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Drexl Spivey · 2011-10-22 19:11:02

Hi guys, I have a sky box and no subscription. I was told I can watch RTE but when I turn it on I see: "there is a fault please try later." Any tips for me please? Thanks,

22-10-2011 08:11PM

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Drexl Spivey

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Hi guys,

I have a sky box and no subscription.
I was told I can watch RTE but when I turn it on I see: "there is a fault please try later."

Any tips for me please?

Thanks,

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#2 22-10-2011 08:32PM

NIMAN

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Think RTE is still one of the scrambled stations with no active Sky account.

Thought I read that it would soon be clear to view, but as I am not a Sky subscriber any more then I have no more info, sorry.

Further reading on here
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=60386796

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#3 22-10-2011 08:34PM

t c

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Never had a Sky box, but as far as I know, with no subscription, you would need an aerial for Irish TV.

If the Sky box is still connected to the dish, I believe that if you remove the Sky card, there is some way to get the free to air channels that include all the UK channels plus a lot more. I am sure someone will come on and explain it to you.

TC

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#4 22-10-2011 11:56PM

John mac

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rte is not available on sky platform without a sub.

however it will be on satellite in the future , see here for more info.

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#5 23-10-2011 09:44AM

Minstrel27

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You can watch RTÉ for free via Saorview OP. You may need to buy a new set top box but it will give you the Irish channels FTA

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