Sky TV and Satellite SKY Installation Service in France

FREESAT, FREE TO AIR & FREEVIEW

Questions & Answers: Freesat v A Sky or Free to Air system
Satellite system with free to air channels (Sky or standard free to air boxes) will give you the same as Freesat in the standard format. There is only ONE HD channels on freesat (the BBC test channels) so the extra cost, at this time is questionable. See below about Freeview, which is NOT available in France. No subscription is required for Free to Air with a Sky box.

Will I require a satellite dish?
freesat is delivered by satellite so you will require a working Satellite dish connected to your freesat product or Sky / Free to Air box..

Will I need an aerial?
freesat is delivered by satellite so you will require a working Satellite dish connected to your freesat product. You cannot use an aerial with freesat products

Can I use my current Freeview box?
No, Freeview products are Digital Terrestrial products that work off a standard aerial. Freesat products are Digital Satellite products and a require a satellite dish.

Can I get Sky channels?
No, the freesat products are designed for FREE channels from freesat; it is not possible to receive/upgrade to Sky Pay TV channels but you can if you have a Sky box installed, this can be done at any time with a monthly contract card, via our UK associates.

What way do I point my dish?
Please contact us for assistance if you wish to DIY or we can undertake a full installation in any region of France.

How do I get my regional BBC and ITV channels to be detected?
In the UK you need to enter your postcode and the correct regional channels this is not possible with Freesat in France but all Sky boxes carry the regional channels for Free.

What connections does it have?
Please see the REAR view of the product for details of the connections and information, or we will do all the required set for you & cover any guarantee.

What is the USB port for?
The USB connection is used for Software updates in the factory or Service Centre; customers will receive all new software updates will be broadcast OTA (Over the Air) automatically

What is the Ethernet Port for?
The Ethernet port is not yet active; as Freesat release new services in the future the software on the Freesat products will be updated to utilise the Ethernet port.

Can I move the box to a different location?
Yes, if you move to a different location then you will still require a satellite dish to receive the channels.

Can I use my current satellite dish?
Yes, if you have a working satellite dish that you current use for UK satellite broadcasts (e.g. Sky) then you can replace your existing equipment, however the Freesat box gives you no more channels than are available free on any Sky box & most Free to Air boxes.

In short Freesat is just a copy of what is already available to help the changeover to Digital in the UK, the service is already available in France (and has been for many years) with a Sky or Free to Air installation..