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Is Virgin tv satellite tv?

  • 01-01-2012 3:28pm
    #1
    Daniel S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭


    I was wondering if it would be possible to bring the box over here and use it with my current dishes, one of which isn't being used at the moment. I have an address in England where I could have it registered to.


Comments

  • #2
    kbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,249 ✭✭✭kbell


    Nope its cable.


  • #3
    Daniel S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    kbell wrote: »
    Nope its cable.
    Aww... :(

    Is there any other satellite providers in the UK? Apart from Sky of course.


  • #4
    kbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,249 ✭✭✭kbell


    Loads of channels available on freesat, http://www.freesat.co.uk/


  • #5
    Daniel S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    kbell wrote: »
    Loads of channels available on freesat, http://www.freesat.co.uk/
    I know about that, im just looking for a way to cut the Sky bill and hopefully get the new F1 channel that's coming in March.


  • #6
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,568 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    The new F1 channel IS a Sky channel. The only way to get it is to pay Sky.


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  • #7
    Daniel S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    The new F1 channel IS a Sky channel. The only way to get it is to pay Sky.
    But we can get all the sky channels on UPC, cant we?


  • #8
    JustAddWater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,990 ✭✭✭JustAddWater


    Daniel S wrote: »
    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    The new F1 channel IS a Sky channel. The only way to get it is to pay Sky.
    But we can get all the sky channels on UPC, cant we?

    Nope. Up to SKY to release them to UPC. Most notable missing SKY channels are the HD ones, sky 1 hd, sports hd, etc...

    So if SKY want to keep F1 channel they can but they may be pressured to eventually release it


  • #9
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    Also up to UPC if they think it's worth paying for them.


  • #10
    Daniel S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    watty wrote: »
    Also up to UPC if they think it's worth paying for them.
    Don't want to pay for UPC as I'd like to go to them as a new customer when they provide broadband in Ennis.


  • #11
    Minstrel27
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭Minstrel27


    Daniel S wrote: »
    But we can get all the sky channels on UPC, cant we?

    Sky Atlantic isn't on UPC


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  • #12
    marco2068
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭marco2068


    Daniel S wrote: »
    I know about that, im just looking for a way to cut the Sky bill and hopefully get the new F1 channel that's coming in March.

    wasn't it suggested that one of the german channels broadcasts F1. probably on 19.2E so it was suggested to get the commentry on radio5live.

    thats what i'm up to, and also being able to watch nascar on servus tv and the dakar and LE MANS on eurosport

    try searching boards


  • #13
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,568 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    RTL cover F1 but only sd version is FTA.


  • #14
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    Careful on this thread - only legitimate solutions please.


  • #15
    Daniel S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    RTL cover F1 but only sd version is FTA.

    Get to practice my German then :)
    icdg wrote: »
    Careful on this thread - only legitimate solutions please.

    Sorry, I know it's fairly iffy bringing boxes around the place.


  • #16
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    Daniel S wrote: »
    Sorry, I know it's fairly iffy bringing boxes around the place.

    The Mod wasnt having a go at you about your Virgin Box (just wont work over here as Virgin dont service Ireland). It was a warning about other boxes and methods being dropped in here that are illegal.

    Besides the FTA channels on Astra 19.2 (the German Channels) 50% of F1 will be live and free on the BBC.

    Not all the races are exclusively Live to Sky either.
    The BBC says it will show half of next year’s races live, plus delayed highlights of the remaining races.

    The highlights programmes will last around 90 minutes and usually be shown around 2pm for early morning races, 5:30pm for European time zone races.

    The first two races of 2012 will only be shown live on Sky, who also claimed exclusive live rights to the Canadian and Italian Grands Prix. BBC will show the final race of the season live, but did not pick up live rights to the United States Grand Prix, which is under threat of cancellation.

    List of what the BBC are showing LIVE.

    15 April: China
    13 May: Spain
    27 May: Monaco
    24 June: Europe
    8 July: Britain
    2 September: Belgium
    23 September: Singapore
    14 October: Korea
    4 November: Abu Dhabi
    25 November: Brazil


  • #17
    Daniel S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    STB wrote: »
    The Mod wasnt having a go at you about your Virgin Box (just wont work over here as Virgin dont service Ireland). It was a warning about other boxes and methods being dropped in here that are illegal.

    Besides the FTA channels on Astra 19.2 (the German Channels) 50% of F1 will be live and free on the BBC.

    Not all the races are exclusively Live to Sky either.
    The BBC says it will show half of next year’s races live, plus delayed highlights of the remaining races.

    The highlights programmes will last around 90 minutes and usually be shown around 2pm for early morning races, 5:30pm for European time zone races.

    The first two races of 2012 will only be shown live on Sky, who also claimed exclusive live rights to the Canadian and Italian Grands Prix. BBC will show the final race of the season live, but did not pick up live rights to the United States Grand Prix, which is under threat of cancellation.

    List of what the BBC are showing LIVE.

    15 April: China
    13 May: Spain
    27 May: Monaco
    24 June: Europe
    8 July: Britain
    2 September: Belgium
    23 September: Singapore
    14 October: Korea
    4 November: Abu Dhabi
    25 November: Brazil

    I'm mad about F1, haven't missed a race in three years. :) Need to have 100% of all races on time ;) I suppose I'll just pay to get the extra sky channels or watch on RTL.


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