Newbie Wondering About boxes

[betty02]

Some guy at my Dad's work has offered him a box that he can receive free pay per view sport channels on it for £150, so my dad rang me asking me to do some research so here I am with many questions!

We don't have cable in your are so after reading some stickiest and stuff on the net i'm guessing we cannot use this box and/or receive free PPV channels?

My uncle is also after a box that does currently have cable with Virgin Media, if he stops that subscription and he stops paying for virgin he can use a box (links to cheapest boxes) with flashed firmware to view these PPV channels correct?

As i've said we don't have cable in our house but it does however run down our street just not up to our door how would I go about getting it done to the door and then what do I have to pay other then getting the actual cable run?

Sorry about all the questions any information on anything above will be really appreciated!

Thanks
Simon

[Danielle]

1. no hello in introduction thread tut tut
2. points to search button

[betty02]

Originally Posted by Danielle

1. no hello in introduction thread tut tut
2. points to search button

Wasn't aware I HAD to do an introductory thread?

I did search as said in my 1st post just i’m new to all this so not all makes sense hence wanting simple answer to my simple (for some) questions.!

Thanks
Simon

[Danielle]

well if your searching is anything like looking at the forum surprised you didn't find out Introduce yourself - Techwatch: Satellite TV forums, FTA, Cable, Hardware, & Tech forums 3rd down the list

[MorriSoft]

Originally Posted by betty02

Some guy at my Dad's work has offered him a box that he can receive free pay per view sport channels on it for £150, so my dad rang me asking me to do some research so here I am with many questions!

We don't have cable in your are so after reading some stickiest and stuff on the net i'm guessing we cannot use this box and/or receive free PPV channels?

My uncle is also after a box that does currently have cable with Virgin Media, if he stops that subscription and he stops paying for virgin he can use a box (links to cheapest boxes) with flashed firmware to view these PPV channels correct?

As i've said we don't have cable in our house but it does however run down our street just not up to our door how would I go about getting it done to the door and then what do I have to pay other then getting the actual cable run?

Sorry about all the questions any information on anything above will be really appreciated!

Thanks
Simon

Technically,

Yes he could cancel, and use a box to get everything free. But, one, its entirely unethical to do so, and two, you should always pay a subscription of some sort..

How else will the cable companies continue to function is no one paid for what they used?

I do mod boxes, and modems, doesn't mean I don't pay for broadband and TV too though!

In my honest opinion, he should keep a minimum package, be it TV or Broadband, this way it keeps the cable company afloat and his house connected to the network!

Also, I'd bear in mind whats been said by Danielle, the search function is invaluable and you will need to use it alot more than you currently have, if you plan to stick around here, that is

[betty02]

Originally Posted by Danielle

well if your searching is anything like looking at the forum surprised you didn't find out Introduce yourself - Techwatch: Satellite TV forums, FTA, Cable, Hardware, & Tech forums 3rd down the list

I read that but didn't read that I had to make a thread and introduce myself.

Clearly problem on here with people who do a search and still are not 100% sure what is what if that’s how it is I can go elsewhere?

Originally Posted by morrisoft

Technically,

Yes he could cancel, and use a box to get everything free. But, one, its entirely unethical to do so, and you should always pay a subscription of some sort..

How else will the cable companies continue to function is no one paid for what they used?

I do mod boxes, and modems, doesn't mean I don't pay for broadband and TV too though!

In my honest opinion, he should keep a minimum package, be it TV or Broadband, this way it keeps the cable company afloat and his house connected to the network!

Also, I'd bear in mind whats been said by Danielle, the search function is invaluable and you will need to use it alot more than you currently have, if you plan to stick around here, that is

Finally some helpfull help! Yeah he would keep his normal subscription which is the lowest subscription he can currently get at the moment anyway.

So it's as simple as getting a box such as this one "Eurovox EX1000 SL" and following the guides in the sticky threads on flashing the box and then it's sorted?

I did search and read a fair few posts/stickies just needed it explaining in a simple stupid way, didn't mean to cause offence to anybody as such!

Thanks
Simon

[kano]

I have a question.....

Who would reccomend flashing a eurovox EX1000 SL
brand new out the box ??

Or should you atleast connect to the cable network first!!
then flash after

[Danielle]

just flash it out of the box if not pre-flashed

[kano]

Originally Posted by Danielle

just flash it out of the box if not pre-flashed

Cheers danielle
Its new so more then likely wont be pre flashed........[Damn laws]

[cheltenhamboy]

Originally Posted by kano

Cheers danielle
Its new so more then likely wont be pre flashed........[Damn laws]

Depends where you bought it from