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Sky Ireland - Digital switchover

  • Television in Ireland is going digital. TV viewers who wish to continue receiving the Irish TV channels after the analogue switch off will need to upgrade to the national digital terrestrial television service or join a digital TV provider, like Sky, by 24 October 2012.

    With Sky, it's easy to get ready for the digital switchover. Sky digital TV gives you all the television you love and makes it easy to watch TV the way it suits you. It's a simple way to go digital without missing out on any of your favourite TV shows. Afterall, our Irish customers have been enjoying quality digital TV for years.

     

  • Your favourite Irish channels

    With Sky TV, you get all your favourite Irish channels including RTÉ One, RTÉ Two, TV3 and TG4. Plus, you'll get our most popular channels, including Sky Atlantic and Sky One. Sky Entertainment Pack is just €25 a month.

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  • Already a Sky customer

    As a Sky TV customer, your main TV is ready for the analogue switch off. If you have a second TV that isn't connected to a digital receiver, Sky Multiroom is the perfect solution.

    • More about Sky Multiroom

  • Peace of mind

    Going digital with Sky couldn't be more simple. Once you have chosen the TV package to suit you, relax and let us take care of the rest. We'll send out a professional engineer to get you set up and show you how everything works. Your box is covered by a 12 month warranty and customer services are available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have.

  • Sky kit

    Sky is an ideal replacement for video and DVD recorders which may be affected by the digital switchover. All our Sky+ boxes are simple to use and allow you to pause and rewind live TV. You can also record your favourite shows at the touch of a button and store up to 185 hours of standard definition television. What's more, Sky+ boxes are ready for HD, 3D and Sky Anytime.

FAQs

  • What channels will I get with digital TV?

    • You'll be able to get more channels with digital than with terrestrial analogue television - but how many depends on the digital service you choose.

      With Sky TV, you can choose the Sky Entertainment Pack for €25 per month or Sky Entertainment Extra for €33 per month. Our Premium Packs, Sky Movies and Sky Sports are also available. Plus you'll automatically receive more than 200 free-to-air digital channels, four times more than Saorview, including all your favourite Irish channels including RTÉ One, RTÉ Two, TG 4 and TV 3. And with Sky+ functionality you can watch what you want, when you want, so you can make the most of what's on offer.

  • Why is the digital switchover happening?

    • Switching to digital enables viewers to experience much more through their televisions, now and in the future. Digital TV signals use less broadcast space than analogue, allowing more capacity for other services - including more TV channels, new features and high definition (HD) television. Once analogue is switched off, the strength of the digital signal will be boosted, improving levels of availability and broadcast quality throughout Ireland.

  • Do I need a new aerial?

    • With Sky, you will receive digital quality pictures and sound through your minidish - meaning you won't need an aerial upgrade. If you choose to receive a service like Saorview you may need to upgrade your aerial after the switchover.

  • Will my video still work?

    • Your recorder may be affected after the switchover, with some DVD and video recorders losing the ability to record one programme while you watch another. Sky+ and Sky+HD boxes are a digital TV switchover solution and digital video recorder in one, meaning you can continue to record and store your favourite programmes to watch.

  • Will all of my TVs work after the switchover?

    • All TVs must be connected to a digital receiver in order to receive a picture after the digital switchover. Sky provides a brilliant Multiroom service that allows you to watch different programmes in different rooms.

  • Why should I choose Sky as my digital TV provider?

    • Let Sky take care of your switch to digital TV. Here are five reasons why...

      1. Great value, quality TV - up to four times the number of channels currently on Saorview.
      2. Sky+, SkyHD and Sky+HD boxes – a digital receiver and recorder in one, meaning you can watch what you want, when you want to.
      3. Professional set-up - so you don't have to worry about wires or retuning your TV yourself.
      4. A digital quality minidish - no need to upgrade your aerial.
      5. Peace of mind after the switchover – you'll get a 12 month warranty on your box, there's no need to re-tune your equipment after the switchover and customer services is available 24/7 to answer any questions.
       

  • How is Sky installed?

    • Arrange a time and date that suits you to get set-up, and we'll take the care of the rest, including putting up your minidish, setting up your equipment and showing you how everything works.

  • I already have Sky. Does that mean I have digital TV?

    • Yes. Sky provides a digital signal through your satellite, so you're already watching digital TV in your home. Remember, you need to convert all the TVs in your house to digital, not just your main one. If you want to watch Sky on more than one TV in your house, find out more about Sky Multiroom today.

Here's the legal bit

HBO® and related service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc. The F1 logo, F1, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula One group company. All rights reserved. Sky Anytime: Available programming will depend on your Sky TV/HD subscription - to watch content from Sky Movies or Sky Sports you must take Sky Movies 1&2 or Sky Sports 1&2 packs.

‡Sky TV

‡ HD channels received depend on your Sky TV subscription. UTV is available without subscription.

Sky TV Subscription: Packages €25-€76 per month (pm). Sky Movies Box Office costs extra. UTV available without subscription. It is not provided by Sky; its availability is outside Sky’s control. Manual tuning of your box required. Sky box and set-up required.

Sky 3D: 3DTV and Sky World HD (€91) subscription required. Pay per view content may cost extra.

Dolby Digital 5.1: Available on many programmes. Compatible home cinema system required.

ESPN: ESPN at no extra cost for Sky TV customers taking Sky Sports 1&2 (otherwise €12pm with Sky Sports 1 or 2 or €16pm for Sky TV customers).

Sky Multiroom: €15 pm per box. Provides same Sky TV channels as main Sky TV subscription on another box. To receive HD Pack channels on your Multiroom box you need a Sky HD box an HD Pack subscription (only one HD Pack subscription required per household).

Remote Record: Use sky.com or a compatible device. Requests require up to 30 minutes notice before start of programme.

Sky Anytime: Available to Sky TV customers with compatible box. Customers without HD Pack may only access limited content. Content depends on Sky TV/HD subscription.

Sky Box Office: Sky Box Office content costs extra. Pay per view charges apply. SBO 3D requires a 3DTV and Sky World HD subscription. Cable service may vary.

Sky Go: UK / Ireland only. Streamed via broadband/3G (charges may apply). Available on two registered compatible devices (content may vary). Some live TV programmes will be unavailable (go to - go.sky.com). iPhone (3GS or above), iPad, iPod touch (4th generation or above) require iOS 4.3 or later, and available on selected HTC and Samsung smartphones with OS2.2x or 2.3x. Sky on your Xbox 360 requires Xbox Gold Live subscription. Sky TV Customers: Live TV and on demand content available in line with your Sky TV subscription at no extra cost. You’ll need Sky Movies 1&2 or Sky Sports 1&2 Packs for on demand Sky Movies or Sky Sports. Non-Sky TV Customers: Subscriptions €18-55 per month. ESPN €12-16 p/m extra (or standalone at €20 p/m). Monthly subscriptions renew automatically until you unsubscribe.

 

Sky boxes and set-up

Sky+HD box: Existing Sky+ box households are not eligible for a discounted box unless taking the HD Pack. Existing customers must agree to new 12 month minimum term for Sky TV. One free/discounted box per household. Sky+HD box up to €149 if you are not eligible for discounted price (Sky TV subscription required). A Sky+HD box can store an average of 60 hours of HD or 185 hours of standard definition programmes. HD ready TV required. Standard set-up is free for new Sky TV customers joining online. Standard set-up for customers is €30 for a Sky+HD box taken with the HD Pack. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.

Sky+ box: Existing Sky+ box households are not eligible for a discounted box. Existing customers must agree to new 12 month minimum term for Sky TV. One free/discounted box per household. Sky+ box up to €149 if you are not eligible for discounted price (Sky TV subscription required). You will receive a Sky+HD box which has all the features of Sky+ and can store an average of 185 hours of standard definition programmes. To view free-to-air HD content you need an HD ready TV. To view Sky HD content you will also need the HD Pack (€15 a month). Standard set-up is free for new Sky TV customers joining online. Standard set-up for existing customers is €60. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.

 

Sky+HD 1TB box: €99 for Sky TV customers taking their first HD Pack (€15 pm) or existing Sky+HD customers adding Sky Multiroom (€15 per box). Existing Sky+HD customers are entitled to one €149 box, additional boxes €249. New customers are entitled to one €149 box when taking with HD pack, any additional boxes thereafter or when taking without the HD Pack are €249. Standard set-up is free for new Sky TV customers joining online. Standard set-up for existing customers is €30 when taken with the HD Pack, or €60 when taken without the HD Pack. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.

Sky HD Multiroom Box: [Only available with multiroom subscriptions]. Sky HD Multiroom Box is the SkyHD standard Digibox (No PVR functionality) which along with a Sky TV and Sky Multiroom subscription (€15 extra a month) gives your Sky TV subscription in another room. First box free for new and existing customers when taken with a new Sky Multiroom subscription and paying for set-up. Limited to one free box per household (and not available to customers who have already received a free standard box) otherwise €69. Replacement boxes are €99. Set-up is included as part of the box installation for new Sky TV customers, and €100 for existing customers. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.

 

Multiroom

Sky Multiroom: €15 per month per box. Provides same Sky TV channels as main Sky TV subscription on another box. To receive HD Pack channels on your Multiroom box you need a Sky HD box and HD Pack subscription (only one HD Pack subscription required per household).

Sky HD Multiroom Box: Only available with multiroom subscriptions. First box free for new and existing customers when taken with a new Sky Multiroom subscription. Limited to one free box per household (and not available to customers who have already received a free standard box) otherwise €69. Replacement boxes are €99. Set-up is included in the box installation for new customers and €100 for existing customers.

General

Price Freeze: Price freeze applies to your current Sky monthly subscription prices until 2013 excluding offers, call rates, administrative charges, VAT changes and if you change your package.

Subject to status. Upfront payment may be required. 12 month minimum subscriptions. Non-standard set-up may cost extra. Boxes must be connected to a fixed telephone line and prices may vary if you live in a flat. Sky+ functionality requires two satellite feeds. You must get any consents required (e.g. landlord's). Prices for Direct Debit payments only. Continuous debit/credit card mandate costs €0.75 pm. Republic of Ireland residential customers only. These offers are not available with any other offers. Further terms apply. Correct at 29 March 2012.

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