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Can I connect a Freesat box to a Freeview TV?
Yes – you can connect a Freesat box to a digital TV that has built-in Freeview (via SCART, or if HD, via HDMI).
Can you use a Freesat box without a satellite dish?
To receive Freesat you’ll need an existing satellite dish on your house, or pay to have one installed. Many Freesat customers previously received their TV from Sky and so have a dish ready to go. Otherwise, it can cost around £100 for a dish installation.
Can I use my old Sky dish for Freesat?
Can You Use a Sky Dish for Freesat? With your old satellite dish, you can enjoy Freesat service. To install a new satellite dish, you can arrange with your retailer after purchasing the Freesat box.
Can I use my old Sky dish for Freeview?
No, Freeview is only available through an aerial, not through a satellite dish. Most flatscreen TVs have Freeview built in, so all you need to do is plug in the aerial.
Can a Sky satellite dish be used for Freeview?
How does a Freesat box connect?
Connect your box to your TV using the HDMI cable supplied. If you are going to use an Ethernet cable (not supplied with your Box) to connect to the internet, then connect your cable now. If you are doing it wirelessly, you’ll be able to do it later during the start-up process so you can skip this step.
Does your Sky box still work without subscription?
A large number of digital TV channels can be viewed on a Sky Digibox without a Sky subscription or a viewing card, as the signal is not encrypted – see Sky’s Free to Air channel list.
How much does it cost to connect to Saorsat?
A service call to fit a new LNBF to a suitable existing satellite dish, re-direct the satellite dish to the SAORSAT satellite, and check over the rest of the installation will cost somewhere between €70 and €100 (+€35 if it includes the supply of the LNBF).
Can other channels be carried on Saorsat?
The facility for other channels to be carried on the service is available but is a business decision for other broadcasters to make. Saorsat is available on the EUTELSAT KA-SAT 9A, which is a narrow-band satellite with a footprint on the island of Ireland.
What satellite is Saorsat available in Ireland?
Saorsat is available on the EUTELSAT KA-SAT 9A, which is a narrow-band satellite with a footprint on the island of Ireland.
Can I get Saorsat over Saorview?
Therefore, SAORSAT was launched to provide free-to-air access to television services via satellite for the 2% of households who are not able to receive Saorview. If you can receive Saorview there is no need to get SAORSAT over Saorview.