Switching to BT / Freeview from Sky

macman

Sounds like your aerial is aligned on a relay station which does not broadcast the full range of MUX's. Check with neighbours and look at where their aerials are aligned, because you may be able to switch to a main transmitter instead. Or check with your local aerial installer.

Kenco5

I'm getting a local aerial installer round to have a look for me.


Thanks for the help.

[Deleted User]

Kenco5 wrote: »

I'm getting a local aerial installer round to have a look for me.

Well, I wouldn't sign up with any new provider until you've done so.

Kenco5

I'm reluctant to, but want to take advantage of BT's offer which expires at the end of today! Do you think I can still negotiate this with BT after the deal has expired?

[Deleted User]

Kenco5 wrote: »

I'm reluctant to, but want to take advantage of BT's offer which expires at the end of today! Do you think I can still negotiate this with BT after the deal has expired?

You know what they say, "act in haste, repent at leisure".

To be honest, I don't understand why you have rejected the possibility of moving to Freesat. You already have a dish in place and the cost of a new PVR decoder would be swiftly recouped if you've been paying £100 a month to Sky.

Kenco5

I still want the Premium channels BT are offering, which is why I want to switch to BT TV rather than freesat.


Overall, my plan is to have BT TV, Netflix and occasionally Now TV for Sky Sports/Entertainment passes.

JJ_Egan

Kenco5 wrote: »

I still want the Premium channels BT are offering, which is why I want to switch to BT TV rather than freesat.


Overall, my plan is to have BT TV, Netflix and occasionally Now TV for Sky Sports/Entertainment passes.

What is that going to cost you ??

[Deleted User]

JJ_Egan_LATER wrote: »

What is that going to cost you ??

Kenco5_EARLIER wrote: »

I'm dropping from almost £100 p/m to £46 p/m!

Pays to read the thread!

force_ten

Kenco5 wrote: »

Thanks for the link - looks like I can only get 19 freeview channels at my address, which sounds a bit rubbish!


Any other way to watch these freeview channels through my TV? I guess my old Sky box will still work as a freesat box but will I be able to record on it?

we are in the same situation and can only get 19 freeview channels via our tv/aerial

the reason for this in our case is that our TV signal is received from a relay station rather than a main mast, viewers that receive a signal from the main mast get the full freeview channels but they would not spend the money to upgrade the relay station so it will only carry 19 freeview channels

Kenco5

With BT Total Entertainment, Unlimited Infinity 1 Broadband, 1TB box, etc, will be £45.99 p/m. Netflix then from 5.99 p/m extra.