why does the picture on my tv linked through a hdmi lead keep freezing on my tv every few minutes when I watch live sky sports and other sports channels from my satellite receiver I am told internet line in is ok
You have signal problem. Assuming the Sky Sports signal is coming from your dish, then it is either misaligned or there is a poblerm with the LNB or cable.
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