Is it worth getting them to pass on the installation fee because you are disabled. My sister got Sky installed free when she switched to them from Virgin Media said she wasnt prepared to pay for the installation.
quote:Originally posted by CaptVimes:
Is it worth getting them to pass on the installation fee because you are disabled. My sister got Sky installed free when she switched to them from Virgin Media said she wasnt prepared to pay for the installation.
Good idea Capt.
y Internet Provider is Ir ish Broadband - who ONLY provide an internet connection and nothing else.
Yes - there is Chorus here but it is ONLY offering - Broadband Internet, TV connection and Home Phone as a package.
As I am on a limited budget, I do not need a home phone as I have a mobile, I have an internet provider that I am completely satisfied with and ALL I need is some TV reception!!
Yes - there is Chorus here but it is ONLY offering - Broadband Internet, TV connection and Home Phone as a package.
As I am on a limited budget, I do not need a home phone as I have a mobile, I have an internet provider that I am completely satisfied with and ALL I need is some TV reception!!
With sky you need the landline?? sky+ is a big advantage... now a days having a landline is quite cheap... so many packages... really check it all out before you make a decision, but I love sky+ (don't like the company sky I have to say, but think they are all as bad as each other)
I didn't think of asking them that, Captvimes.
I am so "gobsmacked" by all of the responses - and with all of you being SO welcoming - I am at a loss for words.
Thank you ALL.
I am so "gobsmacked" by all of the responses - and with all of you being SO welcoming - I am at a loss for words.
Thank you ALL.
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Is it this one?
UK Aldi link
For anyone else wondering:
Freesat (the Freeview one, not the Sky thingy) gives you all the Freeview stations plus some high-def samples (you need an HD-Ready or Full-HD TV obviously). It's for people who have a poor signal or no coverage from the terrestrial TV transmitters. You need a satellite dish but once that's installed then there are no futher charges. I think a previous satellite dish from, say, Sky, can be used for Freesat. They point to the same place.
Freesat receivers come in two styles SD (standard defintion) and HD (high definition). You can also get a hard drive version so that it acts like a PVR (a digital video recorder). Humax make the most well-known and a well-respected version.
Freesat website
UK Aldi link
For anyone else wondering:
Freesat (the Freeview one, not the Sky thingy) gives you all the Freeview stations plus some high-def samples (you need an HD-Ready or Full-HD TV obviously). It's for people who have a poor signal or no coverage from the terrestrial TV transmitters. You need a satellite dish but once that's installed then there are no futher charges. I think a previous satellite dish from, say, Sky, can be used for Freesat. They point to the same place.
Freesat receivers come in two styles SD (standard defintion) and HD (high definition). You can also get a hard drive version so that it acts like a PVR (a digital video recorder). Humax make the most well-known and a well-respected version.
Freesat website
don't know anything me, but just wanted to say hello and welcome. Keep posting hun 
freesat is very much like freeview but with 140 channels, i guess it depends on what you want from your tv , sky provides more choice in channels if you take a package , but with freesat its a one off payment . just make sure that the price includes fitting and set up
freesat channels
freesat channels
I've no idea at all - but hello to you 
With Sky they ask you to keep a landline for a year.After that you can get rid,or even a a few months before it if your rabbits chew through the SKY phone line. 
You only need the phone connection if you want to use their interactive services,pay for competitions etc.I didn't bother getting a replacement after the rabbits had it.
You might need it if you want to install SKY in other rooms.
You only need the phone connection if you want to use their interactive services,pay for competitions etc.I didn't bother getting a replacement after the rabbits had it.
You might need it if you want to install SKY in other rooms.
From what I can see. If you have the one from Aldi you need someone to fit the dish then you pay nothing else. Same with Freesat but if you buy from Argos they will fit the dish for an extra ÂĢ80. If you have Sky you make monthly payments and your locked into a contract. Freeview you just need a box and channels are free but you may need a new digital Ariel fitted. Hope that helps.
quote:Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Is it this one?
UK Aldi link
For anyone else wondering:
Freesat (the Freeview one, not the Sky thingy) gives you all the Freeview stations plus some high-def samples (you need an HD-Ready or Full-HD TV obviously). It's for people who have a poor signal or no coverage from the terrestrial TV transmitters. You need a satellite dish but once that's installed then there are no futher charges. I think a previous satellite dish from, say, Sky, can be used for Freesat. They point to the same place.
Freesat receivers come in two styles SD (standard defintion) and HD (high definition). You can also get a hard drive version so that it acts like a PVR (a digital video recorder). Humax make the most well-known and a well-respected version.
Freesat website
As I have said earlier, this would be my recommendation to you.
Although it is not just for people in poor signal areas. I will be moving over from Freeview to Freesat shortly.
I think there is a lot of filler channels on all of the providers. Freesat for me gives a nice balance of all the channels I need and some HD channels too (I hear that in the future both Channel 4 and Channel 5 will be HD).
I like the fact that there are no further charges and you don't get Sky reps trying to sell you more services all the time (they seem to with my friends and colleagues).
Humax (as said above) do a great dual tuner HD PVR, which means you can record 2 channels at once, whilst watching a recording. It does all the SKY+ tricks too like programme links.
Panasonic and Sony are also bringing out PVR/Recorders too.
I would seriously look at exactly what channels you really need, this will help guide you into the service you need. I find that I tend to mainly watch BBC 1,2,3,4 - ITV (less so) - CHannel 4, +1, E4, E4+1, More 4, More 4+1, Film 4, Dave. and that is about it. So for me Freesat is going to be the choice.
If you are on a limited budget - go for Feesat
Depends how much TV you watch or want too
You want huge choice but pay every month? Sky then.
You can get a bundle deal - of phone, internet and TV woth Sky
Depends how much TV you watch or want too
You want huge choice but pay every month? Sky then.
You can get a bundle deal - of phone, internet and TV woth Sky
It is possible to have Sky without a landline we did it. We don't have a house phone at all.
But I would go for Freesat from Argos and get them to fit the dish then your ready to go. But i will warn you, you can have 1000s of channels and there is still nothing to watch on a Saturday night
But I would go for Freesat from Argos and get them to fit the dish then your ready to go. But i will warn you, you can have 1000s of channels and there is still nothing to watch on a Saturday night
Thank you ALL so much for your help and advice and also for your kind wishes and welcome.
You have ALL been wonderful and I appreciate it very much.
You have ALL been wonderful and I appreciate it very much.
