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Seriously considering ending my SKY subscription. If/when I do, do I get to keep the box and can I record the freeview channels that are left (if any).
Recently seen an ad for a Freeview HD box but I didn't get the full story.
Any experienced ex Sky subscribers with advice please.
Recently seen an ad for a Freeview HD box but I didn't get the full story.
Any experienced ex Sky subscribers with advice please.
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The recording function on a Sky+ box is part of the subscription service. Without the subscription you can't record.
If you end your subscription you'll still be able watch these channels using your existing box:
http://en.wikipedia.o...channels_at_28%C2%B0E
If your TV is 'HD ready' you can buy a Freesat HD set-top box (to replace your Sky box). You'll then be able to receive these channels, some of which are in HD. (Page 1 of 4):
http://www.freesat.co...-you-get/our-channels
Freeview is a terrestrial service, which is completely separate to either generic 'free to air' reception (as in my first link) or Freesat (as in my second link). For Freeview you'll need a 'normal' TV aerial (instead of a satellite dish). If your TV doesn't have a Freeview tuner built into it, you'll need a set-top box, which can be either SD (Standard Definition) or HD (High Definition). The list of channels available is here:
http://www.freeview.co.uk/Channels
(You'll see that the list is much shorter than the listings for satellite services but most people would probably never watch the extra satellite channels anyway).
Chris
If you end your subscription you'll still be able watch these channels using your existing box:
http://en.wikipedia.o...channels_at_28%C2%B0E
If your TV is 'HD ready' you can buy a Freesat HD set-top box (to replace your Sky box). You'll then be able to receive these channels, some of which are in HD. (Page 1 of 4):
http://www.freesat.co...-you-get/our-channels
Freeview is a terrestrial service, which is completely separate to either generic 'free to air' reception (as in my first link) or Freesat (as in my second link). For Freeview you'll need a 'normal' TV aerial (instead of a satellite dish). If your TV doesn't have a Freeview tuner built into it, you'll need a set-top box, which can be either SD (Standard Definition) or HD (High Definition). The list of channels available is here:
http://www.freeview.co.uk/Channels
(You'll see that the list is much shorter than the listings for satellite services but most people would probably never watch the extra satellite channels anyway).
Chris
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