Why is my foxtel not working

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All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Was this helpful? Yes it was, thank you No, I still need help. DrQ Level Supreme Being. In response to ljthommo No outages listed on the status page - here Things to try, unplug the box from the power, remove the smart card, plug it back into the power after about 5 min, turn it on, leaving the smartcard out until the TV tells you it needs to be inserted We may earn a small commission when you buy through our links.

Learn More. Foxtel Boxes are great; they give you HD entertainment, and unlimited content to view. No Signal Foxtel Generally, technical issues like an outage are something that no customers like to experience. Those issues are sometimes identified by screen codes, for example, F, F, F, etc. B efore you Troubleshoot Before you go ahead have a little pre-check; that your Foxtel satellites dish is not obstructed by trees, buildings, bad weather, etc.

So, let us start the troubleshooting steps: 1. For Satellite Customers: The cause can be weather, storms, or clouds. Telstra and OptiComm customers can check online if the area has an outage. Check Satellite Box Now its time to check the satellite box that you have. Check the Cable Box Next check for any issues with your cable box.

Until then you can use your Foxtel Go to enjoy your entertainment box. Look for any Satellite Dish Obstruction Sometimes, obstructions can be the main reason for the issue.

There are two usual Dish Obstruction causes: Bad weather This can be already the cause and you need to wait until the bad weather is gone. Object Obstruction Check the Foxtel Satellite dish, where the dish is pointing, and if there is anything in its way such as buildings or trees common , the dish signal will need an uninterrupted line to the satellite. If it neither bad weather nor trees, then follow the next step 5. If you cannot loosen the Foxtel Signal Cables with soft turns, then they are tight enough.

Still Not Fixed? Also, check if you need a dish or LNB replacement. To Sum Up By the end of this, you should have a clear grasp of what needs to be done to have all your signal issues resolved, whether Satellite or Cable, with their problems and with their solutions.

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