topic Re: No bbc due to sd in Sky+

No bbc due to sd

Wardy46UK — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:13:32 GMT

I have had a skysat box for a number of years but now cannot get bbc. What options do I have ie upgrade box or what. Your help is required, Colin

Re: No bbc due to sd

Mark39 — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:40:12 GMT

You can either buy a used replacement Sky+HD box from ebay etc or if you have a current subscription to Sky, you can upgrade to Sky Q

Re: No bbc due to sd

Wardy46UK — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:25:51 GMT

Thanks for coming back to me.

I do not subscribe for trhe skysat box.

If I could obtain a sky + hd box is there an ongoing cost.

What is the advantage of Upgrading to sky Q and at what cost

Regards

Colin

Re: No bbc due to sd

Mark39 — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:28:53 GMT

@Wardy46UK wrote:

Thanks for coming back to me.

I do not subscribe for trhe skysat box.

If I could obtain a sky + hd box is there an ongoing cost.

No, but there may be issues pairing your Viewing Card with the replacement box, if you don't have a subscription.

What is the advantage of Upgrading to sky Q and at what cost

You have to have a subscription for Sky Q.

Regards

Colin

Re: No bbc due to sd

Wardy3246 — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:48:59 GMT

Is it not possible to obtain a newer box/card from yourselves that will provide programs we have been used to for years

Regards

Colin

Re: No bbc due to sd

GD1 — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:03:25 GMT

@Wardy3246 Sky Q or Sky stream are the only other boxes now available from Sky.

Also have you created a new forum login as this thread start with Ward46UK also called colin?

Re: No bbc due to sd

Mark39 — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:59:51 GMT

Sky+HD boxes haven't been manufactured since 2016. Even to customers with a subscription, they no longer provide replacement Sky+ boxes. A replacement Viewing Card wouldn't make any difference (and Sky won't provide one anyway to a non-subcriber).

Re: No bbc due to sd

nigea99 — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:37:33 GMT

@Wardy46UK wrote:

I have had a skysat box for a number of years but now cannot get bbc. What options do I have ie upgrade box or what. Your help is required, Colin

If you don't have any subscription to SKY & still want to receive TV via Satellite then you may be best getting a Freesat Box

Re: No bbc due to sd

Exiled-in-HH — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:43:45 GMT

Sky have moved to a subscription only loaned equipment business... The only Sky device you can now buy are Sky Glass TVs🤔

The "Manhattan SX Freesat HD Box" which is still available is your cheapest Freesat option😉

Re: No bbc due to sd

Wardy46UK — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:50:56 GMT

Thanks for you help

I will try to obtain a second hand unit hoping it workes and compatable

Regards

Colin

Re: No bbc due to sd

TimmyBGood — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:34:47 GMT

@Wardy46UK wrote:

I will try to obtain a second hand unit hoping it workes and compatable

It's really only worth buying the last couple of models of Sky+ HD box: these are typically about £30

Sky +HD	DRX895WL	2TB. Built in Wi-Fi Lite Box (Telephone ports removed)
Sky +HD	DRX890WL	500GB. Built in Wi-Fi Lite Box (Telephone ports removed)

Sky +HD	DRX895W	2TB Replaced with DRX895WL (Built in Wi-Fi Lite Box)
Sky +HD	DRX890W	500GB. Replaced with DRX890WL (Built in Wi-Fi Lite Box)
Sky +HD	DRX895	2TB Replaced with DRX895W (Built in Wi-Fi)
Sky +HD	DRX895	1.5TB replaced with 2TB model
Sky +HD	DRX890	500GB Replaced with DRX890W (Built in Wi-Fi)

Re: No bbc due to sd

Wardy46UK — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:22:48 GMT

Thanks for info

Colin