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no Direct TV DVR without phone line?

I own a Hughes hd 10/250 Direct TV reciever with the DVR feature.

Recently I cancelled my (land) phone line to use my cell phone for all calls and have been getting error messages on my Direct TV service saying that I need the phone hookup to continue the DVR service.

Is there any way around this?

Will my DVR service stop working?

I called Direct TV and the girl in service had no idea what to tell me...

any info appreciated

Phil
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hifidreams
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I have been using one for about 2 years without a phone line connected to it. No problems.
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mlawitm
67 posts
 
You don't need a phone line for DVR. Something else is wrong with your DVR. Try unplugging it and letting it set for about 10 min and see what happens. I have never had a phone line hooked to my DVR. The only reason you would need a line to your DVR is to order PPV.
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philjolet OP
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thanks,

I did not make clear the only problem I am sure I am having is I can not access the area that lets you see what programs you have set up to record in upcoming days

I can still record programs just not see what I have set up quite as well and will have to find out if the season passes still work...

this I can deal with

I feel better now...
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stanwal
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I have the high definition DVR from Direct and have not had a phone line connected to it since I have had it, or rather the 3 I have had in the last 10 months . They were not very reliable to begin with but this one has lasted 7 months or so. Hit menu and select TO DO LIST to see what you have selected to record. If you can't do this then something else is wrong. Report it without mentioning that you have no phone line , it is irrelevant.
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