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Discussion in 'Digital TV - United States & Canada' started by ruffrydaz, Feb 21, 2007.

  1. ruffrydaz

    ruffrydaz Member

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    I want to know if i can split my ntl (virgin media) Broadband connection to get the tv service from the same wire. At the moment i only have the broadband but im going to sign up for the tv. If i can split it , does it have to have the basic package at least
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    You can split it. After splitting, is your intention to use their subbed box or do you intend using a dbox etc.. ?
     
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    thanks for the reply
    i am hoping to use a dbox starview etc but i only have broadband at the moment, willl i get tv if i split?
    thanks
     
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    yeah if you split the wire and hook up dbox or starview it will work
     
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    dont ntl stop the tv signal through since im not subscribed to it , and can they find out
     
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    I've sent you a PM..
     
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    Benifa - I have posted about getting Broadband through my Dreambox 500c, i have a subscription to NTL broadband which comes through my set top box but when i connect the 500c i only get TV and not internet, can you private me with any advice please?

    Thanks

    Paul
     
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    You cannot get broadband via a dreambox. A 500c box cannot handle broadband via the cable feed.
    Use a splitter.
     
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    Thanks, will try that out

    Paul
     

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