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Question How can I check as to whether I can receive ESPN on my Freeview? Submitted online by Paul Our Answer Good question, and we’ll expand the answer to cover both ESPN and Sky Sports on Freeview. Checking ESPN on Freeview The ESPN channel is broadcast on a block of channels known as Multiplex A….
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Question What are my alternatives to Sky for Premiership Football, and what’s best? Submitted online Our Answer This is a tricky one to answer, as it comes down to exactly what you’re looking for from your TV service. At a high level, your choices are: BT Vision Freeview (with Top Up TV) Virgin Media We’re…
Question I have a TV that has a Common Interface slot. I am wondering if I can get Sky Sports with a card or do I need to purchase some sort of box? Submitted by Elaine Our Answer Most new TV sets come with a CI (Common Interface) slot. These require what’s known as a…
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Question I am looking to subscribe to top up channels for Sky Sport. At present I have a sky box, this is from 3 years a go when I had Sky. Would I require another box? I would like to subscribe on certain months as required by myself monthly. Is this possible or have I…
Question I have a new Panasonic TV with Freeview built in. It shows Sky Sports 1 & 2 but tuning to them I get an “encrypted channel” message. How do I get reception? I have asked Sky and they have no idea! Submitted online by Geoffrey Bloom Our Answer Back in 2010, the Uk regulator…
Question My hubby loves Sky Sports News – is there any way you can buy some sort of Freesat and also have Sky Sports News? Submitted by Shona Our Answer Sadly, Sky Sports News is not available on Freeview, Freesat or BT Vision. It’s only available on subscription, and it’s no longer available on any…
Good news for Freeview viewers. It’s now possible to get Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 2 via a TV aerial. You don’t need Broadband, and you don’t need a satellite dish! Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 2 are available on Freeview channels 41 and 42. Following a ruling by the regulators OfCom,…
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