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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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