New Sky Offers from 30th September to 1st November

von Smallhausen

New Sky Offers

New customers

Sky+HD box now €24.50 when taking a minimum of two premiums (i.e Sports/movies). Installation €40 (standalone) or €20 (Multiroom)

Sky+ box now €24.50 when taking a minimum of two premiums(i.e Sports/movies). Installation €40 (standalone) or €20 (Multiroom)


Half Price Sky Multiroom and Sky Multiroom Wholehome offers are now linked to taking a minimum of two premiums

1) New Sky digital customers taking a minimum of two premiums
and Sky Multiroom (one additional subscription per household) at
€7.37 per month for 12 months.
2) New Sky digital customers taking a minimum of two premiums
and Sky Multiroom Whole Home (more than one additional
subscription and up to 8 additional subscriptions per household) at
€14.75 per month for 12 months

New Sky digital customers taking both Sky+ and Sky+HD can now avail of one
discounted box only. i.e one box at €24.50 or €49 (RRP). The other box is should be charged at €99 (RRP)


Existing customers


Sky+HD:

Standalone: Sky+HD box is €49 and Installation is €80

Multiroom: Sky+HD box is €49 and installation is €40


Sky+ box:

Standalone: Sky+ box is €149 and installation is €100

Multiroom: Sky+ box is €49 and installation is €100


Existing Sky+/Sky+HD customers adding a Sky+ box are now charged at
€199 (RRP). Standard install charge of €100 applies.

AntiRip

Thanks for that info

I will never get hd though until they drop the subscription. I used to pay it for the sky+ when it first came out but at least you were getting dual signals/recording for your buck.

mkv files until then

von Smallhausen

And yet again the existing customer get nothing in return for their loyalty:mad:

Wizard007

Danny, I'm still trying to make sense of the email we got today. I was half hoping you would have the above tidied up to save me the bother

( To be honest I was waiting patiently so I could just come in and lift it and save me the trouble of doing the sales sheets, I was even going to text you and say hurry up! :rolleyes: )

von Smallhausen

Wizard007 wrote: »

Danny, I'm still trying to make sense of the email we got today. I was half hoping you would have the above tidied up to save me the bother

( To be honest I was waiting patiently so I could just come in and lift it and save me the trouble of doing the sales sheets, I was even going to text you and say hurry up! :rolleyes: )

Aww im sorry I only got it myself not long before I posted it here. Ill tidy it up a bit once i get my head round it:D:D

Mitch Connor

was really hoping to get Sky HD but can't commit to another 12 month contract. Damn you Sky.

Wizard007

Roll on Nov 1st is all I say :rolleyes:

Wizard007

Mitch Connor wrote: »

was really hoping to get Sky HD but can't commit to another 12 month contract. Damn you Sky.

Ah go on, spoil yourself, Christmas is comming, the least you deserve is 12 months of HD

von Smallhausen

Wizard007 wrote: »

Roll on Nov 1st is all I say :rolleyes:

Seeing that i thought that september went so quick it just might happen again :D

ipodrocker

i wonder will we see a decrease in the premiums costs.

von Smallhausen

ipodrocker wrote: »

i wonder will we see a decrease in the premiums costs.

I guess I can safely say no. Although the single premium pack has been reduced in price but the dual premiums has not changed up as far as 3 packs where from the 4th and more have increased. Also from the 1/1/10 the prices are due to increase because of a VAT change in the UK.

MisterAnarchy

ipodrocker wrote: »

i wonder will we see a decrease in the premiums costs.

Wa Ha Ha Ha Ha
Decrease you say ,ha ha ha.
Sky will never ,ever decrease their subs,its not in their vocabulary.

ynotdu

why the hell do sky not stop playing 'now you see it,now you dont'with their offers month to month?
why don,t they treat all customers equally?
why dont they stop posting flyers in letterbox's,advertisements in newspapers,and in the magazines that fall from said newspapers,why dont they stop phoning with' special offers' to ex customers?
the savings on advertising could bring the price of their packages down a lot!why dont they STOP trying to kid people:mad:?

it is understandable to an extent in the summer months when most sportsfans downgrade when the soccer season comes to an end.
well HELLO sky why not just offer your product at a fair price to ALL,You might be surprised at how fair people would be with YOU LOT,IF you were fair with them and NOT insult their intelligence.

Wizard007

ynotdu wrote: »

why the hell do sky not stop playing 'now you see it,now you dont'with their offers month to month?
why don,t they treat all customers equally?
why dont they stop posting flyers in letterbox's,advertisements in newspapers,and in the magazines that fall from said newspapers,why dont they stop phoning with' special offers' to ex customers?
the savings on advertising could bring the price of their packages down a lot!why dont they STOP trying to kid people:mad:?

it is understandable to an extent in the summer months when most sportsfans downgrade when the soccer season comes to an end.
well HELLO sky why not just offer your product at a fair price to ALL,You might be surprised at how fair people would be with YOU LOT,IF you were fair with them and NOT insult their intelligence.

Because the offers month to month are "Special Offers" and are heavily subsidised ( though the change on install pricing every month by them is persacution for independants, and makes things extremely complicated )
All customers are not treated equally because, customers who are upgrading would have already had their original install heavily subsidised.
Package pricing is charged at what the market will take / hold.
Every company advertises, by what ever means they see fit / can afford.
Sky are a service provider, a business, not a charity. They offer a service at a cost. They make it very clear what that cost is and do not force anyone to buy / subscribe to their service. People have options, if they do not agree with Skys terms then go else where. Simple

von Smallhausen

Even though it took me nearly a half an hour trying to get through those last 2 posts. I will agree with what Wizard007 has said. Sky is not a charity nor will it ever be one. Its kinda plain and simple...New customers will always be subsidsed with the above offer and even if you get your new customer offer and decide to upgrade at a later stage (say 3 months) you will be regarded as a existing customer and presumed to have recieved ur subsided offer when joining...

Even then...upgrading to HD the box is €49 compared to what it used to be...€199 is that not an offer?:D:D

ynotdu

Exactly who said sky was not a buisness or it was a charity?
sky must just LOVE the way they manipulate people and meet with such sheepishness.

Tell ya what guys FORGET i said anything!

von Smallhausen

ynotdu wrote: »

Exactly who said sky was not a buisness or it was a charity?
sky must just LOVE the way they manipulate people and meet with such sheepishness.

Tell ya what guys FORGET i said anything!

Dont even know why I bother posting up the current offer and spend alot of time reducing and simplifing that story book of an email that was sent to myself and Wizard007 (and possibly others on here).

Thought I was helping others here by telling them what they are offering and to save them the bother of asking about it...but as usual I was wrong:mad::mad:

Kenny_D

Trying to order Sky+ HD online now and its costing €49 instead of €24.50 for the box. It also mentions you get €25 credit for applying online. Does this work with the Introduce a Friend offer? Or can that only be done by phone? Is there any way I can get the €24.50 hd box, the €25 credit and the €50 from the friend referral?

ipodrocker

i presume you are a new customer trying to get the latest offer.

paularklow

does anyone know what u get now for the introduce a friend offer ? my mother lookin to get sky+ in her house, shes with NTL, and i have ordinary sky box now for last 6 years and im looking to get a sky+ box also but dont wanna pay €249 for it

von Smallhausen

GStormcrow wrote: »

Trying to order Sky+ HD online now and its costing €49 instead of €24.50 for the box. It also mentions you get €25 credit for applying online. Does this work with the Introduce a Friend offer? Or can that only be done by phone? Is there any way I can get the €24.50 hd box, the €25 credit and the €50 from the friend referral?

The €24.50 HD offer is only available if taking 2 premium packs (movies/sports). Otherwise its €49

Petetheroadie

Hi Danny, I'm an existing customer upgrading to HD. if I sign up for another 12 months am I obliged to keep the hd sub for the full 12 months or is there the option
of cancelling the hd sub after a couple of months and using the box as a sky+ box with my non HD mixes if I find I'm not really watching the hd channels much?

Thanks,

pete

John mac

Petetheroadie wrote: »

if I sign up for another 12 months am I obliged to keep the hd sub for the full 12 months or is there the option
of cancelling the hd sub after a couple of months and using the box as a sky+ box with my non HD mixes if I find I'm not really watching the hd channels much?

Thanks,

pete

Yes you have to pay for it for a year. (whether you watch it or not )

but you can cancel after the year and use it as sky+ , and still get bbc itv and luxe HD .

von Smallhausen

Petetheroadie wrote: »

Hi Danny, I'm an existing customer upgrading to HD. if I sign up for another 12 months am I obliged to keep the hd sub for the full 12 months or is there the option
of cancelling the hd sub after a couple of months and using the box as a sky+ box with my non HD mixes if I find I'm not really watching the hd channels much?

Thanks,

pete

Yes you will have to keep it for the 12 months (AFAIK) after that you can drop it and use it as a Sky+

be wide of me

How much would cost me to add a third multi-room box to a sky supscription? €149?

paularklow

paularklow wrote: »

does anyone know what u get now for the introduce a friend offer ? my mother lookin to get sky+ in her house, shes with NTL, and i have ordinary sky box now for last 6 years and im looking to get a sky+ box also but dont wanna pay €249 for it

Anybody ?????????

ipodrocker

see the link below...

http://www.sky.com/portal/site/ireland/products/article?contentid=3030810

paularklow

thanks mate, €50 is nice but im looking to see will they give me a free Sky+ box as an offer ?

ipodrocker

paularklow wrote: »

thanks mate, €50 is nice but im looking to see will they give me a free Sky+ box as an offer ?

you might not be that lucky, but you could look on adverts.ie as a few people are selling their old sky+ boxes as they have upgraded to sky hd and it could be a cheaper option and then you could install it yourself.

von Smallhausen

be wide of me wrote: »

How much would cost me to add a third multi-room box to a sky supscription? €149?

To add an extra standard box will be €169. To add another Sky+ will cost €199 and the same for Sky+HD (if you already have one, if not it will be €129)

enfant terrible

I got sky hd in 2006 but got rid of it about 10 months ago.

If I get the hd pack back, do i have to keep it for 12 months or is it a rolling contract.

von Smallhausen

enfant terrible wrote: »

I got sky hd in 2006 but got rid of it about 10 months ago.

If I get the hd pack back, do i have to keep it for 12 months or is it a rolling contract.

If you already have the HD box then no...just add it on and you can take it off when ever you like...

enfant terrible

Danny_B wrote: »

If you already have the HD box then no...just add it on and you can take it off when ever you like...

Thanks Danny

I was a bit confused because I read some people saying you are tied into a new contract even if you already had it for 12 months and others what you said.

von Smallhausen

enfant terrible wrote: »

Thanks Danny

I was a bit confused because I read some people saying you are tied into a new contract even if you already had it for 12 months and others what you said.

No problem at all...its only a 12 month contract of you never had the HD before i.e first time taking the pack...you had it before so its just like a regular pack.

John W

Danny_B wrote: »

New Sky Offers

New customers

Sky+HD box now €24.50 when taking a minimum of two premiums (i.e Sports/movies). Installation €40 (standalone) or €20 (Multiroom)

Sky+ box now €24.50 when taking a minimum of two premiums(i.e Sports/movies). Installation €40 (standalone) or €20 (Multiroom)


Half Price Sky Multiroom and Sky Multiroom Wholehome offers are now linked to taking a minimum of two premiums

1) New Sky digital customers taking a minimum of two premiums
and Sky Multiroom (one additional subscription per household) at
€7.37 per month for 12 months.
2) New Sky digital customers taking a minimum of two premiums
and Sky Multiroom Whole Home (more than one additional
subscription and up to 8 additional subscriptions per household) at
€14.75 per month for 12 months

New Sky digital customers taking both Sky+ and Sky+HD can now avail of one
discounted box only. i.e one box at €24.50 or €49 (RRP). The other box is should be charged at €99 (RRP)


Existing customers


Sky+HD:

Standalone: Sky+HD box is €49 and Installation is €80

Multiroom: Sky+HD box is €49 and installation is €40


Sky+ box:

Standalone: Sky+ box is €149 and installation is €100

Multiroom: Sky+ box is €49 and installation is €100


Existing Sky+/Sky+HD customers adding a Sky+ box are now charged at
€199 (RRP). Standard install charge of €100 applies.

How bout if you are an existing sky HD customer and your box is on the blink, how much for a new box? or should I just buy one somewhere else?

Wizard007

If your contract is less than twelve months old, the box should be replaced for free. If it is over twelve months, you'll have to replace it yourself. Replacing the box can be expensive, though you don't have to go down the route of buying one from an Official Retailer.

What's the problem with the box? Have you had someone look at it?

brianw25

HEY I ORDERED SKY+ YESTERDAY ETC...PERSON I WAS DEALING WITH TOLD ME THE TECHNICAN WILL CALL ON THE 28TH AT ITS THE EARLIEST DATE AVAILABLE...

I AM FROM CORK CITY ALSO..ANYWAY I WAS WONDERING IF SOMEONE COULD TELL WOULD THAT DATE BE QUIET ACCURATE OR IS IT POSSIBLE HE COULD COME EARLIER?

I GOT 3 PACKS AND SKY SPORTS...ANY IDEA ROUGHLY HOW MANY CHANNELS YOU GET?

I'D APPREICIATE ANY RESPONSES. THANKS.:)

mrmac

GStormcrow wrote: »

.... It also mentions you get €25 credit for applying online. Does this work with the Introduce a Friend offer? Or can that only be done by phone? ....

A good question! I'm a new customer, just looking to get Sky+, so can I get the €25 online credit, plus the €50 Introduce a Friend offer?

Does anyone know how much an Octo LNB would cost from Sky? I want to get this fitted, wired and terminated into my attic. From there I can wire it myself.

TIA

John W

Wizard007 wrote: »

If your contract is less than twelve months old, the box should be replaced for free. If it is over twelve months, you'll have to replace it yourself. Replacing the box can be expensive, though you don't have to go down the route of buying one from an Official Retailer.

What's the problem with the box? Have you had someone look at it?

It is an original Thompson, I replaced the PS about a year ago, now I am getting multiple problems - Freezing, No sound, very slow, all kinds - Plus I need a bigger HD, so I think I will get a new one - But what should I get?

Wizard007

Brianw25 - If you're booked in at that time, chances are they'll show up. About 230 channels.

Mrmac - I don't know about the Sky Direct offers. Sometimes people get them and if you look through some of the threads on here you'll see some people are waiting months for the refer a friend cheques. I personally don't know of anyone who has recieved their cheque. If an octo is required as part of your Sky install, Sky Direct will install one for free. If not, go here - http://www.satellite.ie/acatalog/Octo__Eight_output_LNB_for_sky_mini_dish.html

John W - If possible get Pace.

brianw25

hey guys,

im brian from cork .. i recieved my sky + viewing card today and the technican is scheuled to be here on the 28th. does anyone no if he could possibly come before that date since i have the card nw or...?

i'd appreicitae any info.. cheers.

Wizard007

If you have contact details for him Brian, ring him and ask

John W

brianw25 wrote: »

hey guys,

im brian from cork .. i recieved my sky + viewing card today and the technican is scheuled to be here on the 28th. does anyone no if he could possibly come before that date since i have the card nw or...?

i'd appreicitae any info.. cheers.

Sure if you have a card and a box, do the install yourself - it is easy and your be up and running in about 10 mins!:eek:

von Smallhausen

brianw25 wrote: »

hey guys,

im brian from cork .. i recieved my sky + viewing card today and the technican is scheuled to be here on the 28th. does anyone no if he could possibly come before that date since i have the card nw or...?

i'd appreicitae any info.. cheers.

If you are booked for installation on the 28th, thats when they will arrive..but like Wizard007 has already stated there is no harm in ringing the installer (if you have his number) as you could be lucky in getting an earlier slot due to a cancellation of some sort.:D Best of luck

St Senan

brianw25 wrote: »

hey guys,

im brian from cork .. i recieved my sky + viewing card today and the technican is scheuled to be here on the 28th. does anyone no if he could possibly come before that date since i have the card nw or...?

i'd appreicitae any info.. cheers.

Where did you sign up for your sky install

brianw25

thats great thanks for that guys.

scaller: i booked it through sky directly.

ya so maybe if i give the sky installation number a ring which is 0818.....etc...
they might have a cancellation or something.

St Senan

brianw25 wrote: »

thats great thanks for that guys.

scaller: i booked it through sky directly.

ya so maybe if i give the sky installation number a ring which is 0818.....etc...
they might have a cancellation or something.

Brian your install will be done by a sub contractor who is contracted to a contractor who is contracted to Either Sierra communications or Finlays communications both of whom are contracted to Sky. you were given a job referance number by sky so the the best thing is to ring either Sierra or finlays.

brianw25

Hi scaller,

So can you please me an idea what i should say to which ever of them companys are installing the sky +.

im from cork city now aswel jus to let you know.

also where can i find there contact details etc?

thanks.

Wizard007

Sierra is - 01-4190900
Finlays is - 044-9343743

Just explain it to them exactly as you did to us, you have your card and would prefer to have your install sooner. Best of luck

thejayster

just ordered HD pack for downstairs and sky+ for the bedroom, when I received the confirmation phone call, the lady told me the boxes were free and only had to pay for the installation of the dish... 20 euro!!!

didnt get the 2nd HD in the bedroom because they wanted the 14.75 EXTRA p/m, no matter how much I tried to haggle!

brianw25

hey guys,

recieved my sky+ yesterday, looks good. i have a couple of questions so i thought i come on here and see if i can get them answered.

1. the volume on my sky remote doesnt seem to work does anyway know
why this might be?

2. in ordering sky box office events can it be done with the remote control?


any advice/help appreciated.

thanks