Where/how do I get SKY DIGITAL in Rep. of Ireland?

c0y0te

Folks,

I'm interested in sussing out the options for getting Sky digital installed. I want the ability to have 2 TVs watching 2 different channels at the same time (Which I can currently do on my crappy Chorus cable subscription).. but I'd like the extra channels offered by these digital services.

Who do I call for info? What are the typical costs??

c0y0te

DMC

Its not possible at present to watch 2 TV's watching two different channels from the one box, really each TV needs its own seperate box, but Sky only provide you with one. Most people here who have a second Sky box use a second-hand UK box, and watch the FTA-FTV channels available. In the UK Sky offer a second, low-cost subscription to another box, but this is not available here yet.

For getting a normal subscrption to Sky, best bet is to contact your local TV dealer. Installation costs vary, because sometimes Sky offer cheap installations with free digibox, I dunno what the current deal is at present. Other folk here will confirm.

ShaneOC

To watch 2 different channels on 2 different tvs at the moment you will need to get two digiboxes and two subscriptions. Sky are planning to introduce a mirror subscription so that for a reduced amount you will be able to have a second subscription at the one address. There is no fixed date for this as of yet.

You will be able to get one digibox for free, however you will have to pay for the second one. Sky sell them for £215 (Sterling) but they can be picked up for much less on ebay.

icdg

I believe DSG (Dixons/Curry's) are running a half price installation offer at the moment - you may want to check them out if your are living in Dublin (I believe there's one in Galway too).

Most of the time, these Sky offers require you to take Sky World though.

Mossy Monk

Originally posted by icdg
you may want to check them out if your are living in Dublin (I believe there's one in Galway too).

there's a Curry's in Waterford too in case you're from the area

c0y0te

The problem I have is that currently I can watch whatever I want on either of the two TVs in the house, which is useful when wifey insists on watching some crap, and I want to view other stuff.

If I switch from my crappy Chorus cable solution to a nice sky solution... I have to pay for 2??? services in order to use two TVS???
Not gonna happen I'm afraid. I guess I will just have to stick with the bog standard cable for now until Sky gets a clue about multiple TVs in the house.

c0y0te

Tony

Originally posted by icdg
I believe DSG (Dixons/Curry's) are running a half price installation offer at the moment - you may want to check them out if your are living in Dublin (I believe there's one in Galway too).

Most of the time, these Sky offers require you to take Sky World though.

Yes this does require full package. I offer nationwide installation also but unfortunately am unable to offer the 1/2 price installation because it puts too much strain on cash flow (sky are lousy payers)

Tony

Originally posted by icdg
I believe DSG (Dixons/Curry's) are running a half price installation offer at the moment - you may want to check them out if your are living in Dublin (I believe there's one in Galway too).

Most of the time, these Sky offers require you to take Sky World though.

And waterford
mm

Whoops....Mossy, I should read further down threads before I reply:D

jimbob

Dixons is in Limerick also