Subscribing to Sky for a couple of months

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darklight2
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Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to take out Sky for just a couple of months during the summer. We're former subscribers but haven't had it for a few years. We still have an old Sky plus box and can buy a used Sky HD box if needed. We don't want to take a 12 month contract.

Thanks

Sam
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  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    Now TV could be your answer.
  • darklight2
    darklight2 Posts: 19 Forumite
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    worried_jim wrote: »
    Now TV could be your answer.

    Thanks for the reply. I've looked at Now TV and don't really fancy it. I'm looking to get it for live sport and there's usually a big lag with streaming.
  • BoGoF
    BoGoF Posts: 7,099 Forumite
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    I don't think you can. Sky themselves advocate Now tv for those wanting short term access.
  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    darklight2 wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply. I've looked at Now TV and don't really fancy it. I'm looking to get it for live sport and there's usually a big lag with streaming.
    That kind of depends on what your broadband is like. I've never had any problems with Now TV. It is the only way you'll get Sky Sports for a couple of months.
  • darklight2
    darklight2 Posts: 19 Forumite
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    neilmcl wrote: »
    That kind of depends on what your broadband is like. I've never had any problems with Now TV. It is the only way you'll get Sky Sports for a couple of months.

    Thanks for the reply. The quality is good on Now TV but if you compare it to live events it's at least 1 minute behind what's actually happening. The lag is much less on satellite tv.
  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    darklight2 wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply. The quality is good on Now TV but if you compare it to live events it's at least 1 minute behind what's actually happening. The lag is much less on satellite tv.
    Does that matter?
  • Terry98
    Terry98 Posts: 1,155 Forumite
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    neilmcl wrote: »
    Does that matter?

    No,if you are watching it alone.

    But there is nothing more annoying than watching a football match and the goalkeeper is just about to take a goal kick when somebody with a mobile phone tells you the team you hate most has just scored:mad:
  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    Terry98 wrote: »
    No,if you are watching it alone.

    But there is nothing more annoying than watching a football match and the goalkeeper is just about to take a goal kick when somebody with a mobile phone tells you the team you hate most has just scored:mad:
    I've just checked and it's only around 30 secs, not real big deal and certainly not a reason not to get Now TV if that's your only option for short-term Sky.
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,598 Forumite
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    darklight2 wrote: »
    Hi there,

    I was wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to take out Sky for just a couple of months during the summer. We're former subscribers but haven't had it for a few years. We still have an old Sky plus box and can buy a used Sky HD box if needed. We don't want to take a 12 month contract.

    Thanks

    Sam

    In essence no unless your willing to pay the hefty fees to cancel the contract after a few months.

    Now TV is your answer.
  • rabialiones
    rabialiones Posts: 1,957 Forumite
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    which is best now stick or now box

    any recommendations please
    Nice to save.
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