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This message was authored by: Wardy46UK

No bbc due to sd

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

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This message was authored by: Mark39

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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

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Re: No bbc due to sd

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

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@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


 

This message was authored by: Wardy3246

Re: No bbc due to sd

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

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@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?

Like you I'm a customer here, Sky Employees are clearly identified as such.
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This message was authored by: Mark39

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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).

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@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

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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😉

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This message was authored by: Wardy46UK

Re: No bbc due to sd

Thanks for you help

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

Regards

Colin

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@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

 

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This message was authored by: Wardy46UK

Re: No bbc due to sd

Thanks for info

Colin

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