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I have been a Sky subscriber for about 8 years now and still have the same box that was issued then (not HD).


I have sold my house and solicitor is asking if I am taking the 'satellite tv antenna'.


My plan is to get Sky installed in the new house but in my partners name (to get discount as a new subscriber) and that will mean a new dish and a new box.


Is it of any benefit to me to take the old dish? Is it worth anything to sell?


Re the old box - could I take this with me and use it with freeview service to record/pause etc?


Thanks

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  • Take box, leave dish.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    You can't access Freeview via a sat dish-that requires an aerial.
    The dish is near worthless, since you will get a new one.
    You can only use the PVR functions on the Sky+ box while you are a subscriber. Those functions will be disabled once your sub stops.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • pc10
    pc10 Posts: 368 Forumite
    Thanks - I will take the box and leave the dish then!
  • teddysmum
    teddysmum Posts: 9,521 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    If you take a new subscription a new dish and box are included and HD+ box are included.


    Your old box, without subscription, can only be used to view, but not record, Freesat channels and only if the new house has a useable dish left by the previous occupant.
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