Can anyone advise me about bringing a TATA SKY decoder into Doha ? I am planning to bring one. Will it be confiscated ( I am not traveling with family this time) ?
Nowadays for last week the signal is very poor during day time and after it gets dark in evening only picture comes, though still there is breaking up.Can anyone explain why this is happening in Qatar??
to make it simpler for you, Tata Sky is exactly the same thing as SKY UK. They have the same hardware and software on their decoders as SKY, however they show Indian channels and you are guaranteed to not miss any sports event.
I think everybody should unsubscribe Pehla and start using TATA sky or something else.Pehla is cheating subscribers.Earlier in the basic plan they use to give star one but they recently excluded it.Instead they promise to include 2 other chennels aaJ TV and ESPN classic but both chennel are not coming.I have mailed Pehla in this regard but no answer from their side.When I called local dealer He answered S-one is removed from basic plan but he does not know when the 2 new channel will be added.This is just monopoly.
there is nothing to worry for bringing tata sky... you can bring it easily, nobody will stop you. moreover you dont need to do any packing or pacakaging for it.
It needs to be used for a day or two in india becoz thats the only way it can be activated.The techs will come and install everything including the small dish and conect to the TV,U need to call the customer service for activation (usually they do it).then make advance pament for as many months as u want and whichever packages,once that is active, disconnect the settop box and bring it in ur luggage. Here u need a much larger dish to get the signals. Its illegal to take out of india, just dont try to call customer care from here u will get disconnected..abe
it is better to bring it here after testing it, there is nothing like u have to switch iton for 2 or 3 days, just make sure it is working then bring it here and enjoy.
I am using last 5 months, no problem, recently I renew my subscription through online for one year with credit cards, I think so far no problem. Compare to Pehla & others good Tata Sky.
It is mainly for the Indian Diaspora so the majority of channels are in Indian languages Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Gujrati, Punjabi etc..besides English language channels like Star World, BBC, CNN, Discovery, etc.
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but as long as we are here, we might as well dance.
If Mr.Pehla reads this thread then he will request the Qatar Authorities to ban Tata Sky :-) (we are also lucky Pehla functions out of the UAE)
Qatar authorities have two choices - then can allow Tata Sky - as even the Oman Authorities have said that it is a legitimate subscription (you are paying for it) and perfectly allowed.
or ban Tata sky (consfiscate set up boxes) - the UAE authorities where i've read reports of set top boxes being consfiscated at Dubai airport.
Bring it, install it, use it. If any notification comes across that it is illegal (thanks to discussiong like this in Public forums) we'll all be at LOSS.
hello sky good morning..... i would like to install sky here in doha. would you mind telling me how much it would cost to get the additional set top box and the dish here in doha? and how much did it cost in india? Heard we can have a subscription of upto three years also? is it true? thanks
if u want to bring tata sky just bring it but it should be only one piece otherwise it if thre or four it could be confiscated.my uncle just bring one nothing happened.thanks
Tata sky say its illegal and they are correct. But they love ppl buying it and tkaing it overseas...what else do they want. Same as ATT who love ppl buying there iphones outside USA
I just returned to Doha this morning. I brought this morning my TATA SKY. I just packed it along with my other usual cloths, etc in my luggage. I traveled alone (not with family) I didnt face any issue both in Indian and in Doha customs.
I got the additional set box, installed and activated back in India. After the installation, I got it removed and brougt only the set top box. Now whatever package my main set top box is registered with can be seen through the additonal set top box installed in Doha too. However we can add package or edit or remove package through online too.
It is NOT LEGAL as per the standards fixed by the TATA SKY as a manufacturer and service provider.
Chances are that it might be confisticated in airport..The u takes it will definately use it in his house..!! hahaa. But remeber to hide the smart card for Tatasky decoder..so even if its taken away atleast the other person wont be able to use it..!!
bringing a decoder is very easy. just buy a tata sky in india and get it installed and activated there.
after using it in india for 3-4 days just get the receiver, the remote and the decoder with u.get in contact with any dish technician. he will install it here. he takes about 700-800 rial for it.
hey just bring it in a laptop bag. So while going to india take an empty laptop bag...come back with the reciever in that bag...no1 will open it thinking its a laptop
even i was plannin to bring one here. wud like to have more info on that. i did check out their website, it just says 'u can take it anywhere in india'. no mention abt abroad.
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got my reciever few days .. no problems..
i enquired about dish installation.. its comes aorund 1000 qr .
Nowadays for last week the signal is very poor during day time and after it gets dark in evening only picture comes, though still there is breaking up.Can anyone explain why this is happening in Qatar??
The tata sky is worst
bringing tata sky is not a prob i have just given money to my indian friend and he brought 2 recievers just wrapped in his clothes...
but now a days tatasky is not at all working good in qatar
Hey Britexpat and UkEngQatar,
to make it simpler for you, Tata Sky is exactly the same thing as SKY UK. They have the same hardware and software on their decoders as SKY, however they show Indian channels and you are guaranteed to not miss any sports event.
Abid charges QR 900 for dish and QR 200 for installation inclusive of wiring.Total Qr 1100.
Yes please update what the difference..
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does a TATA Sky decoder differ from others???
Is it only for select channels (hardcoded)
how much is the charge for setting up TATA SKY..?
I came back today morning, I could bring TATA SKY..
Thank God..!I cud bring without any problem..!
Thanks to all for the tips..
I think everybody should unsubscribe Pehla and start using TATA sky or something else.Pehla is cheating subscribers.Earlier in the basic plan they use to give star one but they recently excluded it.Instead they promise to include 2 other chennels aaJ TV and ESPN classic but both chennel are not coming.I have mailed Pehla in this regard but no answer from their side.When I called local dealer He answered S-one is removed from basic plan but he does not know when the 2 new channel will be added.This is just monopoly.
Mr Abid installs Tata sky dish and wiring.(Mob-6597839)
hi! could u please give me contact numbers of someone who can sell and install dish TV for me in Doha.
thank you
Thanks..!
Just bit confused..çox of the news channels..!
there is nothing to worry for bringing tata sky... you can bring it easily, nobody will stop you. moreover you dont need to do any packing or pacakaging for it.
NO PROBLEM.. YOU CAN BRING TATA SKY HERE FROM INDIA....
I HAVE EXPERIENCED
How should the packing be..with carbon paper or X-Ray sheet..or any special paper..
Or just the normal way with cloths?
Thanks
you may bring and don't panic. Good luck!
Hello everyone,
Could anyone please tell me, whether the security checking very strict now ?'cox of some problems in India..(bomb blast etc..)!
I am going home this weekend for a week, and planning to bring one.
Please tell if anyone has brought recently.
Thanks,
~juLia~
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We got two tataskys, just sailed through customs.Put it in your bag and bring it.
Thanks a lot for the replies.
I was not sure whether to activate it from India and bring it here.
-juLia
It needs to be used for a day or two in india becoz thats the only way it can be activated.The techs will come and install everything including the small dish and conect to the TV,U need to call the customer service for activation (usually they do it).then make advance pament for as many months as u want and whichever packages,once that is active, disconnect the settop box and bring it in ur luggage. Here u need a much larger dish to get the signals. Its illegal to take out of india, just dont try to call customer care from here u will get disconnected..abe
you should ask ictQATAR (the Supreme council for information and communication technology)
www.ict.gov.qa
it is better to bring it here after testing it, there is nothing like u have to switch iton for 2 or 3 days, just make sure it is working then bring it here and enjoy.
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do we need to cover the reciever in black plastic bag or any carbon paper or any such material?
Is it necessary to use the TATA SKY in India for 2-3 days and then bring it here.In one of the post above i read so.
[After buying can I bring it here without setting up/using it in India,box pack or do i need to instal in India 1st and then bring.]
Thanks,
juLia
100% no problem for bringing Tata sky reciever ..
1 recever only allowde..
while Qatar customs asking about receiver just say that it is only receiver..dot say aout tatasky and all....
I am using last 5 months, no problem, recently I renew my subscription through online for one year with credit cards, I think so far no problem. Compare to Pehla & others good Tata Sky.
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Your Q has been answered in the post above your reply.
What happens once caught...??
If caught at Doha Airport, your decoder will be confesticated.
You can do it discreetly but again the day the authorities get strict, you will have to look for other alternatives...
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It is mainly for the Indian Diaspora so the majority of channels are in Indian languages Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Gujrati, Punjabi etc..besides English language channels like Star World, BBC, CNN, Discovery, etc.
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but as long as we are here, we might as well dance.
What are the channels on this TATA Sky that you talk about?
If Mr.Pehla reads this thread then he will request the Qatar Authorities to ban Tata Sky :-) (we are also lucky Pehla functions out of the UAE)
Qatar authorities have two choices - then can allow Tata Sky - as even the Oman Authorities have said that it is a legitimate subscription (you are paying for it) and perfectly allowed.
or ban Tata sky (consfiscate set up boxes) - the UAE authorities where i've read reports of set top boxes being consfiscated at Dubai airport.
Bring it, install it, use it. If any notification comes across that it is illegal (thanks to discussiong like this in Public forums) we'll all be at LOSS.
Tata Sky is awesome!!!!
I just returned from my vacations this week. I packed the decoder and other stuff in my checked baggage and no one even asked about it.
...You can't mean what you say unless you can say what you mean...
Hi Simsima,
I live in Abu Dhabi , UAE and brought with me the Tatsky decoder and Dish from India.
I would like to know if it will work in the Gulf region and if you are able to receive all programs??
Are ther any specific settings / Satellite to be linked to get the signal??
I look forward to your early reply.
With Reagards,
VENKAT
The secondary set top box costs (in India) Rs. 1500 only + activation charge of Rs. 500.
Here if you do not have a dish.... it would cost you QR 900 all inclusive.
You can pay subscription online...
dear friends
let me clear 1 confusion
here in u.a.e TATA SKY and DISH TV
is allowed to bring
this is all roumers that it is not allowed or airport custome is banning
here in every alternate house you will find either tatasky or dish tv
i think now it is clear
keep smiling
sky sorry>>. please edit i would like to install tata sky here in doha.
hello sky good morning..... i would like to install sky here in doha. would you mind telling me how much it would cost to get the additional set top box and the dish here in doha? and how much did it cost in india? Heard we can have a subscription of upto three years also? is it true? thanks
if u want to bring tata sky just bring it but it should be only one piece otherwise it if thre or four it could be confiscated.my uncle just bring one nothing happened.thanks
Not AT&T but Apple. AT&T would not gain anything if iPhone does not not use their service but for Apple it is an iPhone sold.
Tata sky say its illegal and they are correct. But they love ppl buying it and tkaing it overseas...what else do they want. Same as ATT who love ppl buying there iphones outside USA
I just returned to Doha this morning. I brought this morning my TATA SKY. I just packed it along with my other usual cloths, etc in my luggage. I traveled alone (not with family) I didnt face any issue both in Indian and in Doha customs.
I got the additional set box, installed and activated back in India. After the installation, I got it removed and brougt only the set top box. Now whatever package my main set top box is registered with can be seen through the additonal set top box installed in Doha too. However we can add package or edit or remove package through online too.
It is NOT LEGAL as per the standards fixed by the TATA SKY as a manufacturer and service provider.
u dont have to sneak it in a lap top case. just bring it in ur luggage.just make sure u are bringing only one. then its not a problem.
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Hi
We are moving to Doha shortly. My hubby is in India for the moment and can he get the Tata Sky decoder.
Also, are there any issues with monthly payment, etc.
Chances are that it might be confisticated in airport..The u takes it will definately use it in his house..!! hahaa. But remeber to hide the smart card for Tatasky decoder..so even if its taken away atleast the other person wont be able to use it..!!
its illegal in Doha
BTW dont be like a sheep i.e. if one sheep jumps off a cliff the others all follow
so be warned if caught its your funeral
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There are Restaurents in Qatar are using TATA SKY openly.
It is illegal in India to take it out of Indian territory... I agree. My question is... what about in DOHA ? is it illegal ?
bringing a decoder is very easy. just buy a tata sky in india and get it installed and activated there.
after using it in india for 3-4 days just get the receiver, the remote and the decoder with u.get in contact with any dish technician. he will install it here. he takes about 700-800 rial for it.
i have got one and its running successfully.
but do not forget it is illegal.
"I write this so that they dont prosecute me for telling you how to break the law"
I don't think so the customs at Doha will stop you for the TataSky Box. However please remember it is restricted for use within India.
hey just bring it in a laptop bag. So while going to india take an empty laptop bag...come back with the reciever in that bag...no1 will open it thinking its a laptop
"Make a difference or make way"
They sure are getting confiscated in UAE. Try your luck in Doha
I am not worried on Indian customs. Will it be confiscated in Doha ?
Can anyone share your experience (ofcourse the succesful one) of bringing in the decoder.
even i was plannin to bring one here. wud like to have more info on that. i did check out their website, it just says 'u can take it anywhere in india'. no mention abt abroad.