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Optus Yes Box

195124uk — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 22:07:38 GMT

I bought a Optus Yes Box for $120.00 on eBay to use as a recorder but by the looks of it this can't be done so I was wondering why these boxes are being sold when it seems they are useless ? or is there a way to use them?

Re: Optus Yes Box

padi*0409 — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 22:30:17 GMT

Was it new or second hand ? What is the item number ?

Re: Optus Yes Box

imastawka — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 23:23:29 GMT

I think you need to subscribe to a plan

Yes TV by Fetch eligibility & equipment: You need an Optus post-paid mobile or fixed broadband account, an active fixed broadband internet connection and a download speed of at least 3Mbps, and access to free to air digital television services.

Download speeds and Wi-Fi performance in your home can be affected by your equipment and LAN performance, settings, hardware, software, internet activity, the location of the content you’re accessing and network congestion. A Wi-Fi connection may not be as fast or reliable as a wired device, and in some instances PLA devices may be required instead of Wi-Fi to effectively deliver the service. Please note the Yes TV by Fetch Mighty pack we send you doesn’t include any PLA. You can purchase an adaptor from us for $40.00 if purchased at the same time as your Fetch order. If purchased separately it will incur an additional $15.50 delivery fee.

https://yescrowd.optus.com.au/t5/Blog/Introducing-the-Yes-TV-by-Fetch-Mighty-from-Optus/ba-p/157924

Re: Optus Yes Box

padi*0409 — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 23:41:43 GMT

The reviews aren't exactly inspiring Stawks.................

https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/optus-tv-with-fetch-tv?page=3

Re: Optus Yes Box

imastawka — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 03:02:26 GMT

Padi, when we were faced with the NBN and a new contract, we stayed with Optus

cos we had no complaints. The Fetch box was included.

We have had Fetch TV for a few years and with the new contract, updated the Fetch box.

It was free and so are 'some' programs. It has apps for streaming services such as

Stan, Netflix and the like.

Which left us with the old Fetch box.

If I was unscrupulous.....I could sell that box.

Didn't think I could get that much for it

As for the reviews....I have no complaints with the service.

Re: Optus Yes Box

*tippy*toes* — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 05:42:50 GMT

Padi, Product Review used to be a great site. However, these days you mostly only see bad reviews. Someone buys a lemon and they want to tell the world. The millions of others that don't have an issue, don't bother leaving a review. It means that some things can look way worse than what they actually are. I leave both good and bad, but most don't bother with the good.

Re: Optus Yes Box

imastawka — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 07:54:21 GMT

Padi's link actually takes you to page 3 - those reviews are a year old.

Page 1 reviews are more current. Optus/Fetch have updated their boxes and don't have as many problems.

I also think the service you get depends on which NBN plan you opted for.

Carp plan = carp streaming and dropouts.

Re: Optus Yes Box

195124uk — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 07:57:08 GMT

I don't know the number bit says Mighty and it was new .

Re: Optus Yes Box

195124uk — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 08:05:29 GMT

I should have said we already have a fetch box which we bought from the shop and connected to dodo so I thought I could connected this one.

Re: Optus Yes Box

imastawka — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 09:43:58 GMT

The item number is on the right hand side of the listing, opposite 'Description' and 'Postage' tabs and directly under 'Report item'

Re: Optus Yes Box

195124uk — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 10:48:03 GMT

The number is M616T .

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padi*0409 — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 12:11:27 GMT

The place Stawks is telling you to look is about is about halfway down the listing page, and it's a 12 figure number.

Re: Optus Yes Box

brerrabbit585 — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 14:22:15 GMT

I think OP is confusing item number (item being what they bought) with the listing number.

Re: Optus Yes Box

195124uk — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 21:45:38 GMT

The only 12 figure number I can find is 0C 56 5C 6E IC SD .

Re: Optus Yes Box

padi*0409 — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 21:58:30 GMT

Scroll down the listing page until you see this on the RHS :-

Re: Optus Yes Box

imastawka — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 01:50:44 GMT

*sigh

That number will be found on the item listing in your purchase history, not on the actual box itself.

At the end of the day, I don't know if it can be used or not.

Maybe a phone call to Optus might throw some enlightenment on it.

But the box has to be activated with a subscription, and whether your subscription for

the other box covers it, is doubtful.

None of this is the seller's fault, so a claim is not on the cards IMO.

I think you should have done some research before purchase, sorry.

Someone else may think differently.

Re: Optus Yes Box

padi*0409 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 02:07:11 GMT

Stawks, the OP mentioned earlier that their other box was on the Dodo network, which uses mostly Optus for their towers/equipment etc, but I'd doubt if Optus is going to give them an activation code.

Maybe the solution is to try Dodo for an activation code - if the box is not locked to the Optus network, which I suspect it might be.

Possibly seeing the item number might clear that up................hmmm.............

Re: Optus Yes Box

imastawka — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 02:10:18 GMT

Not gunna happen.

But, yes, try Dodo

Re: Optus Yes Box

195124uk — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 19:12:25 GMT

I do understand but I wish I had known I would the box really is not transfareible even new it is a waist of money so allow them to be sold on. Thank you for your help.