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Discussion topic: why is my sky saying please insert your viewing card with the chip facing up when it doesnt have one

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Message posted on ‎26 Oct 2025 06:39 PM

why is my sky saying please insert your viewing card with the chip facing up when it doesnt have one

why is my sky saying please insert your viewing card with the chip facing up when it doesnt have a viewing card

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Message posted on ‎26 Oct 2025 06:44 PM

Re: why is my sky saying please insert your viewing card with the chip facing up when it doesnt have

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All Sky Satellite boxes with a subscription have a viewing card as this is the only way the box can decode the subscription channels

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Message posted on ‎26 Oct 2025 06:45 PM

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All Sky satellite tv boxes have a Viewing Card. It's what determines your viewing privileges. 

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