Leave Sky and go to Freesat - Any good?

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  • milgo
    milgo Posts: 298 Forumite
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    the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »
    Been without a Sky subscription since September and have been using the Sky box as a freeview box. Was just thinking the other day about freeview channels and how many were available. Can anyone point me in the direction of a list of freeview channels please. Trying to avoid scrolling through all the channels.

    The best one I could find to easily compare the differences...

    http://www.ukfree.tv/channels/all
  • the_devil_made_me_do_it
    the_devil_made_me_do_it Posts: 5,567 Forumite
    Many thanks milgo. Much appreciated.
  • One_step_forward
    One_step_forward Posts: 198 Forumite
    I currently receive my TV channels through Sky but looking to cut costs.


    I want to change to freeview or freesat but do not have a TV aerial.


    Can I use the aerial plug that comes from my sky dish in a freeview / freesat box or do I need to install a TV aerial?


    Any help appreciated - Thank you
  • cajef
    cajef Posts: 6,266 Forumite
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    One_step_forward wrote: »
    Can I use the aerial plug that comes from my sky dish in a freeview / freesat box or do I need to install a TV aerial?
    Freeview is a terrestrial broadcast which you need TV aerial to receive.

    Freesat uses satellite and you can use your sky dish to connect and use a Freesat receiver.

    http://www.freesat.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKEAjwrbSoBRDok47Sv6Ci80wSJABFUszTte_dNeNrANkI4YG4Bv-iVkfJMaTPMWmkrCG4mEmLVxoCxXHw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
  • zaax
    zaax Posts: 1,910 Forumite
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    here is a link for you

    http://www.freesat.co.uk/
    Do you want your money back, and a bit more, search for 'money claim online' - They don't like it up 'em Captain Mainwaring
  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
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    You will get most of the freesat channels through your existing Sky box.
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • Old_Git
    Old_Git Posts: 4,744 Forumite
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    take your viewing card out and see what channels you can view .
    This is what you will have without sky.
    "Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"
  • One_step_forward
    One_step_forward Posts: 198 Forumite
    Excellent, thank you - just reading about freesat now!
    Think that's the way to go.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,088 Forumite
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    This isn't Freesat, it's 'Freesat from Sky'. But essentially the same channel line up. However the downside is that once your sub ends you will lose the Sky+ features, plus access to existing recorded programmes. If you want PVR functions then you will need to invest in a Freesat PVR such as a Humax.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • chirpy007
    chirpy007 Posts: 444 Forumite
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    If im with Virgin media what are my options for replacement (as Freesat seems to be for Sky customers).


    I like the idea of pausing and recording still, not overly fussed about zillions of channels, l have told the OH the sports channels are going on Virgin anyway and so fed up with the cost for a few few footie games !!!


    Thanks


    Marie
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