Pay Less For Digital Television In Ireland

Though digital terrestrial television through an aerial (DTT) is not yet available in Ireland, contracts are currently still being negotiated and it is expected that the Irish free to air service will be launched to 90% of population by October 31st 2010 (read more)

An alternative to analogue television in the Republic though, is provided by the following cable and satellite providers.

Please note: All prices shown are in euros and can be subject to change by the highlighted providers at their discretion.

Setanta Sports

Amazingly, though Setanta Sports GB went into administration in the UK its digital television sports channels are still available to customers in the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland.

Anyone in the UK who had their transmissions halted while still paying their subscriptions may even now still be able to get a refund from their credit card issuers. click this Setanta Sports GB link for more information about reclaiming any amounts your due.

Sky Ireland

Sky Ireland offers a very competitive price for satellite Sky HD as well as the widest choice of HD Channels Sky TV packages from 23-76 Euro per month.

Right now Sky Ireland also has some fantastic home digital TV offers available including an online exclusive offer to help you pay less for digital television in Ireland including

Join Sky online and get a free Sky+ or Sky+HD box with free standard set-up.
Standard Sky Multi-room costs 15 Euros PM

Standard set-up for existing customers is 30 Euros for a Sky+HD 1TB box or Sky+HD box, 60 Euros for a Sky+ box and 100 Euros for a standard Sky box with a new Sky Multiroom subscription (prices as of 16/04/2011)

Full details of all offers are available on the Sky Ireland website

UPC

UPC is a relatively new entity in the Irish DIGITAL TV entertainment market (made up of a merging of chorus and ntl) offering a selection of Digital packages from 24.75 to 68 euros a month.