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Connecting to Virgin Media

  • 14-11-2018 7:00pm
    #1
    UrbanFret
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    A friend has moved into a house in Dublin. There are no aerials or dishes on it. Only this box in pic.
    What else does he need to get tv up and running?


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  • #2
    The Cush
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    UrbanFret wrote: »
    What else does he need to get tv up and running?

    A subscription to Virgin Media.


  • #3
    UrbanFret
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    The Cush wrote: »
    A subscription to Virgin Media.




    What is that box exactly though?


  • #4
    The Cush
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    UrbanFret wrote: »
    What is that box exactly though?

    Virgin Media cable network wall outlet, VM's supplied cable box connects to this outlet.


  • #5
    UrbanFret
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    The Cush wrote: »
    Virgin Media cable network wall outlet, VM's supplied cable box connects to this outlet.
    Do you also need a broadband connection ?


  • #6
    The Cush
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    UrbanFret wrote: »
    Do you also need a broadband connection ?
    Broadband from VM also comes via this outlet.


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  • #7
    TheChizler
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    UrbanFret wrote: »
    Do you also need a broadband connection ?
    Not for TV, but if you want Virgin broadband you can get it through the same connection as the TV, or else use any of the other providers in the area.


  • #8
    UrbanFret
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    TheChizler wrote: »
    Not for TV, but if you want Virgin broadband you can get it through the same connection as the TV, or else use any of the other providers in the area.


    He only wants TV. So he still needs to contact virgin and get a connection to that wall outlet. Whats the cost involved ? Thanks.


  • #9
    TheChizler
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    UrbanFret wrote: »
    He only wants TV. So he still needs to contact virgin and get a connection to that wall outlet. Whats the cost involved ? Thanks.
    Few different packages here.

    https://www.virginmedia.ie/television/buy-a-tv-package/


  • #10
    UrbanFret
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    Can you receive saorview through aerial in the city? What about satellite dish for freesat? Ia there any problem with signal ? Probabaly easier to put up a dish and a freesat box


  • #11
    TheChizler
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    UrbanFret wrote: »
    Can you receive saorview through aerial in the city? What about satellite dish for freesat? Ia there any problem with signal ? Probabaly easier to put up a dish and a freesat box
    That's also an option. Most cities have decent Saorview reception I think.


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  • #12
    UrbanFret
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    Prob be cheapest option. He sent me this pic from out back of house which looks like the remains of a sky dish.


    jq58uo.jpg


    Although I see no cable entering the house anywhere near by.


  • #13
    UrbanFret
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    Do you know which transmitter Dublin get the saorview signal from ?
    Three rock or Kippure?


  • #14
    TheChizler
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    Or an LNB... They'll need a new dish or aerial if they don't have one. They could try out a cheap indoor aerial on the off chance it works. If they're near the transmitter it might be fine. If not they should probably get an installer out once they decide what to go for.


  • #15
    TheChizler
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    UrbanFret wrote: »
    Do you know which transmitter Dublin get the saorview signal from ?
    Three rock or Kippure?
    If you can figure out that much then you already know more than me about TV reception in Dublin!


  • #16
    UrbanFret
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    TheChizler wrote: »
    Or an LNB... They'll need a new dish or aerial if they don't have one. They could try out a cheap indoor aerial on the off chance it works. If they're near the transmitter it might be fine. If not they should probably get an installer out once they decide what to go for.
    Aye the LNB is missing too. I'm not entirely sure it is a sky dish even. Thre's something odd about it. I have installed plenty of dishes and aerials over the years but its 100 mile to Dublin and I don't fancy it to be honest. Some landlords are quite fussy about this sort of thing as well I believe. A cheap indoor for starters and take it from there. ;)


  • #17
    The Cush
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    UrbanFret wrote: »
    Aye the LNB is missing too. I'm not entirely sure it is a sky dish even. Thre's something odd about it.
    Sky mesh dish alright, hanging upside down. I'd go with a new one including new wall bracket if going that route.
    Regarding which Saorview transmitter , use the Saorview coverage checker, south Dublin would generally be Three Rock, Kippure otherwise


  • #18
    UrbanFret
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    The Cush wrote: »
    Sky mesh dish alright, hanging upside down. I'd go with a new one including new wall bracket if going that route.
    Regarding which Saorview transmitter , use the Saorview coverage checker, south Dublin would generally be Three Rock, Kippure otherwise


    Think a new dish is his best option . ;)


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