said by boomertsfx :

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You don't need a phone line for directv (unless you want to order PPV). Sure, TiVo will nag you once a day after a month of not being able to dial, but it will still work.

Or you could do what I did and install a TurboNet card and the tivo will phone home over the internet.

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said by roamer1 :

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said by boomertsfx :

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You don't need a phone line for directv (unless you want to order PPV). Sure, TiVo will nag you once a day after a month of not being able to dial, but it will still work.

Or you could do what I did and install a TurboNet card and the tivo will phone home over the internet.

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The TiVo side will, but the DirecTV (PPV/access card) side won't.

For a DirecTV DVR ("DirecTiVo") --

- (most) guide updates come via satellite, no phone call required (although the receiver *will* complain after awhile)
- TiVo showcases, etc. are obtained via phone -- this is the ONLY thing a TurboNet will fix
- DirecTV receiver "phones home" by phone

-SC

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