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Satellite systems and how long will it b free to air?

  • 25-07-2009 5:08pm
    #1
    tomass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭


    Hi Folks,

    I just joined boards.ie so take it easy with me as i get myself to grips with this amazing web site.

    However, I am thinking of getting a Satellite system installedwithin the next few weeks. My only problem with this is that it's advertised as "Free To Air"! How long will it last does anybody know? No point in getting it installed if the "Free To Air" is going to go within 12 months!

    Any advise on this would be of great help


    Regards

    tomass;)


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  • #2
    Ronan|Raven
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,148 ✭✭✭Ronan|Raven


    Channels like BBC, ITV, Channel 4 etc are all going to remain FTA for the forseeable future. Infact most of what is currently FTA will remain so.


  • #3
    Rippy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 967 ✭✭✭Rippy


    Welcome to boards. :D
    The number of FTA channels has increased steadily and is likely to continue to grow.
    The BBC is committed to free-to air transmission and any form of encryption would be contrary to their charter.
    Some smaller channels will always come and go, at the moment there are around 90 real channels available.
    As FTA is so cheap now there is no point in delaying your purchase.
    Do it now !


  • #4
    tomass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭tomass


    Hi you guys,

    Thanks very much for all your help. Yes I do believe it's a case of "satellite systems go". Cant wait to enter the world of NO MORE BILLS!!!!!!!!


    Regards


  • #5
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    Welcome to Boards tomass


  • #6
    tomass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭tomass


    The satellite system I am getting installed is for multi room viewing, ie 2 standard FTA boxes. Can I at a later date, when prices come down, change one of these boxes for a HD box? This would be for the main room in the house where I have a HD Ready TV


    Regards


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  • #7
    St Senan
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 3,585 Mod ✭✭✭✭St Senan


    Yes you can get one of these http://www.satellite.ie/acatalog/Freesat_HD_Box.html


  • #8
    tomass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭tomass


    Thanks very much scaller. Very good web site on the link you posted


    Regards


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