Sky for existing equipment

rsynnott

I recently moved, and there's already a Sky box here. Is it possible to subscribe and just get a card sent out, rather than having to get a new box?

The Cush

rsynnott wrote: »

I recently moved, and there's already a Sky box here. Is it possible to subscribe and just get a card sent out, rather than having to get a new box?

Yes, what box is there now, basic Sky box or Sky+ box or Sky+ HD box?

rsynnott

The Cush wrote: »

Yes, what box is there now, basic Sky box or Sky+ box or Sky+ HD box?

Sky+ HD, so the same one you get on signing up anyway. Just getting a card sent out seems easier, if it's possible; wouldn't have to bother with installation etc.

hallo dare

You will also have to pair the card with the box, so be at your box when ringing sky as you will have to give them the box number from the settings menu.

greasepalm

and what happens when box is old and faulty like hard drive issues,will the customer have to pay for another card and box?
hmm was hdd removed?

myIdea

rsynnott wrote: »

Sky+ HD, so the same one you get on signing up anyway. Just getting a card sent out seems easier, if it's possible; wouldn't have to bother with installation etc.

Might be easier short-term, but what are you going to do if A, the box or LNB become faulty or B, the original owner drops by to retrieve his/her box?

Sky have a €100 call out charge and they'll only replace equipment they installed on your account, which is none in this case.

You should also note that getting a card is fine... but it may not activate in a box that has an active account associated with it, if the box has been idle for 3+months you'll probable be fine, any time-frame less could cause you problems.

My advise would be to get on to Sky's website and order a free installation asap, this time of year the industry is quite and you have an installation within 10-14days, that's guaranteed for 1 year, keep the second-hand box as a spare or for another room as a free-view box.

muffler

+1 on the above.

rsynnott

myIdea wrote: »

Might be easier short-term, but what are you going to do if A, the box or LNB become faulty or B, the original owner drops by to retrieve his/her box?

Not so worried about either of these; the dish is a shared one for the whole complex, and the previous tenant left the box with the landlord deliberately, apparently.

You should also note that getting a card is fine... but it may not activate in a box that has an active account associated with it, if the box has been idle for 3+months you'll probable be fine, any time-frame less could cause you problems.

Ah, that's more of a worry; it only became inactive a few weeks ago. Thanks; hadn't realised that might be an issue.

My advise would be to get on to Sky's website and order a free installation asap, this time of year the industry is quite and you have an installation within 10-14days, that's guaranteed for 1 year, keep the second-hand box as a spare or for another room as a free-view box.

I'm less worried about the timescale; I just don't really want to have to take a day off work to get this done, so thought getting a new card might be a sensible approach. So much for that Thanks for the advice.

hallo dare

rsynnott wrote: »

Not so worried about either of these; the dish is a shared one for the whole complex, and the previous tenant left the box with the landlord deliberately, apparently.



Ah, that's more of a worry; it only became inactive a few weeks ago. Thanks; hadn't realised that might be an issue.



I'm less worried about the timescale; I just don't really want to have to take a day off work to get this done, so thought getting a new card might be a sensible approach. So much for that Thanks for the advice.

Just ring sky and give them the box details, all may be completely legit and you just need the card

greasepalm

i presume one could also get a box off a sky agent and pick it up from them.also in a complex check with neighbours that dish has not been moved to another sat.
you do know how much you will be paying per month before you sign up?

winston_1

myIdea wrote: »

My advise would be to get on to Sky's website and order a free installation asap, this time of year the industry is quite and you have an installation within 10-14days, that's guaranteed for 1 year, keep the second-hand box as a spare or for another room as a free-view box.

EU legislation gives you a 2 year guarantee.

winston_1

winston_1 wrote: »

EU legislation gives you a 2 year guarantee.

You cannot use an old sky box as a freeview box. Freeview is a UK terrestrial service only available through an aerial.
You might be able to use it for free to air satellite channels however.