Telstra Clear SoHo - sucked in again

**Paul in NZ** · 19th December 2011, 10:33

I'm starting to really really dislike Telstraclear.

They start a new channel (SoHo) and put 'Game of Thrones' on it which is something I actually wanted to watch. We are getting into it and usually record it on the T box to watch on friday night THEN they make it subscription only before the first seasons finished! GRRR!

I don't know if I'm more angry with them or myself for getting suckered in.

Fuck them, I already give them far too much $$ for their frankly average service and abyismal customer service (if you think Telecoms grim, try calling these idiots) - I'll just buy the bloody DVD from amazon and they can get rooted.

**pzkpfw** · 19th December 2011, 10:41

SoHo (on Sky) has - from the start - been advertised as going subscription after the first "teaser" free-ness.

(Same as how Rialto sometimes becomes free for a Month.)

So I didn't even bother starting to watch anything on it.

You need to read the fine-print.

**Paul in NZ** · 19th December 2011, 10:51

Yeah - Like I said - I'm pissed off with myself....

**Furyos J** · 19th December 2011, 11:10

Game of thrones is a great series, i have a download of season 1, best tv show in ages. I know what you mean about telsra clears service, we used to be long time customers, and they were fine when everything was in NZ. Had a disagrement with them a year ago, getting transferred to australia, then transferred to india, back to aussie, back to india, an hour later and you havnt gotten anywhere, we are no longer customers, but i do miss the lightspeed broadband

**oneofsix** · 19th December 2011, 11:11

Originally Posted by pzkpfw

SoHo (on Sky) has - from the start - been advertised as going subscription after the first "teaser" free-ness.

(Same as how Rialto sometimes becomes free for a Month.)

So I didn't even bother starting to watch anything on it.

You need to read the fine-print.

plus 1 and boy was I tempted to have look at Game of Thrones. But if I was that keen there is downloads and TC just had that all you can eat weekend.

**bsasuper** · 19th December 2011, 11:47

It was always only free for one month, all you have to do is watch and listen when they say "free for all subscribers untill december"

**Paul in NZ** · 19th December 2011, 11:53

Originally Posted by bsasuper

It was always only free for one month, all you have to do is watch and listen when they say "free for all subscribers untill december"

I stopped listening to adverts years ago

**Kendog** · 19th December 2011, 11:54

$10 per month is excellent value for money for Soho as far as we are concerned. There are lots of shows we watch add free in HD.

**bsasuper** · 19th December 2011, 15:32

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

I stopped listening to adverts years ago

I'm guessing you dont do to well when signing contracts etc then

**curly** · 19th December 2011, 16:15

Just watched the last two episodes yesterday. Major twist like you would not believe. I wont spoil it for you.

**Paul in NZ** · 19th December 2011, 17:22

Originally Posted by bsasuper

I'm guessing you dont do to well when signing contracts etc then

I find its safer to get other people to read them ;-)

**pete376403** · 19th December 2011, 23:05

Has your tv or DVD player got USB input?
Should be easy enough to supply you with the remaing eps.

On a related note, anyone remember the series "Wiseguy" on years ago? Got that delivered today,
35 (!) DVDs

**oneofsix** · 20th December 2011, 06:00

Originally Posted by pete376403

Has your tv or DVD player got USB input?
Should be easy enough to supply you with the remaing eps.

On a related note, anyone remember the series "Wiseguy" on years ago? Got that delivered today,
35 (!) DVDs

I can remember Wiseguy but can't remember the series being long enough for 35 DVDs. Went downhill a bit when they started changing characters, as usual. Ex-mob guy gone 'straight' but working undercover with a 'controller' in a wheelchair? Kind of spy series but against crime instead of the commies

**NordieBoy** · 20th December 2011, 06:24

Originally Posted by oneofsix

I can remember Wiseguy but can't remember the series being long enough for 35 DVDs. Went downhill a bit when they started changing characters, as usual. Ex-mob guy gone 'straight' but working undercover with a 'controller' in a wheelchair? Kind of spy series but against crime instead of the commies

Frank McPike in a wheelchair?
Not likely.