[Slatts]

I thought being that my reciever was now networked that I would no longer need a phone line for pay for view movies. I am getting a message when I go to by a movie that I should check my phone line. I plug the phone line back in and can purchase. Is there a way to buy PPV with just network connection or is a phone line needed.

Thanks
Slatts

 

[longrider]

What model receiver do you have? The HRxx series can use the net for PPV, I am not sure about other models

 

[Kansas Zephyr]

You can use D*.com to order PPV, without the phone line.

 

[Jeremy W]

What model receiver do you have? The HRxx series can use the net for PPV, I am not sure about other models

HR20, HR21, and R22 can use the network. The H21, which is the only other receiver with an Ethernet jack, currently can't.

 

[Slatts]

I have an HR20-100 and and HR20-700 and its not working..but can do VOD via network connection without any problem

 

[Justin23]

Do you get charged the PPV fee (not the cost of the movie) when you use the website to order PPV?

J

 

[longrider]

Do you get charged the PPV fee (not the cost of the movie) when you use the website to order PPV?

J

No, the website is the same as ordering with the remote

 

[Michael D'Angelo]

No, the website is the same as ordering with the remote

Correct but the PPV will be able to be viewed on all receiver, not just the one order from with the remote.

 

[Justin23]

How can you set your spending limit for PPV? I read somewhere this was able to be done or is that just when you are ordering with the remote that a limit is able to be set?

J

 

[JLucPicard]

I think the setting of the PPV limit that we (as customers) have is to set a high-end limit on the receivers using the Parental Controls. Is that what you're referring to?

There is also a "built-in" limit on the access cards, I believe, that sets a limit that cannot be exceeded without a "call-in" to the mothership to download those purchases made with the remote that are stored on the card until such call. We as customers, cannot manipulate that limit to the best of my knowledge.

 

[Kansas Zephyr]

How can you set your spending limit for PPV? I read somewhere this was able to be done or is that just when you are ordering with the remote that a limit is able to be set?

Good question.

My guess is, since you need to login to your account first on-line, that would be the control required. Unlike a remote that could be used by anyone that picks it up.

 

[bigboyman2]

If you reach your limit often (it's usually set to $49.99 for IPPV's), you can get it raised (to a max of $200, iirc) if you call in. Usually $100 limit is good for just about everyone, unless you order every Wrestling, EliteXC, adult ppv's, etc....

 

[ThomasM]

How can you set your spending limit for PPV? I read somewhere this was able to be done or is that just when you are ordering with the remote that a limit is able to be set?

J

You can call DirecTV and request that IPPV (impulse Pay-Per-View) ordering via remote be DISABLED on your account. I did. Now, no problems with visitors pressing the wrong button on the remote and sticking me with a PPV purchase or a sub to The Guide magazine or an off-the-wall-priced PPV wrestling match!

If I want to view a PPV, I can order via website (and nobody has my password).