But you wouldn't need a TV to use the box, would you? Richard Godfrey-McKay Telephone: 01738-445 880 Mobile: 07791 452 593 -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Peter Beasley Sent: 08 August 2011 17:48 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Free goodmans digibox? I also should have said in my last post that I won't be taking advantage of it as I do not have a television.----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Hill" <barry.hill3@xxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 5:32 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Free goodmans digibox? > I've just been talking to someone who knows their *rse from their > elbow on 0800 40 85 900, and got the final word. > > For blind people who are eligible for the contribution, they will get > the Goodmans smart talk box as part of the £40 contribution. Those > who are on means tested benefits will get it for free. > > This is a very new, regional change. I am getting a refund because > our region has not changed over yet. If your region has not yet > changed over, or has changed over in the last 30 days, you are > eligible for the Goodmans or a refund on it. However, if your region > has changed over more than 30 days ago, you are not eligible for it. > > The finance office at the digital switch over were only told today, so > it hasn't quite filtered through to all departments. > > Cheers > > Barry > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On > Behalf Of Peter Beasley > Sent: 08 August 2011 4:51 PM > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Free goodmans digibox? > > You are right on that one. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Higgins" <m.j.higgins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 4:36 PM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Free goodmans digibox? > > >> My understanding, talking to the Switchover Helpline this afternoon >> is that the box is only free to those in receipt of means tested >> benefits. 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