Changes to SkyHD/3D

Gordon_Hose

Didn't say I was missing out, just wondered if the £5.25 HD would continue after the discount period ends.

Since then I've taken Sky Movies so when I posted back in February I had a slightly different package.

brewerdave

...but a lot of the subscribers that currently are on SD packages, will have HD capable (even 3D capable) sets BUT the older Sky+ boxes.Wonder if they will offer free HD+boxes alongside the new Entertainment Extra + package??

Buzby

I know a good many who dumped Sky for VM simply because of their punitive charging regime for HD. (VM don't charge any extra for HD content).

It appears Sky are trying to drive more punters to upgrade at the reduces pricing, but is it enough? It'll like charging more for colour, same content but better picture. Hopefully folk will still resist until try ave to make inclusive, than a charged addition.

Gordon_Hose

brewerdave wrote: »

...but a lot of the subscribers that currently are on SD packages, will have HD capable (even 3D capable) sets BUT the older Sky+ boxes.Wonder if they will offer free HD+boxes alongside the new Entertainment Extra + package??

I got a free HD box when I took the HD pack. New 12 month minimum term though.

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brewerdave wrote: »

Wonder if they will offer free HD+boxes alongside the new Entertainment Extra + package??

I doubt it, but the older boxes will eventually all be replaced naturally through old age of course. I think the plan is to ultimately have every customer with a Sky+HD.

They might offer a new subsidised box to customers taking the package for the first time.

custardy

Buzby wrote: »

I know a good many who dumped Sky for VM simply because of their punitive charging regime for HD. (VM don't charge any extra for HD content).

It appears Sky are trying to drive more punters to upgrade at the reduces pricing, but is it enough? It'll like charging more for colour, same content but better picture. Hopefully folk will still resist until try ave to make inclusive, than a charged addition.

The flip side being sky did(do?) offer far more HD channels

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Buzby wrote: »

I know a good many who dumped Sky for VM simply because of their punitive charging regime for HD. (VM don't charge any extra for HD content).

Virgin may not charge upfront for HD, but the selection of HD channels available from them is small compared with Sky.

custardy wrote: »

The flip side being sky did(do?) offer far more HD channels

Yes, Sky have up to 60 HD channels (dependant on subscription) and Virgin have 28.

Rusty!

Virgin supplement that with a lot of HD on demand stuff. Almost swings and roundabout.

It is a lot cheaper though, so you pays your money, you takes your choice etc

lee111s

Sky also have a whole bunch of HD content on demand.