English Language TV in Germany

Soldie · 2012-10-24 11:30:00

I've just moved to Hamburg and I'm trying to find out what my options are for English language TV over here. I've checked out the various different service providers here and their international language packages leave a lot to be desired; they don't seem to offer much beyond news channels. What channels can I legally…

24-10-2012 12:30PM

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I've just moved to Hamburg and I'm trying to find out what my options are for English language TV over here. I've checked out the various different service providers here and their international language packages leave a lot to be desired; they don't seem to offer much beyond news channels.

What channels can I legally access with a dish (FTA) and how would I go about setting such a system up?

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#2 24-10-2012 06:29PM

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You could try installing Freesat, depending on where you are, the fringe of the footprint may be viable with a large dish, 1-1.2m maybe.

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#3 24-10-2012 06:31PM

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I'm in a similar situation and tbh just use Netflix for tv/movies and internet streams for sports stuff.

Does the job.

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#4 24-10-2012 06:36PM

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pricey, Freesat is, well, free (once installed)

register and ask here,
http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/409-sky-freesat-fringe-reception/

or just search

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