Satellite + Internet

Hi

Would be grateful for answers to the following:

1- Is the Satellite service included in the communal charged / do we have to pay seperatley for the service? 

2- As we are not here on a permenant basis - can anyone recommend a Pay As U Go internet service that will allow using Smart TV (for use in the DV)? Or are there other, better, alternatives?

Many thanks

Azi

Hi, we have just purchased an apartment and have our first visit at xmas. We would also be very interested in how to get internet and sat reception.

thanks

brendan

Hi Azi,

The freeview satellite channels are all included.

We had to bring a sky decoder from UK for it to work. You can get them on Ebay easy enough.

The satellite channels are a bit limited at the moment due to the satellite nearing the end of its lifespan (it's slowly falling out of orbit or something, so losing channels - you can't get BBC for instance).

There's supposed to be another satellite going up to replace it, but is due to be launched from Russia and it can't launch due to sanctions against Russia.

Someone may have more info about this, but this is what I've found out so far.

Not sure about the internet stuff - although I think I've seen a link about this subject on this forum somewhere.

cheers,

Martin

Hi Martin

Thank you for for your response and the useful info. Sorry about the late reply - but we were away.

I will check out the decoder on line

We are however having difficulty finding the correct satellite cable connection to buy. 
Did you buy it from Here? If so, do you remember from where?

Many thanks and Merry Christmas 

Azi

Hi Azi,

Yes, we found that the satellite sockets in the apartments are different to Sky (or UK) satellite cables. So you need to bring some with you (B&Q, Homebase etc all stock satellite connectors) and change the satellite fittings. Just unscrew the satellite socket from the wall, and fit the UK or Sky satellite fittings to the cables. We ran the cable through the hole in the soket and then straight into the decoder. All worked fine.

Hope this helps,

Martin

Hi Martin

Thank you - so very kind of you to reply so quickly. That is very helpful because we had been searching everywhere we could think of and had not been able find the right connection. However, as neither my husband / I are very technical :) we will wait until my brother comes over before attempting to change the socket. 

Thanks for all your help 

Merry Christmas

Azi