Sky subscription "credit crunch" offer

janeroser_2

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dipsy wrote: »

link to add

link above to add...... thanks for the info about the number.... makes a big difference if your hanging on the phone to them for an hour :-)

Just got Sky+ for £49 installation free, am overjoyed but it took three phonecalls .

fonzy8

I tried the phone call route - no joy. They cancelled the subscription. Wasnt too bothered as saved £21 a month and at least have freeview in my area!

About two months later I get a 'valued ex customer' letter from them saying to ring a number. Now have Sky+ with 3 mixes (I think) for £19 per month. Sky+, free installation, £2 off per month and still got all the channels I used to actually watch.

If you can do without it for a while they will want you back at some time in the future! When I initially rung I only wanted free Sky+ installation which had been offered to new subscribers at the time anyway. Now Sky are down £2 a month because they cancelled me :rotfl:

Goldust

I've been reading this thread with interest - I've got Sky and had it for over a year as well as Sky talk and the mid broadband package with no discounts on anything. I still have my phone line with BT.

What's the best way to get the cost down? I've got a SkyPlus box my dad gave me as I only got normal Sky free in August 2007.

I wouldn't mind HD but I know that isn't going to drop the cost so I guess I'll stick with what I've got but I don't really want to go through with a cancellation as my TV aerial is rubbish so I can't do without it!

adamandkay

I called on Tuesday and managed to get Sky + and installation for free when taking all 6 entertainment packs, very pleased with myself!!

WishI'dReadSooner

I called to cancel Sky. Have been on the £3 a month for 1 mix twice but missed the cut off date between them so was charged £17? for a month (used 2-3 days of this only) in between the £3 months. Was offered £7 for 1 mix for 3 months when the £3 deal ends. I took this as intend cancelling anyway & I'm in credit so will only pay £1-£2 for the first month of the £7.

Only got Sky as our reception here is so poor freeview is almost non-existant. Realised that apart from Lost starting soon on Sky I we tend to watch the free to air channels 90% of the time.

I emphasised the fact that we can't get the free broadband - only the £17.99 Broadband is available,

Had a good deal of £90 for a year when it started. Over 19months it will have cost £118 or thereabouts - cheaper & more channels than new aerial & freeview.

I must admit as newbies we've been shocked at just how many programs are repeats. Looking at the films - we've seen many of them. Is it really worth the prices lots of you are paying?

Looking forward to cancelling & maybe turning the TV off & talking once more.

j-josie

I am about to ring Sky. I will probably cancel our entire subscription (we have the tv/sports/film package) as husband was made redundant recently but can anyone tell me if we still be able to watch the 'freeview' channels via the Sky box?

Many thanks

msun

Just by way of addition to this thread of what SKY+ deals are possible by calling direct - my mother cancelled SKY over a year ago but I managed to get an offer to sign up again with free Sky+ box, £30 installation fee and £50 M&S vouchers for my introduction as an existing SKY customer.

haynrich

j-josie wrote: »

I am about to ring Sky. I will probably cancel our entire subscription (we have the tv/sports/film package) as husband was made redundant recently but can anyone tell me if we still be able to watch the 'freeview' channels via the Sky box?

Many thanks

yes you will...
haynrich

cifpower

j-josie wrote: »

I am about to ring Sky. I will probably cancel our entire subscription (we have the tv/sports/film package) as husband was made redundant recently but can anyone tell me if we still be able to watch the 'freeview' channels via the Sky box?

Many thanks

No you can't. Freeview comes through your aerial. You will get FreesatFromSky. Basically all the channels you get when you take out your viewing card plus Sky3 and Setanta Sports News.

Sammy_Girl

No offers for me

We have the TV with Sky+, Multi Room, Broadband, Sky Talk and the line rental. I went ahead and cancelled the Sports, Movies and Kids Channels, so all in all my total bill will be £45 a month. Better than the £80 we were paying :eek:

Only downside is that OH will have to watch the footie at his Dad's :rotfl:

So moneysaving all the same, even if I didn't get any offers.