Last chance for Sky viewers to avoid their subscription being cancelled as part of satellite channel ‘switch off’ plan --[Reported by Umva mag]

SKY customers should check their accounts ahead of a major shake-up happening in days. The broadcaster is automatically cancelling some people’s contracts unless they upgrade as part of changes to how it delivers TV services. Sky is stopping SD satellite broadcasts for goodAlamy Sky‘s older boxes will no longer be able to receive SD satellite broadcasts of all its channels. The BBC has closed down its SD broadcasts – and ITV will complete its own switch off in October. For most viewers, such as those with Sky Q and Sky + HD, it won’t be a problem. But for those with an older Sky box they will have to upgrade to continue receiving channels. Sky has been warning people about the overhaul for weeks. “We’re changing how we deliver our TV services,” the company says. “To keep your Sky TV services you’ll need to upgrade to a HD compatible box before your payment due date in October.” With October nearing, now is the time to check and take action if you’re affected. WHICH BOXES ARE IMPACTED? Digibox 4F01 to 4F08 (Amstrad) 4E01 to 4E05 (Grundig) 9F01 to 9F08 and 9F0A (Pace) 0F01 to 0F05 (Panasonic) 4E06 to 4E08 (Thomson) Sky+ 4F2001 to 4F2006 (Amstrad) 4F2101 to 4F2118 and 9F2101 to 9F2137 (Amstrad or Pace) 9F2001 to 9F2024, PVR2, 9F2201 to 9F2235, 9F2301 to 9F2339 (Pace) 4E2101 to 4E2141 (Thomson) EASY TRICK TO CHECK YOUR BOX If you’re not sure what your Sky box model is, follow these steps to find out: Press Services on your Sky remote Then tap the 4 key, followed by 5 Here you’ll see the version number Check if it matches any listed above The move to end SD broadcasts only affects satellite – other services like Freeview and Virgin Media will continue as normal. Why is Sky making the changes? Analysis by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun Sky has been gradually signalling the end for these older boxes. However, the firm has since clarified that it isn’t ending SD broadcasts just yet – though it’s safe to assume it can’t be too far off given that others like BBC and ITV are doing the same. Continuing to broadcast two versions of the same thing costs money, and it becomes harder to justify as more people move away from SD. It’s important to note, the SD switch off plans have been happening on satellite only – not other services. Freeview for example will continue to have SD channels for the foreseeable future as there isn’t enough capacity in the technology to offer more than a handful of HD feeds.

Oct 4, 2024 - 17:56

Last chance for Sky viewers to avoid their subscription being cancelled as part of satellite channel ‘switch off’ plan --[Reported by Umva mag]

SKY customers should check their accounts ahead of a major shake-up happening in days.

The broadcaster is automatically cancelling some people’s contracts unless they upgrade as part of changes to how it delivers TV services.

a person is holding a sky remote control in front of a television — Sky is stopping SD satellite broadcasts for good

Sky‘s older boxes will no longer be able to receive SD satellite broadcasts of all its channels.

The BBC has closed down its SD broadcasts – and ITV will complete its own switch off in October.

For most viewers, such as those with Sky Q and Sky + HD, it won’t be a problem.

But for those with an older Sky box they will have to upgrade to continue receiving channels.

Sky has been warning people about the overhaul for weeks.

“We’re changing how we deliver our TV services,” the company says.

“To keep your Sky TV services you’ll need to upgrade to a HD compatible box before your payment due date in October.”

With October nearing, now is the time to check and take action if you’re affected.

WHICH BOXES ARE IMPACTED?

Digibox

4F01 to 4F08 (Amstrad)
4E01 to 4E05 (Grundig)
9F01 to 9F08 and 9F0A (Pace)
0F01 to 0F05 (Panasonic)
4E06 to 4E08 (Thomson)

Sky+

4F2001 to 4F2006 (Amstrad)
4F2101 to 4F2118 and 9F2101 to 9F2137 (Amstrad or Pace)
9F2001 to 9F2024, PVR2, 9F2201 to 9F2235, 9F2301 to 9F2339 (Pace)
4E2101 to 4E2141 (Thomson)

EASY TRICK TO CHECK YOUR BOX

If you’re not sure what your Sky box model is, follow these steps to find out:

Press Services on your Sky remote
Then tap the 4 key, followed by 5
Here you’ll see the version number
Check if it matches any listed above

The move to end SD broadcasts only affects satellite – other services like Freeview and Virgin Media will continue as normal.

Why is Sky making the changes?

Analysis by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun

Sky has been gradually signalling the end for these older boxes.

However, the firm has since clarified that it isn’t ending SD broadcasts just yet – though it’s safe to assume it can’t be too far off given that others like BBC and ITV are doing the same.

Continuing to broadcast two versions of the same thing costs money, and it becomes harder to justify as more people move away from SD.

It’s important to note, the SD switch off plans have been happening on satellite only – not other services.

Freeview for example will continue to have SD channels for the foreseeable future as there isn’t enough capacity in the technology to offer more than a handful of HD feeds.

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