vodafone cable tv - what PVR/set top box can I use for free to air?

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canterburydays

68 posts

Master Geek

#180503 11-Sep-2015 12:32

Hi,
Does anyone know if I can plug a non vodafone supplied set top box into Vodafone cable and watch free to air tv? If so do you know a brand?
I have tried with a very basic set top box and got no signal.
Vodafone tell me I need a set to box that is capable of processing hfc signal.

dylanp

840 posts

Ultimate Geek

Trusted

#1385657 11-Sep-2015 13:38

If you have unlimited broadband and home phone the monthly rental of a Vodafone TV for Freeview is $0. Details on our package builder page. http://www.vodafone.co.nz/internet/package-builder/ and also on the Vodafone TV page http://www.vodafone.co.nz/tv/vodafone-tv/

r2b2

586 posts

Ultimate Geek

#1385700 11-Sep-2015 14:27

As far as I'm aware (unless something has changed since last time I heard), attaching any non-Vodafone equipment to Vodafone cable is a breach of T&Cs right?

cb1

336 posts

Ultimate Geek

#1385801 11-Sep-2015 17:04

Maybe just use normal tv transmission.

Assuming you are in a FreeviewHD area, connect up to an UHF aerial. either with a tv with a built-in freeview tuner or get a set top box. If not will need a Freeview satellite set top box (but some newer tv's also have a satellite tuner built in).

See Freeview tv

canterburydays

68 posts

Master Geek

#1385804 11-Sep-2015 17:13

sorted it out with Vodafone. Getting a vodafone box installed.
The house I bought has no external aerials as its always used vodafone cable for tv.
Thanks everyone

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