BBC Prime?

[nahavandi]

I used to receive BBC Prime on Hotbird frequencies 11116 & 11662. Now it is not possible anymore. Would upgrading my receiver software make any difference, or is BBC Prime simply not a free-to-air channel anymore? Anyhow, can anything be done?

[My receiver: Star Sat SR-X 150D Plus - H/W v. 7.00 - S/W v. 12.71.6]

I'd be grateful for any advice on the possibility of being able to watch BBC Prime again!

Thank you.

 

[rolfw]

BBC Prime has never been free to air, but it was available before they went to Viaccess 2.6.

 

[nahavandi]

Thank you Rolf.

Now, even though it is on Viaccess 2.6., is there any way (short of subscribing) that I may again receive BBC Prime on my Star Sat receiver?

 

[Topper]

Thank you Rolf.

Now, even though it is on Viaccess 2.6., is there any way (short of subscribing) that I may again receive BBC Prime on my Star Sat receiver?

In a word NO
Via 2.5 has not been cracked yet let alone 2.6

 

[nahavandi]

Thank you Topper and good luck with Viaccess 2.5. & 2.6.!