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Could be worse if you were a Mackem

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Back on topic please.

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Not me, if you read my earlier posts it is my neighbour who is completely computer illiterate that I was talking about. Obviously I am not!!:thumbdown:
So for her it is a really big problem.

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Sorry it's been a long thread - I missed that.:o

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Okay you are forgiven. Some people will never use a computer from pure doggedness. My cousin is the same. It´s the "I wouldn´t have one if you paid me" attitude. Mind you she also refuses to have an answerphone because a burglar will phone up and see that you are not at home if the answerphone comes on. I have tried to explain how for me it is now easier to keep in touch from Spain with people via email/IM etc but she won´t budge.

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have a few of those as well
my sister leaves all her banking to her husband
as she hasnt an email, doesnt know if she has a mobile or what its number is I fone the home fone - when I know hubby is sleeping after being on night haulage.
:sneaky:

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SES We'd like to respond to your questions relating to the current channel shifts at 28.2 degrees East and the footprint of ASTRA 2F. The UK channels are currently shifted from ASTRA 2B and ASTRA 1N to ASTRA 2F which has been launched recently and is operational now. ASTRA 2F is part of our fleet replacement programme at 28.2 degrees East. The channel transfer is ongoing and will have no implications for viewers in the UK since the TV programs shifted to ASTRA 2F operate on the same frequencies and are broadcast for the UK. TV viewers outside the UK, however, may see an impact as they might no longer be able to receive the channels due to their transfer to a beam with a smaller footprint. This footprint meets the requirements of our customers, the broadcasters, who focus their program distribution on the UK where they have the programme rights.

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Thanks for that, however there is nothing new there to what was already known.

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"SES expects Astra 2E to launch in Q2 2013, so we currently expect to transition BBC services to it during summer 2013." - say the BBC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/abouttheb...onders-in-2013


So no BBC channel or reception changes until then - so much for all the rumours about loss of BBC on the 16th and 18th December!!

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Hi, first of all I must apologies for my complete lack of knowledge of the internet which will become aparent from my questions. Like all of you I am concerned at the likely loss of uk tv channels. I think our community will not allow a 2.5 mtr dish and iptv does seem expensive.
Many of you have Sky packages for which you pay a monthly sub. To obtain sky will I need a uk ip and pay a VPN service to obtain one. Is the Sky tv signal delivered to a computer or to a set top box via a computer. I have a fast laptop and Movistar wifi modem.[ whatever all that means ]
Is there a very patient person who will kindly explain in idiots language the best and easiest way to get uk tv assuming we can`t pick up the satelite signal. Thanks.

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Type www.filmon.com into your computer/Laptop and then select UK TV, you can then watch UK free to air TV on your computer for no charge, premium and HD channels have to be paid for though.

You can also buy a HDMI cable that will fit into your computer at one end and into your TV at the other, you will then be able to watch UK TV on your television screen.

It really is that simple!

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Is there an equivalent service for Spanish TV which I can't get because I'm in a dip? (well the house is;))

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the main channels certainly have an online & on demand option on their websites

here's T5 http://www.telecinco.es/endirecto/

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Sky TV is primarily delivered to your TV via a satellite dish, sky box, and sky card.

You WILL NOT lose ALL Sky TV signals and channels, as some of these will be on a "european" beam, meaning expat friendly reception.

If you want Sky TV on your PC, then you will need to subscribe to a VPN, and the Sky Go services, which offers a selection of Sky tv channels online.

If there are enough of you who vote for it, then one dish can be used for the community.
People said this of big dishes before, but they have been installed in many communities.

IF your lose the "main" uk tv channels (bbc itv c4s fives), as your dish is too small toreceive them, then you have the option for a larger dish, or, as megmet says, find an internet site to stream the channels to your PC or TV.

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If it comes to it and we have to go the internet route say filmon via the internet it means that our Sky plus will be a complete waste of time, won´t it?