First generation Sky boxes will finally become redundant next year, after Sky confirmed to customers that it will be making major technical changes to its service next year.
• Further standard definition (SD) channels on Sky will close in 2024.
• Broadcast parameters will change meaning older boxes will no longer receive services
This follows the BBC’s decision to close all of its standard definition channels in January. Viewers hoping that their older Sky receivers will continue to receive service other channels will be disappointed. Sky has indicated these receivers will become obsolete during 2024. It’s been writing letters to customers still using an older box. This will affect subscribers in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland with any of the first generation, non-HD Sky receivers.
Sky+HD and Sky Q boxes are unaffected, and will continue to receive satellite TV channels, although Sky+HD boxes don’t have access to the interactive and streaming services offered by Sky Q.