To enjoy the variety of Sky, you don't have to necessarily have a receiver, because it's just as possible to receive Sky with the help of a CI+ module.

A CI module is, basically, a card with the size of 10 x 6 cm. Thanks to this card, it is possible to receive Sky without a receiver. However, prerequisite is that your TV has a CI+ port. The modules have a standardized size and are consequently compatible with most TVs. This standardization is denoted by "CI+".

Many notebooks or desktop PCs are equipped with a PCMCIA slot (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association), which can also take in a CI module. Between the PCMCIA cards and the CI cards, there is a close relationship, which is why they tend to be compatible with the module plugs. Here you'll find all the important information about Sky CI+ module.

The CI module is as thin as a card and can therefore be used in receivers, tuners or certain computers if they have the corresponding CI slot. Furthermore, the reception device must be able to process DVB signals (Digital Video Broadcasting).

Once you've inserted your CI+ module into the TV input, Sky's digital radio and TV stations can be decrypted.

Once you select a secure Sky program on your TV, a key will be asked. This question will be transferred to your Sky CI module. Now, the TV sender's key question matches the key in your smartcard and the signal is allowed.

If you already receive TV and radio programs over a cable or satellite connection and do not want to purchase a separate receiver for SKY, the Sky CI Plus module is especially recommended.

- With a Sky CI Module, it's a integrated access system to receive your Sky broadcasters. - Here, it's a CI Module (Common Interface) of the type II PCMCIA. - It suits for use in all DVB-Empfangsgeräte that have a CI Plus connector. - All necessary software updates are performed over satellite or cable via Satellit or Kabelanschluss. - The module has the size of 5.8 x 0,4 x 10 cm. - If your reception device supports HD, the module is suitable for HD use.

In order to use a Sky CI+ module, some prerequisites must be met.

Allerdings kann der Empfang per der CI+-Module von den Kabelnetzbetreibern möglich sein. Hier wird das jeweilige CI+ Modul verwendet und Sky kann freigeschaltet werden.

Although the slots appear to be the same, a simple CI slot will not suffice - you need to have the Plus (+) installed in order to receive Sky.

Sky is only capable of implementing topics such as youth protection and copyright law compliance with a CI+ module in a CI+ slot.

Important: Even if the device only has a "CI" or "Common Interface" designation, that doesn't mean it's just a simple CI slot. This slot can be usable through CI+.

The model designation is Sky CI Plus-Module, the encryption system is NDS VideoGuard, the smartcard type is SKY V13, and the interface type is Common Intercafe (CI), Type II PCMCIA. The dimensions without packaging are 58 x 4 x 100 mm (B x H x T).

When Sky receives the CI Plus module, there are a few minor disadvantages or differences in reception compared to reception via receiver.

Du kannst die Sender trotzdem empfangen, indem du die Optionen über das Menü deines Empfangsgerätes steuern musst. Wenn du die Tonspur (Dolby Digital, Originalsprache usw.) auswählst, müsst du dies auch über dein Empfangsgerät tun.

If you're Sky Kunde, you can order the Sky CI+ module as follows:

Customers can purchase the Sky CI+ module through the Sky customer service. Phone number: 089 - 99 72 79 00. New customers can request the module directly after ordering it through the customer service by calling this number: 089 - 99 72 79 33.

Please note that one time service charge may occur. This is depending on the respective Sky offer and action period. You will be informed about this directly from the customer service.