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Any Alternative to Sky/UPC?

  • 26-05-2013 4:30pm
    #1
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭


    This has probably been asked dozens of time before, but a search of the forum found no answers...

    Is there any alternative to Sky/UPC - or is it a duopoly?? :confused:

    Not really interested in Saorview/Freeview as I already have that.

    TIA :)


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  • #2
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    All there is out there is UPC, Sky, Freeview and Saorview.


  • #3
    Solair
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,230 ✭✭✭Solair


    eircom are supposedly launching IPTV later in the year on their e-fibre system.

    It's possible Magnet might do something similar too (over the same network).


  • #4
    GoodisonPark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 372 ✭✭GoodisonPark


    Typo


  • #5
    zg3409
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,035 ✭✭✭zg3409


    Have you looked at a Satellite based Freesat box with recording? It has 8 day guide, series link, a good selection of channels etc. The main downside is upfront cost, and you need a different box/remote for the Irish channels

    http://www.freesat.co.uk

    Expect to pay 200 Euro for a humax box, and a dish with 2 connections is needed.

    What you really need to ask yourself is what types of shows you are interested in, and what channels they are on, and if they are free channels or pay channels. Also have you good enough broadband to watch TV?


  • #6
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    zg3409 wrote: »
    What you really need to ask yourself is what types of shows you are interested in, and what channels they are on, and if they are free channels or pay channels. Also have you good enough broadband to watch TV?

    That is the key question for you OP.

    If you tell us what you want perhaps we can answer the question.


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  • #7
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    I'm not happy with Sky's service TBH. I'm looking for a cheaper alternative. I've got BB but only 8MB, which is good enough I suppose, and I can watch programmes over the net if I want. I've also got Tunnel Bear so that I can watch BBC iPlayer.

    The only thing I'd really miss I suppose is the Sky Sports as I love American Footy. You can get the late Sun games on Ch4, but Sky's coverage is the best. If I'm honest, that's the ONLY reason I got it in the first place!! The rest of the channels are meh.


  • #8
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,072 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    Paulw wrote: »
    All there is out there is UPC, Sky, Freeview and Saorview.

    Not always correct; it depends on where you live. Other cable operators do exist, but usually not in direct competition with UPC.


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