Advice needed on Sky Broadband

*Scarlett

Hi all

I have been a Sky broadband user since early 2008 and this was included in my TV package (paying £66 per month for movies, sports, HD, etc).

I received an email on 25/10/10 to advise that I had gone over my monthly usage limit of 2GB and that if this happened again within the next 6 months, I would be upgraded from everyday lite to unlimited at a cost of £7.50 per month.

Then on 03/01/11 I had another email warning that I had reached 70% of my limit and will be automatically upgraded if this is exceeded and on a 12 month contract.

I do use the internet most days but I don't think my usage has increased dramatically and the everyday lite package has previously served my needs since 2008.

Do you think £7.50 is a reasonable amount for this upgrade or should I try to find a better TV and Broadband deal?

If it's just a matter of a few pounds I would not be bothered to switch but if anyone has any other ideas I would be very grateful.

Thanks

penrhyn

£7.50 is a good price for unlimited broadband.
To get that price you must also be taking Sky Talk, as otherwise you would be paying £12.50.
Watching a couple of hours a week on the iplayer would soon use up your 2Gb allowance.

Also if you wish to upgrade to Sky Anytime + VOD, then you must have Sky broadband.

PS do you watch enough movies/sports to justify the expense?
Do you need all six entertainment packs?

MyRubyRed

I'm on unlimited at 12.50 a month but just got my SKYTV down to half price for a year. May be you can talk to them to strike a deal?

steve1980

I'm on the £7.50 unlimited deal with Sky. I abuse the internet so works out for me.

*Scarlett

Many thanks for your replies.

We do use most of the channels - movies, sport, etc. And (sad as I am) I was awake every night watching the Ashes cricket for the past couple of months - think I have displaced jetlag!

penrhyn thanks for the info but I definitely do not have sky for my phone provider.

jamesy1986

If you use the internet everyday/most days then the free package is not for you. These days you can use 2 GB in half an hour if you arent careful. Literally, 3 hour length documentaries on bbc iplayer would use it up. I could use 2GB in as long as it takes you to fart.

£7.50 is one of the best deals going.

macman

The 2GB 'free' broadband was only ever a cynical bait and switch tactic to get people to sign up to Sky, almost all but the lightest users would find it inadequate.

penrhyn

*Scarlett wrote: »

Many thanks for your replies.

We do use most of the channels - movies, sport, etc. And (sad as I am) I was awake every night watching the Ashes cricket for the past couple of months - think I have displaced jetlag!

penrhyn thanks for the info but I definitely do not have sky for my phone provider.

OK, If they are offering you Unlimited for £7.50 make sure its not just a bait and switch, and is for the long term.

PS Superb Ashes coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live, the pictures are better and you could listen under the duvet!