Sky viewing card
Sky viewing card
Having a problem with my sky card (free to view version). For the last couple of days when we try and turn over to channel 4 or 5 a message is coming up saying there is a problem with the card and to consult the supplier. However, removing it and reinserting it solves this, and once done it is happy to change channels. - till you put the box on standyby and it happens again! Would a simple re-boot of the system clear this, or do I need a new card?
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Dealer - it is not illegal, merely that Sky have no licence to operate outside the UK, so they are obliged to cancel cards etc if they "know" that they are being used to view outside their area. In any case, I have always been advised to leave a Sky box on, not keep putting it into standby. I don't think there would be much difference in running costs. The problem is that there are still power cuts, unless of course you invest in a UPS!
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What is the word I am looking for 'pedantic' I lad that be the word!peteroldracer wrote:Dealer - it is not illegal, merely that Sky have no licence to operate outside the UK, so they are obliged to cancel cards etc if they "know" that they are being used to view outside their area. In any case, I have always been advised to leave a Sky box on, not keep putting it into standby. I don't think there would be much difference in running costs. The problem is that there are still power cuts, unless of course you invest in a UPS!
Would you not agree that one has to be careful who on asks re SKY cards?
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nd I thought a 'pedant' was an insect with only one leg! As long as you don't contact Sky you will be OK. 'Illegal' suggests there is a risk of joining all those planners and politicians from Marbella in the pokey!
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It's pretty straightforward.
You are free to buy and use a Sky Digibox anywhere you like if you have paid for it in full and it was not a special subsidised offer from Sky.
If you sign a Sky contract for the provision of a card you agree that you will only use it at your address in the UK. If you do use it in Spain you are in breach of your contract with Sky. That is a civil matter and is not "illegal" in the conventional sense.
If you are in breach of your contract Sky will take action as stated in the contract which is to terminate your viewing card.
Sid
You are free to buy and use a Sky Digibox anywhere you like if you have paid for it in full and it was not a special subsidised offer from Sky.
If you sign a Sky contract for the provision of a card you agree that you will only use it at your address in the UK. If you do use it in Spain you are in breach of your contract with Sky. That is a civil matter and is not "illegal" in the conventional sense.
If you are in breach of your contract Sky will take action as stated in the contract which is to terminate your viewing card.
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Say, for example that someone had the Sky+ package in the UK but wanted to take it to Spain for Christmas to temporarily replace the free to air system would it have to be the main box (the one that records) or the spare one in the kitchen?
I realise that one couldn't actually record but more channels would be available.
All hypothetical of course.
I realise that one couldn't actually record but more channels would be available.
All hypothetical of course.
Well maybe ..... many years ago we had a similar problem (in the Uk I hasten to add) and it was the gold chip that was the problem ... for a while it would work if you took the card out and gave the chip a good clean with a soft cloth but after a while even that stopped working and we had to get a new card from sky.
Currently sorting out a 'sky thing' for myself at the moment and things have changed since July here so it is not as cheap or as easy as it used to be!! Typical!
Busymum
Currently sorting out a 'sky thing' for myself at the moment and things have changed since July here so it is not as cheap or as easy as it used to be!! Typical!
Busymum
I keep child proofing my house but the little blighters still get in!
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a sky thing? its only €299 installed now?? we paid €599 8 years ago.
you can probably get it cheaper if you buy all the bits yourself etc and fit it and just get someone else to align it.
re the card :
is it only doing it on 4 and 5 ? or any channel ? does the box react the same if you remove the card (you wont get 4 or 5 while the card is out).
you can probably get it cheaper if you buy all the bits yourself etc and fit it and just get someone else to align it.
re the card :
is it only doing it on 4 and 5 ? or any channel ? does the box react the same if you remove the card (you wont get 4 or 5 while the card is out).
Well the problem is the card .... if you have an English address it is no problem but if you don't it is more difficult and more expensive as you need to buy the card and an address so I am told .... I didn't have to do this before ..... my sitaution is complicated but my 'family' here now needs two cards and two subscriptions.
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I keep child proofing my house but the little blighters still get in!
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IMO, it's better if you arrange your SKY card yourself using a genuine U.K. address, perhaps that of a family member who doesn't have SKY - yes, there are folk who don't!
The card will be sent to that address and will normally have the TV region relating to that address set as default. Your card can then be sent on to you for use here.
This gets around the problem of many, many cards being issued to one address, which is the usual way suppliers of cards on the coast are able to have them in stock for immediate sale.
Their fees for such a simple operation can be high and there is always the danger of SKY sussing out the multiple issues to the one address and switching off all cards issued to it!
This is how we did it: in six years of use we have never had a problem with SKY administration - the signal strength is another matter, though!
The card will be sent to that address and will normally have the TV region relating to that address set as default. Your card can then be sent on to you for use here.
This gets around the problem of many, many cards being issued to one address, which is the usual way suppliers of cards on the coast are able to have them in stock for immediate sale.
Their fees for such a simple operation can be high and there is always the danger of SKY sussing out the multiple issues to the one address and switching off all cards issued to it!
This is how we did it: in six years of use we have never had a problem with SKY administration - the signal strength is another matter, though!
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