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Cancelling and ReSubscribing to Sky

  • 16-07-2011 1:21pm
    #1
    tonydatiger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭


    Hi

    Quick question, probably been asked before but I couldn't find previous thread.

    We currently have a Sky Digital Subcription with a Sky DigiBox. Want to get Sky+ Subscription and Sky + Box at the same address, but don't want to be charged loadz in the process. The sky account is in my brothers name and the bank a/c is my fathers. What is the best option to take i.e. should I cancel the whole thing and setup from scratch in my own name. What are the pitfalls to watch out for, if any.


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  • #2
    tlaavtech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭tlaavtech


    I did it this this week. The bank account details remain the same, just change the name on the bill. The offer that we got gave us two new SkyHD boxes, new dish and saved €10/mth for the year on subs (€5 on HD, €5 on multi-room). Installation fee was €50. Installer did the cancellation and re-sub for me.

    Will will pay twice for the overlap period, but it's no big deal.


  • #3
    enfant terrible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,620 ✭✭✭enfant terrible


    tlaavtech wrote: »
    I did it this this week. The bank account details remain the same, just change the name on the bill. The offer that we got gave us two new SkyHD boxes, new dish and saved €10/mth for the year on subs (€5 on HD, €5 on multi-room). Installation fee was €50. Installer did the cancellation and re-sub for me.

    Will will pay twice for the overlap period, but it's no big deal.

    Did you have the same surname on the bill or completely different name.


  • #4
    boomslang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 203 ✭✭boomslang


    I have done this a few times over the years.
    Generally if the account is in a different name and different bank account from the current sub there was never any issues.


  • #5
    tlaavtech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭tlaavtech


    enfant terrible wrote: »
    Did you have the same surname on the bill or completely different name.

    Installer told me that he would just change the first name, but when the first letter arrived he had used a different surname too.


  • #6
    tonydatiger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭tonydatiger


    enfant terrible wrote: »
    Did you have the same surname on the bill or completely different name.


    Its the same surname. I'm going to try this later this week. I'll cancel both and let you know how I get on.


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  • #7
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    tonydatiger wrote: »
    Its the same surname. I'm going to try this later this week. I'll cancel both and let you know how I get on.

    You can always use your Irish (Gaeilge) name. Sky's system cannot differentiate:)


  • #8
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    Kristopherus wrote: »
    You can always use your Irish (Gaeilge) name. Sky's system cannot differentiate:)

    It works so long as your postman can figure out where to deliver your new sky card.:)


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