Important news for Sky customers on digital terrestrial. From April to change the whole technology. Here are the details on the evolution of Sky.
Digital terrestrial is undergoing major changes. All affected frequencies lead to not broadcasting channels on Outdated TV. For this reason, many users are purchasing a new set top box or a new TV. Also in this case the Government wanted to give a small incentive with the TV bonus.
So many changes, therefore, that also affect who he is Sky subscriber and see the channels on digital terrestrial. From 1 April 2022, satellite channels will disappear. There will be a new technology that we could define at Dazn. The change, as reported by technology.freeis due to the refarming frequencies. This situation has already occurred in Sardinia between mid-November and early December. From January, there will be others 8 Regions of Northern Italy who will undergo the same process. Basically, all radio frequencies of the 700 MHz band they will be off. Stolen from television operators and passed on to telephone operators. So as to allow them to be used for the 5G network.
In some Italian regions, these frequencies allowed the transmission of Sky channels on digital terrestrial. The satellite platform has thus found aalternative. This is a necessary step to avoid canceling all subscriptions. So, to continue watching Sky on DTT it will take a new decoder.
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Digital terrestrial: the Sky alternative
The solution that Sky has reserved for customers is similar to the HbbTV. A hybrid TV that relies a little on the ether and a little on the Internet. We are talking about the Sky Q decoder. The device will be sent free to subscribers. No specialized technician will be required for the first use but just one will be enough Internet connection. Those with a low-level connection will be able to withdraw from the contract by March 31, 2022. Here too, free of charge. Instead, for those who want to adopt this solution, they will receive one 5 euro discount for the first 18 months.
With this device you will be able to continue watching channels Sky TV, Sky Soccer And Sky Sport HD live. There will also be the option of a catalog on demand. At the same time you can also watch Sky Sport One And Sky Sport Soccer on digital. The last two channels can continue to be watched even in case of internet connection problems.
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This solution will allow not only to see Sky channels but also all the others. It can also be used for streaming platforms. Then, there will be a chance to watch Netflix, Disney +, Prime Video, YouTube, and more. We remind you that over a discount of 5 euros per month for 18 months, there will be no additional costs for switching to Sky Q.
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