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Sky sports upgrade

Hey I have a basic sky tv package, is there any way of getting a cheap deal on sky sports via sales call centre? If I upgrade online its £20.25, if I upgrade online how quickly does it become live?
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  • System
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    It comes on almost instantly. Usually within an hour. You can also do it via the red button and you should get the online price that way. Once you have it they often offer you good deals to stay. I only have sky for the football so always cancel if in the off season. This year when I did they offered me the sports for 6 months at 50% off so I stayed with them
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  • McKneff
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    Not sure how long it takes, you'd be better giving them a ring, ask if there are any special offers for upgrading, they will no doubt offer you something, you could even get half price for 6 months. You cant haggle on line, can you. They will be desperate to get yu signed up.

    At the end of the call ask them about free ESPN (or whatever it is) there is an offer on for 3 months free but yu have to remember to
    cancel it at the end of the 2nd month otherwise youre in it for 12 months.

    Let us know how yu get on.

    Does anyone have a freephone number for SKY
    (Do yu have Skytalk)
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • System
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    is that true about the ESPN offer? I understood I only had to give 31 days notice to cancel after the 3 month period. I don't want to be stuck with it for 12 months!
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  • Froglet
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    McKneff wrote: »
    Not sure how long it takes, you'd be better giving them a ring, ask if there are any special offers for upgrading, they will no doubt offer you something, you could even get half price for 6 months. You cant haggle on line, can you. They will be desperate to get yu signed up.

    At the end of the call ask them about free ESPN (or whatever it is) there is an offer on for 3 months free but yu have to remember to
    cancel it at the end of the 2nd month otherwise youre in it for 12 months.

    Let us know how yu get on.

    Does anyone have a freephone number for SKY
    (Do yu have Skytalk)

    yes,it is 0800 0466434
  • outlaw777
    outlaw777 Posts: 881 Forumite
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    Any1 called recently to hustle?
  • outlaw777
    outlaw777 Posts: 881 Forumite
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    Should I call cancellations or upgrade team to get a better deal?
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    Either would do I think

    Good luck.

    To cancel the ESPN you would be better cancelling it just before the second months end.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • outlaw777
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    Dont want espn
  • madcal87
    madcal87 Posts: 441 Forumite
    I tried a few weeks back, I have only been with sky a few months, and they didn't offer me anything.
    May try again tonight.
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  • brettcta
    brettcta Posts: 4,693 Forumite
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    why would they offer you anything if you're a few months into a contract? you're not going to be able to cancel, so it's empty threats if that's what you're planning on
    helpful tips
    it's spelt d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y
    there - 'in or at that place'
    their - 'owned by them'
    they're - 'they are'
    it's bought not brought (i just bought my chicken a suit from that new shop for £6.34)
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