Removing Sky Satellite Dish
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This is a job most DIYers with a head for heights can take on (unless there are complications due to the dish position).
Ensure whoever does it doesn't simply cut the cables back but covers them and tucks them away neatly in case they are needed in the future. That said though, the future of satellite TV is looking limited
Ensure whoever does it doesn't simply cut the cables back but covers them and tucks them away neatly in case they are needed in the future. That said though, the future of satellite TV is looking limited
It's good to keep the satellite option, I know its an extreme scenario but look what's happened in Iran with the Internet getting turned off. I think its always good to have alternatives to exclusively Internet. During the storm a year ago many people's Internet was knocked out even if they still had electricity in their house because the broadband towers were without power.
I was mainly referring to the chance of Astra replacing the satellites currently covering this part of the world as they reach end of life in the next 4-5 years as demand keeps dropping. FreeSat have been pushing the Freely internet based alternative as well, last I read they have not committed to continue satellite broadcasts beyond 2029.
Regarding internet, Starlink requires a PoE connection, not the coax cable that Sky dishes run. So that's not an option even if the sky dish location was a good one for a LEO antenna that likes a full unobstructed view of the sky.
I've heard they will still sign new customers up to the Q service over satellite, but push the streaming options first
I had no broadband for 2 months last year due to an 'exchange fault'.
Thankfully I have a satellite dish.
A couple of years ago, we were without internet for a week. We set up a hotspot using my wife’s work phone (unlimited data). We ran two laptops off it. Worked like a charm. No need for a satellite dish.
Meanwhile, back to the point of this thread. This crowd are coming next week to remove the dish. Will report back on how it goes.
www.dublintvservices.ie
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Meanwhile, back to the point of this thread. This crowd are coming next week to remove the dish. Will report back on how it goes.
SATELLITE DISH REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL | Dublin Tv
We offer professional satellite dish removal and disposal services for residential and commercial clients. Our team of experts will safely and efficiently remove your old satellite dish, ensuring the area is left neat and clean. Say goodbye to that old dish and leave the hard work to us. As a...
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Setforlife
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Satellite not a great backup for storms ss they often move the dish, it’s also being slowly but surely dropped by broadcasters. Will likely be very limited service (if any) by end of the decade.
There's Freeview with an aerial and https://www.freely.co.uk/ is the streaming option. Not sure if it's available in Ireland, but I doubt it
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They only provide Irish channels and not available through the internet
That must be what Leo was referring to.
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Border areas and parts of wicklow.
Sorry, I thought what was being asked was what are the Irish equivalents of UK's Freesat and Freeview.
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Out of interest, did you previously have a Sky subscription? Are you planning on replacing the Sky TV package with something else? I find I can hardly watch TV anymore, TV shows or the news. I record movies and watch them when it suits me and I skip all ads. Apart from YouTube, I don't have any streaming services.