Will Sky replace SKY+ box in order to view BBCHD?

[Tubbsup]

Hi All,

I've read Sky will replace my old Sky+ box for free, for a HD capable box, so that I can view BBC HD when the BBC service, from SD to HD, is upgraded soon. Do I have to be a Sky subscriber to be given this free box?

Thank you

[Annie+UK]

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@Tubbsup wrote:

Hi All,

I've read Sky will replace my old Sky+ box for free, for a HD capable box, so that I can view BBC HD when the BBC service, from SD to HD, is upgraded soon. Do I have to be a Sky subscriber to be given this free box?

Thank you

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Yes, Sky are not a charity

[SKY1992bf]

@Tubbsup Sky will replace boxes with Sky Q ones which requires the sky essentials package as a minimum even to view FTA channels 

[oj01]

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@Tubbsup wrote:

Hi All,

I've read Sky will replace my old Sky+ box for free, for a HD capable box, so that I can view BBC HD when the BBC service, from SD to HD, is upgraded soon. Do I have to be a Sky subscriber to be given this free box?

Thank you

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You can buy used Sky+HD boxes from eBay for around £30. Be sure to get a DRX890 or DRX895 model as these are the most up-to-date. 

[Mark39]

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@Tubbsup wrote:

I've read Sky will replace my old Sky+ box for free, for a HD capable box, so that I can view BBC HD when the BBC service, from SD to HD, is upgraded soon. Do I have to be a Sky subscriber to be given this free box?

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You can always buy a used Sky+HD box from ebay etc. BUT without a Sky subscription you may not be able to pair your Viewing Card with a replacement box which means the default local BBC channels might not be for your area.

[Tubbsup]

This has been my first posting, and I want to make sure each responder gets a thanks from me.

Thank you Annie, Sky1992, oj01 and Mark.

Tubbsup.