Yeah thanks so much Chris, Billy -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: 28 March 2011 08:56 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Sky Disability Services, was Re: Re: Cable, Freeview or Freesat Hi Billy. My plan includes unlimited broadband for £10 a month, unlimited landline calls for £5 a month on top of my line rental, which is £11 a month. Hope this helps. Take care. Chris Hallsworth On 28/03/2011 08:45, BlueNose wrote: > Hello Chris, What kinda plan do you have with Sky for your broadband and > phone. > I'm thinking of moving from Virgin Media, > > Billy > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > chris hallsworth > Sent: 26 March 2011 16:22 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Sky Disability Services, was Re: Re: Cable, Freeview or > Freesat > > Hi all. > Can I have Sky Disability Services' number please? I use Sky myself for > phone and broadband and, you never know I may need their help as a blind > customer. > Take care. > > > Chris Hallsworth > > On 26/03/2011 15:26, rex holmes wrote: >> Hi >> I have to admit I chose SKY as a bundle, TV,phone and internet. >> I did this reluctantly because I don't like the power of the owner. >> However I did it because the customer service is outstanding. >> they have a designated line for disabled people but my wife who is fully >> sighted finds them great as well. >> for me being a bit technically illiterate and my wife being technically >> challenged this was important. >> Probably off topic, sorry. >> Rex. >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" >> <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> To:<access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 2:53 PM >> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Cable, Freeview or Freesat >> >> >>> Hi Carol >>> >>> Me too, that's why I'm not buying yet. We've got a Sky Plus box, and only >>> get the standard channels because we don't subscribe to any packages. >>> >>> I think there are differences in Freeview and FreeSat, but that's why >>> it is >>> confusing, because some say it's the same and some say the channel >>> listings >>> are different. >>> >>> Our current analogue TV is ok and we are in a similar situation to >>> yourself >>> in that regard. If the telly conks out, then I don't know what we'll >>> go for >>> either. >>> >>> >>> Kind Regards, >>> >>> Jackie Cairns >>> J&M Work-Ability >>> >>> jandm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> www.work-ability.co.uk >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On >>> Behalf Of >>> Carol Pearson >>> Sent: 25 March 2011 12:55 >>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Cable, Freeview or Freesat >>> >>> Yes, it's not being able to record at all from this box that makes it >>> unattractive to me. >>> >>> -- >>> Carol P >>> ---- Original Message ---- >>> From: "william lomas"<will.d.lomas@xxxxxxxxx> >>> To:<access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 12:50 PM >>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Cable, Freeview or Freesat >>> >>>> Well you do ahve the RNIB talking freeview box that reads all EPG info >>>> etc. and it completely speech-enabled apart from interactive services >>>> and you can't record programs. >>>> >>>> That costs around 99 GBP from RNIB online shop >>>> >>>> info here >>>> >>>> http://www.rnib.org.uk/shop/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=tv0401 >>>> >>>> >>>> On 25 Mar 2011, at 12:32, Carol Pearson wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> We've been Cable customers for ages but are considering moving either >>>>> to Freeview or Freesat and would be grateful if you could help us to >>>>> look at these alternatives as we don't know a great deal. The cost >>>>> is obviously going to be one benefit, since we're only going to have >>>>> one initial layout, presumably? >>>>> Primarily, though, for various reasons we're tired of being tied to >>>>> Cable and just a few, rather unknowledgeable engineers who visit. >>>>> >>>>> This has all recently come to a head as, with various movings around, >>>>> our workable setup has gone wrong once again and no current Cable >>>>> engineer seems to be able to put it right and we have no >>>>> knowledgeable friends who can either. I should explain that our >>>>> setup to date has been that our TV has retained the terestial >>>>> channels for our use primarily so that we could continue to use our >>>>> analog video, with Cobolt's handset. In addition, Cable was tuned to >>>>> another channel so we didn't miss anything there we wanted, plus >>>>> audio description, of course. >>>>> This gave us real flexibility. Now, however, nobody has the >>>>> knowledge to retune the TV and it's considered it could be a TV fault >>>>> anyway. >>>>> >>>>> If we're going to purchase a new TV then we may as well think >>>>> possibly Freeview enabled. >>>>> >>>>> OK, here are a few questions to get us started: >>>>> >>>>> 1. Are the channels on Freeview the same as those one >>>>> would get on Freesat? >>>>> >>>>> 2. Has anyone yet found a good and reliable way to >>>>> record programmes in our absence as a totally blind person with >>>>> either of these two alternatives? >>>>> >>>>> 3. How good is the freeview coverage across the >>>>> country these days? >>>>> >>>>> 4. How high does the dish need to be seated >>>>> (generally) for good reception using Freesat? (We only have a >>>>> bungalow, so no second floor ...) >>>>> >>>>> Any help on the above would be much appreciated. 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