Alternative to Sky

[chris_bates1974]

We are not able to have Virgin where we live, so when we bought the house, we went with Sky. The issue is, I don't like them - they seem to charge extra for lots that was included with Virgin, such as HD, and a box in another room - which seems to be taking the mick.

So, I want to know if there are any other providers I could go to.

The problem is that we wtach quite a few of the Sky channels (Living, One, Atlantic, Alibi etc) and we like scheduled tv. We also want to be able to record at least two channels.

I don't seem to be able to find info from any other provider as to exactly which channels they provide as part of which package - it's all very confusing...

Any help, much appreciated!!!!

 

[trj007]

Is NowTV an option?

 

[jjbomber]

So, I want to know if there are any other providers I could go to.

The problem is that we wtach quite a few of the Sky channels (Living, One, Atlantic, Alibi etc) and we like scheduled tv. We also want to be able to record at least two channels.

I don't seem to be able to find info from any other provider as to exactly which channels they provide as part of which package - it's all very confusing...

Any help, much appreciated!!!!

None others do all you want. BT does Alibi, but not Sky Atlantic.

Best option is to negotiate with Sky, as you can normally got half price from them. Just give 30 days notice to leave and 4/5 days later they will phone you with a half price offer to stay.

 

[chris_bates1974]

Thanks very much... I feared that would be the case... I'll just have to hope that we are able to get Virgin some time in the future - I much preferred them.

 

[eggontoast]

You could just get an openbox with a preloaded channel list off eBay.

 

[daveh75]

You could just get an openbox with a preloaded channel list off eBay. 

Apart from the legality, I would avoid buying a preconfigured box with 'Gift subscription' unless you want your fingers burnt...

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

You could just get an openbox with a preloaded channel list off eBay.

Apart from the legality, I would avoid buying a preconfigured box with 'Gift subscription' unless you want your fingers burnt...

I've no interest in buying one of these, but this is new to me. What are they? What exactly do they do? And why aren't Sky hammering down on the sellers if it's illegal?

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

@ daveh75

Thanks

I did a little bit of research myself, and it seems beyond my capabilities should problems arise, and it looks like they quite regularly do.

Like the OP, I'm looking to move away from Sky in the near future, and because of a dispute between BT and Virgin Media where I live (MK), VM won't be coming here soon.

 

[daveh75]

I've no interest in buying one of these, but this is new to me. What are they? What exactly do they do?

They're just third party/hobbyist STBs capable of running softcam/EMU s/w which aren't illegal.

But many sellers preconfigure them with 'Gift subscriptions' to dodgy card servers.

Google 'card sharing' or IKS (Internet Key Sharing) as its also known if you want to know more...

why aren't Sky hammering down on the sellers if it's illegal?

They and other providers from all over the world (with the help of the various copyright organisations) regularly do, as well as those running the servers.

It rarely makes mainstream news though...

 

[RobinKidderminster]

Sky (sadly) is IMO the best if u don't mind the price. VM and Sky are similar prices for the same service I recon tho direct comparison is difficult.

 

[chris_bates1974]

Although I would say that overall, my experience is that if you want extras like a second box, Tivo, HD channels (which shouldnt be an "extra" these days), then Virgin is significantly cheaper. It also has more reliable internet.

Not worth moving house for, but it is annoying not to have the choice where I live.

I also would not buy one of those dodgy boxes.

 

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