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New TV, UPC, Saorview... Doubts!!

  • 07-11-2012 3:06pm
    #1
    tamijuanan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭


    Hi.

    I just moved into a new house which only has the UPC socket
    I booked internet (only the broadband, no tv) I got the modem and so on.

    Now I want to buy a TV saorview aproved. Public TV is enough for me. I just want to practice my English and get used with Irish culture. I'm just landed in Ireland and don't know how it works so I would appreciate your help.

    My question is. Where can I plug in the tv in order to get the channels from saorview. The only socket I see is the UPC one. Does it means that the only way to watch tv in my new house is to book UPC TV?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,550 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Saorview is a product that is received via an aerial. If you live close to a transmitter, you may be able to get reception from an indoor aerial, however, in many situations, an outdoor wall/roof/chimney mounted aerial may be required. Here is a coverage map.

    If you are receiving UPC broadband, you could try plugging your tv into the the UPC socket, if it has a tv/coax connection, as it may be carrying the analog signal. Watching tv in this manner may of course be in breach of your contract.


  • #3
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    I don't think there's any problem with receiving the analogue TV channels if you have a broadband only package. You even pay an extra standalone charge for the privilege of just having broadband, which more than covers the cost I reckon.


  • #4
    tamijuanan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭tamijuanan


    Thank you all.


  • #5
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,596 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Alun wrote: »
    I don't think there's any problem with receiving the analogue TV channels if you have a broadband only package. You even pay an extra standalone charge for the privilege of just having broadband, which more than covers the cost I reckon.
    or get broadband + phone for a few cent less


  • #6
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    or get broadband + phone for a few cent less
    Indeed. You may as well get the phone package, even if you don't use it, although it'd be daft not to seeing as you get 100 free minutes.


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  • #7
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,596 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Alun wrote: »
    Indeed. You may as well get the phone package, even if you don't use it, although it'd be daft not to seeing as you get 100 free minutes.
    you could even use it for dial up if the interweb goes down :pac:


  • #8
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    you could even use it for dial up if the interweb goes down :pac:
    I wouldn't have thought so, seeing as it's VOIP based :pac:


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