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lucky13

If they are cutting the MMDS signal in your area then yes your TX box won't work after that date.

However, don't rush into buying a new box as the cable co. is currently rolling out an upgrade encryption service in Ireland. As and when they wire your house for cable - see if you can borrow a mates box to see if it works. If it does then go ahead buy one, if it doesn't then you haven't wasted any money

Well it says "please note that the service on your current box will cease on the 22nd February" so can assume its cutting it off

telecom69 · 20-02-09, 03:17 AM

I think you are experiencing what all the UK are experiencing region by region they are shutting down the analogue signals over a time period,so yes you will need equipment capable of recieving digital signals,dont know how your system works as ours in the mainland uk is all underground cabling as was stated in an earlier post ...I doubt that your alone in this,I just cant imagine they are just going to cut everyone off and leave them with no signal at all, nothing much you can do really except wait and see what the situation is on the 23rd ....keep us informed .....

River-Rat · 21-02-09, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jason_123

Well it says "please note that the service on your current box will cease on the 22nd February" so can assume its cutting it off

analogue switch off?

19-02-09, 04:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
jason_123 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	*Important Customer notice from NTL* Basically i got this letter today saying that they will be bringing in Digital Tv in the area by the weekend. Now my question is since I'm using the eurovox tx mmds will i have to purchase a new box?

19-02-09, 04:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Smurf Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 131 Thanked 179 Times in 164 Posts	Re: *Important Customer notice from NTL* No why should you need another box as long as your current box is working alright just keep it. Lol

19-02-09, 05:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
Smurf Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 131 Thanked 179 Times in 164 Posts	Re: *Important Customer notice from NTL* Hmmm sounds like ur from ireland we just get cable from underground no aerial business so not too sure im afraid.

19-02-09, 05:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
lucky13 LOOK-KEY 13!!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,130 Thanks: 15 Thanked 474 Times in 398 Posts	Re: *Important Customer notice from NTL* If they are cutting the MMDS signal in your area then yes your TX box won't work after that date. However, don't rush into buying a new box as the cable co. is currently rolling out an upgrade encryption service in Ireland. As and when they wire your house for cable - see if you can borrow a mates box to see if it works. If it does then go ahead buy one, if it doesn't then you haven't wasted any money __________________ Every forum has rules - read them to know them!

20-02-09, 03:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
telecom69 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 881 Thanks: 17 Thanked 95 Times in 84 Posts	Re: *Important Customer notice from NTL* I think you are experiencing what all the UK are experiencing region by region they are shutting down the analogue signals over a time period,so yes you will need equipment capable of recieving digital signals,dont know how your system works as ours in the mainland uk is all underground cabling as was stated in an earlier post ...I doubt that your alone in this,I just cant imagine they are just going to cut everyone off and leave them with no signal at all, nothing much you can do really except wait and see what the situation is on the 23rd ....keep us informed .....

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