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    #11
    Hmmm, sounds like some people aren't being charged the HD sub on their multiroom package - might be worth a call to Sky.
    Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?

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      #12
      Originally posted by voodooflux View Post
      Source?

      < heads off to digital spy >
      I received a letter recently about increasing broadband package by £5 per month but as I were a HD subscriber then I wold not get this increase. Guess if they dropped HD subscription, then will be charged extra £5 per month for broadband, but still be £5 better off.

      I remember Sky+ when first launched had a £10 per mont subscription.

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        #13
        Originally posted by ContractIn View Post
        I received a letter recently about increasing broadband package by £5 per month but as I were a HD subscriber then I wold not get this increase. Guess if they dropped HD subscription, then will be charged extra £5 per month for broadband, but still be £5 better off.

        I remember Sky+ when first launched had a £10 per mont subscription.
        Yeah, I remember the £10 Sky+ supplement, but they dropped it soon after if you subscribed to a full package of channels. Sounds like they've dropped it completely now.

        I might give Sky a ring in a bit and see what the situation is with multiroom HD.
        Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?

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          #14
          Had Sky HD for about 6 months and only just upgraded to movies. The clarity, depth perception and colour improvement is noticeable (dependent obviously on tv setup), sport is better, BBC HD and Channel 4 HD are very, very good (filming is obviously in HD too) and I have about 25 channels of HD content.

          Great news on dropping the tenner a month, if it's true. And, I pay £57 for the lot so, as a contractor, that's naff all in the great scheme of things...
          Older and ...well, just older!!

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            #15
            Originally posted by ratewhore View Post
            Great news on dropping the tenner a month, if it's true. And, I pay £57 for the lot so, as a contractor, that's naff all in the great scheme of things...
            Would be great if they drop that tenner.

            Just phoned them to get the lowdown on Multiroom HD, and I sense they would waive the £10 HD supplement if you pay £199 for the box instead of the £99 they advertise on their website.

            I think I'll keep waiting.
            Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?

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              #16
              Originally posted by voodooflux View Post
              Would be great if they drop that tenner.

              Just phoned them to get the lowdown on Multiroom HD, and I sense they would waive the £10 HD supplement if you pay £199 for the box instead of the £99 they advertise on their website.

              I think I'll keep waiting.
              I have my old Sky+ box in the conservatory plugged into the sky dish so i currently get the freesat channels. Undecided as to whether I'll go mutliroom on it but, if I did, I can guarantee they'll try and charge me 60 notes to send an engineer round to put the sky card in the box then phone them up to pair them...
              Older and ...well, just older!!

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                #17
                Originally posted by ratewhore View Post
                I have my old Sky+ box in the conservatory plugged into the sky dish so i currently get the freesat channels. Undecided as to whether I'll go mutliroom on it but, if I did, I can guarantee they'll try and charge me 60 notes to send an engineer round to put the sky card in the box then phone them up to pair them...
                Aye, that's the other thing that pains me. By the time you've added the box, installation and HD supplement it starts to become rather unattractive.
                Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by ratewhore View Post
                  I have my old Sky+ box in the conservatory plugged into the sky dish so i currently get the freesat channels. Undecided as to whether I'll go mutliroom on it but, if I did, I can guarantee they'll try and charge me 60 notes to send an engineer round to put the sky card in the box then phone them up to pair them...
                  I called sky and said I wanted multi room, but couldn't justify the cost. they said it would be £199. I said forget it I'll cancel my sub, they instantly came back with free installation and box for £30.

                  I um'd and argh'd and said what about the monthly fee ? they said it was a tenner. I offered them 6 months @ £5 and the deal was struck

                  Its always worth calling them and making the suggestion that you are going to leave

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by FiveTimes View Post
                    I called sky and said I wanted multi room, but couldn't justify the cost. they said it would be £199. I said forget it I'll cancel my sub, they instantly came back with free installation and box for £30.

                    I um'd and argh'd and said what about the monthly fee ? they said it was a tenner. I offered them 6 months @ £5 and the deal was struck

                    Its always worth calling them and making the suggestion that you are going to leave
                    Hmmm, I might have a go at some bargaining.
                    Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by voodooflux View Post
                      Hmmm, I might have a go at some bargaining.
                      Be prepared for them to call your bluff and cancel your contract for you

                      I'm sure nothing makes a call centre operator happier than hearing someone try to threaten to cancel, and end up begging them not to take away their TV
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