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What are the best TV options in Villamartin?

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 11:38am
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kjw1268

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Hi

We have just purchased a property in the area and would like to know which is the best option  regarding Tv . We  would like holiday coverage that we can switch off when we are not here

Wether to go satellite or internet. What's available 

Any information gratefully received

Thanks

kjw1268

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:29pm

kjw1268

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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:29pm

Thank you for the info Pete.

I have an old sky box pre hd  though in the loft  somewhere.. but I also have access to a humax box not sure model it is.. but its  says feesat on it..when  I get home i will check.

Will this work here I wonder....is one that my parents had at home in the UK.

Thank you for your assistance.

Cheers

soldierboy001

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 1:55pm

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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 1:55pm

Freesat is what I use and is probably best for small usage periods. Depending on signal strength in your area dish size is the only problem, but look around to see what other Brits have, not Spanish as they use different satallites.  

kjw1268

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:53pm

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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:53pm

Thank you soldierboy

I have now looked into the internet setup and found this is not option as we are only over here for short  periods of time

So the  dish option is  better for us.

Does anyone know  of a reputable satilite  dish installer ...I have a sky box  or freesat box already...

Thank you all for your comments.

Cheers Keith

kjw1268

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:53pm

kjw1268

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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:53pm

Thank you soldierboy

I have now looked into the internet setup and found this is not option as we are only over here for short  periods of time

So the  dish option is  better for us.

Does anyone know  of a reputable satilite  dish installer ...I have a sky box  or freesat box already...

Thank you all for your comments.

Cheers Keith

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kjw1268

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:20pm

kjw1268

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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:20pm

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Just got back home to the wet cold country....

I have a  Humax freesat Foxsat HDR box  here and was wondering if this will worth a try over in villamartin...????

Cheers  again 

Keith

Michaelafc

Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 4:25pm

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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 4:25pm

kjw1268 wrote on Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:53pm:

Thank you soldierboy

I have now looked into the internet setup and found this is not option as we are only over here for short  periods of time

So the  dish option is  better for us.

Does anyone know  of a reputable satilite  dish installer ...I have a sky box  or freesat box already...

Thank you all for your comments.

Cheers Keith

Euronics install dishes for about 400euros

tvtechnology

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:14am

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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:14am

Hi,

We are a local established company dealing in TV for expats for over 10 years. We have recommendations on local forums and will happily forward comments, if required.

A satellite dish is the most economical long term solution and the only real original format service available in Spain for UK content. A minimum dish size required locally is 1.4 metres and there are different dish types available and not all perform the same. A superior offset 1.4 for example fully fitted with a single cable run would be €299, dishes are also available which offer greater stability for multiple connections or longer cable runs. No subscriptions for FTA TV and Sky an option.

IPTV services including monthly 'pay as you go' type systems are also available and offer premium type content if required. Internet speeds usually of a stable 2Mps for SD and 4-5Mbps for HD. Main differences is IPTV offers a few additional functions such as catch up TV and video on demand - which the satellite does not in Spain.

Paul

www.televisiontechnology.eu

GARY1

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:02pm

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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:02pm

Hi we have just brought an apartment in villa Martin  and intend coming out about 3 months a year and wondering what's the best way to get TV  cheers Gary

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