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USB to Ethernet ($59.99) USB to wireless ($29.99)

Accessories for TiVo can be found on their Web site: https://www3.tivo.com/store/accessories.do

You may also consider keeping your current home phone line, but change to your landline company’s “basic rate”.

Though never advertised, most landline companies offer very basic calling plans. With your TiVo connected to the

landline, keep your T-Mobile @Home line for all your regular calling needs.

I have a satellite TV 4.

(DirecTV).

Typically, with Satellite TV (DirecTV) the phone line is required for pay per view, sports subscriptions, and system

updates.

DirecTV customers with newer HD DVRs may already be able to use the Internet for updates if the box has a •

built-in Ethernet port. Check with DirecTV to see if a software upgrade is necessary.

TiVo receivers used by DirecTV may be able to use the same USB solutions available to TiVo customers. You •

will need to contact DirecTV to determine if the model of your receiver is compatible with these solutions.

Unlike TiVo receivers, DirecTV’s DVRs use the satellite for these updates and pay per view. These customers •

should not be affected by using the T-Mobile @Home HiPort™.

You may also consider keeping your current home phone line, but change to your landline company’s “basic rate”.

Though never advertised, most landline companies offer very basic calling plans. With your DirecTV connected to

the landline, keep your T-Mobile @Home line for all your regular calling needs.

I have an alarm system.5. There are security systems available that use connections other than your home phone line. Some alternatives

include using cellular connections, approved VoIP providers, and broadband service.

Several examples:

ADT has an approved list of VoIP digital-phone service providers that are compatible with their home 1.

monitoring.

ADT’s Safewatch™ CellGuard® uses a cellular connection.2.

https://nextalarm.com3.

http://www.alarm.com4.

Consider keeping your current home phone line, but change to your landline company’s “basic rate”. Though never

advertised, most landline companies offer very basic calling plans. Keep your security system connected to the

landline and use your T-Mobile @Home line for all your regular calling needs.

Can I plug my new router 6.

into my home-telephone

wiring system?

There are many variations in the types of cables used, wiring done by installers, and power supplied through home

wiring. Some phones or VoIP products even warn to not plug them in since the device can become permanently

damaged due to the electrical current that may still ow through the telephone line if it is not completely discon-

nected from the traditional landline company. Additionally, customers with DSL or two home phones lines would have

to sort out their two lines of service so that customers only modify or use the correct line.

Therefore, T-Mobile recommends that you have a qualied licensed electrician evaluate your home wiring to deter-

mine if you can plug the wireless router into your home wiring.

Additionally, you can use cordless phones with better range such as DECT 6.0 to provide home phone service

throughout your house. T Mobile’s DECT 6.0 (VTech) phone can support up to ve cordless handsets.