Can anybody let me know please what price $KY want for a Freesat card
now? is it still four per household? if you have not bought from them
before, do they ask questions about your installation?

Thanking you in anticipation

Mark in Spain.

In article ,
	Guess who? wrote:
> Can anybody let me know please what price $KY want for a Freesat card
> now? is it still four per household? if you have not bought from them
> before, do they ask questions about your installation?

http://www.freesatfromsky.co.uk/faqs-freesat.aspx#q3

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Paul Martin

On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:15:35 +0000, Paul Martin 
wrote:

>In article ,
>	Guess who? wrote:
>> Can anybody let me know please what price $KY want for a Freesat card
>> now? is it still four per household? if you have not bought from them
>> before, do they ask questions about your installation?
>
>http://www.freesatfromsky.co.uk/faqs-freesat.aspx#q3

Not sure that link answered the question. The price seems to indicate
that this includes Dish/Receiver, I needed to know card price only,
thanks anyway..

> Thanking you in anticipation
> Mark in Spain.

AFAIK available from 20 to 30 quid, just Google
for Freesat card. Only Sky Freesat needs a card.
So called BBC Freesat does not need a card.
Sky and Sky+ receivers only need a card to receive
local ITV and a few other channels, a Sky receiver
will receive pretty well all the non-subscription
channels without a card.
You probably won't get a card out of Sky
themselves without a UK address and paying with
UK funds.
A UK relative might be able to get one but pair
it to the box, then take the box to Spain.
Not sure if UK relative could get card, send it
to you in Spain, then phone Sky to ask them to
pair it. No there isn't a phone point anywhere
near the box. How did you get the kit, a relative
died.

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>
>> Thanking you in anticipation
>> Mark in Spain.
>
> AFAIK available from 20 to 30 quid, just Google
> for Freesat card. Only Sky Freesat needs a card.
> So called BBC Freesat does not need a card.
> Sky and Sky+ receivers only need a card to receive
> local ITV and a few other channels, a Sky receiver
> will receive pretty well all the non-subscription
> channels without a card.
> You probably won't get a card out of Sky
> themselves without a UK address and paying with
> UK funds.
> A UK relative might be able to get one but pair
> it to the box, then take the box to Spain.
> Not sure if UK relative could get card, send it
> to you in Spain, then phone Sky to ask them to
> pair it. No there isn't a phone point anywhere
> near the box. How did you get the kit, a relative
> died.
>



For heaven's sake!!!

You do NOT need to pair a Freesat from Sky card with a box. Yes 
they will ask you for the box data when you activate the card, 
but thereafter it can be used in any box. Pairing is only 
required for chargable channels such as movies and sport - it is 
not even actually required for 'package channels although you may 
need a landline to be connected for those.



-- 
Woody

harrogate three at ntlworld dot com

"Guess who?"  wrote in message 
news:45jhe5l3cgkki4oisbplmmrncaj1ntl426@4ax.com...
> Can anybody let me know please what price $KY want for a 
> Freesat card
> now? is it still four per household? if you have not bought 
> from them
> before, do they ask questions about your installation?
>
> Thanking you in anticipation
>
> Mark in Spain.

In response to your specific questions:

The current price is £20 (inc. VAT) for the card only (i.e. 
without installation or equipment)

Do they ask questions about your installation?   Upon receipt of 
the card, you must telephone and ask Sky to activate the card. 
Sky will require details of your system (Model Number, Version 
number and Serial number).  Having activated a Freesat from Sky 
card, it will work in any receiver.

However, the T&Cs prohibit use of a Freesat from Sky card outside 
the UK, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands - so do NOT 
telephone from Spain to request activation.

I am not aware of any limit to the number of cards that can be 
supplied to one household.  However, Sky will probably smell the 
proverbial rat, if you use the same receiver details to activate 
multiple cards.

I have copied the following information from the Sky FAQ at 
www.freesatfromsky.co.uk/faqs-freesat.aspx#q3:

 Q: I already have Sky digital satellite equipment - what else do 
I need?
A: All you need to gain access to the free channels available on 
the digital satellite platform is a Freesat from Sky viewing 
card, which costs just £20. If you'd like to access the 
interactive services available, you'll also need a working phone 
line. To purchase a viewing card please phone Sky on 08448 244 
400


Sky have published the complete Terms and Conditions at 
www.freesatfromsky.co.uk/terms-freesat.aspx.  The following 
extracts are relevant to your situation:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 The following terms and conditions are for:
(1)      Freesat from Sky;
(2)      Sky's pay TV service, Sky digital.

As you have chosen to take up Freesat from Sky and not to 
subscribe to Sky digital, the Sky digital terms and conditions 
are not relevant to you at this time. However, we've included 
them so that if you decide to subscribe to Sky digital in the 
future, you will have the full terms and conditions available for 
you to read so you'll be able to upgrade with just one phone call 
to Sky. By using either Freesat from Sky or Sky digital you agree 
to the uses of your information set out below.

FREESAT FROM SKY - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These terms and conditions apply to Freesat from Sky. We are Sky 
Subscribers Services Limited ("SSSL") and are responsible for 
supplying your Viewing Card. We also act as agent for Sky In-Home 
Service Limited ("SHS") in relation to the supply and 
installation of Digital Satellite Systems under these Conditions. 
Unless otherwise made clear, references to "we" or "us" in these 
Conditions are references to SSSL. You can contact SSSL at PO Box 
43, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 7DD.


IMPORTANT TERMS
See also the further terms and conditions set out on the 
following page.


Am I eligible for Freesat from Sky?
To enter into this agreement you must be 18 years of age or over. 
The products provided under this agreement are only for use in 
your home, which must be in the UK, the Isle of Man or the 
Channel Islands. If you move home, you must inform us of your new 
Address.

What will I receive?
...   If you have paid £20 you will just receive one Viewing 
Card. You will need to obtain your digital satellite system 
separately.


Your viewing card
You may only use your Viewing Card for private viewing purposes 
at your Address in the UK, the Isle of Man or the Channel 
Islands. For security reasons Viewing Cards may be inactivated 
from time to time. In this situation, if you wish to continue to 
receive all the encrypted Free to View channels, you will have to 
purchase a new viewing card at our then applicable standard 
charge. If possible, viewing card inactivations will be 
advertised on your television screen.

Which channels and services will I be able to receive?
You will be able to receive any of the Free to View Channels 
(including interactive services). As the Free to View Channels 
are supplied by third party broadcasters their availability, and 
the content of such channels, is outside our control.

To receive Sky digital channels or services via your Digital 
Satellite System you must enter into a Sky digital subscription 
contract.  The terms and conditions which apply to Sky digital 
are set out in the contract below. Once you have read these, call 
Sky on 08442 410 971 for information about packages and to 
upgrade.

All prices stated are inclusive of VAT (where applicable) and are 
correct at time of print (September 2009).

Do I have to connect my Box to a phone line?
No. However, as part of a standard installation we will try to 
connect your Box to a working telephone line to enable you to 
make full use of the interactive services available on the 
digital satellite platform.  We will do this unless you ask us 
not to, or an appropriate socket is not available ...

B. VIEWING CARD TERMS
1. The Viewing Card
(a)       The Viewing Card acts as a key so that you can unlock 
encrypted digital satellite services. Having a Viewing Card does 
not mean you have a right to receive Free to View Channels or any 
other channels or services.
(b)       We continue to own the Viewing Card after it is sent to 
you and, if we ask you to, you must return it to us after the 
period during which we are obliged to provide you with a Viewing 
Card, or when a replacement Viewing Card is sent to you, or when 
otherwise reasonably requested by us, for example if you breach 
these Conditions.
(c)       Only you may use the Viewing Card which we send you. 
You can only use the Viewing Card at your Address with the Box 
for which it is first authorised by us to receive encrypted Free 
to View Channels. You must only use it for private viewing 
purposes. You must not use it for any commercial or business 
purpose or in any premises other than your Address.
(d)      The Viewing Card must not be used outside the United 
Kingdom.
(e)      Any change of your Address must be notified to us 
immediately.
(f)      If you give your Viewing Card to anyone else we can make 
it invalid.
(g)      You must not tamper with the Viewing Card or use it for 
anything we do not authorise.
(h)       In order to continue to receive encrypted Free to View 
Channels without interruption, the Viewing Card must be kept in 
your Box at all times, and you will need to keep the Box 
connected to a mains supply and suitable satellite dish, and in 
standby mode while not in use. The software in your Box is owned 
by, or licensed to, SSSL or another member of the British Sky 
Broadcasting group. You must allow us to update the software in 
your Box by sending additional signals via satellite to your Box. 
You must not tamper with the software in your Box or authorise 
anybody else to do so.
(i)       ...
(j)       ...

2. How long is the Card valid for?
(a)       For security reasons Viewing Cards may be inactivated 
from time to time. In this situation, if you wish to continue to 
receive all the encrypted Free to View channels, you will have to 
purchase a new viewing card at our then applicable standard 
charge. If possible, viewing card inactivations will be 
advertised on your television screen.

(b)       We may make the Viewing Card invalid if it is necessary 
to protect the security of our conditional access system or, if 
we believe you are using the Viewing Card in ways which are not 
authorised, or where it is otherwise reasonable for us to do so 
(such as fraud).

get the box info from the person in spain and write it down.
get the card from sky
phone sky from uk and ask them to activate it
phone person in spain beforehand to make sure they have the card in the box
job done

In article ,
	Guess who? wrote:
> On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:15:35 +0000, Paul Martin 
> wrote:

>>In article ,
>>	Guess who? wrote:
>>> Can anybody let me know please what price $KY want for a Freesat card
>>> now? is it still four per household? if you have not bought from them
>>> before, do they ask questions about your installation?
>>
>>http://www.freesatfromsky.co.uk/faqs-freesat.aspx#q3

> Not sure that link answered the question. The price seems to indicate
> that this includes Dish/Receiver, I needed to know card price only,
> thanks anyway..

You didn't read it, did you?

Q: I already have Sky digital satellite equipment - what else do I
need?

A: All you need to gain access to the free channels available on the
digital satellite platform is a Freesat from Sky viewing card, which
costs just £20. If you'd like to access the interactive services
available, you'll also need a working phone line. To purchase a viewing
card please phone Sky on 08448 244 400.


-- 
Paul Martin

"Guess who?"  wrote in message 
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> Can anybody let me know please what price $KY want for a Freesat card
> now? is it still four per household? if you have not bought from them
> before, do they ask questions about your installation?
>
> Thanking you in anticipation
>
> Mark in Spain.




dollarky !?




-- 
Gareth.

that fly...... is your magic wand....
http://dsbdsb.mybrute.com
you fight better when you have a bear!

Paul Martin wrote:

> A: All you need to gain access to the free channels available on the
> digital satellite platform is a Freesat from Sky viewing card, which
> costs just £20. If you'd like to access the interactive services
> available, you'll also need a working phone line. To purchase a viewing
> card please phone Sky on 08448 244 400.

Click on this:-

https://mysky.sky.com/replacecard/get-a-card

And you can get one 'on line' I think ?

-- 
Mark
Please replace invalid and invalid with gmx and net to reply.

www.paras.org.uk

In article ,
	Mark Carver wrote:
> Paul Martin wrote:

>> A: All you need to gain access to the free channels available on the
>> digital satellite platform is a Freesat from Sky viewing card, which
>> costs just £20. If you'd like to access the interactive services
>> available, you'll also need a working phone line. To purchase a viewing
>> card please phone Sky on 08448 244 400.

> Click on this:-

> https://mysky.sky.com/replacecard/get-a-card

> And you can get one 'on line' I think ?

I notice the new T&Cs don't grant an automatic replacement within 3/5
years of purchase, should Sky choose to invalidate the white cards.

-- 
Paul Martin