Log in
Register
Menu
Log in
Register
Home
What's new
Latest activity
Authors
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Sky Digital BSkyB, Freesat & Saorsat support forum
Sky & Freesat fringe reception
sky/sky+ phone line outside UK
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="BarMoo" data-source="post: 102216" data-attributes="member: 175089"><p>Just to add to what Iceman said ....</p><p></p><p>Additionally, you don't have to disable anything. During the 'New Installation' process (SERVICES-4-0-1-SELECT) you will see a 'No Telephone Connection' message. When prompted, press 'BACKUP'.</p><p></p><p>Other rambles (written before concise answer).</p><p></p><p>You can connect your box to the phone-line if you want; but, keep in mind that a SKY STB is designed for UK use (sic) - so, with any stored numbers on-board, you might end-up terrorising some granny at the other end of your actual country of residence. Basically, you won't get anywhere with a straight connection if you are outside the UK. When I tried, my STB didn't even recognise the German dial tone.</p><p></p><p>Whatever. If you pay full-bucks for a STB/STB+ - there is no obligation to connect to a phone line: period! </p><p></p><p>Never partake of any 'offers' from SKY as they will generally require you to connect your STB to a working phone-line for at least a year. This is also true of second subscriptions and extra boxes, AFAIK.)(-red </p><p></p><p>Your usual everyday dealings with SKY are generally processed 'over the air' by satellite; e.g., Subscriber/FTV card Activation, SKY+ Record Functionality, Package Upgrades and STB Software Downloads.</p><p></p><p>However, when dealing with SKY, <strong>you will need a phone</strong> - er, so that you can speak to them (sic) <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>Have Fun,</p><p></p><p>Mark.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BarMoo, post: 102216, member: 175089"] Just to add to what Iceman said .... Additionally, you don't have to disable anything. During the 'New Installation' process (SERVICES-4-0-1-SELECT) you will see a 'No Telephone Connection' message. When prompted, press 'BACKUP'. Other rambles (written before concise answer). You can connect your box to the phone-line if you want; but, keep in mind that a SKY STB is designed for UK use (sic) - so, with any stored numbers on-board, you might end-up terrorising some granny at the other end of your actual country of residence. Basically, you won't get anywhere with a straight connection if you are outside the UK. When I tried, my STB didn't even recognise the German dial tone. Whatever. If you pay full-bucks for a STB/STB+ - there is no obligation to connect to a phone line: period! Never partake of any 'offers' from SKY as they will generally require you to connect your STB to a working phone-line for at least a year. This is also true of second subscriptions and extra boxes, AFAIK.)(-red Your usual everyday dealings with SKY are generally processed 'over the air' by satellite; e.g., Subscriber/FTV card Activation, SKY+ Record Functionality, Package Upgrades and STB Software Downloads. However, when dealing with SKY, [b]you will need a phone[/b] - er, so that you can speak to them (sic) :D :D Have Fun, Mark. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Sky Digital BSkyB, Freesat & Saorsat support forum
Sky & Freesat fringe reception
sky/sky+ phone line outside UK
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top