OBS Sky BB 30 a month with 50 cashback

TheDriver

One big switch doing Sky BB up to 500Mb FTTH, 12 month contract with 50 cashback, 30 a month. Seems great deal.

lordsheepface

(details below copied from their website)

https://onebigswitch.ie/campaigns/obsie-2110-broadband-sky/plans/results

Ireland's CHEAPEST Broadband

€30 per month for broadband for 12 months and €60 thereafter

Additional €50 cashback - One Big Switch exclusive

Unlimited broadband up to 500MB FTTH

Unlimited off-peak calls to Irish landlines. T&Cs apply

Free installation

Sky TV add-on available

Sky Broadband €30 a month for 12 months

Availability subject to locations. New customers for 12 months. Standard pricing applies when outside minimum term (from €60pm). No set-up fees apply. Minimum term and further terms apply. For more info on our broadband products see sky.ie/speeds.

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adventures

I signed up with the same deal with vodafone, ended up on hold for 1 hour, very difficult to communicate with the guy, was told the engineer would come but it was canceled 4 times, spent ages on hold to some person, enedup up staying with EIR, anyone have good experience with sky?

TheDriver

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118120474#Comment_118120474

I'm out of contract next week with PURE (who had no interest in keeping me) so I'm only switching SIRO providers hence I'll only get my router in post, no engineer.

Does anyone have the sky hub? Does it have gigabit ports?

_Whimsical_

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118120474#Comment_118120474

Had the exact same problem with Voda, couldn't understand the guy on the phone at all due to a combination of accent and terrible phone line despite him ringing me back three times to try correct it. I wasted half a day trying to complete it but in the end lost faith that their tech support would not be equally dreadful and stayed with Eir too.

Is the Sky TV addon internet based TV or satellite? Is the Sky modem decent?

feargantae

Anyone know if 1Gb is available through this deal too? Albeit for extra ofc

TheDriver

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118123320#Comment_118123320

I currently have 1Gb and going to 500Mb, You'd want very specific needs to require 1Gb TBH. I am a heavy user household and 500Mb is far more than sufficient for all the users and devices.

_Whimsical_

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118123419#Comment_118123419

Do you find it reliable? Are the speeds good?

TheDriver

It's 1Gb with pure. Yes, get 950 wired.

Mav11

@TheDriver Signed up this morning, thanks for the alert!

TheDriver

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118126619#Comment_118126619

Did you agree a transfer date? I'm wondering do I have to wait until my contract ends next week before ringing.

How do I get the cashback? I assume on your bill

Mav11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118126620#Comment_118126620

11/11 for the transfer from Vodafone, which is fine as I’m out of contract since the 2nd. The cashback is going to be posted out as a voucher. I’m not too sure how that’s going to work 😁 we’ll have to see.

TheDriver

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118127499#Comment_118127499

A voucher for what?

Did you need a UAN or anything?

Mav11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118128066#Comment_118128066

Yes gave them the UAN and CRN from a Vodafone bill and as I said I’ll wait to see what is involved with the voucher. I’m not too fussed about that.

sandra_b

I have signed up 2 weeks ago. It is not a voucher, it is pre-paid MasterCard.

I have used it in Aldi and Tesco (as contactless), it can be used online too.

ooter

my contract with eir is up on the 25th of this month, am I right in saying I don't have to give them any notice to cancel if I arrange to switch over to sky after that date?

Spn744

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118130463#Comment_118130463

Usually you have to give 30 days notice to your current provider but I can’t know for sure because it will be in your contract. I’d call them to find out and give your notice there if required.

JohnnyJohnJohns

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118131080#Comment_118131080

With FTTH it's just a like transfer so no notice period applies. If you cancel and give 30 days notice you'll need an engineer out. We just switched to Pure from VF a few months back and it was easy as a quick call, no downtime either.

feargantae

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118123419#Comment_118123419

I'd disagree with you there. I'd definitely feel a difference with Xbox downloads for example. Regularly get 900Mb+ downloading games via ethernet so dropping to 500Mb would be a bit miss.

I'll ring Sky tomorrow and ask. Just thought someone here might have gotten 1Gb with them through OBS.

FGR

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118131743#Comment_118131743

Wait wait...I don't have FTTH just standard ADSL 100MB broadband. I gave Eir the 30 days notice literally 30 days before the end of my contract as it used to always be the case that if you didn't they'd hit you with another bill.

Are you telling me now that it's no longer the case and that I could have simply waited until my contract expired and could have gotten Sky to activate it without any downtime?

After I gave my 30 days notice I called Sky, the switch to Sky on my new contract is the 9th and my Eir contract was to end on the 10th - what happens instead is that my internet is completely shut off on the 5th and here I am twiddling my thumbs until I get the Sky Box.

I also hope there isn't a need for an engineer to call out. We're doing WFH.

TheDriver

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118134444#Comment_118134444

If you can get FTTH, then yes an engineer will need to come out.

If you were changing to ADSL from sky, then there is a changing procedure that you'd inform eir about. I still think eir require 30 days notice

Mav11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118134444#Comment_118134444

I'm in the same boat, ADSL 100MB. I've tried to time it so that my next bill from Vodafone will be a full and final bill, no partial or pro rata bills hopefully.

On the need for an engineer the SKY CSR told me that the router would be posted out and the service would go live on the 11/11 no need for an engineer. The Vodafone service would simply stop working and all that is needed is to plug in the SKY router to continue with the service. I have a backup 4g router so I am not too worried about a small gap.

I'll keep you updated.

TheDriver

I wish there was a decent table somewhere of who requires notice to leave and who doesn't.

PURE don't require any notice, billing stops once service is transferred away.

Sky don't seem to require it. Neither do VF but unconfirmed.

Rural wifi want 30days.

Eir want 30 days notice.

I gave Eir my 30 days notice on the 2nd of the month i was leaving them no matter what even though I had not looked at anyone else for broadband, my broadband with them ends on the 2nd of December.

My broadband comes in via the the phone line and my take on this sky one is that it is siro and comes in on the esb is that right right?

Can I arrange for Sky to come in a few days early at the end of this month and get it all set up for siro which would need to be connected as new so I don't lose broadband. siro is available to my house.

Sorry for all the questions as the ADSL and FTHH thing confuses me.

TheDriver

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118135989#Comment_118135989

ADSL is through an eir copper phone line. Many companies resell this.

Eir FTTH comes in on an Eir provided fibre line to the home. Many companies resell this.

SIRO FTTH comes in on a fibre line through ESB meter box. Again, many companies resell this.

I would be very cautious if I were you about your timelines. I was 5 weeks getting FTTH as they had to come back with another crew to get the fibre line in. I wouldn't be cancelling eir until you were more certain of that date. If you are merely changing to ADSL with sky, it's far more certain.

Have you checked your address in say sky's checker to see what's available at your property?

sandra_b

In my case - the next available day for engineer to come over to set up SIRO was in 10 days.

It took about 40 mins to set all up (I live in the apartment).

You need to check is your address available for SIRO - as TheDriver pointed out above.

If you already have optical cable in your house/apartment set up (with previous provider), it is just plug and play SKY box.

Mav11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118135752#Comment_118135752

I originally thought that VF required the 30 days notice so I gave it. When I examined the T&C's more closely it seems that 30 days is on required if you are still in contract. It is not needed if you are out of contract.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118136206#Comment_118136206

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118136704#Comment_118136704

Thank you both I will get onto Sky tomorrow then if it can take that long to get an engineer out. I checked my address and i am able to get siro so hopefully I can get that off sky then when i speak with them.

TheDriver

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118138484#Comment_118138484

Its not just the time to get the engineer out, it's if there's an issue and they need a different crew.

Bear in mind there's drilling etc to be done, i'd recommend you watch the video on SIRO website

eclipsechaser

Just in case anyone is in the same position. I was with Vodafone for €30 a month but went out of contract today. I called them and they initially wanted €45 but transferred me to the loyalty team who agreed to keep it to €30 for the next 12 months. The Sky deal and Eir are slightly better but for the hassle of changing, I was happy to renew.

marros10

Took this deal today. Just out of contract with Eir who I was with for years. Total with BB & TV was e50 (plus add ons I stuck on after) which was pretty much equivalent to Eir. Never had sky before but immediately impressed with the sky go app, no of stations and content in comparison to Eir. BB will be taken over on Friday and TV install booked for next Tuesday so seems relatively quick.

Mav11

New router arrived this morning, due to go live on Thursday.

TheDriver

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142008#Comment_118142008

Courier or an post?

Agent Coulson

How long does it take to get a call back from sky usually?

Stuck in for a call back this afternoon to see what they say on a chat.

Mav11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142062#Comment_118142062

an Post!

Mav11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142008#Comment_118142008

Update: VF stopped working at 9am to the minute. Connected up the new sky router and am up and running.

Speeds exactly the same as VF.

Latency: 7ms

Down: 85m

Up: 20m

Very happy with that. Now just wait for the prepaid card and a few free pints over the weekend😁

TheDriver

Signed up this morning, really lovely agent on phone

Took my SIRO account number, checked I could switch and then went through the details. Handy the router can be sent to my work address. The card will be sent out after 2 months which is understandable. FUP of 2Tb

Agent Coulson

3 days now and no call back after requesting one on OBS website.

I think I might just give sky a call myself later this afternoon.

TheDriver

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118156071#Comment_118156071

I rang the number, went through a menu and talked to someone straight away. I says OBS offer and he straightaway knew what I was talking about.

Agent Coulson

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118156135#Comment_118156135

Brilliant I’ll try that thank you.

Agent Coulson

Well that was quick and easy I must say and at €30 a month that is a good bargain for me anyway thank you OP.

TheDriver

I ordered last week and hub still hasn't arrived. My sky says "coming soon". Anyone know how long it should take? Activation is Mon

Spn744

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118189047#Comment_118189047

Mine arrived within 24 hours of placing the order, activation was today (2 days later) if you don’t get it by Monday I’d contact them! I was with Vodafone before and strangely the wifi modem worked despite it having changed to sky so I don’t think you’ll be without internet for any time.

Agent Coulson

I am still waiting for my hub as well after signing up last Friday and I am due to be connected next Wednesday.

I'm also unable to set up my Sky ID as I had previously used my email address years ago and it won't let me create/add a new ID to that email address. I tried a new email address and I got diverted to the UK Sky site which is annoying as crap as I'm not going to burn through email addresses trying to get it up and running.

On a side note I also got my call back from OBS this morning after requesting it on the 10th of November.

TheDriver

got an email just now, dispatched, arriving Mon by anpost. It's switching Monday.

Agent Coulson

Well go onto Sky and ended up going back and forward with them on WhatsApp which turned out to be very handy.

They confirmed the engineer would be bring the hub with him on Wednesday and they helped set up a new Sky ID all in all that WhatsApp assistance is a hell of a lot easier that being on hold on a phone all the time waiting to talk to someone.

TheDriver

I'm slightly annoyed. My activation date is Mon 22nd, hub arriving Mon 22nd. But suddenly it changes on Sun 21st. Now, my pure fritzbox keeps working fine etc but what if it didn't, a date of 22nd for change over means 22nd for changeover.

On a side note, does anyone know what happens when you move from PURE, do they look for the fritzbox back?

RobertFoster

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118140485#Comment_118140485

Vodafone wouldn't go lower than €35 for me, even when put through to the loyalty team. The rep's whole attitude changed from happy and bubbly to a quiet monotone as she processed my cancellation request (contract ends early December). The Vodafone support staff I've dealt with in the last year would be my only knock against them after years of good broadband service.

I'm currently on FTTC and but for the fact Vodafone sent a letter out saying they were increasing the price by €5/month for non-FTTH connections I wasn't too pushed about shopping around. Going from €40 (soon to be €45)/month for ~40Mb to €30/500Mb will be nice.

One thing I had to query with Sky when signing up was the "Unlimited off-peak calls to Irish landlines" in the ad. The Sky rep said it wasn't included and it was an error by OBS that should have been removed a few weeks ago. He talked with his manager and offered me Sky Talk at €5/month with a €60 credit to cancel it out. Not many probably care about making landline calls but it's something to look out for.

feargantae

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118133746#Comment_118133746

Forgot to post an update! Sky are €45 for 1Gb through OBS with the €50 giftcard.

I chanced my arm and tried to haggle with Vodafone (paying €55 for 1Gb atm) and they got down to €35 recontracted for 12 months! I'm delighted with that, even including the €50 card from Sky it's still cheaper. Better value than VF's new customer offer too(€45), albeit that comes with ""€160"" worth of Google home stuff.

Cheers OP, wouldn't have bothered looking without this thread!

TheDriver

The sky price is dear for 1Gb compared 30 for 500.

Switching with siro seems so much easier than old copper days.

Officer Giggles

Filled in the callback form last Thursday and only got a call this morning. Very slow turnaround.