Sky freeview card replacement

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 14:43

My Sky system is displaying something about replacing/renewing the new freeview card.

My Sky box has never had a card and I don't pay any subscriptions.

What can I do in this situation?

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 14:54

Hi 'TRNC'



sorry to ask a silly Q..



Are you SURE there is no viewing card behind a hidden flap? Press services on your remote - then 4, then 5 to get to system details.. ( different with new HD menu) Can you SEE a viewing card number showing?



IF you CAN pull it out



If you don't - what BBC1 and ITV1 region are you getting ? (Channels 101, 103 respectively)

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 15:03

Hi mmmmmm,



Thanks for getting back to me.



I have a Sky+ box and it has 2 slots which have no flaps (I'm not at home at the mo) and I'm sure there are no cards in any of the slots. BBC1 is very poor reception and we can't watch it - ITV1 is Tyne Tees and Border?

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 15:06

Right then... when you get home, I need to to do what I said in msg 2 ( services 4,5) as without a card, you SHOULD be seeing BBC1 London and 103 Central W



?????? : o

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 15:12

I'll give that a try, thanks mmmmmmm.

Texas


Joined: 22/09/2009
Posts: 634

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 19:05

If someone with a new white Sky card, took their card out, would they still get the Sky free-to-air channels?

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 19:08

mmmmm,



You were right - I found a card behind a flap.

My card number is 237 919 014



Withdrew card and now receive some channels. Guess I need a new card though.......

Texas


Joined: 22/09/2009
Posts: 634

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 19:42

Vaughan.



Get Izzet to delete your card number.



You never know, someone may report you to Sky!



If I thought of it, someone else will.

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 19:49

I haven't a clue what you are talking about.

I do pools and air conditioning. I depend on others to do satellite.

Texas


Joined: 22/09/2009
Posts: 634

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 22:07

Sorry Vaughan,



Let me explain. I was thinking that it may be possible, that Sky could discover that the owner of the card number that you wrote above, is using that card outside of its agreed geographical area.

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 06:53

Thanks Texas,



I don't think it matters as the card seems to have expired anyway.

Looks like I need a new one sending to a UK address and then out here?

Kibris


Joined: 07/11/2007
Posts: 372

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 09:53

Vaughan the old blue cards are getting turned off - you need a new white card. If you phone Sky - its best to use skype and obviously dont tell them you are in Cyprus. they will sort you out and post youi a new one to a UK address. If you want a non subscrition option i think its £20 for the card this gives you all the free to air stuff. The cheapest subscription is about £19 a month which is quite a good selection of channels.

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 10:07

Hi Kibris,



My card is a blue one and I have taken it out of the Sky+ decoder. Strangely we still receive some channels, even without a card.

I am hoping I can get some kind soul to purchase me a card and bring it with them in the near future.

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 10:25

Dear 'TRNC'



without a card - You should still get BBCs ITVs ( may be c4) SKY news, etc... you may not get C5, and you deffo won't get SKY3



You can order a new white free to view card from SKY:



http://www.freesatfromsky.co.uk/



But be sure to check - if you use SKYPE - what tel no you may be showing ..You need a UK address and once you have the card, you have to call SKY - again - to get the card turned on - they WILL ask you if the phone line is turned on and you must confirm that you are calling from the UK .



The cheapest deal with SKY is 18 GBP / monthly - for one mix



Lastly .. I'd ditch the SKY + box and get a Pace 2600 if you just want the free channels- the SKY+ has the one of the poorer tuners - you may cure your BBC breakup probs !

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 10:32

Hi mmmmmm,



Thanks for all that.



Actually, because we don't subscribe to Sky the Sky+ box doesn't record, so it's a bit wasted on us. If anyone wants a swop for the Pace 2600, let me know.

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 10:44

Mark,I have two freesat cards that i got sky to activate.They were told i had no intention of plugging phone line in.My son has made me primary user so i now watch any sky on laptop free ! He pays sky lots of money.I love my boy.

Texas


Joined: 22/09/2009
Posts: 634

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 10:52

Mark.



Re: Message 14.



"You need a UK address and once you have the card, you have to call SKY - again - to get the card turned on - they WILL ask you if the phone line is turned on and you must confirm that you are calling from the UK . "



Does this mean that they will "activate" you only through the telephone line (impossible over here) or that the signal is sent through the satellite, (but they pretend it's coming through the telephone line)?



On another note, I needed to call Sky many many times recently, always using Skype. I always had to go through all the automated security stuff: Home phone number, dob, address, etc. However, on the last occasion, it was all unnecessary as they "decided" to identify me by my UK Skype number and I was not required to give any security details, apart from my password.

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 11:41

Texas,I recently activated my new white freesat card.I just put in box and did nothing ! I left it switched on and after about one hour it worked.And box is not connected to phone line.Looking around caravan sites you see loads of dishes and the dont have phone lines.

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 11:51

Hi Texas



if your skype number IS showing a UK one.. you use SKYPE out ( with a UK tel no. ) it 'helps' Even if you withold - sometimes they STILL see your number !



Just to confirm you do NOT need the box plugged into the tel line to activate freeview cards - they will tell you that you are missing out on some interactive services...



Sky should always ask for your name/ DOB / first line of your addy and PCode .. they should ask for your tel no and even an agreed password - if previously set up .. they may ask for the account holders mother's maiden name.. for Data Protection reasons .



Vaughan: Pace 2600's are more valuable than SKY+ in CY I'm afraid.. You would do better to bring the SKY+ back to the UK to swap.. I have a Pace 2600 -I would swap with you.. it has a heavily scratched case but it WORKS .. !! It was used as my reference test rec'r - When folk moaned I would plug it in and their break up was gone... ( cont)

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 11:52

the other rec'r to watch out for for Freeview in CY is the Pace Javelin.. long since discontinued.. they are SUPERB.. I have five of those for a rainy day.. When even a Pace 2600 is 'struggling' these mini rec'r pull in BBC !

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 11:59

Mark,I know a dealer knocking out Sky + boxes for £169 new 4 only left.Refurb £69.

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 12:07

Hi mmmmm,



Maybe we can do a px? Can we can continue this off-board.



contact me on vaughan @sunnycyprus.net

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 14:30

I am having 2 new cards sent out to TRNC next week. Anyone want the spare one?

mmmmmm



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Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 18:14

Rigsby.. I don't know how to contact you....



you can see me profile.. drop us an email pls ...



We need to talk F1, anyway !

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 23:55

Check your inbox Mark.Off topic,Bit worried about god,that white suit does not look right.

edyee


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 67

Message Posted:
04/03/2010 00:19

digital supreme is offering free view box for sky 150 stg. their number is 0533 834 23 05

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
04/03/2010 00:48

re msg 26



Thx for pointing this out Rigsby ....HOW MUCH ?!



130 GBP via Iceman.. ! You can pay by Credit / debit card / paypal ;) - nothing like healthy 'competition' to drive the price down..

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
04/03/2010 01:06

Re: Msg 24,



"We need to talk F1, anyway ! "



It is amazing, the season has not started yet and already there are so many gossips! Exiting!!!

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
04/03/2010 01:28

Oh yes..



The Ferrari is FAST.. but does it drink fuel...?



The Merc isn't as fast as hoped, but they will bring a new super-diffuser to Bahrain..



Red Bull might be the class of the field but will their engine be reliable?



Is the McLaren too hard on tyres ?



Will the racing be a procession?



Can Sauber shock the 'big boys'



Is Lewis back with his Pussycat Doll ?



Will it all be a massive anticlimax... ? ;)

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
04/03/2010 22:15

Re: Msg 29,

Oh yes +

- The GOD is not happy with the new car;

- New points system was called "a joke" by Gerhard Berger, Mark Webber and Norbert Haug supported him;

- FIA questioned the legality of McLaren's rear wing;

- Ferrari "adores" Alonso;

- Little God (Hamilton) is not happy that J. Button does not want to be No2, but will fight him as an equal....



and so goes on....

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
04/03/2010 22:28

'and so goes on....'

I hope not as this is a thread about Sky freeview card replacement.

Just a reminder.

AJ