Why do I need to upgrade my box?

Some satellite boxes last a long time! There are still a few older satellite boxes in use today that run on legacy broadcast standards. 

Moving to the new satellite in April requires all channels to be transmitted using newer technical standards and methods (specifically DVB-S2 and MPEG4). 

Unfortunately, older satellite boxes are not compatible with these new standards and would lose access to all channels when we move to the new satellite. Freeview-approved satellite boxes sold since 2017 are expected to be compatible, as are Freeview-approved dual tuner TVs.

Sky Open, eden+1, Bravo+1 and Al Jazeera already broadcast using the new standards or methods. If you can't watch those channels, then your satellite box is one of those older boxes and it's time to upgrade. Upgrade your satellite box as early as possible and before April to keep watching free live TV and futureproof your setup.

 

Network Status

UHF
All Good
UHF
Satellite
All Good. Satellite transition scheduled for mid-April.

If you've lost Sky Open (ch15), eden+1 (ch18), Bravo+1 (ch9) and Al Jazeera (ch20), please see here.

Satellite
Streaming
All Good
Streaming
EPG
All Good
EPG

Note: UHF and Satellite network status info are provided by transmission providers and broadcasters.