Sky 500MB Broadband, Tv and and Sky Sports €55pm

ruddy1987 · 08-11-2020 9:58pm #1

Sky TV, Broadband & Sports €55. €30 set to fee.

Add sports extra and it is €65 per month.

12 month contract.

€50 prepaid MasterCard if you sign up online.

https://www.sky.com/ireland/offers/blackfriday/

phester28 · 08-11-2020 10:26pm

issue with alot of these offers is that the price changes outside of contract or after 12 months. My guess is that this will cause 60-80 euro post 12 months?

eclipsechaser · 08-11-2020 10:41pm

phester28 wrote: »

issue with alot of these offers is that the price changes outside of contract or after 12 months. My guess is that this will cause 60-80 euro post 12 months?

That's why you change provider every 12 months if haggling with them doesn't work. Looks like a really good deal, OP, especially if you like Sky Sports.

_Kaiser_ · 08-11-2020 10:41pm

phester28 wrote: »

issue with alot of these offers is that the price changes outside of contract or after 12 months. My guess is that this will cause 60-80 euro post 12 months?

Yep, at which point you try and get them to make you a better offer (by starting the cancellation process if necessary), and switch to another provider if needed.

Sky, Eir and Vodafone all offering that fibre package now.

phester28 · 08-11-2020 11:15pm

ya changing is not for everyone though. I've experience of it first hand where the change over does not go well and you are left with no BB or phone for 1.5 weeks. spending hours on the phone being asked the really stupid questions (have you tried plugging it out and back in again) when I know that it was a line fault due to the local exchange not being set up correctly.

Would not like to be without during lockdown as I need it for work

mydiscworld · 08-11-2020 11:16pm

Thanks OP. Seriously good offr.

Sky were charging 60 pm last week for same package, and that was without Sports or 50euro voucher

glen123 · 08-11-2020 11:26pm

Apologies for a stupid q (it has been a while since I had Sky)

Does it still need Sky dish and a landline?

I currently have FTTH gigabit internet on infrastructure owned by Open Eir. No landline.

TheDriver · 08-11-2020 11:38pm

Switching is indeed dependent on the base supplier. FTTC through eir can be problematic whilst FTTH with siro appears to be seamless.

kmart6 · 09-11-2020 12:13am

phester28 wrote: »

issue with alot of these offers is that the price changes outside of contract or after 12 months. My guess is that this will cause 60-80 euro post 12 months?

A lot more:
TV, Broadband & Sport - €141pm
TV, Broadband & Cinema - €130pm

Offer T&Cs wrote:

Sky TV and Broadband with Sports or Cinema Black Friday offer: New Sky customers only. Sky Q kit is loaned at no extra cost & must be returned at end of relevant subscription. Content depends on subscription. Bundle includes Sky Signature TV, Ultrafast Broadband & Sky Sports or Sky Cinema. €55 a mth for 12 months. Standard pricing thereafter: Sky Signature €41pm; Sky Ultrafast Broadband €60pm; Sky Sports €40pm; Sky Cinema €29pm.

SachaJ · 09-11-2020 1:32am

Good offer if its a 12 month contract rather than being charged €55 a month for 12 months and then hammered for the remainder of the contract.

Any outage if you move from SIRO to Sky?

lawred2 · 09-11-2020 8:23am

Decent offer alright

Are sky still charging extra for HD channels?

un5byh7sqpd2x0 · 09-11-2020 8:29am

glen123 wrote: »

Apologies for a stupid q (it has been a while since I had Sky)

Does it still need Sky dish and a landline?

I currently have FTTH gigabit internet on infrastructure owned by Open Eir. No landline.

It doesn’t need a landline, but you will need to change FTTH. Sky don’t resell Open Eir’s version, only SIRO.

Soarer · 09-11-2020 9:09am

Don’t forget, Sky can up their prices even though you’re in contract.
It’s part of the terms you agree to when you sign up.

Ush1 · 09-11-2020 9:48am

It's a good deal but for broadband my copper phone line connection is awful so I'm forced to stick with virgin.

loyatemu · 09-11-2020 10:39am

cancelling Sky is a real PITA, factor in several hours of your day wasted trying to cancel in a years time.

ltd440 · 09-11-2020 11:22am

I have a few months left on a Vodafone contract, does anyone know what Vodafone early cancellation fees are?

ColdTurkey · 09-11-2020 11:25am

I signed up last week for the sixty a month without all the extras. Would they change it do you think?

When I was quitting them a month ago I called up and said " I am cancelling because I no longer use your service". Maybe I got lucky but the cancellation was immediate. No sales pitching.

Aquos76 · 09-11-2020 11:36am

ColdTurkey wrote: »

I signed up last week for the sixty a month without all the extras. Would they change it do you think?

When I was quitting them a month ago I called up and said " I am cancelling because I no longer use your service". Maybe I got lucky but the cancellation was immediate. No sales pitching.

Use your 14 day cooling off period

SachaJ · 09-11-2020 11:58am

Seems to be an issues with building the bundle online.

BB + Sports = €55pm
BB + Sports + BT = €65pm
BB + Sports + BT + Movies = €80pm

They are adding €15 instead of €5 for the Sky Cinema package.

lawred2 · 09-11-2020 12:06pm

SachaJ wrote: »

Seems to be an issues with building the bundle online.

BB + Sports = €55pm
BB + Sports + BT = €65pm
BB + Sports + BT + Movies = €80pm

They are adding €15 instead of €5 for the Sky Cinema package.

yeah I noticed something similar earlier

SachaJ · 09-11-2020 12:11pm

lawred2 wrote: »

yeah I noticed something similar earlier

I think it's a typo on the Sky site. It should say €15 and not €5, IE. half the normal price. If you try an order the Cinema package and add the sports, the sports are charged at half the normal price but max price per months is still €80.

jhammer · 09-11-2020 12:31pm

Ush1 wrote: »

It's a good deal but for broadband my copper phone line connection is awful so I'm forced to stick with virgin.

Hmm i think this could be same for me. Message on website saying to call the number as they were unable to identify my availability.

I need it for work, two of us, so to move and have terrible coverage would be a disaster.

SachaJ · 09-11-2020 12:38pm

Also for those also paying €15.99 a month for Netflix.

On top of the €65pm for Broadband and TV, you can add the UltraHD + HD pack for €12 and the Netflix pack for €6 (it then takes -€1 off the Signature TV pack so it's really €5).

Essentially add the UltraHD channels/Netflix for €17 and cancel your own Netflix sub which is €16. For that extra €1 you are getting the 4k channels.

in my case I'm paying €45pm to Vodafone and €16pm to Netflix. €61pm in total. With Sky it would be €82 for TV, Sports, 4k, Netflix, Broadband. My assumption is that the Netflix account stays as is and it can be watched on multiple non-Sky devices.

Anyone know if you can sideload the Sky Go app on Android TV (OS) or Chromecast from an Android device to ATV?

Ush1 · 09-11-2020 1:13pm

jhammer wrote: »

Hmm i think this could be same for me. Message on website saying to call the number as they were unable to identify my availability.

I need it for work, two of us, so to move and have terrible coverage would be a disaster.

Check with airwire checker. If the VDSL is anything less than 80meg it's probably gonna be not stable and a pain.

I hate being stuck with virgin but no other game in town until eir FTTH. Crazy as I'm in Dublin in an urban area.

Soarer · 09-11-2020 1:52pm

SachaJ wrote: »

Also for those also paying €15.99 a month for Netflix.

On top of the €65pm for Broadband and TV, you can add the UltraHD + HD pack for €12 and the Netflix pack for €6 (it then takes -€1 off the Signature TV pack so it's really €5).

Essentially add the UltraHD channels/Netflix for €17 and cancel your own Netflix sub which is €16. For that extra €1 you are getting the 4k channels.

in my case I'm paying €45pm to Vodafone and €16pm to Netflix. €61pm in total. With Sky it would be €82 for TV, Sports, 4k, Netflix, Broadband. My assumption is that the Netflix account stays as is and it can be watched on multiple non-Sky devices.

Anyone know if you can sideload the Sky Go app on Android TV (OS) or Chromecast from an Android device to ATV?

I thought you could only get UltraHD by taking out multiroom. Has that changed?

SachaJ · 09-11-2020 1:57pm

Soarer wrote: »

I thought you could only get UltraHD by taking out multiroom. Has that changed?

It allows me to select Ultra HD without selecting Multiscreen.

But i see in the T&C's. So that's a bizarre one if true:

It's easy to activate Netflix once you've got Ultimate TV Addon, we'll tell you how to do this. If you're an existing Netflix customer, you need to activate that account so they know to stop billing you. You'll need Multiscreen with Ultimate TV Addon to get the Netflix Premium plan, Ultra HD and watch on up to 4 screens. Sky Cinema is €9 a month with Sky Sports after offers expire.

Other UltraHD T&C's, no mention of Multiscreen:
Sky UHD: €12 per month (includes HD and UHD). Requires Sky Signature. Ultimate TV Add On required to watch Netflix in UHD. 31 days’ notice to cancel. Content depends on Sky TV subscription. Selected content available in UHD. Sky Sports and/or Sky Cinema subscription(s) required for sports and movies in Ultra HD. Ultra HD unavailable via Sky Q Mini(s).

jhammer · 09-11-2020 4:04pm

Ush1 wrote: »

Check with airwire checker. If the VDSL is anything less than 80meg it's probably gonna be not stable and a pain.

I hate being stuck with virgin but no other game in town until eir FTTH. Crazy as I'm in Dublin in an urban area.

Its saying up to 100 so yeah probably a risk.
So the FTTH listed on airwire would just mean Virgin lines and not EIR?

un5byh7sqpd2x0 · 09-11-2020 4:05pm

jhammer wrote: »

Its saying up to 100 so yeah probably a risk.
So the FTTH listed on airwire would just mean Virgin lines and not EIR?

Neither, it’s SIRO.

bailey99 · 09-11-2020 4:15pm

Is this new customers only? I'm with Sky but not in a contract or anything.

jhammer · 09-11-2020 4:15pm

Deacon Large Lark wrote: »

Neither, it’s SIRO.

Siro listed as unavailable.

Soarer · 09-11-2020 4:16pm

bailey99 wrote: »

Is this new customers only? I'm with Sky but not in a contract or anything.

I'd say you're good to go.

SachaJ · 09-11-2020 4:57pm

The big one for me right now is do I get Netflix Premium (Ultra HD) and 4 streams without needing to buy Sky Multiscreen.

I'm seeing conflicting things on the Sky site.

"Legal" blurb on the Black Friday Deal
It's easy to activate Netflix once you've got Ultimate TV Addon, we'll tell you how to do this. If you're an existing Netflix customer, you need to activate that account so they know to stop billing you. You'll need Multiscreen with Ultimate TV Addon to get the Netflix Premium plan, Ultra HD and watch on up to 4 screens. Sky Cinema is €9 a month with Sky Sports after offers expire.

T&C's for Sky Ultimate TV
To watch Netflix on 4 screens at the same time, and access Netflix in Ultra HD you need Sky the HD and UHD packs with the Ultimate TV Add-on. Please note that in order to watch in Ultra HD on Sky Q you’ll need a UHD compatible TV.

If you link an existing Netflix Premium plan to your Ultimate TV Add-on but don’t have Sky HD or UHD, you’ll move to Netflix’s Basic plan which allows you to watch Netflix 1 screen. Sky HD is required for the Netflix Standard plan which allows you to watch Netflix on 2 screens and in HD. Sky HD and UHD are required for the Netflix Premium plan which allows you to watch on 4 screens and in UHD

un5byh7sqpd2x0 · 09-11-2020 5:12pm

jhammer wrote: »

Siro listed as unavailable.

Ah, sorry. My misunderstanding. It’s Open Eir in that case.

bailey99 · 09-11-2020 6:13pm

Soarer wrote: »

I'd say you're good to go.

I started the sign up and the legal but says existing customers cannot apply. Typical. I'm going to cancel sports and movies from existing package leaving me with basic TV and be broadband only.

Soarer · 09-11-2020 9:07pm

bailey99 wrote: »

I started the sign up and the legal but says existing customers cannot apply. Typical. I'm going to cancel sports and movies from existing package leaving me with basic TV and be broadband only.

You’re technically not an existing customer ie. you’re not in contract.
Ring them and I’d bet you get it.

_Kaiser_ · 09-11-2020 11:42pm

Soarer wrote: »

You’re technically not an existing customer ie. you’re not in contract.
Ring them and I’d bet you get it.

He may well get it or a different offer, but he certainly is an existing customer. The contract continues on a month to month basis after the initial term (and requires a notice period to terminate), otherwise he wouldn't still be receiving - and paying for - services from them.

His best option here is to begin the cancellation process and see what they offer to keep him, or complete the process and then have his wife/partner sign-up in their name.

ooter · 10-11-2020 11:16am

Do you need to have an existing phone line for sky BB?

celt262 · 10-11-2020 11:23am

loyatemu wrote: »

cancelling Sky is a real PITA, factor in several hours of your day wasted trying to cancel in a years time.

I don't get this i have done it several times over the years and never took longer than 40 minutes. Of course if it does indeed take you several hours and saves a couple of hundred over a year it would be well worth it.

WoollyRedHat · 10-11-2020 11:45am

Ush1 wrote: »

Check with airwire checker. If the VDSL is anything less than 80meg it's probably gonna be not stable and a pain.

I hate being stuck with virgin but no other game in town until eir FTTH. Crazy as I'm in Dublin in an urban area.

What's Airwire like as an ISP do you know?

stryker mcqueen · 10-11-2020 12:49pm

My Vodafone 12 month contract expires on Dec 8th, does anyone know if it is possible to sign up today with effect from December so I don't have an overlap?

Seriously good offer , it'll be interesting to see if the other market players counter it.

IrishHomer · 10-11-2020 12:56pm

My Sky tv is out of contract and due to switch off on Friday.

I messaged Sky sales asked them for best price for tv Sky Sports, Sports Extra, HD and Sky go Extra and I was quoted a whopping €105.40

I was expecting €50 pm so I quickly said thanks but no thanks

vicM · 10-11-2020 1:54pm

stryker mcqueen wrote: »

My Vodafone 12 month contract expires on Dec 8th, does anyone know if it is possible to sign up today with effect from December so I don't have an overlap?

Seriously good offer , it'll be interesting to see if the other market players counter it.

Your contract only starts at installation date which at this time of the year will be nearer 2/3 weeks away.
Like yourself I have Vodafone BB which expires on the 5th dec and Im planning to transfer now and await the switch over

_Kaiser_ · 10-11-2020 2:01pm

ooter wrote: »

Do you need to have an existing phone line for sky BB?

If DSL, yes

If over the ESB/Siro network, no (500MB/1GB packages)

vicM · 10-11-2020 2:02pm

Ush1 wrote: »

Check with airwire checker. If the VDSL is anything less than 80meg it's probably gonna be not stable and a pain.

I hate being stuck with virgin but no other game in town until eir FTTH. Crazy as I'm in Dublin in an urban area.

Not entirely accurate. For VDSL the quality of the line to the cab determines the stability of the connection. The distance to that cab will determine speed. So you could have 20meg stable connection. And you could have 90meg unstable. Ofcourse a longer cable will be more suscpetible to the elements and may be more unstable.
I have 30Meg. Run 2 nest cameras + your usual other peripherals around the house without issue. I also have virgin available to me, but for whatever reason thier connection has never been stable for us

DaveyDave · 10-11-2020 2:14pm

Just to clarify you can get Sky 4k without multiroom, I currently have it with one box.

To be honest I wouldn't bother. There's no channels, just a few movies and few on demand shows. The difference in quality is hardly noticeable apart from the crisp Sky intro. I've been meaning to call them to cut the 4k, just need to double check I don't lose anything.

Currently paying €57 for Signature, Cinema and 4k which is a decent price in itself.

lawred2 · 10-11-2020 2:32pm

anyone actually get through the online ordering process

just keeps failing for "technical difficulties"

no sh!t - a quick look at the chrome console and it's awash with errors

tadgho · 10-11-2020 2:45pm

Hi guys, does anyone know if I can use the SKY GO app on an android tv?? Was considering buying an Android Tv instead of subscribing to Multi-room if it will allow it??....

eclipsechaser · 10-11-2020 2:48pm

phester28 wrote: »

ya changing is not for everyone though. I've experience of it first hand where the change over does not go well and you are left with no BB or phone for 1.5 weeks. spending hours on the phone being asked the really stupid questions (have you tried plugging it out and back in again) when I know that it was a line fault due to the local exchange not being set up correctly.

Would not like to be without during lockdown as I need it for work

I get that it's not always easy but you can typically just call to negotiate a new deal.

I'm with Vodafone for broadband and called yesterday asking their best price to stay with them. I got quoted €40 a month so I gave them notice on the phone that I wanted to leave at the end of the month (when my contract is up).

Got a phone call today with an offer of €30 per month to stay with them. I accepted - even though the Sky offer looks great. I just don't follow football so the extra just isn't worth it for me and the convenience of not changing was also appealing.

15 minute wait time on the phone yesterday and a 3 minute chat. 10 minute phone call today getting the offer and accepting it. Yes, it's a slight pain but under 30 minutes for a €120-€300 saving over the year is going to be worth it for almost everyone.

Deeper Blue · 10-11-2020 3:06pm

tadgho wrote: »

Hi guys, does anyone know if I can use the SKY GO app on an android tv?? Was considering buying an Android Tv instead of subscribing to Multi-room if it will allow it??....

You can't I'm afraid, Sky have blocked it in order to stop people doing exactly that. I've tried every sort of screen mirroring software etc that I could get my hands on but no luck.

As far as I can see the only way to get sky go on a TV is either by getting sky go extra or by hooking up a hdmi from your laptop

In terms of the thread topic, this is a fantastic offer, probably the best deal on sky I've ever come across.

SachaJ · 10-11-2020 3:09pm

tadgho wrote: »

Hi guys, does anyone know if I can use the SKY GO app on an android tv?? Was considering buying an Android Tv instead of subscribing to Multi-room if it will allow it??....

I did some reading yesterday and it's not possible nor is Chromecast. They've done something to prevent the signal out over HDMI.

In my case I'll get a HDMI splitter but will be the same signal to multiple TV's.

SachaJ · 10-11-2020 3:10pm

Do you get Sports UHD without buying the UltraHD + HD package?

Sky 500MB Broadband, Tv and and Sky Sports €55pm

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