Irs/ system enquiries

CDS was formed in February 2000 and has enjoyed rapid growth developing a reputation for professionalism superior service and quality.

An IRS system is the communal TV system that we recommend to social landlords, because it offers choice and flexibility. It is a cost-effective way to distribute digital TV to lots of homes at once, and is the best solution to get your flats ready for the digital switchover.

IRS gives people living in flats the full range of digital entertainment and interactive services that people living in houses have - a choice of hundreds of TV and radio channels and fantastic reception.

The Benefits of IRS It gives residents complete freedom to select the digital TV supplier of their choice... including Sky+, Sky HD, and exclusive to Sky TV customers, Sky Talk and Sky Broadband.

They will be "future proofed" for new technology, and ready for the digital switchover

There's no need for individual minidishes - just one aerial or dish will supply the entire block

It allows residents to watch digital terrestrial TV - or analogue TV until the digital switchover - and to listen to FM / DAB radio

It gives them the choice to sign up for Sky TV, Sky Talk and Sky Broadband without having to get their own minidish

It can be wired to allow them to choose the latest innovations, like Sky+ and Sky HD

It allows them to opt for Freesat from Sky, or Freeview

It can carry non-English channels and CCTV monitoring

How Do You Get IRS In Your Block?
CDS is here to support social landlords as they get ready for the digital switchover. We've set up a dedicated team to give you free information and advice.

After a brief conversation to discuss your needs, we can arrange for one of our sales members to visit you and explain all the options, so that you and your residents find a system that offers long-term reliability, better reception and choice.

What Are My Digital TV Options?
A communal aerial system is the best way to ensure digital TV entertainment, flexibility and choice for your residents after the digital switchover.

By acting now you can negate the need for residents to put up their own dishes, which can damage buildings and may be against tenancy or lease agreements.

You can choose either to upgrade your existing system or install a new one. There are two main types of system to choose from:
A Master Antenna TV (MATV) system - An MATV system can carry analogue terrestrial TV, digital terrestrial TV, FM radio and DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting). But it can't carry satellite signals so tenants won't be able to get Sky TV.
An Integrated Reception System (IRS)

An IRS gives tenants access to digital satellite TV – such as Sky TV – as well as terrestrial TV, and FM and DAB radio. They will also be able to watch analogue TV until the digital switchover.

The latest types of IRS are easy to install and use just one satellite dish, to which each flat has access.