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sky bills climbing for you?

has anyone else noticed their sky bill creeping up? Mines increased for 4 months out of the last 7.

19.00 Jan
18.76
18.50
18.50
18.50
18.02
17.50 July


Thats about 8% rise. I have a basic package, no sports, no movies plus internet & phone is not with them either. Some people with more must be seeing their bill increasing quite a lot?

Comments

  • pcombo
    pcombo Posts: 3,429 Forumite
    i got my cut off they are rip off !!!!!!!s now and i refuse to pay a penny to them.
  • 42.65 the last 8 months.
    43.00 this month (I assume due to the VAT increase).
    Starting Debt: ~£20,000 01/01/2009. DFD: 20/11/2009 :j
    Do something amazing. GIVE BLOOD.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    MajorR wrote: »
    has anyone else noticed their sky bill creeping up? Mines increased for 4 months out of the last 7.

    19.00 Jan
    18.76
    18.50
    18.50
    18.50
    18.02
    17.50 July


    Thats about 8% rise. I have a basic package, no sports, no movies plus internet & phone is not with them either. Some people with more must be seeing their bill increasing quite a lot?

    So why bother subscribing? Just use the Sky box to get the non-sub channels, or switch to Freesat, saving £228 pa.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • Parker46
    Parker46 Posts: 18 Forumite
    Mine has also taken that steady increase, but at the moment it isn't too drastic. I do have the sports package, but I haven't noticed the increase like yourself.
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