Our area had the first part of the switch-over last Wednesday with the second part to follow on 17 August. We received a letter telling us we were eligible for the Goodmans Freeview box only on Saturday. It would cost £40, so I imagine it must be a new modification to the scheme as it was listed as being available in the initial documentation we received about the scheme but at a higher price. This would also entitle you to a year's support if you needed it. Caroline. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Barry Hill Sent: 08 August 2011 17:33 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 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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