Only got Sky Sports, Setanta & MUTV for the footie? Cancel for the summer to save ££s

Valley_Bluenose

GillsMan wrote: »

I just rang Sky, asked to remove the Sports package and they did so without giving me any offers or anything. Fair enough I suppose, I'm still saving money that I would have wasted had I not seen this article!

Just done the same and they offered me a reduction of £15 per month for the next two months. I think I can get better so said I would 'think about it'.

I'll try again next week to see if I can get a better deal.

kirkie_2

cazarol wrote: »

just wondered which number people are using for sky these days? Many thanks

01506 831609 for sky and 028 30824023 for setanta....

Bongedone

kirkie wrote: »

01506 831609 for sky and 028 30824023 for setanta....

Dont use that number for Setanta. You will eventually get transferred to retentions in Newcastle. Go direct to the retentions department 0191 5013482 and save youself time.

kirkie_2

Bongedone wrote: »

Dont use that number for Setanta. You will eventually get transferred to retentions in Newcastle. Go direct to the retentions department 0191 5013482 and save youself time.

I used 028 30824023 and got straight to the right dept, but they did ask where I got the number from and I just said the Internet.

deltic100

I called Sky tonight to cancel my Sports package. All they offered was 10% off for 6 months which I thought an insult for a long serving customer. So I cancelled anyway even though I didn't want to. I'll watch cricket highlights on terrestrial TV and listen to the radio. I won't resubscribe unless they offer me a good deal to return.

the_machine_2

Thanks everyone for tips. Used 01506 831609 for sky, was engaged for a while. Once I got through I said I wanted to cancel Sports due to cost and got transferred to the 'programming department' (better than paying for 0845 though). Got through to a really helpful guy (Gary I think).

I have Sky Sports, Broadband, Sky Talk (inc free Talk Unlimited til Aug) at £49.50 per month (39.50 TV, Free Broadband, 10.00 line rental), been a customer for 5 years. Am tied in to broadband and phone til August.

Got offered 2 deals:
1. 20% off for 6 months for TV package (saving of £47.50)
2. Save £47 over the next two months

I took the second offer as I thought I might try haggling for a cheap HD box in the autumn.

fossman

I rang Sky just after the last Premier League game was played to cancel the sports and was not offered anything.

After downgrading I usually get an offer through the post after a month offering me half price Sports again for 3 months.

I've been with Sky for 2 years and for 18 months of that I've had half price Sports (and movies) depending on the offer.

NASA_2

I'll be ringing them tomorrow night - I had already been planning to do this but this thread serves as a good reminder - currently paying close to £60 for Sky World, Multiroom and Broadband so any reduction offer will probably save me quite a bit.

Setanta, I dont trust them, they are defaulting on payments. I dont think I will be subscribing to them any time soon.

lfckerry

I already have my line rental with sky set at £4 a month for 12months.
Just rang them now to downgrade the Sports package-told them it was for summer and may upgrade when football season starts again. was given 2 options:
1.remove sports taking monthly payment from £38.50 to £20.50 per month (probably only for 2 months)=saving of £36
2.keep sports package and pay £30.50 for 6 months = saving of £48 plus still keep sports.

Went for option 2 :j
Thanks guys for reminding me to do this!

Bongedone

Just received an email from Setanta after using the web form yesterday to cancel. Here is the email and offers:

I am sorry to hear you wish to cancel your subscription with Setanta Sports however, I can confirm that your request will be processed and your subscription will be terminated 30 days from your next billing date.

At Setanta Sports we have the best premium live sport on TV including top flight and international football, the best boxing from both sides of the Atlantic and the UFC exclusively and would love you to continue to enjoy this.

As we want to ensure you don’t miss any of the action over the coming months, we have put together 3 great cost saving options that make Setanta even better value for money. All you need to do is choose which offer you want and call us on 08712 00 73 51.

Option 1 - £3.33 per month for the next 3 months.
Option 2 - £10.99 per month for the next 6 months.
Option 3 - £9.99 per month for the next 12 months.

Why pay £14.99 re-connection fee later this year when you can watch all of our live sport over the coming months and save up to £50. To take advantage of any of these offers you should call now on 08712 00 73 51.